Kira Buckland

Kira Buckland’s Path from Alaska to the Voice Acting Stage

Growing up in Anchorage, Alaska, Kira Buckland had no obvious road to Los Angeles studios. She originally wanted to be a rock singer, but a deep dive into Japanese animation and video games during high school completely redirected that ambition. Starting in 2004, Buckland began lending her voice to Flash animations, radio dramas, and indie games through online communities – building both craft and a fanbase long before professional credits existed. She co-founded the Voice Acting Club, one of the earliest Internet-based voice acting communities, now boasting over 30,000 members worldwide. Winning the Anime Expo 2007 AX Idol Voice Acting competition signaled her readiness for the professional level, and in 2011, she relocated to the Los Angeles area to chase full-time roles.

2B and the NieR: Automata Breakthrough

Landing the role of YoRHa No. 2 Type B – known simply as 2B – in NieR: Automata (2017) was a turning point. The android warrior demanded emotional restraint wrapped around a deeply layered interior, and Buckland’s performance earned widespread critical attention. That stoic, precise delivery proved she could carry a lead role in a high-profile game, opening doors across the industry. The character’s popularity extended into Soulcalibur VI, where 2B appeared as a guest fighter voiced by Buckland once again.

Jolyne Cujoh – A Dream Eight Years in the Making

Long before she was cast, Buckland had read the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga, cosplayed Jolyne Cujoh at conventions, and even tattooed a Joestar birthmark on the back of her neck. The 2021 announcement that she would voice Jolyne in Stone Ocean’s English dub was something she publicly described as the biggest honor of her life – eight years after first expressing the wish. Her portrayal of the fierce, determined protagonist of Part 6 cemented her status as one of the most dedicated performer-to-character matchups in modern dubbing history.

Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, and Beyond

Mitsuri Kanroji – the Love Hashira in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – showcased Buckland’s ability to shift registers entirely, capturing a character defined by warmth and explosive combat energy. Genshin Impact added two characters to her portfolio: Kuki Shinobu and Qingyi in Zenless Zone Zero. Across games and anime, credits like Beatrice in Re:Zero, Trucy Wright in Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice, Lyria in Granblue Fantasy, and Hiyoko Saionji in Danganronpa confirm a range that moves between comedic, menacing, and earnest with consistency.