Rie Kugimiya

Born:May 30, 1979

Place of Birth:Kumamoto, Japan

Known For:Acting

Biography

Rie Kugimiya, the talented Japanese voice actress and singer, has captured the hearts of anime fans worldwide with her iconic roles in various popular series. With a career spanning decades, Kugimiya has become a household name in the industry, known for her versatile voice and ability to bring characters to life.

One of Kugimiya's most memorable roles is Alphonse Elric in the beloved Fullmetal Alchemist series, where she portrayed the lovable and courageous young alchemist. Her portrayal of Alphonse endeared her to fans and showcased her incredible talent as a voice actress.

In addition to her role as Alphonse, Kugimiya has lent her voice to a multitude of other memorable characters, including the fierce and fiery Shana in Shakugan no Shana, the spunky and determined Taiga Aisaka in Toradora!, and the adorable and mischievous Happy in Fairy Tail. Her ability to portray a wide range of characters with depth and emotion has solidified her reputation as one of the industry's top talents.

Fans of Kugimiya affectionately refer to her as the "Queen of Tsundere" due to her portrayal of iconic tsundere characters such as Louise in The Familiar of Zero and Aria Holmes Kanzaki in Aria the Scarlet Ammo. Her ability to bring these complex and multifaceted characters to life has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following.

In addition to her work in anime, Kugimiya has also made a name for herself in the world of video games, lending her voice to various popular titles and beloved characters. Her talent and versatility as a voice actress have made her a sought-after talent in the industry, with fans eagerly anticipating her next project.

Kugimiya's contributions to the world of anime and voice acting have not gone unnoticed, as she has been nominated for and won numerous awards for her performances. From her role as Louise in The Familiar of Zero to her portrayal of Kagura in Gintama, Kugimiya's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her recognition and praise from her peers and fans alike.

With her distinctive voice and ability to breathe life into characters of all kinds, Rie Kugimiya continues to captivate audiences with her performances. Whether she's voicing a fierce warrior, a lovable sidekick, or a tsundere queen, Kugimiya's talent and passion for her work shine through in every role she takes on.

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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League

Harley Quinn (voice)

2025

The Batman family has returned to the present to discover that Japan has disappeared, and a giant island - Hinomoto - is now in the sky over Gotham City. At the top sit the Yakuza, a group of superpowered individuals who reign without honor or humanity and look suspiciously like the Justice League. Now, it’s up to Batman and his allies to save Gotham!

Jujutsu Kaisen 0

Momo Nishimiya (voice)

2021

Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him?

Hello World

Crow (voice)

2019

A shy high schooler in Kyoto meets a man claiming to be his future self, who tells him he’s hacked into the past to save their first love.

Batman Ninja

Harley Quinn / Harleen Quinzel (voice)

2018

Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.

Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse

Karin Kurosaki (voice)

2010

Hell – A place where beings that have committed mortal sins during their lifetime are sent. It is a realm where even Soul Reapers are forbidden to interfere. When a group of vicious Sinners plot to escape from this eternal prison, they discover that Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is the key to their freedom.

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Celebi (voice)

2010

Ash and his friends must stop a greedy media mogul from using the shape-shifting Zoroark to capture the time-travelling Celebi.

Penguin Highway

Uchida (voice)

2018

A fourth-grader investigates the mysterious reason behind the sudden appearance of penguins in his village, which is somehow related to a power from a young woman working at a dental clinic.

Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos

Alphonse Elric (voice)

2011

After a mysterious prisoner with only a few weeks left on his sentence breaks out of prison in Central City, the Elric brothers attempt to track him down. The search leads them to Table City in the southwestern country of Creta, where Alphonse rescues a young alchemist named Julia from the very man they are trying to capture. In the thick of the fight, they literally tumble into Julia's home turf, the slums of Milos Valley, and are embroiled in the grassroots rebellion of her people.

Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

Karin Kurosaki (voice)

2006

In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.

Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion

Karin Kurosaki (voice)

2007

When an artifact known as the "King's Seal" is stolen during transport from Soul Society, Hitsugaya Toushirou is assigned to retrieve it. Toushirou goes missing after a battle with the thieves, leading Seireitei to suspect him of treachery. They order his immediate capture and execution. Unwilling to believe him capable of such a crime, Ichigo, Rangiku, Rukia, and Renji set out to find Toushirou.

Napping Princess

Joi (Joy) (voice)

2017

Japan, 2020, a few days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Although she should be studying for her final exams, Kokone, a schoolgirl who lives in a small town with her widowed father, a mysterious and talented mechanic, falls asleep often, anywhere, anytime, entering, over and over, a dream-world where a squad of fantastic motorized contraptions fights against magic, a world close to reality where she will find out the keys of her true past.

Gintama: The Very Final

Kagura (voice)

2021

The concluding film to the Gintama animated series, adapting the final chapters of the comic series of the same name by Hideaki Sorachi. The film covers chapters 699–704 of the original comics, with original material added in.

The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe

Yasuko Nagata (voice)

2023

1955. Kitaro's father, Medama Oyaji, comes to Yagura Village in search of his missing wife. The village was ruled by the Ryuga clan, which controls Japan's political and business circles behind the scenes. Mizuki, who works at a blood bank, visits the village with a secret mission to mourn the death of the head of his family, and meets Kitaro's father. While an ugly fight unfolds over the succession of the head of the family, a member of the family is brutally murdered at the village shrine. It was the beginning of a terrifying chain of events.