Miraculous Voices and Video Game Queens | Mela Lee (Apex Legends, Miraculous)

Miraculous Voices and Video Game Queens | Mela Lee (Apex Legends, Miraculous)

From Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings by James Cummings

April 18, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

Jim Cummings interviews voice actor Mela Lee about her career and experiences in voice acting across various media.

This week on Toon’d In!, Jim Cummings welcomes acclaimed voice actor Mela Lee! Known for her standout performances as Tikki in Miraculous Ladybug, Jade in Mortal Kombat, Tiki in Fire Emblem, Rachel in BlazBlue, and Tsumugi Shirogane in Danganronpa V3, Mela Lee has become one of the most versatile and recognizable voices across video games, anime, and modern animation. With a career spanning major global franchises and fan-favorite characters, she continues to bring energy, nuance, and authenticity to every role. In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Mela shares her journey into voice acting—from early inspirations and training to landing roles in some of the biggest gaming and anime properties in the world. She reflects on developing unique character voices, adapting performances for interactive media, and the technical demands of recording for games versus animation. Mela also discusses her experiences working on iconic titles, collaborating with directors and fellow actors, and building memorable performances that resonate with fans across genres. Jim and Mela dive deep into the craft of voice acting, exploring vocal technique, character development, and the evolving…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Cummings

Guest: Mela Lee

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Apex Legends

Books & works: Miraculous Ladybug, Mortal Kombat, Fire Emblem, BlazBlue, Danganronpa V3

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