Kotono Mitsuishi
Voice ActorKotono Mitsuishi is a prolific Japanese voice actress and narrator, freelance after early years with Arts Vision, who voiced Nagisa Shiota's controlling mother, Hiromi Shiota, in the Assassination Classroom TV anime.
Assassination Classroom Role
Mitsuishi voiced Hiromi Shiota, the emotionally distant mother whose rigid expectations shaped Nagisa Shiota's upbringing and pushed him toward the androgynous appearance he carries through the series. The character's arc moves from denial and control toward reconciliation, culminating in a graduation-day reunion with Nagisa's father, and Mitsuishi brought both the coldness and the eventual softening to the role.
Career and Notable Roles
One of anime's most recognizable voices, Mitsuishi is best known for playing Usagi Tsukino in the Sailor Moon franchise and Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion, roles that made her a defining presence in 1990s anime. Decades later she remains active, taking on Boa Hancock for the One Piece franchise, the recurring Detective Conan role of Rena Mizunashi, and, more recently, Mei Mei in the hit series Jujutsu Kaisen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kotono Mitsuishi known for?
Kotono Mitsuishi is best known for playing Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion, a role that made her a defining presence in 1990s anime. She is one of anime's most recognizable voices.
Who voices Usagi?
Kotono Mitsuishi voices Usagi Tsukino in the Sailor Moon franchise. It's one of her signature roles from a career that has spanned decades.
Who does Kotono Mitsuishi voice in Assassination Classroom?
Kotono Mitsuishi voices Hiromi Shiota, the emotionally distant mother of Nagisa Shiota, in the Assassination Classroom TV anime. The character's arc moves from control and denial toward reconciliation, culminating in a graduation-day reunion with Nagisa's father.
What other anime has Kotono Mitsuishi voiced characters in recently?
In more recent years, Kotono Mitsuishi has voiced Boa Hancock for the One Piece franchise and Mei Mei in the hit series Jujutsu Kaisen. She also plays the recurring Detective Conan role of Rena Mizunashi.
Who is Kotono Mitsuishi?
Kotono Mitsuishi, born in 1967, is a freelance Japanese voice actress and narrator who has worked in the industry since 1989. She began her career at Arts Vision before going independent.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Anime, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Lerche and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yusei Matsui.
- Licensed imagery: Photographs of real people, including creators, voice actors and production staff, are used under licence from the rights holder or the applicable stock provider, or under the terms of a public licence permitting editorial use. Each such image is reproduced in its licensed form and remains the property of its owner.
- Exceptions: Limited exceptions to the practices described above may apply to individual entries. Where an exception applies, it is noted on the entry itself alongside the applicable attribution. Rights holders may contact us regarding any attribution and it will be reviewed promptly.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Anime maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
