Kana Asumi
Voice ActorKana Asumi is a Japanese voice actress and singer who started her career in the mid-2000s and later spent time with the girl group Lisp; in the original Japanese version of Gurren Lagann she voices Kiyal Bachika, the youngest of the Black Siblings.
Gurren Lagann Role
Asumi voices Kiyal Bachika, the mischievous youngest sibling of the Black Siblings trio, in Gurren Lagann's original Japanese broadcast. Kiyal starts out helping run the Dai-Gurren's control room before taking up a custom Gunmen of her own partway through the series, fighting alongside her brother Kittan against the Beastman army.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond voice acting, Asumi pursued music as a member of the girl group Lisp between 2010 and 2011, adding a singing career alongside her anime work. She has remained active in the industry since her mid-2000s debut, building a long-running career as one of Japan's working voice actresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kana Asumi?
Kana Asumi is a Japanese voice actress and singer who started her career in the mid-2000s. She later spent time with the girl group Lisp, adding music to a career built largely around anime voice work.
Who does Kana Asumi voice in Gurren Lagann?
Asumi voices Kiyal Bachika, the mischievous youngest sibling of the Black Siblings trio, in Gurren Lagann's original Japanese broadcast. Kiyal starts out helping run the Dai-Gurren's control room before taking up a custom Gunmen of her own.
What girl group was Kana Asumi part of?
Asumi was a member of the girl group Lisp between 2010 and 2011, pursuing music alongside her anime voice work. That stretch added a singing career to a resume already built around voice acting.
When did Kana Asumi start her voice acting career?
Asumi, born in 1983, debuted in the mid-2000s and has remained active in the industry ever since. Her career has run continuously from that debut through her current work.
What role does Kiyal Bachika play in the Gurren Lagann story?
Kiyal Bachika starts out helping run the Dai-Gurren's control room before taking up a custom Gunmen of her own partway through the series. She fights alongside her brother Kittan against the Beastman army in the role voiced by Kana Asumi.
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