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Shoto

Your favorite rogue demon slayer, Shoto, will be appearing in Singapore for the first time ever at this year’s AFA! He’s the perfect combination of adorable and sussy in one. His dog like nature and mannerisms are sure to make you smile and laugh in any situation. This rogue is the spitting definition of a “good boy”. Shoto is also well known for his song covers, ASMR-like voice, and loud screams! When the world’s best guild leader joins your party, he’s sure to bring the most unforgettable memories of both bliss and terror!

Unnämed

Our dear Unnämed singer will be appearing as emotional support for Shxtou in Singapore at this year’s AFA! Unnämed (often referred to as ‘U-san’) is a Japanese-Korean English speaking musician referring to themselves as a “musician with Live2D”. They primarily focus on releasing original songs and covers. Almost all of their info is kept anonymous, including their name, face, and birthday, because they want to be recognized by voice. Their power singing style allows them to hit wide rages with emotional growls, high notes and low notes with their chest voice. We’re sure they’ll blow your mind, so come rock with us!

Yuya Hirose

Yuya Hirose was born on April 9, is from Chiba Prefecture, and is affiliated with Arts Vision. His notable works include “Chained Soldier” as Yuki Wakura, “SSSS.GRIDMAN” as Yuta Hibiki, “Kinsou no Vermeil” as Alto Goldfield, and “IDOLiSH7” as Isumi Haruka, among others.

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Yuki Watanabe

In 2009, Yuki Watanabe joined Tsuburaya Productions, where he became involved in rights management, events, and video production for the “Ultraman” series. In 2018, he had a fateful encounter with voice actor Yuya Hirose through the broadcast of “SSSS.GRIDMAN.” After joining Pony Canyon in 2019, he began full-scale production of anime works. “Ubel Blatt” marks his third anime collaboration with Yuya Hirose as a lead actor.

Hiroyuki Itoh

CEO of Crypton Future Media, INC., a music technology company based in Sapporo, Japan. Since 1995, Crypton Future Media has been importing music software and various other sound media, but also developing diverse music software, such as the singing voice synthesizer HATSUNE MIKU which was first released in 2007. Hiroyuki Itoh has established himself as visionary “Meta-Creator”, gradually introducing advanced services that assist the creative process of Crypton product users. Among these is a platform where not only music producers but also illustration artists can exchange artwork and collaborate with each other in the creative process.

Shogo Yano

A voice actor affiliated with Super Eccentric Theater born in Tokushima on March 19th.

Notable works:

• “Paradox Live” – Reo Maruyama
• “THE iDOLM@STER SideM” – Nao Okamura
• “Fanfare of Adolescence” – Yu Arimura
• “Tsurune” – Nanao Kisaragi
• “Given” – Mafuyu Sato
• “Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V” – Shingo Sawatari
• “Fire Emblem: Three Houses” – Ignatz
• “Visual Prison” – Jack Mouton
• “Pretty Boy Detective Club” – Hyota Ashikaga

Tetsuei Sumiya

A voice actor affiliated with Arts Vision born in Ibaraki on November 13th.

Notable works:

• “Paradox Live” – Kantaro Misuji
• “Tobari” – Kuroi Hashiba
• “Readyyy!” – Mitsuki Kuze
• “Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer” – Zan Amal
• “Fairy Ranmaru” – Sirius Tenrоin

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STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION

STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION is a sound-making project created by RON, who works on songwriting, composing, and arrangement of music. RON’s work has been featured as soundtracks for animation titles and other media content.

In 2013, he launched his activities as STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION with the track Daisy which was featured as the ending theme song of the anime series Beyond the Boundary.

Since then, he has created and sung theme songs for many popular anime such as Dimension W, Food Wars!, Moriarty the Patriot, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

Under the name RON, he has produced songs for voice actors and artists, and has also sung for Hypnosis Mike, A3!” and “Love Live! Sunshine!!”

RON has also created soundtracks, theme songs, and character songs for anime titles such as ReZero Starting Life in Another World and “BNA”.

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SZNO

A “Simul-Zigen” artist who made her debut from the Lantis label on August 24th, 2024.

With the theme of “making boring nights fun”, she is active in both the “3rd dimension” and “2nd dimension”, expanding her range of activities in different areas.

Despite her recent debut, the official music videos for her first single “xx” (bye-bye) and second single “flag” have each been viewed over a million times, and she continues to make rapid progress.

Saori Hayami

Born on May 29, Tokyo. Voice actress and singer. She has played the role of Yor Forger in “SPY x FAMILY,” Yamato in “ONE PIECE,” Shinobu Kocho in “Demon Slayer” and others. Dubbed the role of Princess Anne (Audrey Hepburn) in “Roman Holiday (New Dubbed Version)” and many other popular works.

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Taichi Ichikawa

Born on February 4 in Tokyo, Ichikawa made his anime debut in 2017 as Kurusu Kurogo in “Kabukibu!”

Major works include “Major 2nd” (Hayato Urabe), “Bloom Into You” (Seiji Maki), “World’s End Harem” (Reito Mizuhara), “Duel Masters” (Cap, Gap), and “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” (Mitsuru Kiyomiya).

His appearances this season include “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V: The Goddess of Abundance Arc” (Gulliver Brothers) and “Loner Life in Another World” (Ota B).

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Yusuke Kobayashi

Born in Tokyo in 1985, he is affiliated with YU-RIN PRO. He make his voice actor debut in 2013, and was selected to play the role of the main character of “Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World- ”, Subaru Natsuki. Besides that, he is a talented voice actor that has played numerous roles, such as Iska from “Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World”.

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Shimpei Yamashita

One of the producers of 【OSHI NO KO】.

He got his start creating audio effects for video games and anime at an SFX studio, before getting a job at Media Factory (now Kadokawa). For over 10 years since then, he has served as a producer in charge of various anime projects. His body of work includes the “Made in Abyss” series, the “WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me” series, the “Non Non Biyori” series, and more.

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Takeo Otsuka

Born on October 19th, he hails from Tokyo and is affiliated with I’m Enterprise Inc. Selected toplay one of the main characters from the anime【OSHI NO KO】, Aqua, he is a talented voice actor who has played many other characters, including Eiichiro Kokuto from “Oblivion Battery”.

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Yurie Igoma

Born in Tokyo on February 24th.

【OSHI NO KO】is her first regular work and she was selected as Ruby for her first main character.

She won the Rookie of the year award at the 18th Seiyu Award (Voice Actors and Actresses Award) and is further expanding her field of activities.

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Rin Tateishi

Rin Tateishi made her debut in 2021, and her talents include dance and using the abacus. She has an interest in making videos, doing puzzles, and watching YouTube. She’s known for her role as Anon Chihaya in BanG Dream!.

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Hina Aoki

Hina Aoki made her debut in 2021, and her talents include piano and singing. Her interests are in guitar, singing while playing, solo karaoke, and watching live performances. She’s known for her roles as Rāna Kaname in BanG Dream! and Halona Walker in Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress Season 2.

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Manabu Otsuka
MAPPA, CEO

After working for the spirited anime studio STUDIO4℃, he participated in the establishment of MAPPA in 2011. He has been CEO of MAPPA since 2016. He has led as animation producer the planning and production of various shows including “BANANA FISH”, “Yuri!!! on ICE”, “Terror in Resonance”, and “Kids on the Slope”.

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Konosuke Uda
Director, “Ranma1/2”

Animation director and episode director. His notable works include “ONE PIECE”, “Rainbow Fireflies”, “Ginga e Kickoff!!”, “Lovely Complex”, and “DAYS”. He is also known for directing episodes of the “Sailor Moon” series in the 1990s.

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Isekaijoucho
Virtual Singer

A virtual dark singer who dreams of expressing the world through her songs and creations.

With her powerful and fragile voice, she weaves new stories of darkness and light on the canvas of “Isekaijoucho”.

She is a unique creator who creates works and expresses herself not only as a singer, but also in many other ways such as an illustrator, a narrator, or a voice actor.

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KAF
Virtual Singer

Debuting in 2018, KAF uses an anime-style avatar to present herself to the world, while creating music centered around her versatile and powerful voice. She’s become one of the most prominent virtual singer’s in Japan, with her original songs and covers earning millions of views. In March 2023, she released her third full-length album, further showing her artistic growth and ability to capture the complexities of growing up in 21st century Japan. She’s performed at some of the country’s most celebrated venues, including a sold-out night at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo and the first-ever arena show by a virtual artist in January 2024.

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Junya Enoki
Voice of Yuji Itadori

Junya Enoki is a voice actor from Tokyo born on October 19th.

His most renowned anime performances include Yuji Itadori of JUJUTSU KAISEN, Daigo Toake of Firefighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange, Seishu Inui of Tokyo Revengers, Nasa Yuzaki of TONIKAWA: Over the Moon For You, Pannacotta Fugo of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, and Horikawa Kunihiro of Touken Ranbu. His movie performances also include Jona Bashta of Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, and Senjuro Rengoku of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc.

His hobbies and special skills are taking walks and kendo.

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Chuchu Chiba

Popular cosplayer who owns more than 2 million fans all over the world. Being active in China&Japan, fluent in Chinese, Japanese and English.

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Hiroto Kuramasu

Hiroto Kuramasu was born in Hokkaido, Japan, but spent his high school years in the United States.

A popular cosplayer of CYBIRD’s Ikémen Series characters as well as English Producer of the Series’ best-selling otome games, Hiroto currently contributes to sharing otome and female-oriented culture through his Otome 101 panel talk sessions and kabedon events at various overseas events.

Starting from 2016, he has attended many anime conventions in the US, Taiwan, the Philippines, and more.

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Thames Malerose

Thames is a cosplayer from Thailand who has an experience in cosplaying since 2006. He has been invited as a guest and judge for many events in Asia.

He is a talented cosplayer who has won the 3rd place at World Cosplay Summit 2022, Nagoya, Japan with his partner Jasper Z. His impressive cosplays makes him one of the most popular cosplayers in Thailand and abroad. Thames has been regularly engaged to endorse products and games as a cosplayer model.

He is a successful streamer in his Facebook page and a gifted musician as the Bassist of the Malerose Band.

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Aqua Timez

Aqua Timez is a rock band formed by 5 members, Futoshi (Vo.), OKP-STAR (Ba), Daisuke (Gt.), mayuko (Key), and TASSHI(Dr.). Debuting on August 24, 2005, they released numerous hit songs such as “Toushindai No Love Song”, “Ketsui No Asa Ni” (theme song of “Brave Story”), “Sen No Yoru Wo Koete” (theme song of “BLEACH THE MOVIE　MEMORIES OF NOBODY”), and “Niji” (theme song of “Gokusen”).

Despite their success, they disbanded at the end of 2018 to the regret of many. However, as they approach the 20th anniversary of their debut on August 24, 2025, they have reunited.

Universal emotions such as hope, love, passion, grief and loneliness are strongly expressed in their lyrics. Their powerful, harmonious and haunting sound appeals to the listeners’ emotions. Aqua Timez, showing a new horizon in the Japanese music scene!

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Shiyui

On January 11, 2021, Shiyui launched Twitter, YouTube, and Nico Nico Douga channels. Since then, Shiyui has actively posted “cover” videos on the internet, with the number of videos uploaded reaching 70 to date. Shiyui also creates digital illustrations, which are shared on Pixiv, and posts videos with custom illustrations drawn to match the theme of her music. Shiyui regularly streams live performances, focusing on guitar and singing, through TwitCasting.

In the summer of 2021, Shiyui was selected as the featured vocalist for jon-YAKITORY’s track in a public singer recruitment hosted by the platform “MECRE”, where creators can freely find the partners they need. The song “ONI” was released and reached 1 million views in just one month. This highly praised collaboration led to the release of Shiyui’s first original EP, “Shiyui”, digitally released by “INCS toenter” in July 2022. The EP includes tracks written by prominent creators from the internet music scene, such as jon-YAKITORY (“Shikabanese”), Hifumi (“Hanagaochitanode”), Hiiragi Magnetite (“Marshal Maximizer”), and R Sound Design (“Teikoku Shoujo”), earning support from internet music fans.

In November 2022, Shiyui made her major debut with Sony Music Labels, performing the ending theme “Kimi yo Kedakaku Are” (sound produced by ryo from supercell) for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

Shiyui’s latest release is her 1st album “be noble” which came out in May.

Takanori Nishikawa

Born on September 19, 1970. From Shiga Prefecture.

He debuted in May 1996 as “T.M.Revolution,” which is his solo project, with the single “Dokusai -monopolize-“. His catchy songs, stage fascinating all audiences, the astounding live performance made him a star, and he made a smash hit in a row such as “HIGH PRESSURE,” “HOT LIMIT,” “WHITE BREATH,” “INVOKE.” In 2021, T.M.Revolution celebrated their 25th anniversary since the debut, and he has been actively performing live, successfully completing a tour of all 47 prefectures in Japan.

He has started another music career with his own name “Takanori Nishikawa” since 2018. In 2024, his song “FREEDOM” (Theme song of “Mobile suit GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM”) became a smash hit.

In addition, he continues to take on various challenges such as acting, voice acting, and hosting TV shows.

He has been appointed as the first “Shiga Furusato Tourism Ambassador” and hosts his rock festival “Inazuma Rock Fes” every year at Shiga prefecture sponsored by the local government.

He was awarded “Shiga bunka koro sho (the Award for Cultural Distinguished Service by Shiga Prefecture)” in 2020.

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TeddyLoid

TeddyLoid is a music producer and DJ artist based in Japan and the United States. He started his career at the age of 18 as the main DJ and sound producer for MIYAVI, accompanying him on a world tour across 13 countries. Throughout his career, he has worked on numerous hits, with notable works including Ado’s songs “Odo” and “Show,” as well as soundtracks for anime like Panty & Stocking with Garterbel and ME!ME!ME! He has also produced music for games and commercials.

In 2016, TeddyLoid was selected as one of the five most-streamed Japanese artists on Spotify outside Japan. In 2017-2018, he embarked on a world tour spanning 13 cities across four countries. In November of the same year, he released two albums back-to-back as the concluding chapter and culmination of his major collaborative work, SILENT PLANET.

His performances have garnered attention not only in America but also in Asia and Europe, as he continues to participate in festivals worldwide. TeddyLoid’s work bridges various music genres and international borders, and he is steadily expanding into the virtual world as well.

AZKi
from hololive

“I’m the Virtual Diva AZKi! I love music and singing!”

A diva who became reborn into the virtual world in order to fabricate a new world. No matter the time, place, or position, she warps through all the barricades with her dazzling talent.

Tsunomaki Watame
from hololive

“Hoof, hoof, helloof!” “Watame did nothing wrong!”

Loves singing, and as she continued uploading song covers and having weekly singing streams titled “Watameh Night Fever!!,” she started wanting to stand on Tokyo Budokan’s stage someday.

Moona Hoshinova
from hololive Indonesia

“Moon Moon~ Moona Dayo!”

A college girl who works as a model and idol, but later got interested to become a VTuber too.

On some rare occasion, Moona’s stream might be visited by Moona’s “another personality,”Hoshinova. That has deeper big sister-like voices and sadistic tendesion. Pay attention to her streams to meet Hoshinova!

Kobo Kanaeru
from hololive Indonesia

A carefree girl who lives in the topmost room of a lighthouse, she is actually the bloodline of the strongest rain shaman in the area. She has great potential to control rain, but she does not like to do it as a task.

In order to win back her Rain Master title, she needs to prove to her family that she can keep their rain shaman service afloat. Not only does she have to train daily, but she also needs to adopt some sort of virtual marketing strategy to succeed!

Hakos Baelz
from hololive English

“WAZZUP!! It’s your worldwide Rat Idol — Hakos Baelz!”

Chaos. Mayhem. Entropy….. All in the form of a cute little rat.

She is a performer looking for her next stage. Occassionally she will get swept up in her own storm, but thats just part of the fun.

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Takanashi Kiara
from hololive English

“Kikkeriki!!! Welcome to KFP, are you here to order or to apply for a job?”

An idol whose dream is to become the owner of a fast food chain. Kiara is a phoenix, not a chicken or turkey. (Very important)

She burns brightly, working herself to the bone since she’ll just be reborn from her ashes anyway.

Ninomae Ina’nis
from hololive English

“Good morning, afternoon, evening! Hope you’re having a WAHnderful day!”

Despite her looks, Ina’nis is actually a priestess of the Ancient Ones. One day, she picked up a strange book and then started to gain the power of controlling tentacles. To her, tentacles are just a part in her ordinary life; it has never been a big deal for her. However, her girly mind does want to get them dressed up and stay pretty.

After gaining power, she started hearing Ancient Whispers and Revelations. Hence, she began her VTuber activities to deliver random sanity checks on humanity, as an ordinary girl.

Fuwawa Abyssgard
from hololive English

“How about we get you all nice and fluffy~?”

The fluffy older twin sister of The Demonic Guard Dogs, who were sealed away in The Cell for being a pain in the godly behind, Fuwawa Abyssgard is “The Fluffy One.”

Her duty is to calmly look after her younger twin sister Mococo and their pet Pero, but that calmness can be short-lived. Ultimately, she is a bouncy and boisterous girl who loves to chat and play.

Mococo Abyssgard
from hololive English

“Ehehe, it’s play time, whether you’re ready or not!”

The fuzzy younger twin sister of The Demonic Guard Dogs, who were sealed away in The Cell for being a pain in the godly behind, Mococo Abyssgard is “The Fuzzy One.”

The rambunctious Mococo spent all her time imprisoned watching anime and playing games, often roping her older twin sister Fuwawa and their pet Pero in for more chaotic antics. It’s rumored that she took part in the prison break just for the heck of it.

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Kaela Kovalskia
from hololive Indonesia

After taking over her great blacksmithing teacher’s forge, she felt a lack of excitement in her life.

So, she decided to be free and depart on a journey to find rare smithing materials, one of which was rumored to be under the building of a certain “idol group” in town.

She also loves challenging herself and has a peculiar taste when it comes to foods!

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Ouro Kronii
from hololive English

“Kroniichiwa! It’s me, perfection. Also synonymous for Ouro Kronii!”

Time is an unwavering, precise entity, and its Warden – its overseer – is equally cool and impeccable.

Occasionally her exquisiteness leads her to decisions and bouts of luck that transcend the understanding of mere mortals. However, even utmost perfection finds no foothold in the face of her mortal enemy—disorder.

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KAF

Debuting in 2018, KAF uses an anime-style avatar to present herself to the world, while creating music centered around her versatile and powerful voice. She’s become one of the most prominent virtual singer’s in Japan, with her original songs and covers earning millions of views. In March 2023, she released her third full-length album, further showing her artistic growth and ability to capture the complexities of growing up in 21st century Japan. She’s performed at some of the country’s most celebrated venues, including a sold-out night at the historic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo and the first-ever arena show by a virtual artist in January 2024.

KANA-BOON

A rock band from Sakai, Osaka, consisting of Maguro Taniguchi (Vocals/Guitar) and Masami Endo (Bass). Since their major debut in 2013, they have performed at festivals across the country, taking the Japanese rock scene by storm. Additionally, they have provided theme songs for numerous hit anime, achieving global hits that resonate both domestically and internationally, continuing to thrive at the forefront of the music industry.

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May’n

May’n made her major debut at 19 years old in 2005. Her works span multiple genres of music, including pop, rock, dance, and R&B, displaying her skills as a talented singer.

Her top-charting music has been featured in many anime, dramas, movies, and video games. She held five solo performances at Nippon Budokan and Yokohama Arena.

May’n actively performs overseas. She has completed a world tour and solo performances in 16 cities around the world. She has also headlined overseas festivals in 9 cities spread over 7 countries.

She especially achieves great popularity in the Greater China region, she has received the award for 3 consecutive years at the WEIBO Account Festival in Japan, organized by SNS service “Weibo” in China.

She was also the first Japanese award winner at the ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 held in Shenzhen, China.

On February 14, 2024, the album “Prismverse” was released.

Following its release, May’n embarked on her Asia tour, the May’n ASIA TOUR 2024 “Prismverse”, after a five-year hiatus, performing a total of 15 shows.

On September 4, 2024, she released the ending theme song “Strobe Fantasy” for the TV anime “A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero”. Additionally, on October 20, 2024, she will host her first-ever headlining live concert in a co-performing bands format titled “Nice to MEAT you!” at Toyosu PIT.

With her impressive singing power and high vocals, she has continued to attract people from Japan and around the world.

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ReoNa

ReoNa, born on October 20. She is a singer who sings sensitive, deep, boyish songs despite her girlish, shadowy looks. A new-generation female artist is a self-proclaimed “Despair-type anison singer” who is not a “supporter” but a “spokeswoman” who “does not give a supportive push” yet “does not back out” either.

She made her solo debut on August 29 with “SWEET HURT,” the ending theme song for the TV anime “Happy Sugar Life,” which was airing in July 2018. Since then, she has sung theme songs for popular anime and games, including the “Sword Art Online” series and “TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon-“.

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Sally Amaki (22/7)

Sally Amaki is an English/Japanese bilingual voice actress and idol performer based in Tokyo, Japan. Originally born in the United States, she moved to Japan to pursue a career in the entertainment business, primarily as a voice actress.

She is the idol and voice actress for Sakura Fujima from 22/7, and her other anime roles include Betsy Beltoise from Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Eliza Shimizu from Bocchi the Rock!, and others.

In games, she is the voice of Kiriko from Overwatch 2, Peni Parker from Marvel Rivals, and more.

She has also assumed the role of MC and Host to numerous programs including Aniplex Online Fest, SACRA Music News, and the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

In addition to her work as an idol as part of the 22/7 project, her broad appeal to both Western and Japanese audiences has led to her achieving the rare opportunity to portray the same anime character in both English and Japanese (Carol Olston, Tomo-chan Is a Girl!).

Her hobbies and skills include figure skating, dance, singing, and speaking conversational Spanish.

Her unique position to voice characters in English and Japanese make her a rising star in the industry both in and out of Japan!

In addition, her YouTube channel, which is a mixture of English and Japanese, is being watched not only in Japan but also from all over the world.