Kotono Mitsuishi
Encyclopedia
is a prolific Japanese
voice actor from Tokyo
. As a young girl, Mitsuishi lived in Nagareyama, Chiba
. Mitsuishi graduated from high school in 1986, and entered the Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy
. While attending the academy, she began working part time
as an elevator girl in the Sunshine 60
building. Afterward, she found a position as an office lady
, but because of taking too much time off, she was forced to quit.
In 1988, Mitsuishi made her voice acting debut as Tomoyo in the OVA Ace wo Nerae! 2. She became an instant celebrity with her role as Usagi Tsukino when Sailor Moon
debuted in 1992, and her popularity increased again with her role as Misato Katsuragi
in the anime
TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is considered one of the most influential voice actor in the business; the animated adaptation of Ebichu was largely produced because of her interest in the project.
Mitsuishi is married and has one daughter. In a digression to her OL days, she rides a Yamaha
FZ250 Phazer motorcycle. Mitsuishi is a freelancer and a former member of the talent management firm Arts Vision
.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
voice actor from Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. As a young girl, Mitsuishi lived in Nagareyama, Chiba
Nagareyama, Chiba
is a city located in northern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 164,683 and a population density of 4670 persons per km²...
. Mitsuishi graduated from high school in 1986, and entered the Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy
Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy
The is a Japanese voice actor-training facility founded in 1982 by Japanese voice actor Hisashi Katsuta.-Notable alumni:*Year 1: Miki Itō, Maya Okamoto, Omi Minami*Year 2: Ayako Shiraishi, Yoshino Takamori, Yasushi Fukuda...
. While attending the academy, she began working part time
Part time
A part-time job is a form of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job. Workers are considered to be part time if they commonly work fewer than 30 or 35 hours per week...
as an elevator girl in the Sunshine 60
Sunshine 60
is a 60-story, mixed-use skyscraper located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, adjoining the Sunshine City complex. At the time of its completion in 1978, the 239.7 m building was the tallest in Asia, a title it held until 1985 when it was surpassed by the 63 Building in Seoul...
building. Afterward, she found a position as an office lady
Office lady
An office lady, often abbreviated OL , is a female office worker in Japan who performs generally pink collar tasks such as serving tea and secretarial or clerical work. Like many unmarried Japanese, OLs often live with their parents well into early adulthood...
, but because of taking too much time off, she was forced to quit.
In 1988, Mitsuishi made her voice acting debut as Tomoyo in the OVA Ace wo Nerae! 2. She became an instant celebrity with her role as Usagi Tsukino when Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon, known as , is a media franchise created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. Fred Patten credits Takeuchi with popularizing the concept of a team of magical girls, and Paul Gravett credits the series with "revitalizing" the magical-girl genre itself...
debuted in 1992, and her popularity increased again with her role as Misato Katsuragi
Misato Katsuragi
is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise created by Hideaki Anno. She is the operations director at Nerv, initially with the rank of captain; she is later promoted to major. In Rebuild of Evangelion Misato's rank is lieutenant colonel...
in the anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is considered one of the most influential voice actor in the business; the animated adaptation of Ebichu was largely produced because of her interest in the project.
Mitsuishi is married and has one daughter. In a digression to her OL days, she rides a Yamaha
Yamaha Motor Company
, is a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company. Yamaha Motor is part of Yamaha Corporation and its headquarter is located in Iwata, Shizuoka. Along with expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest piano maker, then Yamaha CEO Genichi Kawakami took Yamaha into the field of motorized...
FZ250 Phazer motorcycle. Mitsuishi is a freelancer and a former member of the talent management firm Arts Vision
Arts Vision
Arts Vision Incorporated is a Japanese talent agency that employs a large number of high-profile voice actors...
.
Games
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- Ajito 2 (Kazumi Saeki)
- AngeliqueAngelique (video game)Angelique is a group of GxB dating sim videogames developed by Ruby Party, which has been extensively remade, re-released, and ported to other platforms...
(Rosalia de Catargena) - Angelique Special 2 (Rosalia de Catargena)
- Armored CoreArmored CoreArmored Core is a mecha-based video game series developed by From Software for the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Mobile Phone platforms. Armored Core games are Mecha Simulation/third-person shooters, in which the player pilots a large mecha called an...
(Operator, Computer Voice) - Brave Fencer MusashiBrave Fencer Musashiis an action role-playing game developed and published by Square in 1998 for the Sony PlayStation. The game involves real-time combat in a 3D environment, and features voice overs for most dialogue. Brave Fencer Musashi was scored by Tsuyoshi Sekito, a former Konami employee...
(Queen, Brandy Taii, Tumbler) - CatherineCatherine (video game)is a horror puzzle-platformer adventure game developed by Atlus Persona Team and published by Atlus for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game is Atlus' first internally-developed game for seventh-generation consoles in high definition, and is described as an "adult-oriented" title by the game's...
(Katherine Mcbride) - Dead or Alive 3Dead or Alive 3Dead or Alive 3 is a fighting game in the Dead or Alive series. It was released exclusively on the Xbox as a launch title.-Gameplay:...
(Christie) - Dead or Alive 4Dead or Alive 4Dead or Alive 4 has received generally positive reviews. IGN gave the game 9.0/10, calling it "a move in the right direction for the series", and praised the fighting system as "deeper and more sophisticated". GameSpot awarded the game a score of 8.8/10, with one of its only negative comments going...
(Christie) - Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach VolleyballDead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyballis a beach volleyball game by Tecmo released in 2003 exclusively for the Xbox. The game is a departure from the rest of the Dead or Alive series which otherwise consists of fighting games and marks the first game in the series to have a Mature rating due to the very revealing swimsuits featured in...
(Christie) - Dead or Alive Xtreme 2Dead or Alive Xtreme 2Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2 is a 2006 video game for the Xbox 360 game console. Developed by Team Ninja, it is the sequel to Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball...
(Christie) - Dead or Alive ParadiseDead or Alive Paradiseis a 2010 video game developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei for the PlayStation Portable as part of the Dead or Alive series. The game is a port and a remake of Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 for the Xbox 360, and the title expands upon the activities available in the original which consisted...
(Christie) - Eberouge 2EberougeEberouge is a computer game created by Fujitsu and later ported to video game console system such as Sega Saturn and PlayStation. It is a love simulation game with similar gameplay and graphical representation to Konami's Tokimeki Memorial....
(Lindel Falken) - Eve burst error Plus (Marina Hōjō)
- Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū 5-11 (Stadium Announcer)
- Kisetsu wo Dakishimete (Tomoko Kokuritsu)
- Knuckle HeadsKnuckle Headsis a weapon-based fighting arcade game developed and published by Namco. It was created during the fighting game trend of the 1990s that began with Capcom's hit, Street Fighter II.-Gameplay:...
(Claudia Silva) - Last RankerLast Rankeris a role-playing game from imageepoch and Capcom that was released in Japan on July 15, 2010 for the PlayStation Portable. In Last Ranker warriors are ranked by how they perform in battle by a combat organization called Bazalta, which is headquartered in the city of Ghandoar...
(Norma) - Little Princess: Marl Ōkoku no Ningyōhime 2 (Sonya)
- Magna Carta (Rianna)
- Marvel: Ultimate AllianceMarvel: Ultimate AllianceMarvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action role-playing game developed for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and Xbox 360 by Raven Software and published by Activision. The game was simultaneously ported to the PlayStation Portable and Wii by Vicarious Visions, and to Microsoft Windows by Beenox...
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) - Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (Invisible Woman)
- Melty BloodMelty Blood, is a visual novel and fighting game, co-developed by dōjin circles Type-Moon and French-Bread, originally released at Comiket on December 2002...
(Aoko Aozaki) - Menkyo wo Torō! DX 2001 Nendoban (Reika Asami)
- Namco x CapcomNamco x Capcomis an action RPG/tactical RPG hybrid game for the PlayStation 2 console, developed by Monolith Soft and featuring characters from games produced by companies Namco and Capcom.- Storyline :...
(Kyōko Minazuki) - Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 (Misato Katsuragi)
- Eva to Yukai na Nakamatachi (Misato Katsuragi)
- Girlfriend of SteelGirlfriend of Steel, also known as Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden, is a video game based on the Gainax anime/manga series Neon Genesis Evangelion, released officially only in Japan.-Releases:...
(Misato Katsuragi) - Girlfriend of Steel 2Girlfriend of Steel 2, subtitled in English Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden 2nd, is a Gainax-produced adventure anime-style video game, and manga based on that game, set in the alternate universe seen in episode 26 of Neon Genesis Evangelion...
(Misato Katsuragi)
- Oni (Konoko (AKA Mai Hasegawa))
- PoPoLoCroisPoPoLoCroisPoPoLoCrois is a manga series by Tamori Yousuke, originally published in the Asahi Student Newspaper . It was later adapted into two anime series and five console role-playing games...
series (Narcia, Kai) - Power DoLLS 2 (Yao Fei Lun)
- Power Instinct 2Power Instinctis a fighting game series created by Atlus started in 1993. The Power Instinct or Gouketsuji Ichizoku series is renowned for its more humorous take on fighting games, its music and its often-weird characters.One of the innovations unique to the series was the introduction of the transformation...
(Mikazuki Kurumi, Kurara Hananokoji) - Puyo Puyo CDPuyo Puyois the inaugural game in the Puyo Puyo series originally released in 1991 by Compile for the MSX2. Since its creation, it uses characters from . It was created by Masamitsu "Moo" Niitani, the founder of Compile, who was inspired by certain elements from the Tetris and Dr...
(Arle Nadja)- Puyo Puyo Tsū CDPuyo Puyo Tsuis the second instalment of the Puyo Puyo games; the sequel to Puyo Puyo, made in 1994 by Compile. Compile put more thought into this game after its predecessor became successful, but never knew how much of a turnaround the game would bring. Due to its highly acclaimed success, it became the most...
(Arle Nadja)
- Puyo Puyo Tsū CD
- Rival SchoolsRival Schools: United By Fateis a competitive fighting game produced by Capcom originally released as an arcade game in 1997 and ported to the PlayStation in 1998.- Gameplay :The main fighting game is best described as a polygonal Marvel vs. Capcom game, with some notable differences...
(Kyoko Minazuki)- Project JusticeProject Justiceis a 3D competitive fighting game produced by Capcom. It is the sequel to Rival Schools: United By Fate and was first released as an arcade game in 2000 and ported to the Dreamcast during the following year.- Gameplay :...
(Kyoko Minazuki)
- Project Justice
- Shining Force CDShining Force CDShining Force CD is a 1994 remake of the Game Gear RPGs Shining Force Gaiden and Shining Force Gaiden II for the Sega Mega-CD console. The game is divided into four Books that can be played sequentially or separately. The first two Books contain adapted versions of the original Game Gear games...
(Narrator) - Shinrai (Nohime Fujizuru)
- Super Robot WarsSuper Robot Warsis a series of tactical role-playing video games produced by Banpresto, which is now a Japanese division of Namco Bandai. The main feature of the franchise is having a story that crosses over several popular mecha anime, manga and video games, allowing characters and mecha from different titles to...
series (Misato Katsuragi, Toniya Malme, Vega, Murrue Ramius) - Sailor Moon video games (Sailor Moon)
- Wa ga Ryū wo Miyo (Kaaya)
- Wild Arms 4Wild Arms 4Wild Arms 4, known in Japan as , also known as Wild Arms Another Code: F at one point in production , is a role-playing game developed by Media.Vision and the fourth installment in the Wild Arms video game series...
(Falmel)
Dubbing work
- Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (The Wasp)
- BaywatchBaywatchBaywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
(Summer (seasons 2-4)) - Bionicle: The Legend RebornBionicle: The Legend RebornBionicle: The Legend Reborn, also known as Bionicle 4: The Legend Reborn, is a direct-to-DVD sequel to the 3 previous Bionicle films, based on the Bionicle toys. It was released on September 15, 2009 in the United States and Canada, October 5, 2009 in the United Kingdom and September 2, 2009 in...
(Kiina) - Batman: The Animated SeriesBatman: The Animated SeriesBatman: The Animated Series is an American animated series based on the DC Comics character Batman. The series featured an ensemble cast of many voice-actors including Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Arleen Sorkin, and Loren Lester. The series won four Emmy Awards and was nominated...
(ZatannaZatannaZatanna Zatara is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Murphy Anderson, Zatanna first appeared in Hawkman vol. 1 #4...
) - Batman: The Brave and the BoldBatman: The Brave and the BoldBatman: The Brave and the Bold is an American animated television series based in part on the DC Comics series The Brave and the Bold which features two or more super heroes coming together to solve a crime or foil a super villain...
(Zatanna) - Batman: Under The Red HoodBatman: Under the Red Hood# "A Death in the Family" # "Main Titles" # "Mob Boss Meeting" # "Amazo" # "Batwing" # "Batmobile to Arkham" # "Interrogation" # "Rooftop Chase" # "Flashback" # "Black Mask Strikes Back"...
(Ms. Li) - Cruel IntentionsCruel IntentionsCruel Intentions is a 1999 American drama film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. The film is an adaptation of the 18th-century French epistolary novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Laclos and is set among wealthy teenagers living in modern New York...
(Kathryn Merteuil) - Ed (Carol)
- Felicity (Julie Emrick)
- Gag Manga Biyori (Kōsuke Masuda)
- Grey's AnatomyGrey's AnatomyGrey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
(Meredith GreyMeredith GreyMeredith Grey is a fictional surgeon and the series protagonist on the ABC television series Grey's Anatomy. The character is portrayed by actress Ellen Pompeo. In 2007, Pompeo was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Meredith...
) - I Know What You Did Last SummerI Know What You Did Last SummerI Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1997 American horror film. The film stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Freddie Prinze Jr. The screenplay was written by Kevin Williamson, writer of Scream, and very loosely based on Lois Duncan's popular novel of the same title...
(Helen Shivers) (DVD edition) - Iron ManIron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
(Scarlet WitchScarlet WitchThe Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
) - Superman: The Animated SeriesSuperman: The Animated SeriesSuperman: The Animated Series is an American animated television series starring DC Comics' flagship character, Superman. The series was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on The WB from September 6, 1996 to February 12, 2000. Warner Bros...
(Lana LangLana LangLana Lang is a fictional supporting character in DC Comics' Superman series. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist John Sikela, the character first appears in Superboy #10...
) - Van HelsingVan Helsing (film)Van Helsing is a 2004 American action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh Jackman as vigilante monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing, and Kate Beckinsale...
(Anna Valerious) - X-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
(MystiqueMystique (comics)Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms...
, Scarlet WitchScarlet WitchThe Scarlet Witch is a fictional comic book character that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
)
Radio
- Mitsuishi Kotono · Bukkatsu Shiyo!
- Mitsuishi Kotono no Eberu Nights
- Mitsuishi Kotono no Eberu Nights II
- Stardust Dream
CDs
- Aria
- Erementar Gerad—Aozora no Senki—
- Samurai Deeper KyoSamurai Deeper Kyois a manga series written and illustrated by Akimine Kamijyo. The manga was serialized from October 15, 1999 to May 10, 2006 in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, and collected over 38 volumes....
; as Akari - Seto no Hanayome
- Tuxedo Mirage
- Phantasy Star: Sealed Memories; as Nei & Neifirst
Other
- Hakkutsu! Aru Aru Daijiten (narrator)
- I Wish You Were Here (internet streaming broadcast)
- Koe · Asobu Club
- Nandemo Q (NHKNHKNHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
) (narrator, Urara, multiple other characters) - Neon Genesis Evangelion pachinko and pachinko slots series (Misato Katsuragi)
- Seishun Adventure: Īsha no Fune (Īsha no Fune)
- Tatta Hitotsu no Chikyū (Otohime)
- Uchi Kuru!? (narrator)
External links
- Official Website
- Mitsuishi Kotono at the Seiyuu (voice actor) database