Tara Sands is an American voice actress and co-host of

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's ''Fridays'' from 2005 to 2007. Sands has voiced in anime dubs and cartoons, including Bulbasaur in the ''

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'' anime series, Spyler in '' I Spy'', Kari Kamiya in '' Digimon Adventure tri.'',

Anna Kyoyama is a fictional character created by manga author Hiroyuki Takei. She appears in ''Shaman King'' as a primary character, while an alternate character with the same name and similar appearance appears in ''Butsu Zone'', and ''Itako no Anna'', a one- ...

in ''

Shaman King is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei. It follows the adventures of Yoh Asakura as he attempts to hone his shaman skills to become the Shaman King by winning the Shaman Fight. Takei chose shamanism as the m ...

'', Mokuba Kaiba in ''

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', known in Japan as and alternatively subtitled ''Rulers of the Duel'' in the United States and Canada, is a Japanese anime series animated by Studio Gallop based on the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga series written by Kazuki Takahash ...

'', as well as Chase on ''

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'' and Filia Ul Copt in ''

Slayers is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Rui Araizumi. The novels have been serialized in ''Dragon Magazine (Fujimi Shobo), Dragon Magazine'' since 1989, before being published into indi ...

''. She also provides narration on audio books.

Biography

Much of Sands' work is in anime dubbing, with multiple roles in franchises such as ''

'', ''

Yu-Gi-Oh! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' between September 1996 and March 2004, with its chapters collected in 38 volumes. The ...

'', ''

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'', and '' Hunter x Hunter.'' She has worked for

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, Bang Zoom!,

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, TAJ Productions,

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, Studiopolis,

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, and VSI Los Angeles. Sands has narrated over 300 audio books, including Wendelin Van Draanen's Sammy Keyes series, ''After I Do'' by

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, and two books in the '' Goosebumps'' series by R. L. Stine: '' Welcome to Dead House'' and '' One Day at HorrorLand''. In addition to providing voice-overs for commercials, Sands was co-host of Cartoon Network Fridays for over 100 episodes. As of 2021, Sands provides the voice for "sidekick" Joan of Arc in the Forever Dog podcast ''Godcast''.

Filmography

Live action

* ''

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'' – Sadie, Plants (voice) * ''Fridays'' (

) – Co-Host * ''

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'' – Hotel Clerk, Waitress * '' The Fresh Beat Band'' – Interviewer * '' The Sarah Silverman Program'' – Campaign Manager * '' The Newsroom'' – Secretary

Anime

* '' Agent Aika'' – Ria * '' Angel Sanctuary'' – Sara Mudo * '' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' – Jinta "Jintan" Yodomi (Child) * '' Beyblade Burst Turbo'' – Tobisuke * '' Descendants of Darkness'' – Princess Tsubaki * '' Digimon Adventure:'' – Biyomon * ''Domain of Murder'' – Keita Toyama * '' Durarara!!'' – Masaomi Kida (Young), Additional Voices * '' Fencer of Minerva'' – Diana * ''

'' – Chase * '' Geobreeders'' – Eiko Rando * '' Ghost Talker's Daydream'' – Anzai * ''

Girls Bravo is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by and serialized from 2000 to 2005 in '' Shōnen Ace'' by Kadokawa Shoten. The story focuses on a high school boy who is allergic to girls who is transported to a mysterious world with a ...

'' – Nanase Koh Haruka, Reporter (Ep. 21) * '' The God of High School'' – Sai, Sumi Yoo * '' High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World'' – Winona * ''

Hunter × Hunter ''Hunter × Hunter'' (pronounced "hunter hunter") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since March 1998, although the man ...

'' – Biscuit Krueger * ''

Isekai Cheat Magician is a Japanese light novel series written by Takeru Uchida and illustrated by Nardack. The series began as a web novel series on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2012. It was then acquired by Shufunotomo beginning in 2013; seventeen vol ...

'' – Lemia, Aerial * ''

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki. It was originally serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1987 to 2004, and was transferred to the monthly manga magazine ''Ultra Jum ...

'' – Death 13, Old Hag (Bastet arc) * ''

Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gege Akutami. It was serialized in Shueisha's Shōnen manga, manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from March 2018 to September 2024, with its chapters collected in 30 volumes. The ...

'' – Utahime Iori, Momo Nishimiya * '' Jungle Emperor Leo'' – Lune/Rune * '' Knights of Ramune'' – PQ * '' Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' – Fololo, Falala (4Kids Version) * '' Legend of Himiko'' – Tadami * ''

Little Witch Academia is a Japanese anime franchise created by Yoh Yoshinari and produced by Trigger. The original short film, directed by Yoshinari and written by Masahiko Otsuka, was released in theaters in March 2013 as part of the Young Animator T ...

'' – Woodward, Lotte's Mother, Party Guest * ''

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'' – Solude Schfoltzer * '' Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt'' – Karla Mitchum * ''

My Hero Academia is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from July 2014 to August 2024, with its chapters collected in 42 volumes. Set in a wor ...

'' – Curious * ''

Naruto Shippuden ''Naruto'' is a Japanese anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's 1999–2014 manga series ''Naruto''. It follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young orphan ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the l ...

'' – Yota, Tamao, Young Kabuto (Ep. 335 and 336) * ''

No Guns Life is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tasuku Karasuma. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Ultra Jump'' from September 2014 to September 2021, with its chapters collected in thirteen volumes. An a ...

'' – Anne * ''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as he explores the Grand Line in search of the myt ...

'' – Miss Kaya (4Kids dub) * ''

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'' – Kombu Infinity * ''

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: The Mobile Police'' – Takeo Kumagami * ''

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'' – Aun Freya – "Pokemon was my first voice acting job" * ''

'' – multiple characters including Bulbasaur, Phanpy, Larvitar, Clefairy, Yamper, Bugsy, Jasmine, Cissy, Ritchie * '' Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal'' – Kotono Sarashina (Eps. 15 and 18) * '' Rayearth'' – Hikaru Shidou * ''

Rent-A-Girlfriend , abbreviated as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima. It has been serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' since July 2017, and has been compiled into forty volumes as of April 2025. The ...

'' – Imai * ''

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a Japanese anime television series created by Be-Papas, a production group formed by director Kunihiko Ikuhara and composed of himself, Chiho Saito, Shinya Hasegawa, Yōji Enokido and Yūichirō Oguro. The series was produced by ...

'' – Tokiko Chida * ''

Rurouni Kenshin is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story begins in 1878, the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and follows a former assassin of the Bakumatsu, known as Hitokiri Battosai. After his work against ...

'' –

Seta Sōjirō , addressed as Sojiro Seta in the English anime, is a fictional character from the ''Rurouni Kenshin'' manga series created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. He is Shishio Makoto's 16-year-old right-hand man. Sōjirō has been favorably popular with the ''Ru ...

, Osamu Masukami (as Tara Jayne) *'' Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas'' – Yuzuriha * '' Samurai Deeper Kyo'' – Santera * '' The Seven Deadly Sins'' – Luigi * ''

'' –

, Opacho * '' Shamanic Princess'' – Tiara * ''

Shrine of the Morning Mist is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Hiroki Ugawa. The manga was serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's ''Young King Ours''. It was licensed in North America by Tokyopop and in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment. The manga ...

'' – Tadahiro Amatsu (Child), Tama Hieda * '' Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos'' – Kesshomaru/Shiori * ''

Sailor Moon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's Shōjo manga, ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from 1991 to 1997; the 60 individual chapters (later reorganized into ...

'' – Yumemi Yumeno (Ep. 28, Viz Media dub) * '' Slayers Try'' - Filia Ul Copt (as Tara Jayne) * '' Spirit Warrior'' - Asura * ''

Stitch! is a Japanese anime television series. It is a spin-off of Disney's ''Lilo & Stitch'' franchise, serving as the franchise's second television series after '' Lilo & Stitch: The Series''. The anime series aired in Japan from Octob ...

'' - Audrey * ''

Tiger & Bunny ''Tiger & Bunny'' (stylized in all caps) is a 2011 Japanese anime superhero television series produced by Sunrise and directed by Keiichi Sato. The screenplay was written by Masafumi Nishida with original character design by Masakazu ...

'' - Ms. Violet * '' Time Bokan'' - Ohana, Yatterman (1&2) * '' To Heart'' - Multi * '' T・P Bon'' - Yumiko Yasukawa, Mrs. Namihira * ''

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'' – Rena Sayama * ''

'' – Mokuba Kaiba * '' Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon'' – Raita

Animation

* '' Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse'' – Summer * '' Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures'' – Dreamhouse Door * ''

Danger Rangers ''Danger Rangers'' is an American animated television series that aired on PBS Kids from September 5, 2005 to December 26, 2006. Premise The Danger Rangers are a team of anthropomorphic animal heroes who teach children about safety through exam ...

'' – Additional Voices * '' Electric City'' – Roger Moore * '' Enchantimals: Tales of Everwilde'' – Danessa Deer, Larissa Lemer * '' Generator Rex'' – Circe * '' I Spy (HBO animated series)'' – Spyler (as Tara Jayne) * '' Pinkfong Wonderstar'' – Jeni and Rachel * ''Shadow of the Elves'' – Nayade, Rowan * '' Supernormal'' – Buzz Girl, Eric's Mom * ''Rainbow High (YouTube animated series)'' – Ruby Anderson, Ms. Pamela Morton * '' Team Umizoomi'' – Horse * '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV series)'' – Angel (Season 1–4), Tyler * '' Valt the Wonder Deer'' – Trika * ''

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'' – Jane

Films

* '' Ah! My Goddess: The Movie'' – Chrono * '' Digimon Adventure tri.'' – Kari Kamiya (Hikari Yagami), Homeostasis * '' Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna'' – Kari Kamiya (Hikari Yagami), Ayaka, Newswoman * '' Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning'' – Kari Kamiya (Hikari Yagami) * '' Ice Age: Continental Drift'' – Additional Voices * '' My Kid Could Paint That'' – Voice Over Talent * '' Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys'' – Tory Lund * '' Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright'' – Nancy * '' Sailor Moon Super S: The Movie'' – Queen Badiane (

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/ Studiopolis Dub) * '' The Orbital Children'' – Mina Misasa * '' Time of Eve'' – Naoko Sakisaka * '' Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions'' – Mokuba Kaiba

Video games

* '' Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls'' – Masaru Daimon * '' Dead Island'' – Jin, Various Characters * '' Final Fantasy Type-0'' – Additional Voices * '' Infamous Second Son'' – Activist * '' Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII'' – Additional Voices * '' Pokémon Channel'' – Smoochum, Teddiursa * '' Scarlet Nexus'' - Additional voices * '' Singularity'' – Additional English Voice Talent *'' Valkyria Chronicles 4'' – Teresa Leach, Rebecca Longhurst, Rosie *'' Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' – Sonya *'' Fire Emblem Heroes'' – Sonya, Olwen (Righteous Knight) *'' Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes'' – Additional voices *'' Nier: Automata'' – Additional voices *'' Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139...'' – Red-Bag Woman, additional voices *'' One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows'' - Child Emperor *'' Relayer'' - Additional voices *'' Resident Evil: Resistance'' - Becca Woolett

Podcasts

''Godcast''
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