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Michiko Neya
Michiko Neya (根谷 美智子) is a celebrated Japanese voice actress whose career has spanned over three decades, beginning in 1988 after she joined the renowned talent agency Arts Vision. Born on October 4, 1965, in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, she quickly distinguished herself with a versatile vocal range that allowed her to portray both fierce heroines and gentle supporting characters. Early in her career she landed iconic roles such as the title character in New Cutie Honey and Jun the Swan in Gatchaman 94, establishing a reputation for delivering powerful performances that resonated with fans of shōnen and shōjo anime alike. Her ability to convey complex emotions earned her critical acclaim in series like Hell Teacher Nūbē, where she voiced Ritsuko Takahashi, and in the internationally beloved Fullmetal Alchemist, providing the dignified voice of Riza Hawkeye. Over the years, Neya expanded her repertoire to include memorable characters in One Piece (Vinsmoke Reiju), Shaman King (Jun Tao), and Super Doll Licca‑chan (Doll Izumi), demonstrating a remarkable consistency in quality across a multitude of genres. In addition to her anime work, she has contributed significantly to video game voiceovers, bringing life to characters such as Melissa Mao in Full Metal Panic!, Sophitia in the Soulcalibur series, and Natalia Luzu Kimlasca‑Lanvaldear in Tales of the Abyss. Neya’s dedication to her craft extends beyond acting; she is noted for mentoring younger talent and participating in industry events, reflecting her commitment to the growth of the Japanese voice‑acting community. Even after leaving Arts Vision to freelance, she remains a vibrant presence in contemporary productions, continually adapting to new technologies and storytelling styles while maintaining the signature warmth and authority that define her performances.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Michiko
Born: Takefu, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: October 4, 1965
Occupations: voice actress
Years Active: 1988-present
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Movies Featuring Michiko Neya
Fireworks
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition III: Return The World
Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White!
Gosick
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: -A Wakening of the Trailblazer-
Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1
Zoku Owarimonogatari
Star☆Twinkle PreCure
Initial D: Third Stage
Good Morning Call
Saiyuki: Requiem
eX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone
The SoulTaker
R.O.D: Read or Die
Heat Guy J
Scrapped Princess
Fullmetal Alchemist
Gungrave
Ninja Nonsense
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
Gurren Lagann
The Skull Man
Ghost Hound
Please Twins!
Ghost Talker’s Daydream
Chrono Crusade
SHAMAN KING
Hetalia: World Stars
Hula Fulla Dance
Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
Kodocha OVA
Lost Universe
Bounty Dog
Ninja Resurrection
Fancy Lala
Soul Eater
Hell Teacher Nube
Fire Emblem
Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Bus Gamer
Weather Report Girl
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko II
Legend of Basara
Master of Mosquiton
Rail of the Star - A True Story of Children and War
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All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (TV)
Gunsmith Cats
Virus Buster Serge
The E.Y.E.S. of Mars
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Tales of the Abyss
Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood’s End
Gatchaman OVA
Fresh Precure!
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II: End of World
Career Timeline
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2010
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition III: Return The World
Shirin Bakhtiar (voice)
Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White!
Hungary (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: -A Wakening of the Trailblazer-
Shirin Bakhtiar (voice)
2009
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being
Shirin Bakhtiar (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II: End of World
Shirin Bakhtiar (voice)
1993
Rail of the Star - A True Story of Children and War
Hatsue (voice)
The E.Y.E.S. of Mars
Mesa (voice)
1000
Gosick
Sophie (voice)
Star☆Twinkle PreCure
Pisces (voice)
The SoulTaker
R.O.D: Read or Die
Nancy 'Miss Deep' Makuhari (voice)
Heat Guy J
피아 올리베이라 (음성) / Phia Oliveira (voice)
Scrapped Princess
(voice)
Fullmetal Alchemist
Riza Hawkeye (voice)
Gungrave
Sherry Walken (voice)
Ninja Nonsense
Izumi (voice)
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor
Shizu Onuma / Griselda (voice)
Gurren Lagann
Adiane (voice)
The Skull Man
Ghost Hound
Reika Ōtori (voice)
Please Twins!
Tsubaki Oribe (voice)
Ghost Talker’s Daydream
Detective Anzai
Chrono Crusade
Satella Harvenheit
SHAMAN KING
Tao Jun (voice)
Hetalia: World Stars
(voice)
Ruin Explorers Fam & Ihrie
Ihrie (voice)
Lost Universe
Kali
Bounty Dog
Yayoi Okina (voice)
Ninja Resurrection
Young Ocho (voice)
Fancy Lala
Mogu (voice)
Soul Eater
Arachne (voice)
Fire Emblem
Lena (voice)
Bus Gamer
Keiko Ichinomiya (voice)
Weather Report Girl
Michiko Kawai (voice)
Legend of Basara
Master of Mosquiton
Yuki
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (TV)
Futaba Kaibara (voice)
Gunsmith Cats
Rally Vincent (voice)
Virus Buster Serge
Lily Petri (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Shizuka Kawai (voice)
Tales of the Abyss
Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear (voice)
Fresh Precure!
Naoko Yamabuki (voice)
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