Masumi Asano
Voice ActorMasumi Asano is a Japanese performer working across voice acting, singing, narration, and writing, who voices Matsuri Kudō in the Studio Pierrot anime adaptation of Bleach. She was affiliated with Aoni Production before going independent as a freelancer in 2021.
Bleach Role
Asano voices Matsuri Kudō in Bleach, bringing the same versatile delivery she has honed across narration, singing, and writing work into a role within Studio Pierrot's long-running shonen anime adaptation. The part gives Asano a credit inside the franchise's large ensemble cast built up across its original run. It stands as one of her ties to major anime franchises alongside her wider catalogue of voice work.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond voice work, Asano has built a multi-hyphenate career in the Japanese entertainment industry, taking on jobs as a singer, narrator, and writer alongside her acting credits since her debut in the late 1990s. She worked under the Aoni Production banner for the bulk of her career before stepping out as an independent freelancer in January 2021, a shift that let her pursue voice, writing, and narration projects on her own terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What nationality is Masumi Asano?
Masumi Asano is a Japanese performer working across voice acting, singing, narration, and writing. She was born in 1977.
Who does Masumi Asano voice in Bleach?
Asano voices Matsuri Kudō in the Studio Pierrot anime adaptation of Bleach. It stands as one of her ties to major anime franchises alongside her wider catalogue of voice work.
What other work does Masumi Asano do besides voice acting?
Beyond voice work, Asano has built a multi-hyphenate career as a singer, narrator, and writer. She has held these varied roles alongside her acting credits since her debut in the late 1990s.
What talent agency was Masumi Asano affiliated with?
Asano worked under the Aoni Production banner for the bulk of her career before stepping out as an independent freelancer in January 2021. The shift let her pursue voice, writing, and narration projects on her own terms.
When did Masumi Asano start her career?
Masumi Asano has been active in the industry since 1999. She was born in 1977 in Japan.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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