Ayana Taketatsu
Voice ActorAyana Taketatsu is a Japanese voice actress and singer who voices Kaede Kayano in the Assassination Classroom OVA. She is best known for playing Azusa Nakano in K-On! and Kirino Kosaka in Oreimo.
Assassination Classroom Role
Ayana Taketatsu voices Kaede Kayano for the Assassination Classroom OVA release, a part recorded separately from the character's main television anime performance. Kayano is one of the series' two central Class 3-E students, making the role a notable entry alongside Taketatsu's better-known leads.
Career and Notable Roles
Taketatsu broke through playing Azusa Nakano in K-On! and followed it with the title heroine Kirino Kosaka in My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute, along with Koneko Toujo in High School DxD and Leafa in Sword Art Online. Known for her sharp, distinctive delivery, she often lands tsundere roles and performs as part of the singing duo Petit Milady alongside Aoi Yuuki.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ayana Taketatsu voice?
Ayana Taketatsu has voiced Kirino Kosaka in My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute, Koneko Toujo in High School DxD and Leafa in Sword Art Online.
Who does Ayana Taketatsu voice in Assassination Classroom?
Ayana Taketatsu voices Kaede Kayano for the Assassination Classroom OVA release, a part recorded separately from the character's main television anime performance.
What was Ayana Taketatsu's breakout role?
Ayana Taketatsu broke through playing Azusa Nakano in K-On!, a role that launched her wider career recognition.
Is Ayana Taketatsu also a singer?
Ayana Taketatsu performs as part of the singing duo Petit Milady alongside fellow voice actress Aoi Yuuki.
When did Ayana Taketatsu start voice acting?
Ayana Taketatsu, born in 1989, has been active in voice acting since 2007 and is often cast in tsundere roles thanks to her sharp, distinctive delivery.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
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