Yui Horie
Voice ActorYui Horie is a Japanese voice actress and singer, nicknamed 'Hocchan' by fans, who voiced Aoi Mogami in the comedic Evangelion spin-off franchise Shinji Ikari Raising Project.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Horie's connection to the Evangelion franchise comes through Shinji Ikari Raising Project (Shinseiki Evangelion: Ikari Shinji Ikusei Keikaku), a comedic parody spin-off built around the same characters, where she voiced Aoi Mogami, the main operator of the MAGI supercomputer Melchior. The role also carried over into related comic and Detective Evangelion media, giving Horie a foothold in the wider Evangelion universe outside the mainline television series.
Career and Notable Roles
Debuting as a voice actress in 1997, Horie has racked up hundreds of anime credits and a lengthy music career, playing Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, Naru Narusegawa in Love Hina, Minori Kushieda in Toradora!, Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight and Tsubasa Hanekawa across the Monogatari series. Her popularity as a singer has carried her to headline solo concerts at Nippon Budokan and Yoyogi National Gymnasium, and she won Best Supporting Voice Actress at the 4th Seiyu Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yui Horie voice?
In the Evangelion universe, Horie voices Aoi Mogami, the main operator of the MAGI supercomputer Melchior, in the comedic spinoff Shinji Ikari Raising Project.
What anime is Yui Horie best known for?
Outside Evangelion, Horie is known for playing Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, Naru Narusegawa in Love Hina, and Minori Kushieda in Toradora!.
Is Yui Horie also a singer?
Yes. Horie has a lengthy music career alongside voice acting, popular enough to headline solo concerts at Nippon Budokan and Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Has Yui Horie won any awards?
Yes, Horie won Best Supporting Voice Actress at the 4th Seiyu Awards. The honor caps a career of hundreds of anime credits since her 1997 debut, including Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight and Tsubasa Hanekawa across the Monogatari series.
When did Yui Horie start her voice acting career?
Yui Horie, nicknamed 'Hocchan' by fans, debuted as a voice actress in 1997 and has racked up hundreds of anime credits since.
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