Michiko Neya
Voice ActorMichiko Neya is a Japanese voice actress whose many anime and game credits include voicing Vinsmoke Reiju in One Piece.
One Piece Role
Neya provides the Japanese voice of Vinsmoke Reiju, the eldest child of the Vinsmoke family introduced during the Whole Cake Island arc and the older sister of Sanji. The role places her within One Piece's expansive roster of recurring supporting characters tied to the Straw Hat crew's extended storylines.
Career and Notable Roles
Neya spent years with Arts Vision before going freelance, building a résumé that includes Fullmetal Alchemist's Riza Hawkeye, Full Metal Panic!'s Melissa Mao, and the title heroine of New Cutie Honey. Her video game work spans Soulcalibur's Sophitia and Tales of the Abyss's Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear. Elsewhere she has voiced You're Under Arrest's Chie Sagamiono, Gunsmith Cats' Irene 'Rally' Vincent, and Jun Tao across both the original Shaman King and its 2021 remake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michiko Neya still acting?
Michiko Neya remains active as a voice actress, with a career spanning from 1988 to the present. She spent years with the Arts Vision agency before going freelance.
What is Michiko Neya's most famous role?
Michiko Neya is widely known for voicing Vinsmoke Reiju in One Piece, the older sister of Sanji introduced during the Whole Cake Island arc. She is also recognized for playing Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist.
What video game characters has Michiko Neya voiced?
Michiko Neya has voiced Sophitia in the Soulcalibur game series and Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear in Tales of the Abyss. These roles sit alongside her extensive work in Japanese anime dubbing.
What other anime has Michiko Neya been in?
Michiko Neya has voiced Melissa Mao in Full Metal Panic! and played the title heroine in New Cutie Honey. She has also voiced Jun Tao across both the original Shaman King series and its 2021 remake.
Who is Michiko Neya?
Michiko Neya is a Japanese voice actress born in 1965. She has worked in the industry since 1988, including her recurring role as Vinsmoke Reiju in One Piece.
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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