Mika Kanai
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
Anime
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[3] |
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1979 | Doraemon | Sumire Hoshino | 2nd generation | [4] |
1988–present | Anpanman | Melonpanna | メロメロパンチ | [1][4] |
1989 | Patlabor The Mobile Police | Kana Matsumoto | [4][5] | |
1989 | City Hunter 3 | Girl | [4] | |
1990 | Chibi Maruko-chan | Togawa-sensei's wife | [4] | |
1990 | Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko | Yoko Tanaka | [4][5] | |
1990 | NG Knight Ramune & 40 | Yakkyun | Ep. 30 | [4][5] |
1990 | Moomin | Floren | [4] | |
1990 | Mōretsu Atarō | Matsushiro | 2nd TV series | [4] |
1990–92, 1997 | Licca-chan | Licca | OVA series | [4] |
1991 | Goldfish Warning! | Wapiko | はよ~ん | [4][5] |
1991 | The Brave of Sun Fighbird | Mayumi | [4] | |
1991–92 | Shonen Ashibe series | Mao (Peppeppe) | [4][5] | |
1991 | Locke the Superman: New World Command | Erika | OVA series | [5] |
1992 | Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai | Rie | [4] | |
1992 | Flower Witch Mary Bell | Little | [4] | |
1992–94 | Sailor Moon | Mikan Shiratori, Mimete | [4][5] | |
1992 | The Cobi Troupe | Noshi | [4] | |
1992 | Cooking Papa | Sanae Yoshinaga | [4][5] | |
1992 | Crayon Shin-chan | Kazama's friends, Belle | [4] | |
1992 | K.O. Beast | Mei Mah | OVA | [4][5] |
1992 | Yadamon | Yadamon | [4][5] | |
1992 | Thumbelina: A Magical Story | Maya | [4] | |
1992 | YuYu Hakusho | Girl, Sasuga | [4][5] | |
1993 | The Irresponsible Captain Tylor | Yumi Hanner, Emi Hanner | [4][5] | |
1993 | Nintama Rantarō | Okuni | [4] | |
1993 | Heisei Inu Monogatari Bau | Witch | [4] | |
1994 | Yamato Takeru | Oto Tachibana | [4][5] | |
1994 | Combustible Campus Guardress | Aoba Hime | OVA | [5] |
1994 | Magical Circle Guru Guru | Cherry | [4][5] | |
1995 | Ninku | Natsuko | [4] | |
1995 | Jura Tripper | Asuka | [4] | |
1995 | Wedding Peach | Pajama | [4] | |
1995 | Mama Loves the Poyopoyo-Saurus | Small boy | [4] | |
1995 | Saint Tail | Maju Sendo | [4] | |
1995 | Dirty Pair Flash | Monica | OVA Part 3, episode 2 | [4][5] |
1996 | Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA) | Sara (セーラ Sēra) | ||
1996 | After War Gundam X | Tifa Adelle | あなたに力を・・・ | [4][5] |
1996 | Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai II | Suchipai (Kyoko Misaki) | OVA | [4][5] |
1996 | Shonen Santa no Daiboken | May | [4][5] | |
1996 | Baby & Me | Ichika Fujii | [4] | |
1996–97 | Remi, Nobody's Girl | Lise | [4][5] | |
1997–present | Pokémon | Bayleef, Chikorita, Emolga, Espeon, Jigglypuff, Maril, others | [4][5] | |
1997 | The Kindaichi Case Files | Mizuho Ninomiya | [4] | |
1997 | Fair, then Partly Piggy | Harebuta, others | [4] | |
1997 | Manmaru The Ninja Penguin | Ranko | [4] | |
1997 | Vampire Princess Miyu | Shiina | TV series | [4] |
1997 | Detatoko Princess | Nandra | OVA | |
1997 | Brave Command Dagwon: The Boy with Crystal Eyes | Nagisa Hirose | OVA | [4] |
1998 | Trigun | Neil | Ep. 10 | [4][5] |
1998 | Fancy Lala | Asuka Futatsugi | Ep. 22 | [4][5] |
1998 | Ojarumaru | Hachiko | ||
1999 | Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko | Rote | [4][5] | |
1999–2000 | Monster Rancher | Miminya, Meow | [4] | |
1999–2001 | Bubu Chacha | Bubu Pyoko | [4] | |
1999 | Kakyūsei | Urara Kasuga | OVA Adult | [4][5] |
2000 | Mon Colle Knights | Beginner-chan | [4] | |
2000 | Mighty Cat Masked Niyander | Miko (Nyanda Karen) ミーコ(ニャンダーかれん) | 2代目 | [4] |
2000 | Daa! Daa! Daa! | Ru | 宇宙人の赤ちゃん | [4][5] |
2000 | UFO Baby | Roux-kun | ||
2000 | Platinumhugen Ordian | Miru | [4] | |
2001–06 | Galaxy Angel | Normad, Vanilla H | [1] | |
2001 | Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi | Karin Hirano 平野かりん | [4] | |
2001 | PaRappa the Rapper | Sunny Funny | [4][5] | |
2001 | Vandread: Second Stage | Rebecca | [4] | |
2001 | Kirby: Right Back at Ya! | Lovely | ||
2002 | Ojamajo Doremi DOKKA~N! | Pao | ||
2002 | One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e | Mayu Shiina | OVA ep. 4 | [4] |
2002 | Hanada Shōnen Shi | Rinko | ||
2002 | Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children Light & Dark | Skuld | [4] | |
2003 | Lime-iro Senkitan | Saten | [4] | |
2003 | Wolf's Rain | Alchemist | [4][5] | |
2003 | Nanaka 6/17 | Pikota | [4][5] | |
2003 | Someday's Dreamers | Girl | [4] | |
2003 | Ashita no Nadja | Luca | [4] | |
2003 | Popotan | Magical Girl Lilo-chan | ||
2003 | Pluster World | Katchin-hime | [4] | |
2003 | Di Gi Charat Nyo! | Kinako Ankoro | [4][5] | |
2003 | Astro Boy | Denko | [4] | |
2003 | Zatch Bell! | Rops | [4] | |
2003 | Croket! | Mozzarella | [4] | |
2003 | Avenger | Nei | [4][5] | |
2003 | Planetes | Sher | [4][5] | |
2003 | Full-Blast Science Adventure – So That's How It Is | Priestess | [4] | |
2003 | Space Pirate Captain Herlock: The Endless Odyssey | Brow まゆ | [4] | |
2003 | Cromartie High School | Mika-chan, Mekasawa β | [4][5] | |
2004 | Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. 2nd GIG | Togusa's daughter | [1] | |
2004 | One Piece | Chimney | ||
2004–05 | Kaiketsu Zorori series | Hanli, Manyi | [4] | |
2004 | Nanami-chan | Emiko Zashiki | [4] | |
2004 | Kurau Phantom Memory | Baby | [4][5] | |
2004 | Sweet Valerian | Panda-bu, Narrator | [4][5] | |
2004–06 | School Rumble series | Pyotr | [4] | |
2004–06 | Tales of Phantasia: The Animation | Arche Klein | OVA series | [4][5] |
2005 | Kyo Kara Maoh! | Child Yuri | 2nd series | [4] |
2005 | Onegai My Melody | Rika Takano | [4] | |
2005 | Majokko Tsukune-chan | Ton-chan | ||
2005 | The Snow Queen | Lily | [4] | |
2005 | Kotencotenco | Ai-chan | [4] | |
2006 | Kagihime Monogatari Eikyū Alice Rondo | Alice Twins | [4] | |
2006–21 | Higurashi When They Cry | Satoko Hojo | [4][5] | |
2006 | Nana | Misato Uehara | [4] | |
2006 | Princess Princess | Sayaka Kono (child) | [4] | |
2006 | Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z | Ms. Infirmary | ||
2006 | Ray: The Animation | Honoka | [4][5] | |
2006 | Black Jack 21 | Marie | [4][5] | |
2006 | Hime-sama Goyōjin | Yimo | [4] | |
2006–08 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion series | Kaguya Sumeragi | [4] | |
2006 | Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple | Renka Ma | [4] | |
2007 | Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette | Semplice, Toussaint | [4] | |
2007 | Naruto Shippuden | Yukimaru | [4] | |
2007 | Nagasarete Airantou | Kagami | ||
2008 | Uchi no Sanshimai | Second daughter Sue | [4] | |
2009 | Kanamemo | Girl | [4] | |
2010 | Jewelpet | Angela | ||
2011 | Kimi ni Todoke 2nd season | Schoolgirl | [4] | |
2011 | Is This a Zombie? | Delusion Yu | [4] | |
2011 | Yondemasuyo, Azazel-san | Yunitas | [4] | |
2011 | Hunter × Hunter | Leroute | 2nd series | [4] |
2011 | Chihayafuru | Sakura Kanai | [4] | |
2012 | Rock Lee and His Ninja Pals | Mii | [4] | |
2013 | Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation | Histoire | [4][5] | |
2014 | History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi | Renka Ma | OVA specials | [4] |
2014 | Sabagebu! | Rozeria Haguro, Clerk | [4] | |
2014 | Gonna be the Twin-Tail!! | Wormgildy | [4][5] | |
2015 | The Rolling Girls | Aki Habara | [4] | |
2015 | Pokémon XY Kalos Quest | Bonnie/Eureka | XY087-XY100, stand-in for Mariya Ise | |
2017 | Kirakira PreCure a la Mode | Pekorin | [6] | |
2018 | HUGtto! PreCure | Pekorin | [6] | |
2020 | Higurashi When They Cry Gou | Satoko Hojo | ||
Film
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[3] |
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1994 | Monster Maker | Rorien | PC Engine | [4][5] |
1995–2011 | Tales of Phantasia | Arche Klein | Also related Tales Of games | [4][5] |
1997 | Eve Burst Error | Akane Shibata | SS | [4][5] |
1997 | Farland Story ja:ファーランドシリーズ | Pamela | [4][5] | |
1997 | Dokyusei 2 | Kumiko Nagashima | [4][5] | |
1997 | Eternal Fantasy | Teddy | [4][5] | |
1997 | Bloody Roar | Alice | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
1997 | Ninpen Manmaru | Ranko | SS | [4] |
1998 | Kindaichi Case Files: Star Viewing Island: Sad Demon of Revenge | Chihiro Kanno | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
1998 | Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai | Kyoko Misaki (Suchipai) | Adult game | [4][5] |
1998 | Thousand Arms | Gobuo ratchet 五武王ラチェット | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
1998 | Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage | San | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
1999 | Bloody Roar 2: Bringer of the New Age | Alice | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
1999 | Super Smash Bros. | Jigglypuff | N64 | |
1999 | Eternal Eden | Pisutiru root ピスティル・ルート | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2001 | Bloody Roar 3 | Alice | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2001 | Sakura Wars games | Ci Caprice | Starting from Sakura Taisen 3 | [4][5] |
2001 | Super Smash Bros. Melee | Jigglypuff, Chikorita, Marill | GameCube | [4][5] |
2001 | Growlanser III: The Dual Darkness | Annette Burns | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Myrtle Wailing | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2002–04 | Lime-iro Senkitan | Saten | [4] | |
2003 | Mario Party 5 | Misstar, Mamar | GameCube | |
2003–04 | Doraemon games | Fuko, Shami | [4] | |
2004 | Zatch Bell games | Rops | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2004–05 | Croket! games | Mozzarella | Other | [4] |
2006 | Nana: Everything Is Controlled By The Great Demon King | Misato Uehara | PSP | [4] |
2007–15 | Higurashi: When They Cry games | Satoko Hojo | PS1/PS2 | [4][8] |
2007–08 | Eternal Sonata | Salsa | Also Reprise | [4] |
2007 | Another Century's Episode 3: The Final | Tiffa Adill | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2008 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Lost Colors | Kaguya Sumeragi | PS1/PS2 | [4] |
2008 | Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Jigglypuff | Wii | |
2010–23 | Hyperdimension Neptunia series | Histoire, Croire | [4][9] | |
2013 | Super Robot Wars series | Mio Sasuga | [4][5] | |
2014 | Super Heroine Chronicle | Himeko Kagura, Satoko Hojo | [4][10] | |
2014 | Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U | Jigglypuff | Wii U, 3DS | |
2018 | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Jigglypuff | Switch | |
2022 | Dragon Quest Treasures | Madame Blancmange, Monsters | Switch | [11] |
Drama CD
Title | 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
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2022 | Sono Koe no Anata e | Herself | Documentary film | [12] |
Dubbing roles
Title | 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
- 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
Year | Award | Category | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | 13th Seiyu Awards | Kazue Takahashi Memorial Award | Won |
References
- "Voice Actors Kouichi Yamadera, Mika Kanai Divorced". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- Doi, Hitoshi (July 21, 2016). "Kanai Mika (かないみか) – Personal Information". Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- "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.
- "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.
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- "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.
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- "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.
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- "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
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Official blog (in Japanese)
- Mika Kanai on Twitter
- Mika Kanai on Instagram
- Mika Kanai at Anime News Network's encyclopedia