Akeno Watanabe
Voice ActorAkeno Watanabe is a Japanese voice actress who voiced Halle Lidner in Death Note, part of a long résumé of anime roles that includes Robin Sena in Witch Hunter Robin and Midnight in My Hero Academia.
Death Note Role
Watanabe voiced Halle Lidner in the Death Note anime, an FBI agent who becomes engaged to fellow agent Raye Penber and later joins the investigation into the Kira killings following his death. The character resurfaces in the series' later arc as part of the task force working alongside Near against Kira. It is one credit among the large catalogue of anime work Watanabe has built since her 2001 debut.
Career and Notable Roles
Affiliated with Office Osawa and active as a voice actress and narrator since 2001, Watanabe has amassed a broad range of anime credits beyond Death Note. She has voiced Robin Sena in Witch Hunter Robin, Rito Yuki in To Love Ru, and the pro hero Midnight in My Hero Academia, along with parts in Soul Eater, Attack on Titan, Free!, Overlord, and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, among many others across two decades of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Akeno Watanabe?
Akeno Watanabe is a Japanese voice actress born in 1982 who is best known outside Japan for voicing Halle Lidner in the Death Note anime, one credit among a large catalogue of roles she has built over her career.
Who does Akeno Watanabe voice in Death Note?
Watanabe voices Halle Lidner, an FBI agent who becomes engaged to fellow agent Raye Penber and later joins the investigation into the Kira killings following his death. The character resurfaces in the series' later arc as part of the task force working alongside Near against Kira.
What other anime characters has Akeno Watanabe voiced?
Beyond Death Note, Watanabe has voiced Robin Sena in Witch Hunter Robin, Rito Yuki in To Love Ru, and the pro hero Midnight in My Hero Academia. These are among the major roles that have defined her anime career.
What anime has Akeno Watanabe appeared in beyond her best-known roles?
Watanabe has also had parts in Soul Eater, Attack on Titan, Free!, Overlord, and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, among many others. Her credits span a wide swath of Japanese television animation.
When did Akeno Watanabe start her voice acting career?
Watanabe has been active as a voice actress and narrator since 2001, affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa throughout her career. Her debut arrived at the start of a résumé that has since grown to include dozens of anime credits.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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