Rumi Kasahara
Voice ActorRumi Kasahara is a Japanese voice actress represented by Aoni Production who gave Martel her Japanese voice in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Kasahara supplied the Japanese voice of Martel, a human chimera fused with a snake who runs with the criminal Greed's gang in the original 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series. Martel can stretch and twist her limbs and neck, an ability she famously uses to slip inside Alphonse Elric's hollow suit of armor and pilot it from within. The role was recast with a different actress when Brotherhood retold the story in 2009, but Kasahara's take remains the character's first screen performance.
Career and Notable Roles
Kasahara built her career through 1990s anime work including the Pretty Sammy OVA and TV series, plus supporting parts in Moeyo Ken, Hell Teacher Nube, Sakura Diaries and Princess Nine. Her video game credits include Ena Arashizaki from Money Puzzle Exchanger, Alia from the Mega Man series, Futaba Taiga from the Sakura Wars New York game, and Yue Ying across the Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi franchise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Rumi Kasahara voice in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Kasahara supplied the Japanese voice of Martel, a human chimera fused with a snake who runs with the criminal Greed's gang in the original 2003 series. Martel can stretch and twist her limbs and neck, an ability she famously uses to slip inside Alphonse Elric's hollow suit of armor and pilot it from within.
Was Martel recast in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Yes, a different actress took over the role when Brotherhood retold the story in 2009. Kasahara's 2003 performance remains Martel's first screen portrayal.
What talent agency represents Rumi Kasahara?
Kasahara is represented by Aoni Production. She has worked under that agency across a career that began in 1980.
What anime did Rumi Kasahara appear in during the 1990s?
Kasahara built her career through 1990s anime work including the Pretty Sammy OVA and TV series, plus supporting parts in Moeyo Ken, Hell Teacher Nube, Sakura Diaries, and Princess Nine. That decade produced a wide range of supporting credits across different genres.
What video games has Rumi Kasahara voiced characters in?
Kasahara's video game credits include Ena Arashizaki from Money Puzzle Exchanger, Alia from the Mega Man series, Futaba Taiga from the Sakura Wars New York game, and Yue Ying across the Dynasty Warriors and Warriors Orochi franchises. These roles run alongside her anime and stage work.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, manga, and official materials. Fullmetal Alchemist was created by Hiromu Arakawa, published by Square Enix, and animated by Bones. All rights to Fullmetal Alchemist and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHiromu Arakawa
- Published bySquare Enix
- Animated byBones
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