Mika Kanai

Mika Kanai (金井 美香（かない みか）, 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 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 When They Cry (as Satoko Hōjō), Tales of Phantasia (as Arche Klein) and Uchi no 3 Shimai (as Sū). She is currently the voice of Jigglypuff in the Pokémon franchise.

Mika Kanai
かない みか
Born
金井 美香

(1964-03-18) March 18, 1964
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationVoice actress, singer
Years active1989-present
AgentKen Production
Notable credit(s)
Spouse(s)
Kōichi Yamadera (m. 1994⁠–⁠2006)
[1]

She married Kōichi Yamadera from 1994 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
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 GuardressAoba 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]
1996Sonic the Hedgehog (OVA)Sara (セーラ Sēra)
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]
1997Detatoko PrincessNandraOVA
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]
2001Kirby: Right Back at Ya!Lovely
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]
2003PopotanMagical Girl Lilo-chan
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]
2004One PieceChimney
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]
2005Fushigiboshi no FutagohimePrincess Fine[4]
2005Kyo Kara Maoh!Child Yuri2nd series[4]
2005Onegai My MelodyRika Takano[4]
2005Majokko Tsukune-chanTon-chan
2005The Snow QueenLily[4]
2005KotencotencoAi-chan[4]
2006Kagihime Monogatari Eikyū Alice RondoAlice Twins[4]
2006–12Higurashi When They CrySatoko Hojo[4][5]
2006NanaMisato Uehara[4]
2006Princess PrincessSayaka Kono (child)[4]
2006Fushigiboshi no Futagohime Gyu!Princess Fine[4]
2006Demashita! Powerpuff Girls ZMs. Infirmary
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]
2010JewelpetAngela
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]
2015 Pokémon XY Kalos Quest Bonnie/Eureka XY087-XY100, stand-in for Mariya Ise
2017Kirakira PreCure a la ModePekorin[6]
2018HUGtto! PreCurePekorin[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 PikachuChicoritashort 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!Pekorin[4]
2018Pretty Cure Super Stars!Pekorin[4]
2019Pretty Cure Miracle UniversePekorin[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]
1999Super Smash Bros.PurinN64
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]
2003Mario Party 5Misstar, MamarGameCube
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]
2008Super Smash Bros. BrawlPurinWii
2010–15Hyperdimension Neptunia seriesHistoirePS3[4]
2013Super Robot Wars seriesMio Sasuga[4][5]
2014Super Heroine ChronicleHimeko Kagura, Satoko Hojo[4][9]
2014Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii UPurinWii U, 3DS
2018Super Smash Bros. UltimatePurinSwitch


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]
JumanjiPeter ShepherdNew DVD and Blu-ray Editions[10]
Tiny Toon AdventuresShirley the Loon[4]
Hide and SeekEmily Callaway[11]
Horton Hears a Who!Katie[4]
Astro Boy
aka Atom		Widget2009 film[4][12][13]
Moomins on the RivieraFloren[4]
My Little Pony Tomodachi wa MahouDiamond Tiara[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
  1. "Voice Actors Kouichi Yamadera, Mika Kanai Divorced". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  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. "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. "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. 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. "ジュマンジ". Star Channel. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  11. "ハイド・アンド・シーク／暗闇のかくれんぼ". Star Channel. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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