Eri Kitamura

Voice actress and singer in anime

Eri Kitamura - Voice actress and singer in anime
Born

August 16th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Japan

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Born in 1987, this voice actress and singer gained recognition for her roles in various anime series. Significant contributions include performances in popular series such as 'Angel Beats!' as Yui and 'KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!' as Aqua. Alongside voice acting, this individual also pursued a music career, releasing singles and albums that added to her popularity within the anime community.

Voiced Yui in 'Angel Beats!'

Voiced Aqua in 'KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!'

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