Mika Kanai

Mika Kanai
Native name かない みか
Born 金井 美香
(1964-03-18) 18 March 1964
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation Voice actress, singer
Years active 1989-present
Agent Ken Production
Spouse(s)
Kōichi Yamadera (m. 1994–2006)
[1]

Mika Kanai (金井 美香（かない みか）, Kanai Mika, born March 18, 1964) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo.[2] She is attached to Ken Production.[2] She is best known for her roles in Idol Tenshi 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 no Naku Koro ni (as Satoko Hōjō), Tales of Phantasia (as Arche Klein) and Uchi no 3 Shimai (as Sū).

Kanai was married to fellow voice actor Kōichi Yamadera from 1994 to 2006, though their divorce wasn't made public until 2007. They had worked together on the long-running Anpanman series.[1] She is the daughter of Seinenza Theater Company producer Akihisa Kanai and voice actor Kazue Tagami (Pun Pun Maru, Obake no Q-tarō). She is also the voice of Leroute from Hunter × Hunter.

She voices Iris's Emolga in both the Japanese and English language versions of the Pokémon Best Wishes series. Kanai previously voiced Ash's Chikorita/Bayleef during the Johto League series and was a recurring character for a few episodes in the original series (as the Jigglypuff that followed the protagonists about) and the Sinnoh series. She voices Serena's Eevee in Pokémon XY.

Filmography

Anime

List of voice performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1979DoraemonSumire Hoshino2nd generation[4]
1988–presentAnpanmanMelonpannaメロメロパンチ[1][4]
1989Patlabor The Mobile PoliceKana Matsumoto[4][5]
1989City Hunter 3Girl[4]
1990Chibi Maruko-chanTogawa-sensei's wife[4]
1990Idol Angel Yokoso YokoYoko Tanaka[4][5]
1990NG Knight Ramune & 40YakkyunEp. 30[4][5]
1990MoominFloren[4]
1990Mōretsu AtarōMatsushiro2nd TV series[4]
1990–92, 1997Licca-chanLiccaOVA series[4]
1991Goldfish Warning!Wapikoはよ～ん[4][5]
1991The Brave Fighter of Sun FighbirdMayumi[4]
1991–92Shonen Ashibe seriesMao (Peppeppe)[4][5]
1991Locke the Superman: New World CommandErikaOVA series[5]
1992Tsuyoshi Shikkari ShinasaiRie[4]
1992Floral Magician Mary BellLittle[4]
1992–94Sailor MoonMikan Shiratori, Mimete[4][5]
1992The Cobi TroupeNoshi[4]
1992Cooking PapaSanae Yoshinaga[4][5]
1992Crayon Shin-chanKazama's friends, Belle[4]
1992K.O. BeastMei MahOVA[4][5]
1992YadamonYadamon[4][5]
1992Thumbelina: A Magical StoryMaya[4]
1992YuYu HakushoGirl, Sasuga[4][5]
1993The Irresponsible Captain TylorYumi Hanner, Emi Hanner[4][5]
1993Nintama RantaroOkuni[4]
1993Heisei Inu Monogatari BauWitch[4]
1994Yamato TakeruOto Tachibana[4][5]
1994Combustible Campus Guardress Aoba HimeOVA[5]
1994Mahōjin Guru GuruCherry[4][5]
1995NinkuNatsuko[4]
1995Jura TripperAsuka[4]
1995Wedding PeachPajama[4]
1995Mama Loves the Poyopoyo-SaurusSmall boy[4]
1995Saint TailMaju Sendo[4]
1995Dirty Pair FlashMonicaOVA Part 3, episode 2[4][5]
1996After War Gundam XTifa Adelleあなたに力を・・・[4][5]
1996Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai IISuchipai (Kyoko Misaki)OVA[4][5]
1996Shonen Santa no DaibokenMay[4][5]
1996Baby & MeIchika Fujii[4]
1996–97Remi, Nobody's GirlLise[4][5]
1997–presentPokémonBayleef, Chikorita, Emolga, Espeon, Jigglypuff, Maril, others[4][5]
1997Kindaichi Case FilesMizuho Ninomiya[4]
1997Fair, then Partly PiggyHarebuta, others[4]
1997Ninpen ManmaruRanko[4]
1997Vampire Princess MiyuShiinaTV series[4]
1997Brave Command Dagwon: The Boy with Crystal EyesNagisa HiroseOVA[4]
1998TrigunNeilEp. 10[4][5]
1998Fancy LalaAsuka FutatsugiEp. 22[4][5]
1998OjarumaruHachiko
1999Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoRote[4][5]
1999–2000Monster Rancher seriesMiminya, Meow[4]
1999–2001Bubu ChachaBubu Pyoko[4]
1999KakyūseiUrara KasugaOVA Adult[4][5]
2000Mon Colle KnightsBeginner-chan[4]
2000Mighty Cat Masked NiyandarMiko (Nyanda Karen)
ミーコ（ニャンダーかれん）		2代目[4]
2000Daa! Daa! Daa!Ru宇宙人の赤ちゃん[4][5]
2000UFO BabyRoux-kun
2000Platinumhugen OrdianMiru[4]
2001–06Galaxy Angel seriesNormad, Vanilla H[1]
2001Mo~tto! Ojamajo DoremiKarin Hirano
平野かりん		[4]
2001Parappa the RapperSunny Funny[4][5]
2001Vandread: Second StageRebecca[4]
2002Ojamajo Doremi DOKKA~N!Pao
2002One: Kagayaku Kisetsu eMayu ShiinaOVA ep. 4[4]
2002Hanada Shonen-shiRinko
2002Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children Light & DarkSkuld[4]
2003Lime-iro SenkitanSaten[4]
2003Wolf's RainAlchemist[4][5]
2003Nanaka 6/17Pikota[4][5]
2003Someday's DreamersGirl[4]
2003Ashita no NadjaLuca[4]
2003Pluster WorldKatchin-hime[4]
2003Di Gi Charat Nyo!Kinako Ankoro[4][5]
2003Astro BoyDenko[4]
2003Zatch BellRops[4]
2003Croket!Mozzarella[4]
2003AvengerNei[4][5]
2003PlanetesSher[4][5]
2003Full-Blast Science Adventure - So That's How It IsPriestess[4]
2003Space Pirate Captain Herlock: The Endless OdysseyBrow
まゆ		[4]
2003Cromartie High SchoolMika-chan, Mekasawa β[4][5]
2004Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. 2nd GIGTogusa's daughter[1]
2004–05Kaiketsu Zorori seriesHanli, Manyi[4]
2004Nanami-chanEmiko Zashiki[4]
2004Kurau: Phantom MemoryBaby[4][5]
2004Sweet ValerianPanda-bu, Narrator[4][5]
2004–06School Rumble seriesPyotr[4]
2004–06 Tales of Phantasia: The AnimationArche KleinOVA series[4][5]
2005Kyo Kara Maoh!Child Yuri2nd series[4]
2005Onegai My MelodyRika Takano[4]
2005The Snow QueenLily[4]
2005KotencotencoAi-chan[4]
2006Kagihime Monogatari Eikyū Alice RondoAlice Twins[4]
2006–12Higurashi: When They Cry seriesSatoko Hojo[4][5]
2006NanaMisato Uehara[4]
2006Princess PrincessSayaka Kono (child)[4]
2006Ray: The AnimationHonoka[4][5]
2006Black Jack 21Marie[4][5]
2006Hime-sama GoyōjinYimo[4]
2006–08Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion seriesKaguya Sumeragi[4]
2006History's Strongest Disciple KenichiRenka Ma[4]
2007Les Misérables: Shōjo CosetteSemplice, Toussaint[4]
2007Naruto ShippudenYukimaru[4]
2007Nagasarete AirantouKagami
2008Uchi no SanshimaiSecond daughter Sue[4]
2009KanamemoGirl[4]
2011Kimi ni Todoke 2nd seasonSchoolgirl[4]
2011Is This a Zombie?Delusion Yu[4]
2011Yondemasuyo, Azazel-sanYunitas[4]
2011Hunter × HunterLeroute2nd series[4]
2011ChihayafuruSakura Kanai[4]
2012Rock Lee and His Ninja PalsMii[4]
2013Hyperdimension Neptunia: The AnimationHistoire[4][5]
2014History's Strongest Disciple KenichiRenka MaOVA specials[4]
2014Sabagebu!Rozeria Haguro, Clerk[4]
2014Gonna be the Twin-Tail!!Wormgildy[4][5]
2015The Rolling GirlsAki Habara[4]
2017Kirakira PreCure a la ModePekorin[6]

Film

List of voice performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1993–presentAnpanman filmsMelonpanna[4]
1998Pikachu's Summer VacationMaril, Jigglypuffshort film before feature[4]
1999The Pikachu ExpeditionMarilshort film before feature[4]
1999Pocket Monsters the Movie - Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive BirthMaril[4]
2000Pichu and Pikachu Chicoritashort film before feature[4]
2000Pocket Monsters the Movie - Emperor of the Crystal TowerChicorita[4]
2001Pikachu's Exciting Hide-and-seekBayleefshort film before feature[4]
2001Pocket Monsters the Movie - Celebi: Encounter Beyond TimeBayleef[4]
2002A Tree of PalmePooh
プー		[4]
2002Pocket Monsters the Movie - Guardian Gods of the City of WaterEifie[4]
2003Doraemon: Nobita and the WindmastersFuko[7]
2004Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime OdysseyShami
2006Dōbutsu no MoriFuko[4]
2010 Mardock Scramble: The First CompressionRare the Hair[4]
2011Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom and Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - Victini and the White Hero: ReshiramEmolga[4]
2012Meloetta's Dazzling RecitalEmolga, Chicoritashort film before feature[4]
2012Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: KeldeoEmolga[4]
2012Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix PriestessMomon[4]
2013Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo AwakensEmolga[4]
2016Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelNymphia[4]
2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Jigglypuff
2017Pretty Cure Dream Stars!Pecorin[4]


Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1994Monster MakerRorienPC Engine[4][5]
1995–2011Tales of PhantasiaArche KleinAlso related Tales Of games[4][5]
1997Eve Burst ErrorAkane ShibataSS[4][5]
1997Farland Story
ja:ファーランドシリーズ		Pamela[4][5]
1997Dokyusei 2Kumiko Nagashima[4][5]
1997Eternal FantasyTeddy[4][5]
1997Bloody RoarAlicePS1/PS2[4]
1997Ninpen ManmaruRankoSS[4]
1998Kindaichi Case Files: Star Viewing Island: Sad Demon of RevengeChihiro KannoPS1/PS2[4]
1998Idol Janshi Suchie-PaiKyoko Misaki (Suchipai)Adult game[4][5]
1998Thousand ArmsGobuo ratchet
五武王ラチェット		PS1/PS2[4]
1998Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi KageSanPS1/PS2[4]
1999Bloody Roar 2: Bringer of the New AgeAlicePS1/PS2[4]
1999Eternal EdenPisutiru root
ピスティル・ルート		PS1/PS2[4]
2001Bloody Roar 3AlicePS1/PS2[4]
2001Sakura Wars gamesCi CapriceStarting from Sakura Taisen 3[4][5]
2001Super Smash Bros. MeleePurin, Chicorita, MarilGameCube[4][5]
2001Growlanser III: The Dual DarknessAnnette BurnsPS1/PS2[4]
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsMyrtle WailingPS1/PS2[4]
2002–04Lime-iro SenkitanSaten[4]
2003–04Doraemon gamesFuko, Shami[4]
2004Zatch Bell gamesRopsPS1/PS2[4]
2004–05Croket! gamesMozzarellaOther[4]
2006Nana: Everything Is Controlled By The Great Demon KingMisato UeharaPSP[4]
2007–15Higurashi: When They Cry gamesSatoko HojoPS1/PS2[4][8]
2007–08Eternal SonataSalsaAlso Reprise[4]
2007Another Century's Episode 3: The FinalTiffa AdillPS1/PS2[4]
2008 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion: Lost ColorsKaguya SumeragiPS1/PS2[4]
2010–15Hyperdimension Neptunia seriesHistoirePS3[4]
2013Super Robot Wars seriesMio Sasuga[4][5]
2014Super Heroine ChronicleHimeko Kagura, Satoko Hojo[4][9]


Drama CD

List of voice performances in audio recordings
Title Role Notes Source[3]
Code GeassKaguya Sumeragi[5]
Higurashi: When They CrySatoko Hojo[4]
Idol ProjectExtra Kaidou[5]
Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoRote[5]
Tales of PhantasiaArche Klein[5]

Dubbing roles

List of voice performances in overseas shows and films
Title Role Notes Source[3]
Tiny Toon AdventuresShirley the Loon[4]
Horton Hears a Who!Katie[4]
Astro Boy
aka Atom		Widget2009 film[4][10][11]
Moomins on the RivieraFloren[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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Voice Actors Kouichi Yamadera, Mika Kanai Divorced". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Doi, Hitoshi (July 21, 2016). "Kanai Mika (かないみか) – Personal Information". Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "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.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 "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. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Doi, Hitoshi (July 21, 2016). "Kanai Mika roles". Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Kirakira Precure a la Mode Anime Reveals Cast". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui Replaces Eri Kitamura in Cast Due to Health Issue". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Super Heroine Chronicle's 1st Promo Video Shows New Cast". Anime News Network. October 31, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy Live-Action Drama Gets DVD Box". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Yamato, Japanese Atom, Battle Spirits 2 Promos Posted". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
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