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Mika Kanai (金井 美香, Kanai Mika, born March 18, 1964) is a Japanese voice actress and singer.[2] She is attached to Ken Production.[2] She is best known for her roles in Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko (as Yoko Tanaka), Tanoshii Moomin Ikka (as the Snork Maiden), Goldfish Warning! (as Wapiko), Soreike! Anpanman (as Melonpanna), Yadamon (as Yadamon), After War Gundam X (as Tiffa Adill), Hare Tokidoki Buta (as Harebuta), Galaxy Angel (as Vanilla H and Normad), Higurashi When They Cry (as Satoko Hōjō), Tales of Phantasia (as Arche Klein), Uchi no 3 Shimai (as Sū), Sailor Moon S (as Mimet), Mysterious Theft Saint Tail (as Maju Sendo). She is currently the voice of Jigglypuff in the Pokémon and Super Smash Bros. series. She freelanced for the voice of Bonnie, also from the Pokémon series when her regular voice actress Mariya Ise was on maternity leave.
Mika Kanai | |
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かない みか | |
Kanai in 2022 | |
Born | Mika Kanai (金井 美香) March 18, 1964 |
Other names | Mikapii (みかぴぃ) |
Occupation(s) | Voice actress, singer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Agent | Ken Production |
Known for | Pokémon and Super Smash Bros. as Jigglypuff Higurashi When They Cry as Satoko Hōjō |
Height | 154 cm (5 ft 1 in) |
Spouse | [1] |
Relatives | Akihisa Kanai (father) Kazue Tagami (mother) |
Website | Official profile |
She married Koichi Yamadera from 1993 to 2006, though their divorce was not disclosed until 2007. They had worked together on the long-running Anpanman series.[1] Her parents worked at the Seinenza Theater Company.
Filmography
editAnime
editFilm
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Video games
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Drama CD
editTitle | Role | Notes | Source[3] |
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Code Geass | Kaguya Sumeragi | [5] | |
Higurashi: When They Cry | Satoko Hojo | [4] | |
Idol Project | Extra Kaidou | [5] | |
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko | Rote | [5] | |
Tales of Phantasia | Arche Klein | [5] |
Live-action
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2022 | Sono Koe no Anata e | Herself | Documentary film | [12] |
Dubbing roles
editTitle | Role | Notes | Source[3] |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Eleanor | [13] | |
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked | [14] | ||
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Violet Beauregarde | 2008 NTV edition | [15] |
The Exploits of Moominpappa: Adventures of a Young Moomin | Snorkmaiden | [16] | |
Jumanji | Peter Shepherd | New DVD and Blu-ray Editions | [17] |
Kalifornia | Adele Connors | [18] | |
Sleepless in Seattle | Jessica | [19] | |
Tiny Toon Adventures | Shirley the Loon | [4] | |
Hide and Seek | Emily Callaway | [20] | |
Horton Hears a Who! | Katie | [4] | |
Astro Boy aka Atom |
Widget | 2009 film | [4][21][22] |
Moomins on the Riviera | Floren | [4][23] | |
The Fundamentals of Caring | Peaches | [24] | |
My Little Pony Tomodachi wa Mahou | Apple Rose | [4] |
Albums
edit- おもちゃ箱 (Omochabako/Toy Box) - 1992
- ダイアリ (Diary) - 1993
- ナチュレル (Naturelle) - 1994
- スタイル (Style) - 1995
- ジューク・ボックス (Juke Box) - 1996
- クラムチャウダー (Clam Chowder) - 1997
- MIKA KANAI "Best Selection" - 1998
Awards
editYear | Award | Category | Result |
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2019 | 13th Seiyu Awards | Kazue Takahashi Memorial Award | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Voice Actors Kouichi Yamadera, Mika Kanai Divorced". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ a b Doi, Hitoshi (July 21, 2016). "Kanai Mika (かないみか) – Personal Information". Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "かない みか|タレント・声優|賢プロダクション". Ken Production (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy dz ea eb ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej ek el em en eo ep eq er es et eu ev ew ex ey ez fa fb fc fd fe ff fg fh fi fj fk fl "声優さん出演リスト 個別表示:かないみか(Mika Kanai)=大野朋" [Voice actor's appearance list individual display: Mika Kanai]. Voice Artist Database (in Japanese). GamePlaza-HARUKA-. July 5, 2017. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc Doi, Hitoshi (July 21, 2016). "Kanai Mika roles". Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ a b "Kirakira Precure a la Mode Anime Reveals Cast". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "映画ドラえもんオフィシャルサイト_Film History_24th". www.dora-movie.com. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui Replaces Eri Kitamura in Cast Due to Health Issue". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ Romano, Sal (March 22, 2023). "Neptunia GameMaker R:Evolution announced for PS5, PS4, and Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ "Super Heroine Chronicle's 1st Promo Video Shows New Cast". Anime News Network. October 31, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ^ Romano, Sal (November 10, 2022). "Dragon Quest Treasures – full Japanese voice cast announced". Gematsu. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "その声のあなたへ". eiga.com. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "アルビン2". The Cinema. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "アルビン3". The Cinema. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "チャーリーとチョコレート工場". Nippon Television. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
- ^ "ムーミンパパの思い出". eiga.com. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "ジュマンジ". Star Channel. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- ^ "全国一律送料無料 DVD セル版 カリフォルニア KALIFORNIA ブラッド・ピット ゆうパケット発送". Yahoo! Auctions. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "めぐり逢えたら". The Cinema. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "ハイド・アンド・シーク/暗闇のかくれんぼ". Star Channel. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ "Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy Live-Action Drama Gets DVD Box". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ "Yamato, Japanese Atom, Battle Spirits 2 Promos Posted". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ "劇場版 ムーミン 南の海で楽しいバカンス". Fukikaeru. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "思いやりのススメ/感動の立ちション". Flying Hotcake. September 30, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
External links
edit- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Official blog (in Japanese)
- Mika Kanai on X
- Mika Kanai on Instagram
- Mika Kanai at Anime News Network's encyclopedia