Mika Kanai

Mika Kanai
かない みか
Kanai in 2022
Born
Mika Kanai (金井 美香)

(1964-03-18) March 18, 1964
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Other nameMikapii (みかぴぃ)
Occupations
Years active1989–⁠present
AgentKen Production
Known forIdol Angel Yokoso Yoko as Yoko Tanaka
Tanoshii Moomin Ikka as the Snork Maiden
Goldfish Warning! as Wapiko
Let's Go! 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
Uchi no 3 Shimai as Sū
Sailor Moon S as Mimet
Mysterious Theft Saint Tail as Maju Sendo
Pokémon and Super Smash Bros. as Jigglypuff
Spouse
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(m. 1993; div. 2006)​
[1]
RelativesAkihisa Kanai (father)
Kazue Tagami (mother)
WebsiteOfficial profile

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 Angel Yokoso Yoko (as Yoko Tanaka), Tanoshii Moomin Ikka (as the Snork Maiden), Goldfish Warning! (as Wapiko), Let's Go! 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), Uchi no 3 Shimai (as Sū), Sailor Moon S (as Mimet), Mysterious Theft Saint Tail (as Maju Sendo). She is currently the voice of Jigglypuff in the Pokémon and Super Smash Bros. series. She freelanced for the voice of Bonnie, also from the Pokémon series when her regular voice actress Mariya Ise was on maternity leave.

She married Kōichi Yamadera from 1993 to 2006, though their divorce was not disclosed until 2007. They have worked together on the long-running Let's Go! Anpanman series.[1] Her parents worked at the Seinenza Theater Company.

Filmography

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1979DoraemonSumire Hoshino, SakiSecond voice
Ep. 1686		[4]
1988–presentLet's Go! AnpanmanMelonpanna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 of Sun FighbirdMayumi[4]
1991–92Shonen Ashibe seriesMao (Peppeppe)[4][5]
1991Locke the Superman: New World CommandErikaOVA series[5]
1992Tsuyoshi Shikkari ShinasaiRie[4]
1992Flower Witch 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 RantarōOkuni[4]
1993Heisei Inu Monogatari BauWitch[4]
1994Yamato TakeruOto Tachibana[4][5]
1994Combustible Campus GuardressAoba HimeOVA[5]
1994Magical Circle 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, Ep. 2[4][5]
1996Sonic the HedgehogSara (セーラ Sēra)OVA series
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, Marill, others[4][5]
1997The Kindaichi Case FilesMizuho Ninomiya[4]
1997Fair, then Partly PiggyHarebuta, others[4]
1997Manmaru The Ninja PenguinRanko[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 RancherMiminya, Meow[4]
1999–2001Bubu ChachaBubu Pyoko[4]
1999KakyūseiUrara KasugaOVA Adult[4][5]
2000Mon Colle KnightsBeginner-chan[4]
2000Mighty Cat Masked NiyanderMiko (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 AngelNormad, Vanilla H[1]
2001Mo~tto! Ojamajo DoremiKarin Hirano
平野かりん		[4]
2001PaRappa the RapperSunny FunnyMain role[4][5]
2001Vandread: Second StageRebecca[4]
2002Ojamajo Doremi DOKKA~N!Pao
2002One: Kagayaku Kisetsu eMayu ShiinaOVA Ep. 4[4]
2002Hanada Shōnen 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 Bell!Rops[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]
2004–06Tales of Phantasia: The AnimationArche KleinOVA series[4][5]
2005Kyo Kara Maoh!Child Yuri2nd series[4]
2005Majokko Tsukune-chanTon-chan
2005The Snow QueenLily[4]
2005Onegai My MelodyRika TakanoEp. 22[4]
2005KotencotencoAi-chan[4]
2006Kagihime Monogatari Eikyū Alice RondoAlice Twins[4]
2006–21Higurashi When They CrySatoko Hōjō[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]
2006Kenichi: The Mightiest DiscipleRenka 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/Cure Pekorin[6]
2018 After the RainKayoko Kubo
2018HUGtto! PreCurePekorin[6]
2020 Higurashi When They Cry GouSatoko Hōjō[7]
2021 Higurashi When They Cry SotsuSatoko Hōjō
2021 Digimon Ghost GameFujitsumon
2022 I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final BossLara Jeanne Elmeya
2025A Wild Last Boss Appeared!Parthenos[8]

Theatrical animation

List of voice performances in theatrical animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1993–presentAnpanman filmsMelonpanna[4]
1998Pikachu's Summer VacationMarill, Jigglypuffshort film before feature[4]
1999The Pikachu ExpeditionMarillShort film[4]
1999Pocket Monsters the Movie - Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive BirthMarill[4]
2000Pichu and PikachuChikoritashort film before feature[4]
2000Pocket Monsters the Movie - Emperor of the Crystal TowerChikorita[4]
2001Pikachu's Exciting Hide-and-seekBayleefShort film[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 WaterEspeon[4]
2003Doraemon: Nobita and the WindmastersFuko[9]
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[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 MarvelSylveon[4]
2017Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Jigglypuff
2017Pretty Cure Dream Stars!Pekorin[4]
2017KiraKira Pretty Cure A La Mode the MoviePekorin[4]
2018Pretty Cure Super Stars!Pekorin[4]
2019Pretty Cure Miracle UniversePekorin[4]
2023Doraemon: Nobita's Sky UtopiaDiva Cat


Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1991Wakusei Woodstock: Funky Horror BandAvivi
アビビ		Mega-CD[10]
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.JigglypuffN64
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. MeleeJigglypuff, Chikorita, MarillGameCube[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 HōjōPS1/PS2[4][11]
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. BrawlJigglypuffWii
2010–23Hyperdimension Neptunia seriesHistoire, Croire[4][12]
2013Super Robot Wars seriesMio Sasuga[4][5]
2014Super Heroine ChronicleHimeko Kagura, Satoko Hojo[4][13]
2014Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii UJigglypuffWii U, 3DS
2018Super Smash Bros. UltimateJigglypuffSwitch
2021Mario Golf: Super RushNinjiSwitch
2022Dragon Quest TreasuresMadame Blancmange, MonstersSwitch[14]
2024Super Mario Party JamboreeNinjiSwitch


Drama CD

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

Live-action

Year Title Role Notes Source
2022Sono Koe no Anata eHerselfDocumentary film[15]

Dubbing roles

List of voice performances in overseas shows and films
Title Role Notes Source[3]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelEleanor[16]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked[17]
The Brave Little ToasterBlanky1993 NHK edition[18]
Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryViolet Beauregarde2008 NTV edition[19]
The Exploits of Moominpappa: Adventures of a Young MoominSnorkmaiden[20]
JumanjiPeter ShepherdNew DVD and Blu-ray Editions[21]
KaliforniaAdele Connors[22]
Sleepless in SeattleJessica[23]
Tiny Toon AdventuresShirley the Loon[4]
Hide and SeekEmily Callaway[24]
Horton Hears a Who!Katie[4]
Astro Boy
aka Atom		Widget2009 film[4][25][26]
Moomins on the RivieraFloren[4][27]
The Fundamentals of CaringPeaches[28]
My Little Pony Tomodachi wa MahouApple Rose[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

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  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.
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