Rie Kugimiya
Voice ActorRie Kugimiya is a Japanese voice actress and singer who voices Alphonse Elric in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, one of many lead roles that earned her a reputation as anime's go-to voice for tsundere characters.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Kugimiya voices Alphonse Elric across the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, playing the younger of the two Elric brothers, whose soul is bound to a suit of armor after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy. The role is one of her most enduring, running across both the original series and Brotherhood, and it remains one of the performances most closely associated with her name.
Career and Notable Roles
Kugimiya, represented by the agency I'm Enterprise, is closely identified with sharp-tongued, hot-headed heroines, including Kagura in Gintama, Taiga Aisaka in Toradora!, Louise in The Familiar of Zero, and Shana in Shakugan no Shana, a body of work that led fans to dub her the "Queen of Tsundere." She has also voiced Happy in the Fairy Tail and Edens Zero franchises, and won Best Actress at the 3rd Seiyu Awards for her performances in Toradora! and Nabari no Ou.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Rie Kugimiya voice?
Kugimiya voices Alphonse Elric in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, alongside sharp-tongued heroines like Kagura in Gintama, Taiga Aisaka in Toradora!, Louise in The Familiar of Zero, and Shana in Shakugan no Shana. She also voices Happy in the Fairy Tail and Edens Zero franchises.
What is Rie Kugimiya known for?
Kugimiya is represented by the agency I'm Enterprise and is closely identified with sharp-tongued, hot-headed heroines. That reputation has led fans to dub her the "Queen of Tsundere."
Who does Rie Kugimiya voice in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Kugimiya voices Alphonse Elric, the younger of the two Elric brothers, whose soul becomes bound to a suit of armor after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy. The role runs across both the original series and Brotherhood, making it one of her most enduring performances.
What awards has Rie Kugimiya won?
Kugimiya won Best Actress at the 3rd Seiyu Awards for her performances in Toradora! and Nabari no Ou. The recognition came during the period she was building her reputation for playing tsundere heroines.
When did Rie Kugimiya begin her voice acting career?
Kugimiya was born in 1979 and began her professional career in 1998. She has remained active in the industry for more than two decades since.
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