Mamiko Noto
Voice ActorMamiko Noto is a Japanese actress and singer who voices Rion Akao in Sakamoto Days, adding to a long list of anime credits going back to the late 1990s.
Sakamoto Days Role
Noto voices Rion Akao in Sakamoto Days, bringing her recognizable delivery to the character within the Japanese cast. The role continues a career built on soft-spoken, emotionally layered performances across dozens of anime series. Her presence in the franchise reflects the trust major studios place in performers with decades of consistent, well-received work.
Career and Notable Roles
Noto has voiced numerous leading and supporting characters since the late 1990s, including Rin from Inuyasha, Kotomi Ichinose from Clannad, Satellizer L. Bridget from Freezing, and Sawako Kuronuma from Kimi ni Todoke. She received Seiyu Award nominations for her performances in School Rumble and Witchblade, and later won a Best Supporting Actor honor at the 18th Seiyu Awards. Beyond voice work, she has released character songs that charted on Oricon and has appeared as a guest at American anime conventions including Otakon and Anime Expo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mamiko Noto voice in Sakamoto Days?
Mamiko Noto voices Rion Akao in Sakamoto Days, bringing her recognizable delivery to the character within the Japanese cast.
What other anime characters has Mamiko Noto voiced?
Mamiko Noto has voiced Rin in Inuyasha, Kotomi Ichinose in Clannad, Satellizer L. Bridget in Freezing, and Sawako Kuronuma in Kimi ni Todoke. Her career of leading and supporting roles dates back to the late 1990s.
What awards has Mamiko Noto won or been nominated for?
Mamiko Noto received Seiyu Award nominations for her performances in School Rumble and Witchblade. She later won a Best Supporting Actor honor at the 18th Seiyu Awards.
Has Mamiko Noto released any music?
Beyond voice acting, Mamiko Noto has released character songs that charted on Oricon, Japan's major music sales chart.
Has Mamiko Noto appeared at anime conventions in the United States?
Mamiko Noto has appeared as a guest at American anime conventions including Otakon and Anime Expo.
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