Ayana Taketatsu
Voice ActorAyana Taketatsu is a Japanese voice actress and singer, born in 1989, who voices the demon Aura in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and is widely known for earlier roles such as Azusa Nakano in K-On! and Kirino Kousaka in Oreimo.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Role
Taketatsu voices Aura, one of the demon lord's high-ranking generals and a recurring antagonist during the series' mage exam arc, in the Japanese version of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. The casting places a veteran comedic and dramatic performer into a colder, more menacing part than much of her earlier catalogue. Aura's confrontations with Frieren and her party form one of the anime's tenser early arcs.
Career and Notable Roles
Working since 2007, Taketatsu became one of anime's most recognizable voices through starring roles such as Azusa Nakano in K-On!, Kirino Kousaka in the Oreimo franchise, and Rikka Takanashi in Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!. Alongside her acting she has also pursued a career as a singer, releasing music under her own name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ayana Taketatsu voice?
Ayana Taketatsu is known for Azusa Nakano in K-On!, Kirino Kousaka in the Oreimo franchise, and Rikka Takanashi in Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, roles that made her one of anime's most recognizable voices.
What role does Ayana Taketatsu play in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End?
Taketatsu voices Aura, one of the demon lord's high-ranking generals and a recurring antagonist during the series' mage exam arc. The casting places a veteran comedic performer into a colder, more menacing part than much of her earlier catalogue.
Is Ayana Taketatsu also a singer?
Yes, alongside her acting career Taketatsu has pursued work as a singer, releasing music under her own name in addition to her voice roles.
When was Ayana Taketatsu born?
Ayana Taketatsu was born in 1989 and has worked in the Japanese voice acting industry since 2007, later taking on the role of Aura in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
When did Ayana Taketatsu start her voice acting career?
Taketatsu has worked in the industry since 2007, building a career that includes starring roles in K-On! and Oreimo before her later casting as Aura in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
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- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Shonen Sunday Comics volume covers, credited to Shogakukan, Kanehito Yamada, and Tsukasa Abe.
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