Marina Inoue
Voice ActorMarina Inoue is a Japanese voice actress and singer who voices the demon Nakime in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (studio Ufotable). She rose to attention after winning a major audition for the OVA Le Portrait de Petit Cossette.
Demon Slayer Role
Inoue appears in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the adaptation animated by studio Ufotable, as the voice of Nakime. The role places her within the ranks of the demons that oppose the series' protagonists, adding to a body of work she has built across film, television, and original animation since 2004.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Tokyo on January 20, 1985, Inoue works as both a voice actress and a singer and is affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production. She was previously signed to Aniplex until 2007. Her breakthrough came when she was selected from roughly 2,000 hopefuls in the "Gonna be a star" auditions, organized by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, winning the title role in the OVA Le Portrait de Petit Cossette. She has remained active in the industry from 2004 to the present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marina Inoue?
Marina Inoue is a Japanese voice actress and singer who has been active in the industry since 2004. She voices the demon Nakime in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the adaptation animated by studio Ufotable.
Who has Marina Inoue voiced?
Marina Inoue voices the demon Nakime in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by studio Ufotable, a role that places her among the demons opposing the series' protagonists. She first won attention with the title role in the OVA Le Portrait de Petit Cossette.
How did Marina Inoue start her career?
Inoue's breakthrough came when she was selected from roughly 2,000 hopefuls in the "Gonna be a star" auditions organized by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, winning the title role in the OVA Le Portrait de Petit Cossette. She has remained active in the industry since 2004.
Who does Marina Inoue play in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
Marina Inoue voices Nakime in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the adaptation produced by studio Ufotable. The role places her within the ranks of the demons that oppose the series' protagonists.
What talent agency is Marina Inoue affiliated with?
Marina Inoue is affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production. She was previously signed to Aniplex until 2007.
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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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Koyoharu Gotouge.
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