Kikuko Inoue
Voice ActorKikuko Inoue is a veteran Japanese voice actress and singer who runs her own talent agency, Office Anemone, and voices Melinda Desmond, the elegant former First Lady of Ostania, in Spy x Family.
Spy x Family Role
Inoue lends her voice to Melinda Desmond in the Japanese version of Spy x Family, the poised Chairwoman of the Lady Patriots Society and a former First Lady of Ostania who moonlights under a secret fortune-teller persona. Melinda takes a particular liking to Yor Forger, and Inoue's warm, graceful delivery fits the character's public elegance and private mischief within the Wit Studio and CloverWorks production.
Career and Notable Roles
Active in the industry since the late 1980s, Inoue has become known for playing gentle, nurturing figures, though she has just as often taken on sultrier, more mischievous parts across her long career. She performs as a singer with the groups DoCo and Goddess Family Club, and she runs her own voice-acting agency, guiding both her own roles and other talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kikuko Inoue voice?
Inoue voices Melinda Desmond in the Japanese version of Spy x Family, the poised Chairwoman of the Lady Patriots Society and a former First Lady of Ostania who moonlights under a secret fortune-teller persona. Melinda takes a particular liking to Yor Forger within the Wit Studio and CloverWorks production.
What is Kikuko Inoue known for?
Active in the industry since the late 1980s, Inoue has become known for playing gentle, nurturing figures, though she has just as often taken on sultrier, more mischievous parts across her long career.
Does Kikuko Inoue sing?
Yes, Inoue performs as a singer with the groups DoCo and Goddess Family Club alongside her voice acting career.
Who is Kikuko Inoue?
Kikuko Inoue is a veteran Japanese voice actress born in 1964 who has been active in the industry since 1988.
What does Kikuko Inoue do besides acting and singing?
Inoue runs her own voice-acting agency, Office Anemone, guiding both her own roles and other talent.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Spy x Family anime series, manga, and official materials. Spy x Family was created by Tatsuya Endo, published by Shueisha, and animated by Wit Studio and CloverWorks. All rights to Spy x Family and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTatsuya Endo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byWit Studio
- Animated byCloverWorks
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