Rie Kugimiya (釘宮 理恵, Kugimiya Rie, born May 30, 1979) is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is best known for her voice performances in anime, which include Alphonse Elric in the Fullmetal Alchemist series, Kagura in Gin Tama, and Happy in Fairy Tail and Edens Zero, and in video games, such as Haruka Sawamura in the Yakuza series and Kiana Kaslana in Honkai Impact 3rd. Because of her roles for characters such as Shana in Shakugan no Shana, Louise in The Familiar of Zero, Nagi Sanzenin in Hayate the Combat Butler, Taiga Aisaka in Toradora!, Aguri Madoka/Cure Ace in DokiDoki! PreCure, and Aria Holmes Kanzaki in Aria the Scarlet Ammo, some of her fans have nicknamed her the "Queen of Tsundere." She is currently represented by the talent agency I'm Enterprise.
Rie Kugimiya | |
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釘宮 理恵 | |
 Kugimiya at the 2013 Tokyo International Film Festival | |
| Born | May 30, 1979 Osaka, Japan |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent | I'm Enterprise |
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| Height | 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
She was nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role in the first Seiyu Awards for the role of Louise in The Familiar of Zero and for Best Actress in Supporting Role for the role of Kagura in Gintama, and jointly won Best Actress in a Supporting Role with Mitsuki Saiga at the second Seiyu Awards. Kugimiya won Best Actress in the third Seiyu Awards for the roles as Taiga Aisaka in Toradora! and her work in Nabari no Ou.
Career
In 1997, she earned her reputation from the company I'm Enterprise & We Flying Award at the first summer school of voice actors sponsored by Japan Narration Institute. Later, she became a member of I'm Enterprise.
In 1998, she debuted as a voice actress in the video game etude prologue -Shaking heart- as Tadami Saeki.
From the beginning of her debut, she plays the role of a teenage girl mainly from her childhood, using her voice quality. Later, she was appointed as a juvenile character, such as Taiki in Twelve Kingdoms and Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist series, and began to take charge of various characters.
Kugimiya has also voiced several tsundere heroines, including Louise in The Familiar of Zero series, and Nagi Sanzenin in Hayate the Combat Butler. In 2008, she won for the Best Actresses in supporting roles at the 2nd Seiyu Awards. She won for the Best Actress in leading role at the 3rd Seiyu Awards. Within the Tamagotchi fandom she is known for her role in the Tamagotchi movies and anime as Mametchi. She has also contributed her voice to various merchandise such as Mugen Puchipuchi Moe, a virtual keychain bubble-wrap popping game.
She is also active on stage and participates in several stages and readings.
Filmography
Anime
Films
Drama CD
| Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Certain Magical Index | Agnese Sanctis | ||
| Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka | Yuuhi Katagiri | ||
| Cosplay Complex | Delmo | ||
| Earl and Fairy | Marigold | ||
| Ebiten: Kōritsu Ebisugawa Kōkō Tenmonbu | Yuka Iseda | ||
| Fullmetal Alchemist | Alphonse Elric | ||
| Hand Maid May | Cyberdoll Rena | ||
| Hayate the Combat Butler | Nagi Sanzenin | ||
| Nagasarete Airantou | Yukino | ||
| Nekogami Yaoyorozu | Mayu | ||
| Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu | Alistia Rein, Tōka Tennōji | ||
| Nyaruko: Crawling with Love | Hasuta | ||
| Superior | Angelica | ||
| Toradora! | Taiga Aisaka |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2002–06 | Xenosaga series | Mary Godwin | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2003 | The Key of Avalon | Coppelia コッペリア | Arcade | |
| 2003 | Summon Night 3 | Alize アリーゼ | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2003 | Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san | ID-3 Hoihoi-san | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2003 | Growlanser Wayfarer of Time | Leona | PS1/PS2 Also Over Reloaded in 2011 | |
| 2003–05 2009–10 | Fullmetal Alchemist games | Alphonse Elric | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2004–05 | Zatch Bell games | Tia | ||
| 2004 | Crimson Tears | Maple カエデ | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2004 | Blue Tears | Kudo Moemi / Senna 工藤もえみ／セナ | ||
| 2004 | Akai Ito | Tsudura Wakasugi 若杉葛 | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2004–06 | Riviera: The Promised Land | Ecthel | ||
| 2005 | Lovely Idol | Shizuku Oji | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2005 | Hanjuku Hero 4: 7-Jin no Hanjuku Hero | The Alchemist of Lethocerus deyrollei (Al) タガメの錬金術士（アル） | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2005 | Elemental Gerad - Matoe, Midori-style sword - | Tickle "Tilele" Selvatlos | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2005–16 | The Idolmaster games | Iori Minase | ||
| 2005 | Samurai Shodown VI | Rimururu, Campur | Arcade | |
| 2005–Present | Yakuza series | Haruka Sawamura | ||
| 2006 | Shakugan no Shana games | Shana | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2006 | Gakuen Alice ~ glitter ★ memory Kiss ~ | Hotaru Imai | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2006 | Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon | Mei | DS | |
| 2006–15 | Utawarerumono games | Kamyu | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2006 | Mainichi Issho | Tsundere Hyakunin ツンデレ百人一首 | PS3 | |
| 2006 | Chrome Shelled Regios | Ferri Ross フェリ・ロス | Webラジオ | |
| 2006 | Digimon World Data Squad | Ikuto イクト | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2006 | Zegapain Not | Calm カーム | ||
| 2007–08 | The Familiar of Zero games | Louise | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2007 | Bincho-tan Shiawase-goyomi | Abemaki | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2007–09 | Hayate the Combat Butler games | Nagi Sanzenin | ||
| 2007 | Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai IV | Mari Kinoshita 木之下真理 | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2007 | Super Swing Golf 2nd shot! | Koo クー | Wii | |
| 2007 | Castle of Shikigami III | Nagino Ise | Wii | |
| 2007 | Final Fantasy IV | Palom and Porom | DS | |
| 2008 | Baccano! | Nancy lute ナンシー・リュート | DS | |
| 2008 | Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! | Haruka | PS3 character from Yakuza series | |
| 2008 | Mobile Suit Gundam 00 | Nena Trinity | DS | |
| 2008 | Star Ocean: The Second Story | Precis F. Neumann | PSP | |
| 2008 | Luminous Arc 2 | Karen | DS | |
| 2008 | Da Capo II: Plus Situation/Plus Communication | Erica Murasaki | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2008 | CR Sengoku Otome series | Akechi Mitsuhide | Pachinko game, also 2 in 2011 | |
| 2008 | Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World | Marta Lualdi | Wii | |
| 2008 | Persona 4 | Rise Kujikawa | PS2/PS Vita | |
| 2008–09 | Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka games | Yuuhi Katagiri | ||
| 2008 | Zettai Karen Children DS fourth of Children | Mio Tsukushi 筑紫澪 | DS | |
| 2008 | Infinite Undiscovery | Vika | Xbox 360 | |
| 2008–10 | Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu games | Alistia Rein, Tōka Tennōji, Ayane Miyama? 深山彩音 | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2008 | Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Gundam Meisters | Nena Trinity | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2008 | Crimson Gem Saga | Spinel | PSP | |
| 2008 | Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume | Tirute, Mireille, Michel ティルテ／ミレイユ／ミシェル | DS | |
| 2009 | Kemeko Deluxe! | Misaki Hayakawa | DS | |
| 2009 | Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus | Shana, Taiga Aisaka, Sabato Misuhashi | DS | |
| 2009 | X-Blades | Ayumi | ||
| 2009 | Toradora Portable | Taiga Aisaka | PSP | |
| 2009 | Rosario + Vampire games | Mizore Shirayuki | PS1/PS2 | |
| 2009 | Shugo chara High spirits! Chara Nari rhythm ♪ | Sakurai YuA 桜井優亜 | DS | |
| 2009 | Magna Carta 2 | Celestine Roa セレスティン・ロア | Xbox 360 | |
| 2009 | Rune Factory 3 | Mei 冥 | DS | |
| 2009–11 | Queen's Blade: Spiral Chaos | Lana, Melona | PSP Also Queen's Gate: Spiral Chaos in 2011 | |
| 2010 | .hack//Link | Cello | PSP | |
| 2010–15 | Quiz Magic Academy series | Aiko | Starting from 7 | |
| 2010–15 | Saki games | Yuki Kataoka | PSP | |
| 2010–13 | Hetalia: Axis Powers games | Liechtenstein | ||
| 2010 | Inazuma Eleven games | Toramaru Utsunomiya | ||
| 2010 | White Knight Chronicles II | Miu ミウ | PS3 | |
| 2010 | Twinkle Crusaders Starlit Brave | Taiga Aisaka, Shana | PSP | |
| 2010 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero | KeA | PSP Also Evolution in 2014 | |
| 2010–11 | Umineko no Naku Koro ni games | Shannon | ||
| 2010 | Shining Hearts | Melty | PSP | |
| 2011 | Tsukumonogatari | Ikari Emina 伊狩 恵美奈 | PSP | |
| 2011 | Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 | Marta Lualdi | PSP | |
| 2011 | Kaitō Tenshi Twin Angel games | Kurumi Hazuki | PSP | |
| 2011 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure | KeA | PSP Also Evolution in 2014 | |
| 2011 | Deus Ex: Human Revolution | Eliza Cassan エリザ・カッサン | ||
| 2011–13 | Ro-Kyu-Bu! games | Takadai NAMI 鷹代那美 | PSP | |
| 2012 | Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward | Quark | 3DS/PS Vita | |
| 2012 | Nendoroid Generation | Louise | PSP (from The Familiar of Zero) | |
| 2012 | Little King's Story | Verde ヴェルデ | ||
| 2012 | Fire Emblem Awakening | Noire ノワール | 3DS | |
| 2012 | Oreimo | Kanata Kurusu | PSP | |
| 2012 | Robotics;Notes | Airi | Also Elite in 2014 | |
| 2012 | Aquapazza | Satsuki Yuasa / Camus 湯浅皐月／カミュ | PS3 | |
| 2012 | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity | Pikachu | ||
| 2012 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 | Samantha Maxis サマンサ・マクシス | ||
| 2013 | Mugen Souls Z | Nao | PS3 | |
| 2013 | Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Meijōshigatai Game no Yōna Mono | Hasuta | ||
| 2013 | Tears to Tiara II: Heir of the Overlord | Tart | PS3 | |
| 2014 | Super Heroine Chronicle | Kurumi Hazuki / White Angel, Koto, Aria H. Kanzaki, Louise | ||
| 2014 | Granblue Fantasy | Vyrn, Vania and Afaka | Browser game, Android, iOS | |
| 2014 | Golden Time: Vivid Memories | VJ (Brigitte Jeomiria) VJ（ブリジット・ジェオミリア） | ||
| 2014 | Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth | Rise Kujikawa | 3DS | |
| 2014 | Schoolgirl Strikers 2 | Mosyne, Isari & Kagari Haishima | Mobile Games | |
| 2014 | Persona 4 Arena Ultimax | Rise Kujikawa | PS3 | |
| 2014 | Chaos Rings III: Prequel Trilogy | Plica プリカ | ||
| 2014 | Tales of the World: Reve Unitia | Marta Lualdi | 3DS | |
| 2014–15 | Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax | Shana, Taiga Aisaka | Also Ignition | |
| 2015 | Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below | Homiron | ||
| 2015 | Persona 4: Dancing All Night | Rise Kujikawa | ||
| 2015 | League of Legends | Annie | ||
| 2015 | Girl Friend Beta: summer vacation to spend with you | Matsuri Kagami | ||
| 2015 | Blade Arcus from Shining EX | Melty | ||
| 2015 | Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel | Angela Balzac | from Expelled from Paradise | |
| 2015 | Fate/Grand Order | Oda Nobunaga, Cleopatra | Android, iOS | |
| 2016 | Punch Line | Meika Daihatsu | ||
| 2016 | Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End | Homiron | ||
| 2016 | Tales of Berseria | Innominat (Laphicet Crowe) | ||
| 2016 | Sengoku Otome: Battle Legend | Akechi Mitsuhide | ||
| 2016 | Girls' Frontline | G41 / Gr G41(EN) | Android, iOS | |
| 2017 | YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world | Mio Shimazu | PS4/PS Vita | |
| 2017 | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Layla | Android, iOS | |
| 2017 | Honkai Impact 3rd | Kiana Kaslana | Android, iOS, PC | |
| 2018 | Azur Lane | HMAS Vampire (D68), HMS Formidable, Iori Minase | Android, iOS | |
| 2018 | Sdorica | Sharice Carterwell, Sharice MZ, Puggi | Android, iOS | |
| 2018 | Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise | Lin | PS4 | |
| 2018 | Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser | Elesis Sieghart | Android, iOS | |
| 2018 | Fire Emblem Heroes | Laevatein and Asbel | Android, iOS | |
| 2018 | The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV | KeA Bannings キーア・バニングス | PS4 | |
| 2018 | The King of Fighters All Star | Kagura | Android, iOS | |
| 2019 | Magia Record | Touka Satomi | Android, iOS | |
| 2019 | Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland | Stia | PS4, PC, Switch | |
| 2019 | Girls X Battle 2 | Nona, Pandaria and KongMing | Android | |
| 2019 | The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross | Eleven | Android, iOS | |
| 2019 | Punishing: Gray Raven | Luna | Android, iOS | |
| 2019 | Saint Seiya Awakening | Kiki | Android | |
| 2020 | Guardian Tales | Little Princess, Future Princess | Android, iOS | |
| 2020 | World's End Club | Pielope | iOS, Switch | |
| 2020 | Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise | Janice | Switch | |
| 2020 | Genshin Impact | Unknown God | Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5 | |
| 2020 | Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent | Largo | Android, iOS | |
| 2021 | Valkyrie Connect | Fotma | Android, iOS, PC | |
| 2021 | Cookie Run: Kingdom | Strawberry Cookie | Android, iOS | |
| 2021 | SINoALICE | Harley Quinn | ||
| 2022 | Counter:Side | Rosaria le Friede | Android, iOS, PC | |
| 2022 | Arknights | Irene | Android, iOS | |
| 2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | Yuzuriha / Juniper | Nintendo Switch | |
| 2022 | Goddess of Victory: Nikke | Vesti / iDoll Ocean | Android, iOS | |
| 2023 | Street Fighter 6 | Lily | ||
| 2023 | Granblue Fantasy: Relink | Vyrn | PC, PS4, PS5 | |
| 2023 | TEVI | Vena | PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox |
Dubbing
| Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull | Taylor Rentzel | ||
| Coming 2 America | Princess Tinashe Joffer | ||
| Curious George Swings into Spring | Allie | ||
| Fathers and Daughters | Katie Davis (Young) | ||
| Game Shakers | Kenzie | ||
| The Golden Compass | Lyra Belacqua | 2010 TV Asahi edition | |
| The Hunger Games | Primrose Everdeen | ||
| The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Primrose Everdeen | ||
| The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 | Primrose Everdeen | ||
| The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 | Primrose Everdeen | ||
| The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part | Bianca | ||
| Lessons of a Dream | Klara Bornstedt | ||
| The Loud House | Ronnie Anne Santiago | ||
| Love, Death & Robots | Yan | ||
| Oni: Thunder God's Tale | Tanukinta | ||
| Peppa Pig | Peppa Pig | ||
| Piranha 3D | Laura Forester | ||
| Resident Evil: Retribution | Red Queen | ||
| Ruby Gloom | Ruby Gloom | ||
| Shark Lake | Carly Gray | ||
| Stranger Things | Eleven | ||
| The World of Happy Planet | The Great Soul |
| Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ∞ Puti Puti Petit Moe | Various characters | keychain toy |
Tokusatsu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns | Lilian | OV | |
| 2018 | Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger | Jim Carter |
Live-action
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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| 2019 | Detective Zero | Karen Tsukikage (voice) | TV; episode 7 | |
| 2022 | Yokaipedia | Ghost (voice) | Film |
Discography
Albums
- Kokohadoko (June 20, 2012)
- Track list:
- "How I feel"
- "Hane Uta Ai Hito" (ハネ・ウタ・アイ・ヒト)
- "Foret Noire"
- "Yume no Naka" (夢の中)
- "Wonder"
- "Orange" (オレンジ)
- Semete sora wo (せめて空を) (April 4, 2020)
Singles
- "Moete Koso Cosplay" (May 22, 2002) (with Sakura Nogawa, Saeko Chiba, Ai Shimizu, Akeno Watanabe and Chiaki Takahashi)
- "Kemeko Deluxe!" (October 29, 2008) (with Chiwa Saitō, Mikako Takahashi, Haruka Tomatsu, Ryoko Shiraishi, Ayako Kawasumi and Mai Goto)
- "Orange" (January 28, 2009) (Toradora! ending theme, with Yui Horie and Eri Kitamura)
- "Netsuretsu Kangei Wonderland" (May 27, 2009) (Saki ending theme, with Kana Ueda, Ami Koshimizu, Ryoko Shiraishi and Shizuka Itō)
- "Kimi e to Tsunagu Kokoro" (August 5, 2009) (Kanamemo opening theme, with Kaoru Mizuhara and Aki Toyosaki)
- "Karakoi ~Dakara Shoujo wa Koi wo Suru~" (September 9, 2009) (Titular song with Ryoko Shiraishi and "After Midnight" with Rie Tanaka)
- "buddy-body" (October 23, 2009) (Queen's Blade: Gyokuza wo Tsugu Mono ending theme, with Kanae Itō and Yūko Gotō)
- "LOVE × HEAVEN" (January 27, 2010) (Ladies versus Butlers! opening theme, with Mai Nakahara, Ami Koshimizu and Ayako Kawasumi)
- "Danna-sama to no Love-Love Love Song" (April 16, 2024) (Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers opening theme)
References
External links
- Media related to Rie Kugimiya at Wikimedia Commons
- Official blog (in Japanese)
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Rie Kugimiya at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
