Tomori Kusunoki
Voice ActorTomori Kusunoki is a Japanese actress and singer known for voicing Makima in the original Japanese dub of Chainsaw Man, MAPPA's anime adaptation. Affiliated with Sony Music Artists, she debuted in 2017 and quickly moved into lead roles across multiple anime and game franchises.
Chainsaw Man Role
Kusunoki voices Makima in the original Japanese version of Chainsaw Man, playing Denji's Public Safety superior and the series' central manipulator, whose soft-spoken delivery masks the character's devil-born capacity for control. The performance became one of the defining Japanese dub roles of the show's first season and stands among Kusunoki's most prominent credits to date.
Career and Notable Roles
Kusunoki broke into the industry in 2017, landing her first major role soon after as Kirara in the mobile game Kirara Fantasia. She went on to headline series such as Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and The Misfit of Demon King Academy, and picked up a Best New Actress honor in 2019 alongside several peers. Outside voice work, she also performs as a singer under the Sony Music Artists banner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomori Kusunoki's most famous role?
Tomori Kusunoki's most famous role is Makima in the original Japanese dub of Chainsaw Man, playing Denji's Public Safety superior and the series' central manipulator. The soft-spoken performance became one of the defining Japanese dub roles of the show's first season.
What other anime has Tomori Kusunoki been in besides Chainsaw Man?
Beyond Chainsaw Man, Kusunoki has headlined Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and The Misfit of Demon King Academy.
When did Tomori Kusunoki start voice acting?
Kusunoki debuted in 2017 and quickly landed her first major role as Kirara in the mobile game Kirara Fantasia, moving into lead anime roles soon after.
What awards has Tomori Kusunoki won?
Kusunoki picked up a Best New Actress honor in 2019, recognizing her rapid rise in the industry alongside several of her peers.
What does Tomori Kusunoki do besides voice acting?
Outside voice work, Kusunoki also performs as a singer under the Sony Music Artists banner, the same talent agency that represents her acting career.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Chainsaw Man anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTatsuki Fujimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMAPPA
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