Yuki Matsuoka
Voice ActorYuki Matsuoka, born September 13, 1970, works as a Japanese actress and narrator best known in anime circles for voicing Orihime Inoue in the Studio Pierrot series Bleach.
Bleach Role
Matsuoka voices Orihime Inoue, one of Ichigo Kurosaki's closest human classmates and a member of the main cast whose spiritual healing powers become central to several story arcs. The role remains her most recognized anime credit within the franchise's fandom.
Career and Notable Roles
A graduate of Otemae Women's University, Matsuoka is affiliated with Production Baobab and has built a long career voicing comedic and offbeat characters, including Osaka in Azumanga Daioh, Aiko Senoo in Ojamajo Doremi, and Tsuruya from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. She has also worked in video games, voicing Alisa Bosconovitch in the Tekken series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuki Matsuoka known for?
Yuki Matsuoka is best known in anime circles for voicing Orihime Inoue, one of Ichigo Kurosaki's closest classmates, in Bleach. It remains her most recognized anime credit within the franchise's fandom.
What is Yuki Matsuoka's background?
Yuki Matsuoka was born September 13, 1970, and is a graduate of Otemae Women's University. She works as a Japanese actress and narrator alongside her voice acting career.
Who voices Alisa in the Tekken series?
Yuki Matsuoka voices Alisa Bosconovitch in the Tekken video game series. It's one of several video game credits alongside her anime work.
What other anime roles has Yuki Matsuoka played?
Beyond Bleach, Matsuoka has voiced comedic and offbeat characters including Osaka in Azumanga Daioh, Aiko Senoo in Ojamajo Doremi, and Tsuruya in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. That range reflects a career built around distinctive supporting roles.
What talent agency is Yuki Matsuoka affiliated with?
Matsuoka is affiliated with Production Baobab, the talent agency representing her voice acting and narration work. She has built her long career under that agency since the mid-1990s.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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