Houko Kuwashima
Voice ActorHouko Kuwashima is a Japanese voice actress and singer who voices Kie Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Ufotable anime. Born in 1975, she is known for a vocal range spanning young boys to mature women.
Demon Slayer Role
In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the anime produced by the studio Ufotable, Kuwashima voices Kie Kamado, the mother of protagonist Tanjiro and the matriarch of the Kamado household. The gentle, maternal part draws on the warmth of her vocal range and adds to a long list of credits built since the mid-1990s, placing her in the cast of one of the most prominent anime franchises of recent years.
Career and Notable Roles
Affiliated with Aoni Production, Kuwashima is noted for a versatility that lets her portray figures as varied as young boys and feminine adult women. Her first major role came as Yurika Misumaru in Martian Successor Nadesico, and she has since taken lead or significant parts in numerous series as well as in video games. On the screen she has voiced the title character in Princess Arete and appeared in Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa, and Doraemon: Nobita in the Robot Kingdom. As a singer she has also recorded songs for anime, including "Tokihanate!", the opening theme of Blue Gender.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Houko Kuwashima?
Houko Kuwashima is a Japanese voice actress and singer, born in 1975 and affiliated with Aoni Production, known for a vocal range spanning young boys to mature women. In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Ufotable anime, she voices Kie Kamado.
What anime has Houko Kuwashima voiced in?
Her first major role was Yurika Misumaru in Martian Successor Nadesico, and she has since voiced the title character in Princess Arete and appeared in Space Battleship Yamato 2199 and Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa, among others.
Does Houko Kuwashima sing?
Yes. Kuwashima is a singer as well as a voice actress and has recorded songs for anime, including "Tokihanate!", the opening theme of Blue Gender.
Who does Houko Kuwashima voice in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Ufotable anime, Kuwashima voices Kie Kamado, the mother of protagonist Tanjiro and the matriarch of the Kamado household.
What makes Houko Kuwashima suited to the role of Kie Kamado?
The gentle, maternal part of Kie Kamado draws on the warmth of Kuwashima's vocal range, a versatility that lets her portray figures as varied as young boys and feminine adult women.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Demon Slayer anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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