Chie Nakamura
Voice ActorChie Nakamura is a Japanese voice actress represented by the Axlone agency. She is the original Japanese voice of Sakura Haruno, one of the central heroines of the Studio Pierrot anime Naruto.
Naruto Role
Nakamura has voiced Sakura Haruno since the first Naruto series, following the character from a lovestruck genin into a formidable medical ninja and, later, a mother across Shippuden and the Boruto era. Sakura is one of the franchise's most prominent characters, and the part stands as Nakamura's most famous. She has reprised it in numerous films, spin-offs, and video games tied to the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Active as a voice actress since the late 1990s, Nakamura has built a career beyond Naruto in anime and games. She is also well known as the voice of Sophitia Alexandra in the Soulcalibur fighting-game series. Her representation is with the Axlone agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Chie Nakamura voice?
Chie Nakamura has voiced Sakura Haruno in the Naruto franchise since the first series, with the role continuing through Shippuden and Boruto. She is also well known outside Naruto as Sophitia Alexandra in the Soulcalibur fighting-game series.
What is Chie Nakamura's most famous role?
Sakura Haruno is considered Nakamura's most famous role, since the character is one of the franchise's most prominent. Nakamura has followed Sakura's growth from a lovestruck genin into a formidable medical ninja and, later, a mother.
What agency represents Chie Nakamura?
Chie Nakamura is represented by the Axlone agency. She has been active as a voice actress since the late 1990s.
When did Chie Nakamura start voice acting?
Chie Nakamura was born in 1978 and has worked as a voice actress since 1998. Her career has run alongside the entire span of the Naruto franchise's original run.
What other Naruto media has Chie Nakamura appeared in?
Nakamura has reprised Sakura Haruno across numerous Naruto films, spin-offs, and video games tied to the series. It's a rare level of continuity for a role she has held since the franchise's first series.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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