Mari Kiyohara

Mari Kiyohara’s Career in Japanese Animation and Games

Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan on June 22, Mari Kiyohara (喜代原 まり) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Ken Production. Her career spans anime series, video games, and dubbed foreign productions, with a specialty in supporting and character roles across a wide range of genres.

Most Known Roles of Mari Kiyohara

• Mitsuki Bakugo (Katsuki’s Mother) – My Hero Academia (TV)
• Yasuko Akashi – Chi’s New Address (TV)
• Serpico’s Mother – Berserk (TV 2017)
• Linda Mitchell – The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Japanese dub)
• Mieko – Promise Mascot Agency (Video Game)
• Kayo – The Grimm Variations (ONA)
• Additional Voices – Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (Video Game)

My Hero Academia and Mitsuki Bakugo

Kiyohara’s most recognized role comes from the blockbuster anime series My Hero Academia, where she voices Mitsuki Bakugo, the fierce and outspoken mother of fan-favorite character Katsuki Bakugo. The role showcases a sharp, high-energy delivery that mirrors her character’s explosive personality, carving out a memorable presence even in a supporting capacity.

Anime and Multimedia Range

Across her career, Kiyohara has appeared in a broad span of high-profile anime titles including JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, Haikyu!!, KonoSuba, Lupin the Third: Part 5, and Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These. She also voiced a character in The Grimm Variations (Netflix/ONA) and delivered a supporting performance in the Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV animated series.

Dubbing and Game Work

Beyond anime, Kiyohara contributed additional voices to Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and voiced Mieko in the video game Promise Mascot Agency. She also voiced Linda Mitchell in the Japanese dub of Sony’s animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, highlighting her ability to adapt her performance to Western characters for Japanese audiences.