Minami Takayama
Voice ActorMinami Takayama is a Japanese voice actress and singer who voices Envy, the shapeshifting Homunculus, in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, alongside a long career highlighted by her role as Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Takayama voices Envy in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, a shape-shifting Homunculus driven by jealousy who serves as one of the series' most volatile antagonists. The performance sits within a career defined by versatile, often gender-bending roles, and it followed decades of Takayama establishing herself as one of the most in-demand voice actresses in Japan.
Career and Notable Roles
Takayama is best known worldwide as the voice of Conan Edogawa in the long-running Detective Conan franchise, and she has also played Kiki and Ursula in Kiki's Delivery Service, Nabiki Tendo in Ranma 1/2, and Hao Asakura in Shaman King. She additionally works as a singer, having fronted the group Two-Mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minami Takayama famous for?
Takayama is best known worldwide as the voice of Conan Edogawa in the long-running Detective Conan franchise. Her career has been defined by versatile, often gender-bending roles across decades of anime.
Who does Minami Takayama voice?
Beyond Conan Edogawa, Takayama has voiced Kiki and Ursula in Kiki's Delivery Service, Nabiki Tendo in Ranma 1/2, and Hao Asakura in Shaman King. Her range spans lead and supporting roles across multiple decades.
What is Minami Takayama doing now?
Takayama's career is listed as running from 1987 to the present, meaning she continues to work in the industry today. Alongside voice acting, she is also a singer who fronted the group Two-Mix.
Who does Minami Takayama voice in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Takayama voices Envy, a shape-shifting Homunculus driven by jealousy who serves as one of the series' most volatile antagonists. The performance followed decades of Takayama establishing herself as one of the most in-demand voice actresses in Japan.
When did Minami Takayama start her voice acting career?
Takayama was born in 1964 and began her professional career in 1987. That career has since made her one of the most recognizable voices in Japanese anime.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, manga, and official materials. Fullmetal Alchemist was created by Hiromu Arakawa, published by Square Enix, and animated by Bones. All rights to Fullmetal Alchemist and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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