Kimiko Saitō
Voice ActorKimiko Saitō is a Nagano-born Japanese voice actress and narrator who voices Madame Shibabawa, the fortune teller whose final prophecy sets the Monster Association arc in motion, in One Punch Man.
One Punch Man Role
Saitō voices Madame Shibabawa, a renowned fortune teller respected enough by the Hero Association that she receives a personal escort, and who is the only person able to predict certain disasters with total accuracy. Her final on-screen act is delivering a prophecy that Earth faces a God-level threat within six months before she chokes on a cough drop and dies, a death that kicks off the storyline the Hero Association spends much of the Monster Association arc reacting to. It is a small but pivotal role, and Saitō gives the character the calm authority needed to make her warning land.
Career and Notable Roles
Saitō has spent over two decades in the industry with credits including Rem in Death Note, Chieko in Princess Jellyfish, and Big Madam in Tokyo Ghoul, often bringing a distinctively low voice to older or commanding female characters. She is represented by Aoni Production, one of Japan's largest talent agencies for voice performers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kimiko Saitō voice in One Punch Man?
Saitō voices Madame Shibabawa, a renowned fortune teller respected enough by the Hero Association to receive a personal escort. Her final act is delivering a prophecy that Earth faces a God-level threat within six months, before she dies choking on a cough drop, a death that sets the Monster Association arc in motion.
What other anime has Kimiko Saitō been in?
Saitō's credits include Rem in Death Note, Chieko in Princess Jellyfish, and Big Madam in Tokyo Ghoul. She often brings a distinctively low voice to older or commanding female characters.
What agency represents Kimiko Saitō?
Kimiko Saitō is represented by Aoni Production, one of Japan's largest talent agencies for voice performers. The agency represents many of the industry's most prominent voice actors.
Where is Kimiko Saitō from?
Kimiko Saitō was born in Nagano, Japan, in 1977. She has worked as a voice actor since 2001.
What type of voice work does Kimiko Saitō do?
Kimiko Saitō works as both a voice actress and a narrator. In One Punch Man, that calm authority comes through in her portrayal of Madame Shibabawa.
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