Yuka Komatsu
Voice ActorYuka Komatsu is a Japanese stage and voice actress and narrator from Tokyo, working under the Aoni Production agency. In Naruto: Shippuden she voices Karui, a kunoichi of the Hidden Cloud Village, in the Studio Pierrot anime's Japanese cast.
Naruto Role
Komatsu voices Karui in the Japanese version of Naruto: Shippuden. Karui is a hot-tempered swordswoman from Kumogakure who first appears as part of Killer B's team and later reappears in the war arc. The role sits among the wider ensemble of allied shinobi featured in the series' later chapters.
Career and Notable Roles
Based in Tokyo and affiliated with Aoni Production, Komatsu has worked in anime, narration, and dubbing since around 2000. She pairs her voice work with a background in stage and screen acting, lending her voice to supporting and recurring characters across numerous productions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yuka Komatsu voice in Naruto?
In Naruto: Shippuden, Yuka Komatsu voices Karui, a hot-tempered swordswoman from the Hidden Cloud Village. Karui first appears as part of Killer B's team and later reappears during the war arc alongside the wider ensemble of allied shinobi.
What agency is Yuka Komatsu affiliated with?
Yuka Komatsu is affiliated with the agency Aoni Production and is based in Tokyo. Within this agency she works across anime, stage, and screen projects, including her role as Karui in Naruto: Shippuden.
When did Yuka Komatsu begin her career?
Yuka Komatsu has been working since around 2000, giving her more than two decades of experience as a Japanese voice actress. This puts her among the more experienced performers in the Naruto: Shippuden Japanese cast.
Does Yuka Komatsu have a background in stage acting?
Yes, Komatsu pairs her voice work with a background in stage and screen acting. This dual background supports her work as a narrator and dubbing artist alongside her anime roles like Karui in Naruto: Shippuden.
What other work has Yuka Komatsu done besides character voice roles?
Beyond voicing characters such as Karui in Naruto: Shippuden, Komatsu has worked extensively as a narrator and in dubbing since around 2000. Her career combines these narration and dubbing credits with supporting and recurring anime roles across numerous productions.
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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.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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