Ayako Kawasumi
Voice ActorAyako Kawasumi is a longtime Japanese voice actress and singer credited as Mizuno in the original Japanese dub of Sakamoto Days.
Sakamoto Days Role
Kawasumi voices Mizuno in the Japanese-language version of Sakamoto Days, joining a voice cast built around Yuto Suzuki's manga about a retired hitman running a small-town shop. The casting draws on decades of studio experience and places her alongside many of the most recognizable names working in Japanese anime dubbing today. It is a supporting credit relative to the marquee roles that have defined much of her thirty-year career.
Career and Notable Roles
Kawasumi is best known internationally as Saber in the Fate franchise, a role that helped define one of anime's most recognizable sword-wielding heroines. She has also played Fuu in Samurai Champloo, Nodame in Nodame Cantabile, a series she connects to personally as a trained pianist, and more recently Shenhe in the mobile game Genshin Impact, building a résumé that spans nearly three decades of Japanese voice work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ayako Kawasumi voice in Sakamoto Days?
Kawasumi voices Mizuno in the Japanese-language version of Sakamoto Days, joining a voice cast built around Yuto Suzuki's manga about a retired hitman running a small-town shop. It is a supporting credit relative to the marquee roles that have defined much of her career.
What is Ayako Kawasumi best known for?
Kawasumi is best known internationally as Saber in the Fate franchise, a role that helped define one of anime's most recognizable sword-wielding heroines. It remains the signature credit of her career.
What other anime has Ayako Kawasumi been in?
Kawasumi has also played Fuu in Samurai Champloo and Nodame in Nodame Cantabile, a series she connects to personally as a trained pianist. Both roles are among the marquee credits from her career.
What video game roles has Ayako Kawasumi voiced?
Kawasumi voices Shenhe in the mobile game Genshin Impact. It is one of her more recent credits, building on a resume that spans nearly three decades of Japanese voice work.
When did Ayako Kawasumi start voice acting?
Kawasumi was born in 1976 and has been active in voice acting since 1997. Her career now spans nearly three decades of Japanese anime and game roles.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Sakamoto Days anime series, manga, and official materials. Sakamoto Days was created by Yuto Suzuki, published by Shueisha, and animated by TMS Entertainment. All rights to Sakamoto Days and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byYuto Suzuki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byTMS Entertainment
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