Sayaka Ōhara
Voice ActorSayaka Ōhara is a Japanese voice actress recognized for major anime roles such as Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail and Yūko Ichihara in xxxHolic, and she has also contributed a voice role to Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Ōhara is credited among the voice cast tied to Neon Genesis Evangelion. As with several of her smaller anime credits, the specific character has not been widely documented outside Japan, sitting apart from the flagship heroine roles that define most of her public profile.
Career and Notable Roles
Since debuting in the industry, Ōhara has built a career around expressive, often strong-willed heroines: she voices the swordswoman Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail, Code Geass schoolgirl Milly Ashford, and Irisviel von Einzbern across the Fate/Zero franchise. Her catalog also spans Sailor Neptune in the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot, the witch Beatrice from the mystery series Umineko no Naku Koro ni, and dual heroine duties as Yūko Ichihara spanning both xxxHolic and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle. The Seiyu Awards recognized this body of work with a Best Supporting Actress honor in 2013.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does Sayaka Ōhara voice in Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Sayaka Ōhara is credited among the voice cast tied to Neon Genesis Evangelion, though the specific character has not been widely documented outside Japan. It sits apart from the flagship heroine roles, like Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail, that define most of her public profile.
What anime is Sayaka Ōhara best known for?
Ōhara is best known for voicing the swordswoman Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail and for playing Yūko Ichihara across both xxxHolic and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle. Those dual heroine roles are among the signature parts of her career.
What other major anime roles has Sayaka Ōhara voiced?
Ōhara voiced Milly Ashford in Code Geass and Irisviel von Einzbern across the Fate/Zero franchise, plus Sailor Neptune in the Sailor Moon Crystal reboot and the witch Beatrice in the mystery series Umineko no Naku Koro ni.
What awards has Sayaka Ōhara won?
The Seiyu Awards recognized Sayaka Ōhara with a Best Supporting Actress honor in 2013, a nod to her body of work across a career that began in 1998.
Who is Sayaka Ōhara?
Sayaka Ōhara is a Japanese voice actress born in 1975 who has been active in the industry since 1998. She's recognized for expressive, often strong-willed heroines across major franchises including Fairy Tail, Code Geass, and Fate/Zero.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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