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Kumiko Nishihara

Voice Actor

Kumiko Nishihara is a voice actress from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, working under Aoni Production, who voices Diana, the feline companion of Chibiusa, in the Sailor Moon anime.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1984-present
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Sailor Moon Role

Nishihara voices Diana, the small white cat who accompanies and looks after Chibiusa, in the Sailor Moon anime. She also provided the voice for U-Tomodachi, a minor character within the series. Diana is the best known of her two Sailor Moon roles, appearing across multiple story arcs as part of the franchise's talking-cat lineage alongside Luna and Artemis.

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Career and Notable Roles

Nishihara has spent her career at Aoni Production, one of Japan's major voice acting agencies, and is also active in stage performance. Outside Sailor Moon she is recognized for playing Iris Chateaubriand in the Sakura Wars franchise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Kumiko Nishihara voice in Sailor Moon?

Nishihara voices Diana, the small white cat who accompanies and looks after Chibiusa, appearing across multiple story arcs. She also provided the voice for U-Tomodachi, a minor character in the series.

Who is Kumiko Nishihara?

Kumiko Nishihara is a Japanese voice actress from Chigasaki, Kanagawa, born in 1965. Her Diana role places her alongside Luna and Artemis in the franchise's talking-cat lineage.

What agency represents Kumiko Nishihara?

Nishihara has spent her career at Aoni Production, one of Japan's major voice acting agencies. She is also active in stage performance alongside her voice work.

What other anime has Kumiko Nishihara been in?

Outside Sailor Moon, Nishihara is recognized for playing Iris Chateaubriand in the Sakura Wars franchise. This is one of her most notable non-Sailor Moon credits.

When did Kumiko Nishihara start her voice acting career?

Nishihara has been active as a voice actress since 1984. Her career has continued from that debut through decades of work at Aoni Production.

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