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Kikuko Inoue
Also known as 井上喜久子, 熊谷喜久子, Kumagai Kikuko
- Born
- Sep 25, 1964age 61
- height
- 5'5" (or 164 cm)
- nationality
- Japanese
Career
Active 1988 – present
Biography
About Kikuko Inoue
Kikuko Inoue is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. She has been active in the industry since 1988, working across anime, games, and narration. Her voice is instantly recognizable to fans of classic and contemporary series alike.
She is best known for voicing Belldandy in Ah! My Goddess, Kasumi Tendo in Ranma ½, and Mizuho Kazami in Please Teacher!. Her other notable roles include Lust in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Sanae Furukawa in Clannad, and Shuuko Komi in Komi-san. Despite being 61 years old, she famously jokes that she is forever 17. Her daughter, Honoka Inoue, has followed in her footsteps as a voice actress.
- Years Active1988-present (started around 23 years old; 38 years active)
- BirthplaceYokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
- EthnicityAsian
Frequently asked
How is Kikuko Inoue related to Honoka Inoue?
Honoka Inoue is her daughter and is also a voice actress.
Did you know
- Her signature running gag is introducing herself as 'forever 17 years old', despite being 61.
- She began her career in 1988, at age 23, and has remained active for 38 years.
- Her daughter, Honoka Inoue, is also a voice actress.
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