Kimiko Saitō
Voice ActorKimiko Saitō is a Japanese voice actress who plays Rem, the shinigami who falls for Misa Amane and becomes one of the Death Note anime's most pivotal characters.
Death Note Role
Saitō voices Rem, a shinigami whose devotion to Misa Amane drives some of the story's biggest turning points, including a fateful choice near the end of the series that costs Rem its own existence. The performance carries a flat, otherworldly tone typical of the shinigami characters, set against genuine emotional stakes underneath. Rem is one of only a handful of shinigami with a major speaking role across the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kimiko Saito voice in Death Note?
Kimiko Saito voices Rem, a shinigami whose devotion to Misa Amane drives some of the story's biggest turning points. That devotion leads to a fateful choice near the end of the series that costs Rem its own existence.
What makes Rem a standout character among Death Note's shinigami?
Rem is one of only a handful of shinigami with a major speaking role across the series, giving Saito more to work with than most of the other death gods. Her performance carries a flat, otherworldly tone typical of the shinigami characters, set against genuine emotional stakes underneath.
Where and when was Kimiko Saito born?
Kimiko Saito was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, in 1977. She works as a Japanese voice actress.
What talent agency represents Kimiko Saito?
Kimiko Saito is affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production. Through that representation she has built a career that includes voicing Rem in Death Note alongside a range of supporting anime roles.
What other anime has Kimiko Saito appeared in?
Beyond Death Note, Saito has voiced a nun in Eden of the East, played Hiroko in Blue Drop, taken on Chieko in Princess Jellyfish, and voiced the Big Madam in Tokyo Ghoul. The range spans several different studios and genres.
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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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