Romi Park
Voice ActorRomi Park is a Japanese actress and singer who voices Edward Elric in the Japanese-language version of Fullmetal Alchemist, produced by studio Bones.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Park voices Edward Elric, the title character of Fullmetal Alchemist, across both the 2003 series and the 2009 Brotherhood adaptation. Edward's blend of stubborn bravado and buried grief sits squarely in the type of role Park built her name on: sharp, driven young characters who carry more weight than their age suggests. Her performance anchors the emotional core of the story as Edward searches for a way to restore his brother's body.
Career and Notable Roles
A graduate of Toho Gakuen's College of Drama and Music who also studied Korean at Yonsei University in Seoul, Park has built a career playing tough, composed young men often marked as prodigies, including Tao Ren in Shaman King, Ken Ichijouji in Digimon, Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleach, Kosuke Ueki in The Law of Ueki, and Natsume Hyuga in Wandering Son. She has also taken on hard-edged female roles such as Temari in Naruto and Nana Osaki in Nana, and she won Best Actress at the first Seiyu Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Romi Park Korean or Japanese?
Park is a Japanese actress and singer, though she also studied Korean at Yonsei University in Seoul as part of her education. Her professional work has been entirely within the Japanese anime and voice acting industry.
Who has Romi Park voiced?
Beyond Fullmetal Alchemist, Park has voiced Tao Ren in Shaman King, Ken Ichijouji in Digimon, Toshiro Hitsugaya in Bleach, Kosuke Ueki in The Law of Ueki, and Temari in Naruto. She has built a reputation playing tough, composed young men often marked as prodigies, alongside hard-edged female roles like Nana Osaki in Nana.
Which anime is Romi Park best known for?
Park voices Edward Elric, the title character of Fullmetal Alchemist, across both the 2003 series and the 2009 Brotherhood adaptation. Edward's mix of stubborn bravado and buried grief anchors the emotional core of the story.
What awards has Romi Park won?
Park won Best Actress at the first Seiyu Awards. The honor recognized a career built on playing sharp, driven characters who carry more weight than their age suggests.
Where did Romi Park train as an actress?
Park is a graduate of Toho Gakuen's College of Drama and Music. Her career began in 1993, and she was born in 1972.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime 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.
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- Animated byBones
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