Marissa Lenti: The Voice Behind Gangle
Marissa Lenti, born on September 18, 1992, is a prominent American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter. With a diverse range of roles under her belt, Lenti has made significant contributions to the world of anime and animation.
Among her notable works are characters such as Yuna in Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Shoko Majima in Kokkoku, and Chiaki Hoshinomori in Gamers!.
Early Life and Career
Lenti’s journey into the world of acting began at a young age, starting with theatre at 8 and transitioning to on-camera roles by the age of 12. She accumulated over a decade of experience as a seamstress, even owning a business crafting costumes and dolls.
However, her passion for voice acting led her to move from Boston to Texas, using funds saved from her business.
In Dallas, fate led Lenti to Haberkon, a convention organized by voice actor Todd Haberkorn. There, she crossed paths with Tyler Walker, an ADR director at Funimation, who later cast her in the English dub of Tokyo ESP. This marked the beginning of her remarkable career in anime, with roles like Libra in Fairy Tail and Chiaki Hoshinomori in Gamers!.
Lenti expanded her influence by joining Sound Cadence Studios in May 2016, where she served as an ADR director, writer, and production assistant. Her directorial credits include noteworthy shows like Kemono Friends, Kageki Shoujo!!, and Arte.
Personal Life and Identity
Beyond her professional achievements, Lenti is open about her personal life. She identifies as agender and asexual, using she/they pronouns. Her heritage is a mix of Italian, Irish, and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) descent.
Voice Acting Beyond Anime
Lenti has not limited her talents to anime; she has also lent her voice to various video games. Some of her notable contributions include titles like Borderlands 3 and Cris Tales.
Marissa Lenti’s journey from theatre to becoming a distinguished voice actor, ADR director, and writer is a testament to her dedication and passion for the craft. As she continues to make her mark in the industry, fans eagerly await her future projects, including her role as Gangle in The Amazing Digital Circus.
Filmography
Lenti’s extensive filmography showcases her versatility and dedication to her craft. From anime series to animation and films, she has left her mark on various platforms.
Notable anime series include Dragon Ball Super, Attack on Titan, and Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear. In the realm of animation, she has been part of the renowned series RWBY and the recent addition, The Amazing Digital Circus.
Anime series
- 2015 Fairy Tail
- 2015 One Piece
- 2015 Attack on Titan: Junior High
- 2016 Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn
- 2016 Nanbaka
- 2016 Keijo!!!!!!!!
- 2016 ReLIFE
- 2016 Rio: Rainbow Gate!
- 2017 Trickster
- 2017 The Silver Guardian
- 2017 In Another World with My Smartphone
- 2017 Gamers!
- 2017 Dragon Ball Super
- 2017 Kemono Friends
- 2018 How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
- 2018 Chio’s School Road
- 2018 Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue
- 2018 Hells
- 2018 Aria the Animation
- 2018 Bloom Into You
- 2019 Dragon Ball Super
- 2019 Kokkoku
- 2019 B’t X
- 2019 YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World
- 2019 Nichijou
- 2019 Cutie Honey Universe
- 2019 The Ones Within
- 2019 Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
- 2019 Actors: Songs Connection
- 2019 No Guns Life
- 2019 Azur Lane
- 2019 Black Clover
- 2020 To Love Ru
- 2020 Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
- 2020 Super HxEros
- 2020 Assault Lily Bouquet
- 2020 By the Grace of the Gods
- 2020 Gleipnir
- 2020 Arte
- 2020 Thermae Romae
- 2021 Attack on Titan
- 2021 Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
- 2021 Horimiya
- 2021 Adachi and Shimamura
- 2021 Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table
- 2021 Shachibato! President, It’s Time for Battle!
- 2021 Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
- 2021 The Titan’s Bride
- 2021 Kageki Shojo!!
- 2021 Pokemon Evolutions
- 2021 Mieruko-chan
- 2022 Kakegurui ??
- 2022 Tribe Nine
- 2022 Girls’ Frontline
- 2022 A Couple of Cuckoos
- 2023 KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!
Animation
- 2016-2017; 2019 RWBY
- 2023 The Amazing Digital Circus
Films
- 2020 Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
- 2020 City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
- 2021KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson
Video games
- 2014 My Little Pony: Twilight’s Kingdom
- 2015 Transformers Rescue Bots: Dino Island
- 2015 Heroes of Newerth
- 2016 3on3 Freestyle
- 2016 Until I Have You
- 2016 Anima: Gate of Memories
- 2017 Boom Beach
- 2017 Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
- 2017 A Hat in Time
- 2017 Torment: Tides of Numenera
- 2017 Brawl Stars
- 2019 My Time at Portia
- 2019 Winds of Change
- 2019 Borderlands 3
- 2021 Cris Tales
- 2021 Class of ’09
- 2022 Cookie Run: Kingdom
- 2023 Goddess of Victory: Nikke
- 2023 Yandere Simulator