Which Actors Voiced Otsutsuki Kaguya In Anime Versions?

I get a kick out of talking about big, mythic characters, and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki is one of my favorites to dissect — both for her role in the story and for how she’s performed. In the main Japanese broadcast of 'Naruto Shippuden', Kaguya is voiced by Naoko Matsui, whose performance gives that otherworldly mix of serenity and menace that the character needs. Matsui's delivery in the big confrontation scenes is chilling in a very calm way — like someone who’s seen centuries and treats humanity as a minor inconvenience. She also popped up in related pieces of media (games and compilation specials tied to 'Naruto Shippuden') and usually keeps that same ethereal tone, which helps keep the character consistent across appearances.

On the English-dubbed side, the most widely recognized voice of Kaguya in the Funimation dub of 'Naruto Shippuden' is Mary Elizabeth McGlynn. Her take leans into the cold, unnerving side of Kaguya; she makes the character feel simultaneously regal and absolutely removed from human empathy. McGlynn’s performance is memorable because she balances the slow, deliberate speaking style with a sharpness when Kaguya needs to snap into action — that contrast sells how terrifying the character is. She tends to be the credited voice in the English cast lists for the episodes where Kaguya appears, and like many major characters she’s been used in the game dubs and special releases that pull from the same voice pool.

There are also other language dubs and localizations where different actresses have taken on Kaguya, but the Japanese (Naoko Matsui) and English Funimation (Mary Elizabeth McGlynn) performances are the ones most fans talk about, since those are the versions most viewers encounter internationally. If you dig into PS2/PS4 games, movie tie-ins, or crossover titles, you’ll often hear the same actors reprise their roles, which I really appreciate — it keeps the vibe intact when you jump from the anime to the games. Even in small cameo appearances or flashbacks in 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations', the producers often prefer to bring back the original seiyuu or dub actor when possible because that voice identity is so tied to how people remember the character.

All that said, what I love is how performances can tilt your perception of a character. Matsui’s version makes Kaguya feel like an ancient goddess who’s above pity, while McGlynn’s rendition emphasizes the chilling disconnect and power. Both bring something essential to the role, and listening to them back-to-back is a fun exercise if you want to study voice acting choices. Honestly, it’s one of those cases where the casting really elevates a character who could’ve been just a plot device — and I always come away wanting to rewatch those final arcs with the focus on the voice work.