Kikuko Inoue
Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress
Born in 1964, a prolific singer-songwriter and voice actress has contributed significantly to various anime and video games. Debuted in the late 1980s, gained prominence for roles in series such as 'Urusei Yatsura', 'Elfen Lied', and 'KonoSuba'. The musical career includes numerous theme songs and albums, showcasing vocal talent across different genres. Received various awards for contributions in both singing and voice acting.
Voiced Belldandy in 'Ah! My Goddess'
Sung the opening theme for 'KonoSuba'
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