Japanese voice actress known for voicing Pasta, Launch, Arale Norimaki, and Lemlia in the Dragon Ball franchise. Her expansive career spans major anime roles and collaborations with acclaimed directors.
Mami Koyama brought distinct voices to multiple characters across the Dragon Ball universe. She is best remembered for voicing Launch, whose comedic dual personality defined several early arcs, as well as Pasta and Lemlia in Dragon Ball Z. Her work also extended to voicing Arale Norimaki in crossover appearances, lending her talent to characters that ranged from comedic to supporting roles. Her contributions to the franchise's voice cast helped establish the distinctive Japanese dubbing that fans associate with the original run.
Beyond Dragon Ball, Koyama has built a prolific career as a voice actress in anime and film. She is recognized for major roles including Pinako Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Eva Heinemann in Monster, and Queen Serenity in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal. She was previously married to Tōru Furuya, the Japanese voice actor for Yamcha in Dragon Ball and the iconic voice of Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon, making the couple a power duo within the voice acting community.
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