Rena Strober

Rena Strober’s Impact on Video Game and Anime Voice Acting

Rena Strober Mandel brings Broadway-level singing and acting to English dubs, becoming the voice behind some of gaming’s most beloved musical characters. Her unique combination of theatrical training and vocal range made her the perfect choice for Azura in Fire Emblem Fates, a role requiring both dramatic acting and complex singing performances.

Most Known Roles of Rena Strober

• • Azura – Fire Emblem Fates
  • Emma Millstein – The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
  • Kanami – Persona 4: Dancing All Night
  • Hope – Republique
  • Akane – Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward
  • Esmeraude – Sailor Moon Crystal
  • Cosette – Les Misérables (Broadway)
  • Becky Bickelhoff – Liv & Maddie
  • Emily Knowland – Shameless

Fire Emblem Fates and Princess Azura

Azura remains Strober’s most iconic role, representing a rare achievement in gaming where one performer handles both acting and singing for a central character. Her performance of “Lost in Thoughts All Alone” became legendary among fans, with the song’s English version showcasing her Broadway-trained vocals. She reprised this role in Fire Emblem Heroes, continuing to voice the beloved princess years after Fates’ release.

Pokemon and Long-Running Series Work

Strober joined the Pokemon English dub in Season 10, contributing to one of anime’s most enduring franchises. Her work spans dozens of animated cartoons for Disney XD, Nickelodeon, and Netflix, including Penn Zero and Ever After High.