Megumi Hayashibara
Voice ActorMegumi Hayashibara is one of Japan's most recognized voice actresses, celebrated for decades of lead roles across anime such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, and Pokémon, and she also holds an undocumented voice credit in the One Piece franchise.
One Piece Role
Hayashibara holds a voice credit within the One Piece franchise, though the specific character she portrays has not been documented in available sources. It is a modest addition to a résumé built overwhelmingly around lead roles in other long-running anime series.
Career and Notable Roles
Working out of Kita, Tokyo and running her own agency, Woodpark Office, Hayashibara has voiced lead characters since the 1980s, including Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop, and long-running Pokémon roles, while also performing theme songs for shows like Shaman King across both its original and 2021 adaptations. She has additionally worked as a singer, lyricist, and radio personality throughout her career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Megumi Hayashibara voice in Evangelion?
Megumi Hayashibara voices Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, one of the signature roles of her decades long career. The performance is among the lead parts that established her as one of Japan's most recognized voice actresses.
What does Megumi Hayashibara do outside of voice acting?
Beyond voice acting, Megumi Hayashibara works as a singer, lyricist, and radio personality. She has also performed theme songs for anime including Shaman King, across both its original run and its 2021 adaptation.
Who does Megumi Hayashibara voice?
In addition to Rei Ayanami, Megumi Hayashibara voices Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop and has held long running roles in the Pokemon franchise. These parts show her range across multiple long running anime series.
How did Megumi Hayashibara become a voice actress?
Megumi Hayashibara has been active as a voice actress since 1986, working out of Kita, Tokyo. She also runs her own talent agency, Woodpark Office, which has represented her throughout her career.
What is Megumi Hayashibara's role in One Piece?
Megumi Hayashibara holds a voice credit within the One Piece franchise, though the specific character she portrays has not been documented in available sources. It stands as a modest addition to a resume built overwhelmingly around lead roles in other long running anime series.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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