Haruka Kudō
Voice ActorHaruka Kudō is a Japanese voice actress and musician who voices Sayu Yagami, the younger sister of protagonist Light Yagami, in the Death Note anime.
Death Note Role
Kudō voices Sayu Yagami, the younger sister of Light Yagami, across the Death Note television series. Sayu remains largely unaware of her brother's secret life as Kira for most of the story, and her situation turns dangerous late in the plot when she is kidnapped and used as leverage against the Yagami family. It was an early, high-profile credit in Kudō's career.
Career and Notable Roles
Kudō made her voice acting debut as Hagumi Hanamoto in Honey and Clover in 2005 and went on to voice Haruka Kaminogi in Noein: To Your Other Self. She later became known as a musician as well, portraying guitarist Sayo Hikawa in the BanG Dream! franchise and performing as a member of its in-story band Roselia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haruka Kudō known for?
Kudō is known for voicing Sayu Yagami, the younger sister of protagonist Light Yagami, in the Death Note anime. She is also recognized as a musician, portraying guitarist Sayo Hikawa in the BanG Dream! franchise.
Who is Haruka Kudō singer?
Beyond voice acting, Kudō became known as a musician, playing guitarist Sayo Hikawa in the BanG Dream! franchise and performing as a member of its in-story band Roselia.
Who does Haruka Kudō voice in Death Note?
Kudō voices Sayu Yagami, Light Yagami's younger sister, across the Death Note television series. Sayu remains largely unaware of her brother's secret life as Kira for most of the story, and her situation turns dangerous late in the plot when she is kidnapped and used as leverage against the Yagami family.
What was Haruka Kudō's first voice acting role?
Kudō made her voice acting debut as Hagumi Hanamoto in Honey and Clover in 2005, an early credit that came before her role as Sayu Yagami in Death Note.
What other anime has Haruka Kudō appeared in?
Kudō voiced Haruka Kaminogi in Noein: To Your Other Self, one of her notable roles alongside Honey and Clover and Death Note earlier in her career.
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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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