Kotono Mitsuishi
Voice ActorKotono Mitsuishi is a Japanese voice actress and narrator best known for voicing Misato Katsuragi in the original Neon Genesis Evangelion, one of many landmark anime roles across her decades-long career.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Mitsuishi voices Misato Katsuragi in the original Neon Genesis Evangelion, playing the hard-drinking NERV operations director who oversees Shinji, Asuka, and Rei both on and off the battlefield. It remains one of her signature performances, balancing Misato's brash command-deck energy with the character's private grief and self-doubt.
Career and Notable Roles
Mitsuishi is equally famous as the voice of Usagi Tsukino in the Sailor Moon franchise, and she has gone on to voice Boa Hancock in One Piece, Murrue Ramius in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, and Mei Mei in Jujutsu Kaisen, building one of the most recognizable careers in Japanese voice acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kotono Mitsuishi known for?
Mitsuishi is best known for voicing Misato Katsuragi in the original Neon Genesis Evangelion, the hard-drinking NERV operations director who commands Shinji, Asuka, and Rei in battle. Her performance balances Misato's brash command-deck energy with the character's private grief and self-doubt.
Who voices Usagi?
Kotono Mitsuishi voices Usagi Tsukino, the title heroine of the Sailor Moon franchise. It stands alongside her performance as Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion as one of the defining roles of her decades-long career.
What other anime has Kotono Mitsuishi been in?
Beyond Evangelion, Mitsuishi has voiced Boa Hancock in One Piece, Murrue Ramius in the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, and Mei Mei in Jujutsu Kaisen, spanning shonen action, mecha, and modern shonen franchises alike.
Who is Kotono Mitsuishi?
Kotono Mitsuishi is a Japanese voice actress and narrator born in 1967. She has built one of the most recognizable careers in Japanese voice acting across decades of anime work.
When did Kotono Mitsuishi start voice acting?
Mitsuishi has been active in the anime industry since 1989, giving her more than three decades of continuous voice acting work by the time of the Evangelion Rebuild era. Her career has spanned iconic franchises across multiple generations of anime fans.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Animated byGainax
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