Rachael Lillis, the renowned voice actress who passed away on August 10, 2024, left a lasting impact on the world of animation with her memorable roles. Born on July 8, 1969, in Niagara Falls, New York, Lillis is best known for her iconic performances as Misty and Jessie in the English dub of the Pokémon series.
Lillis began her voice acting career in the late 1990s and continued to influence the industry until her retirement in 2019. Her contributions to the world of animation, particularly in bringing beloved characters to life, will be remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike.
In addition to her voice work, Lillis contributed to the animation industry as a scriptwriter and translator, including adaptations for series like Apocalypse Zero and Boogiepop Phantom.
Throughout her career, Lillis voiced a diverse array of characters in both animated series and video games. Some of her most notable roles include:
- Misty in the original Pokémon series (1998-2006), the determined Water-type Pokémon trainer.
- Jessie of Team Rocket in Pokémon, known for her scheming and dramatic flair.
- Jigglypuff, the pink Pokémon with a soothing voice, featured prominently in Pokémon games and series.
- Marceau in Night on the Galactic Railroad (2001).
- Princess Charlotte in Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I (2012).
- Ryoko Miyazono in Your Lie in April (2016).
- Sella in Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel (2017-2020).
