Kana Hanazawa
Voice Actress and Singer, 'Anohana'
A celebrated voice actress and singer from Japan. Rose to prominence through roles in anime series and video games, showcasing talents that brought characters to life. Gained recognition for voicing roles in popular series such as 'Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day' and 'Steins;Gate'. In addition to voice acting, embarked on a successful music career with several singles and albums released, contributing to the Japanese pop culture scene.
Voiced Menma in 'Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'
Voiced Kurisu Makise in 'Steins;Gate'
Released multiple singles and albums
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