Nana Inoue is a Japanese voice actress, host, stage actress, and singer, known for her vibrant performances and engaging presence across various entertainment mediums. Born on July 11, 1983, in Hokkaido and raised in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, she has built a diverse career since her debut in 2003. Nana’s career became widely recognized after notable roles in anime, games, and drama CDs, as well as her active participation in music and scriptwriting. Standing out with her warm personality, creative ambitions, and dynamic relationships within the industry, she continues to expand her reach both as a performer and content creator.
Nana Inoue was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and grew up in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture.
She dreamed of working with books as a child, considering becoming a bookstore clerk or librarian.
During elementary school, Nana’s expressive reading skills were praised by her teacher, sparking her interest in performance.
A pivotal moment came in middle school when she read the script from “Magic Knight Rayearth” and aspired to voice magical incantations herself.
Encouraged by her father, who bought her voice acting magazines and supported her ambitions, she entered a voice acting training school at a young age.
She graduated from Chiba Prefectural Fusa High School and completed the Voice Acting Course at the Tokyo School of Music & Media Arts.
Nana is 163 centimeters tall and has blood type O.
She is known by the nickname “Nassan.”
Her motto is “family love.”
She is the eldest of four siblings, with an older brother, a younger brother, and a younger sister.
Nana Inoue made her showbusiness debut with minor roles in “Nankuru Eisa.”
Her television anime debut role was Kiku in “PEACE MAKER Kurogane.”
She voiced Otome Tetsu in “Tsunki Kiss Cool x Sweet,” Minori Izumi in “Suteki Tantei Labyrinth,” and Maiko Sendou in the “Memories Off #5” game and related media.
Other major anime roles include Rana in “Haitai Nanaha,” Kazumi Kawabuchi in “Girlfriend (Beta),” as well as main characters in “Magikano,” “Ghost Hunt,” “Soul Link,” and “Kokatsu Cat.”
She also provided voices for games such as Kanon (Canonil Kukururu Prishel) in “Ciel Nosurge” and “Ar Nosurge,” and Snowy Momiji in the “Gyaru Gun” series.
Her stage debut featured her as the lead character Shion Harumi in “Pirates of the Land.”
She appeared in the musical “Super Stage: Ikamono Detective - IKATAN” as protagonist Kai Tobitakyu.
Additionally, she’s voiced characters in web anime, OVAs, drama CDs, and motion comics, including supporting parts in “Bleach,” “Arad Senki,” and “Momo Kuri.”
Nana Inoue has an active musical career, releasing the single “WISH” for the anime “Wanwan Celeb That’s Yuke! Tetsunoshin.”
She formed idol units such as “Clover” (2005-2007), “Nanakana” (2007-2009), and “Party 5” (2009 onward).
Her character song portfolio includes tracks for “Memories Off #5,” “Blue Blaster,” “Tsunki Kiss Cool x Sweet,” and “Suteki Tantei Labyrinth.”
She has also contributed to original soundtracks for games like “Pop’n Music Usagi to Neko to Shonen no Yume,” and has written lyrics for several group and solo songs.
She co-wrote and performed theme songs for radio programs, stage plays, and game collaborations.
Nana began her professional journey through the voice actor idol project “Kurukuru Twinkle.”
After making her anime and game debut, she joined the agency RAMS, actively participating in unit and solo performances.
In 2005, she formed the unit “Clover,” leading to increased appearances at events and more exposure as a radio personality.
She transitioned into “Nanakana” with Kana Sakai, expanding her repertoire as a host and singer.
From 2009, she broadened her creative work with “Party 5,” taking on scriptwriting and directing radio dramas.
She has also hosted various live events, radio shows, and music performances, showing her versatility on and off the stage.
Nana joined VIMS in 2011, moved to freelancing in 2020, and since December 2022, has been affiliated with KiNOME as a business partner.
Her creative endeavors extend to scriptwriting, lyric composition, and essay writing for magazines and online columns.
She is also involved in “doujin” (self-published) projects, producing photobooks, drama CDs, and original stories under her personal circle “Nanaya.”
Though specific individual awards are not listed, Nana’s accomplishments include leading major anime, game projects, and vocal units.
Her music releases have charted on Oricon, with her single “WISH” reaching No. 162.
She has been featured in DVD editions and special releases, including “Animpara Ongakukan EXTREME LIVE” and “RAMS LIVE FESTIVAL 2007.”
She authored radio dramas, performed on notable stages, and contributed to the expansion of voice actor culture through “doujin” and official events.
Nana Inoue maintains close friendships with several fellow voice actresses, including Kana Sakai, Yuna Inamura, and Reimi Hanamura; she also collaborated frequently with Saki Fujita and Yuina Shoji.
She is known for her warm relationships with junior colleagues and is popular among fans for her approachable demeanor.
She was married to voice actor Mitsuhiro Ichiki in 2015, a union announced through a heartfelt Twitter post and followed by a public wedding at the Machi★Asobi event.
Their wedding ceremony was held onstage with fellow industry colleagues and friends in attendance.
Nana is connected to artists outside voice acting, such as illustrator N Village, who is her childhood friend.
She is close to her family, with siblings appearing frequently in her blog posts.
Nana Inoue is married to Mitsuhiro Ichiki, also a voice actor, since 2015.
The couple celebrated both a public wedding and a private family party, with friend and musician Ken Washizaki performing the song “My Daughter" written for the occasion.
Nana announced the birth of her first son in June 2017, sharing the news with fans via social media.
She loves literature, music, theater, and maintains a strong value on family love.
A self-proclaimed book lover, she dreamed of being a librarian or working in a bookstore as a child.
Nana enjoys scriptwriting, lyric writing, illustration, and is deeply immersed in “doujin” culture.
Nana’s nickname “Nassan” is widely recognized by fans and fellow voice actors.
She was inspired to pursue voice acting after reading an anime script in middle school.
Her father played a significant role in encouraging her passion, even marking voice acting school ads in magazines to support her ambitions.
Nana operated her own “doujin” circle called “Nanaya,” producing photo collections, scripts, and drama CDs.
She is known for her multi-talented approach—balancing roles as an actress, singer, host, writer, and lyricist.
She has written scripts for radio dramas and contributed columns, showing a strong creative drive beyond voice acting.
Nana has actively participated in various stage productions and is recognized for her strong stage presence.
She led and performed in various musical units, including significant idol collaborations in “Clover,” “Nanakana,” and “Party 5.”
Her personal motto is “family love,” and her social media presence reflects her warm, approachable character.
Nana Inoue has contributed narration for TV anime DVDs and trading card games, as well as voice soundtracks for mobile applications.
She has appeared in television shows as a host and special guest, notably for anime culture programs.
Her column, “No Littering with Nana Inoue!” ran for over five years on the Animeイト mobile platform.
Nana led voice acting workshops at KidZania, encouraging young people to enter the industry.
She remains active online, sharing updates across various social and streaming platforms, and communicates directly with fans through exclusive live broadcasts and blogs.
She is represented officially by KiNOME, with profiles available on major voice actor directories and industry databases.
Nana Inoue’s career is marked by passion, versatility, and an unwavering love for both her craft and her audience.
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