Brina Palencia Defends My Hero Academia's Mineta Against Backlash
The English voice of Minoru Mineta told CBR she was surprised by the vitriol aimed at the character, while saying she does not condone some of his actions.
Brina Palencia, the English voice actor of Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia, defended the character against online backlash in an interview with CBR published on November 3, 2026. Palencia said she was surprised by the amount of vitriol the character has received.
She said she does not condone some of the actions Mineta took and that consent must always be given. At the same time, she argued that a teenager is allowed to have sexual thoughts.
Palencia also addressed the character's position in the story, saying Mineta lacked power because he was not an adult, not a teacher and not the strongest student. She referred to people comparing Mineta to Harvey Weinstein.
Mineta has been the subject of intense scrutiny since the anime's release because of his divisive characterization. My Hero Academia's anime initially released in 2018, and the series has since ended.
All seasons of My Hero Academia are available to stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+ and Netflix.
Quick answers
Who voices Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia?
Brina Palencia voices Minoru Mineta in the English version and defended the character in an interview with CBR.
Where can I stream My Hero Academia?
All seasons are available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+ and Netflix.