Emiri Katō
Voice ActorEmiri Katō is a Japanese voice actress and singer whose award-winning career spans roles like Kagami Hiiragi in Lucky Star and Kyubey in Puella Magi Madoka Magica; in Spy x Family she voices Becky Blackbell, Anya's wealthy best friend. She is currently affiliated with Stardust Promotion.
Spy x Family Role
Katō voices Becky Blackbell in the Japanese version of Spy x Family, the daughter of a military-industry magnate who becomes Anya Forger's doting best friend at Eden Academy. She also voices Agent M inside the in-universe cartoon Spy Wars that Anya adores. The pairing adds bright, expressive supporting work to a resume of award-winning leads she has built since debuting in 2004, and reflects her continued demand after her 2022 move from 81 Produce to Stardust Promotion.
Career and Notable Roles
Katō won Best New Actress at the 2nd Seiyu Awards for playing Momoko Akatsutsumi in Powerpuff Girls Z and Kagami Hiiragi in Lucky Star, then took Best Supporting Actress at the 6th Seiyu Awards for roles including Kyubey in Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Mey-Rin in Black Butler. She also sang as part of the duo Kato*Fuku with fellow actress Kaori Fukuhara, releasing three albums between 2012 and 2015 before the group disbanded in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emiri Katō's most famous role?
Katō won Best New Actress at the 2nd Seiyu Awards for playing Momoko Akatsutsumi in Powerpuff Girls Z and Kagami Hiiragi in Lucky Star. The dual win came early in a career she began in 2004.
Who is Emiri Kato?
Katō voices Becky Blackbell in the Japanese version of Spy x Family, the daughter of a military-industry magnate who becomes Anya Forger's doting best friend at Eden Academy. She also voices Agent M inside the in-universe cartoon Spy Wars that Anya adores.
Who voices Kyubey in Japanese?
Emiri Katō voices Kyubey in Puella Magi Madoka Magica, a role that helped earn her Best Supporting Actress at the 6th Seiyu Awards alongside Mey-Rin in Black Butler. Katō's performance in the psychological series stands among her most acclaimed work.
What else has Emiri Katō done in her career?
Katō sang as part of the duo Kato*Fuku with fellow actress Kaori Fukuhara, releasing three albums between 2012 and 2015 before the group disbanded in 2016. The musical project ran alongside her ongoing voice acting career.
When did Emiri Katō start voice acting?
Katō debuted in 2004 and is currently affiliated with Stardust Promotion after moving there from 81 Produce in 2022. She was born in 1983.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Spy x Family anime series, manga, and official materials. Spy x Family was created by Tatsuya Endo, published by Shueisha, and animated by Wit Studio and CloverWorks. All rights to Spy x Family and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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