Juli Erickson obit

Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece Voice Actress Juli Erickson Dies

 

She was not on the list.

End of an era.

Another cherished voice has gone quiet.

American voice actress Juli Erickson has passed away at the age of 86. 🕊️ Her work helped shape generations of anime fans, leaving warmth, strength, and heart in every role she brought to life.

She will always be remembered for her unforgettable performances, including Recovery Girl in My Hero Academia, Kokoro and Tsuru in One Piece, Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Ohba in Fairy Tail, and many more. Each character carried her distinct presence — gentle, wise, and deeply human.

Juli Erickson wasn’t just a voice actress; she was part of the emotional fabric of the stories we loved. Her talent gave comfort, laughter, and meaning to countless moments across anime history.

Thank you for the memories, the voices, and the legacy.

Rest in paradise, a true icon.

Memorials will be held in Spokane, Washington and Dallas, Texas.

Erickson married the late voice actor James Grant in July 1986.

Her anime roles include Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Tsuru and Kokoro in One Piece, Shima in Ouran High School Host Club, Shizuka in Kodocha, Ohba in Fairy Tail, Setsu in Samurai 7, Ogen in Basilisk, and Setsuno in Toriko.

She was an actress, known for Bernie (2011), Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) and Upstream Color (2013). She was married to Grant James, Clayton V. Erickson and Teddy Blank. She died on December 17, 2025.

 

Actress

Micah Lynn Hanson and Tim Llewellyn in A Match Made at Christmas (2021)

A Match Made at Christmas

5.3

Lillian

2021

 

Bryan Massey, Adam Litwin, Cottrell Guidry, Amber Shana Williams, Grace Montie, and Chris Henson in Frackers (2020)

Frackers

4.9

Grandma

2020

 

Ben Elliott and Natasha Bure in Home Sweet Home (2020)

Home Sweet Home

4.8

Mrs. Chambers

2020

 

Dominic Monaghan and Brighton Sharbino in Radioflash (2019)

Radioflash

4.8

Gladys

2019

 

Brittany Joyner in Priscilla (2019)

Priscilla

Short

Nancy (Pie Lady)

2019

 

Sean Patrick Flanery, Chad Michael Collins, and Chelsea Edmundson in Howlers (2019)

Howlers

4.2

Old Woman In Old West

2019

 

Satoshi Hino and Chris Guerrero in Overlord (2015)

Overlord

7.6

TV Series

Lizzy Bareare (voice: English version)

2015–2018

5 episodes

 

Laura Dern and Isabelle Nélisse in The Tale (2018)

The Tale

7.2

Grandmother

2018

 

Billy Burke and Maddie Hasson in Good After Bad (2017)

Good After Bad

6.0

Marion

2017

 

Scott Eastwood and Laura Ashley Samuels in Walk of Fame (2017)

Walk of Fame

3.1

Elizabeth

2017

 

The Shadow People (2017)

The Shadow People

3.4

Old LadyElderly Ghost

2017

 

Quaker Oaths (2016)

Quaker Oaths

6.7

Milly Darby

2016

 

St. Jude's Crossing (2016)

St. Jude's Crossing

8.6

Short

Elderly woman

2016

 

Alderamin on the Sky (2016)

Alderamin on the Sky

7.4

TV Series

Mariban Susa (voice: English version)

2016

1 episode

 

My Hero Academia (2016)

My Hero Academia

8.2

TV Series

Recovery Girl (voice: English version)

2016

4 episodes

 

1985 (2016)

1985

6.8

Short

Adrian's Mom (voice)

2016

 

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn (2016)

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn

5.3

TV Series

Anna (voice: English version)

2016

2 episodes

 

Fairy Tail (2009)

Fairy Tail

7.9

TV Series

OhbaAdditional Voices (voice: English version)

2010–2016

20 episodes

 

Dagashi kashi (2016)

Dagashi kashi

6.1

TV Series

Old Woman (voice: English version)

2016

1 episode

 

Figurehead

7.7

Short

Mother

2015

 

In Nomine Patris

Short

Margaret

2015

 

A Man Called Jon (2015)

A Man Called Jon

6.0

Ruby Whistler

2015

 

Silent Red

May

2015

 

Remoriam (2015)

Remoriam

Short

Mrs. Thompson

2015

 

Salem (2014)

Salem

7.1

TV Series

Ancient Witch #2Elder Witch #2

2014–2015

5 episodes

 

Maria the Virgin Witch (2015)

Maria the Virgin Witch

6.6

TV Mini Series

Additional VoicesOld Ann (voice: English version)

2015

5 episodes

 

The Rolling Girls (2015)

The Rolling Girls

6.0

TV Mini Series

Hatsue (voice: English version)

2015

2 episodes

 

Garo the Animation (2014)

Garo the Animation

6.8

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2015

3 episodes

 

14 Hundred 40

Short

Lorraine

2014

 

Selector Infected WIXOSS (2014)

Selector Infected WIXOSS

6.3

TV Series

Hatsu Kominato (voice: English version)

2014

16 episodes

 

Yona of the Dawn (2014)

Yona of the Dawn

8.0

TV Series

Granny (voice: English version)

2014

1 episode

 

Love Land (2014)

Love Land

7.3

Pat Kendall

2014

 

Space Dandy (2014)

Space Dandy

8.0

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2014

1 episode

 

One Piece: 3D2Y - Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to His Friends (2014)

One Piece: 3D2Y - Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to His Friends

7.5

TV Movie

Tsuru (voice: English version)

2014

 

Natsuki Hanae in Tokyo Ghoul (2014)

Tokyo Ghoul

7.7

TV Mini Series

Kie Muramatsu (voice: English version)

2014

1 episode

 

Barakamon (2014)

Barakamon

8.2

TV Series

YasuAdditional Voices (voice: English version)

2014

4 episodes

 

Tokyo ESP (2014)

Tokyo ESP

6.3

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2014

1 episode

 

Summer's Shadow (2014)

Summer's Shadow

6.8

Mrs. Tupperworth

2014

 

Ping Pong the Animation (2014)

Ping Pong the Animation

8.6

TV Mini Series

Mrs. Koizumi (voice: English version)

2014

2 episodes

 

Let There Be Zombies (2014)

Let There Be Zombies

2.7

Mary

2014

 

Riddle Story of Devil (2014)

Riddle Story of Devil

7.0

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2014

1 episode

 

Juniper (2014)

Juniper

Short

Grandma Ruby

2014

 

Bigfoot Wars (2014)

Bigfoot Wars

3.1

Yvonne

2014

 

Noragami (2014)

Noragami

7.8

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2014

1 episode

 

Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013)

Pawn Shop Chronicles

5.9

Claudine

2013

 

Hal (2013)

Hal

6.6

Erika (voice: English version)

2013

 

Solstice (2013)

Solstice

Short

Renee

2013

 

Harper Abbott (2013)

Harper Abbott

Short

Marge

2013

 

Shane Carruth and Amy Seimetz in Upstream Color (2013)

Upstream Color

6.5

The Sampled

2013

 

Otis Fisher's Solo

Short

Maybelle Fisher

2012

 

One Piece Film Z (2012)

One Piece Film Z

7.7

Tsuru (voice: English version)

2012

 

The Significant Other (2012)

The Significant Other

7.6

Mrs. Lewis

2012

 

Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero (2012)

Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero

4.7

Grandma Carol Ann Baker

2012

 

Kamisama Kiss (2012)

Kamisama Kiss

8.1

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2012

1 episode

 

Dolph Lundgren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Scott Adkins in Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)

Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning

5.1

Woman

2012

 

Final Witness (2012)

Final Witness

7.7

TV Series

Grandma

2012

1 episode

 

Eureka Seven: AO (2012)

Eureka Seven: AO

6.6

TV Series

Gram (voice: English version)

2012

4 episodes

 

Laz Alonso, Malcolm Goodwin, Domenick Lombardozzi, Brooke Nevin, Jimmi Simpson, and Serinda Swan in Breakout Kings (2011)

Breakout Kings

7.2

TV Series

Gertie

2012

1 episode

 

Strike Witches the Movie (2012)

Strike Witches the Movie

6.6

Grandmother Miyafuji (voice: English version)

2012

 

Appleseed XIII (2011)

Appleseed XIII

5.4

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2011

13 episodes

 

Small Timers (2011)

Small Timers

6.7

Elderly Woman

2011

 

Strawman

Short

Woman on Park Bench

2011

 

The Future Diary (2011)

The Future Diary

7.4

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2011

1 episode

 

Parker Posey, Michael Rapaport, and Paul Levesque in Inside Out (2011)

Inside Out

4.5

Carlo's Mother

2011

 

Steins;Gate (2011)

Steins;Gate

8.8

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2011

1 episode

 

Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)

Bernie

6.8

Mrs. Eckles

2011

 

Deadman Wonderland (2011)

Deadman Wonderland

7.0

TV Series

Miyako (voice: English version)

2011

1 episode

 

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011)

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

6.8

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2011

 

Dallywood (the series) Poster by: Gavin Mulloy

Dallywood

7.0

TV Series

Nana

2011

1 episode

 

Justin Arnold in 5 Time Champion (2011)

5 Time Champion

6.5

Betty

2011

 

Is this a Zombie? (2011)

Is this a Zombie?

6.9

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2011

1 episode

 

Fractale (2011)

Fractale

6.6

TV Mini Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2011

3 episodes

 

Gosick (2011)

Gosick

7.3

TV Mini Series

Roxanne (voice: English version)

2011

2 episodes

 

Monica Peña, Ashlan Cunningham, Jodie Moore, and William Brown in Arthur, Autumn & a Violin (2010)

Arthur, Autumn & a Violin

Short

Gladys Williams

2010

 

Melissa Carnell in Boggy Creek (2010)

Boggy Creek

3.2

Millie

2010

 

Cool Wheels

8.5

Video

Mrs. Tommysmom

2010

 

Makoto Ishii and Kôhei Kiyasu in Fafner: Heaven and Earth (2010)

Fafner: Heaven and Earth

6.4

Ikumi Nishio (voice: English version)

2010

 

Monica Rial, Arisa Ogasawara, Jamie Marchi, and Mariya Ise in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010)

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

7.3

TV Series

Granny (voice: English version)

2010

1 episode

 

Hiroaki Hirata, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Mayumi Tanaka, and Kappei Yamaguchi in One Piece (1999)

One Piece

9.0

TV Series

AmazonTsuru (voice: English version)

2003–2010

5 episodes

 

Cat Planet Cuties (2010)

Cat Planet Cuties

6.4

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2010

1 episode

 

Shiki (2010)

Shiki

7.6

TV Series

Tae (voice: English version)

2010

2 episodes

 

Strike Witches (2008)

Strike Witches

6.5

TV Series

GrandmaAdditional Voices (voice: English version)

2008–2010

2 episodes

 

Romi Park and Rie Kugimiya in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

9.1

TV Series

Pinako Rockbell (voice: English version)

2009–2010

9 episodes

 

Esther's Diary (2010)

Esther's Diary

6.3

Apollonia Kowalski

2010

 

Tom Maden, Drew Waters, and Chad Halbrook in Breaking the Press (2010)

Breaking the Press

4.9

Aunt Julie

2010

 

Higashi no Eden Gekijôban II: Paradise Lost (2010)

Higashi no Eden Gekijôban II: Paradise Lost

6.8

Toshiko (voice: English version)

2010

 

Changing

Short

Mrs. Young

2010

 

Jeff Ayers, John David Bennett, Rickey Carter, Julie Johnson, David Joyner, Lauren King, Pia Manalo, Bob West, Patty Wirtz, Kyle Nelson, Carey Stinson, Dean Wendt, and Michaela Dietz in Barney & Friends (1992)

Barney & Friends

4.1

TV Series

Anna Maria

2009

1 episode

 

Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe, and Amber Tamblyn in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009)

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

5.8

Madalyn Urlanger (as Juli Erickerson)

2009

 

Carried Away (2009)

Carried Away

6.0

Granny

2009

 

Bicycle Bobby and Elvis (2009)

Bicycle Bobby and Elvis

Marie Clifford

2009

 

Why Do I Look My Father

Short

Julia Clemons

2008

 

Birdy the Mighty Decode (2008)

Birdy the Mighty Decode

7.2

TV Series

Yoshie (voice: English version)

2008

5 episodes

 

The Name of God (2008)

The Name of God

7.8

Barbara

2008

 

Masaya Matsukaze, Kenta Miyake, Shizuka Itô, and Kana Hanazawa in Blassreiter (2008)

Blassreiter

6.6

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2008

1 episode

 

"Forgiveness" premiere L.A. 

Forgiveness

Apollonia

2008

 

John Cho and Kal Penn in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

6.5

Old White Woman

2008

 

Karma Police (2008)

Karma Police

4.2

Sharon

2008

 

Ciao (2008)

Ciao

6.6

Restaurant Patron

2008

 

Darker Than Black (2007)

Darker Than Black

7.7

TV Series

Stargazer (voice: English version)

2007–2008

6 episodes

 

Hero Tales (2007)

Hero Tales

6.5

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2007

1 episode

 

D.Gray-man (2006)

D.Gray-man

7.6

TV Series

Old WomanSpider AkumaAdditional Voices (voice: English version)

2007

4 episodes

 

Jack's Hit (2007)

Jack's Hit

8.3

Video

Amu

2007

 

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

7.5

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2007

 

Shigurui: Death Frenzy (2007)

Shigurui: Death Frenzy

7.7

TV Mini Series

O-Yoh (voice: English version)

2007

2 episodes

 

My Bride Is a Mermaid (2007)

My Bride Is a Mermaid

7.1

TV Series

Grandma (voice: English version)

2007

1 episode

 

The Deep Below (2007)

The Deep Below

4.1

Martha Grady

2007

 

Danica McKellar in Inspector Mom (2006)

Inspector Mom

7.4

TV Series

Delores

2006

1 episode

 

Ouran High School Host Club (2006)

Ouran High School Host Club

8.1

TV Series

Shima (voice: English version)

2006

2 episodes

 

Joe Odagiri in Mushi-Shi: The Movie (2006)

Mushi-Shi: The Movie

6.0

Tama (voice: English version)

2006

 

Not Like Everyone Else (2006)

Not Like Everyone Else

6.0

TV Movie

Secretary Mrs. Figgis

2006

 

Fat Girls (2006)

Fat Girls

4.9

Grandma

2006

 

Faye Dunaway, Robert Loggia, Khandi Alexander, and Brooklyn Sudano in Rain (2006)

Rain

5.7

Merilyn

2006

 

Basilisk: The Beginning (2006)

Basilisk: The Beginning

7.9

Video

Ogen Iga (voice: English version)

2006

 

Mushi-Shi (2005)

Mushi-Shi

8.5

TV Series

Tama (voice: English version)

2006

1 episode

 

Barry Corbin, Caroline Goodall, Sam Huntington, and Amanda Brooks in Molding Clay (2005)

Molding Clay

5.3

Anne Blythe

2005

 

One Piece Jidaigeki Special: Luffy Oyabun Torimonocho (2005)

One Piece Jidaigeki Special: Luffy Oyabun Torimonocho

6.5

TV Movie

Amazon (voice: English version)

2005

 

Basilisk (2005)

Basilisk

7.8

TV Series

Ogen Iga (voice: English version)

2005

4 episodes

 

XxxHOLiC the Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005)

XxxHOLiC the Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

7.1

Old Woman (voice: English version)

2005

 

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005)

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa

7.3

Pinako Rockbell (voice: English version)

2005

 

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004)

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

8.2

TV Mini Series

TamayoAdditional Voices (voice: English version)

2005

3 episodes

 

Negima! (2005)

Negima!

6.8

TV Series

Additional Voices (voice: English version)

2005

1 episode

 

Phillip Cole White in The Method (2005)

The Method

Short

Erika Konklin

2005

 

Samurai 7 (2004)

Samurai 7

7.6

TV Series

Setsu (voice: English version)

2004

10 episodes

 

Christmas Child (2004)

Christmas Child

6.3

Mrs. Schneider

2004

 

Romi Park and Rie Kugimiya in Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)

Fullmetal Alchemist

8.5

TV Series

Pinako Rockbell (voice: English version)

2003–2004

10 episodes

 

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir (2004)

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir

7.8

Video Game

Pinako Rockbell (voice: English version, as Juli Erikson)

2004

 

Ragnarok: The Animation (2003)

Ragnarok: The Animation

5.9

TV Series

Payon Granny (voice: English version)

2004

1 episode

 

Roadkill (2003)

Roadkill

7.0

Video Game

Additional Voices

2003

 

Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris (2003)

Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris

5.8

TV Mini Series

Grand Mere (voice: English version)

2003

 

Legend of the Phantom Rider (2002)

Legend of the Phantom Rider

4.8

Jane (as Julie Erickson)

2002

 

Jay Harrington in Catalina Trust (2000)

Catalina Trust

6.6

Eleanor (as Julie Erickson)

2000

 

Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)

Walker, Texas Ranger

5.7

TV Series

NormaMoms

1996–2000

2 episodes

 

Minami Takayama in Detective Conan (1996)

Detective Conan

8.5

TV Series

NoneeYoung GirlAdditional Voices (voice: English version) ...

1996–1998

5 episodes

 

Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997)

Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

7.4

Additional Voice (voice: English version)

1997

 

Hana Kino, Ryô Naitô, Azusa Nakao, Tatsuya Nakazaki, and Shizue Oda in Kodocha (1996)

Kodocha

7.4

TV Series

Ms. Sasaki (voice: English version)

1996

2 episodes

 

Tornado! (1996)

Tornado!

4.7

TV Movie

Zeena

1996

 

Final Exit (1995)

Final Exit

5.3

Video

Mrs. Cap

1995

 

Andy Griffith in Matlock (1986)

Matlock

7.1

TV Series

Ms. Moreno - Date #1

1994

1 episode

 

Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994)

Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story

6.3

TV Movie

Grandma

1994

 

Christopher Walken, Isabelle Huppert, and Kris Kristofferson in Heaven's Gate (1980)

Heaven's Gate

6.7

Refugee (uncredited)

1980

 

Archive Footage

Barney: Big World Adventure: The Movie (2011)

Barney: Big World Adventure: The Movie

6.4

Video

Anna Maria (archive footage, as Julie Erickson)

2011

 

Chuck Norris in Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion (1994)

Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion

5.0

Chairman (archive footage)

1994