Kumiko Higa
Voice ActorBorn in Osaka Prefecture in 1978, Kumiko Higa is a Japanese voice actress active since 2000. In Naruto she provides the original Japanese voice of Hishaku.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which character does Kumiko Higa voice in Naruto?
Kumiko Higa provides the original Japanese voice of Hishaku in Naruto. It is her only credited role within the franchise to date.
Who is Kumiko Higa?
Kumiko Higa is a Japanese voice actress born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978, active in the industry since 2000. She voices Hishaku in Naruto.
Is Kumiko Higa part of the original Japanese cast of Naruto?
Yes, Higa's performance as Hishaku was recorded in the original Japanese track rather than a localized dub. She has voiced the role since her 2000 debut in the industry.
When was Kumiko Higa born?
Kumiko Higa was born on October 29, 1978, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. She later voiced Hishaku in the original Japanese track of Naruto.
When did Kumiko Higa start her voice acting career?
Higa has been active in the voice acting industry since 2000, a career now spanning more than two decades. Her Naruto role, Hishaku, falls within that body of work.
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