Fumiko Orikasa

Voice actress and singer in anime

Fumiko Orikasa - Voice actress and singer in anime
Born

December 27th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Japan

Links & References

Born in 1974, a Japanese voice actress and singer gained recognition through numerous roles in anime and video games. Key roles include voice work for characters in popular series such as 'Bleach', where she voiced the character Orihime Inoue, and for 'Gundam' series. As a singer, contributed songs for various anime productions, showcasing versatility in both voice acting and music.

Voiced Orihime Inoue in 'Bleach'

Contributed music for anime series

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