Eri Inagawa

Eri Inagawa was born on October 28, 1993, in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

She began learning jazz dance and classical ballet at a young age.

Her stage career started at just seven years old after passing the audition for the musical "Annie," where she played Molly.

While her elder sister pursued acting, Eri didn't initially feel drawn to show business and preferred spending her time reading in libraries during her elementary school days.

She developed an early fascination for foreign dramas and video games, mistakenly believing foreign actors spoke fluent Japanese, which later sparked her interest in the voice acting profession during middle school.

In middle school, she balanced being a member of the soft tennis club and the student council, before joining the tea ceremony club in her second year.

Eri Inagawa is best known for her lead role as Cyan Hijirikawa in "Show by Rock!!" and as the main character Tonari in "To Your Eternity."

She voices Tamaki Oogami in the "The Idolmaster Million Live!" franchise, and other notable roles include Mei in "Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia," Night Dance Saori in "Tokyo 7th Sisters," and Nyanata in "Mayoiga: The Lost Village."

She has appeared in major animation franchises such as "Yo-kai Watch" and "Duel Masters WIN," and participated in "The Idolmaster Million Live! Theater Days" mobile game.

Her experience extends into voice work for video games, including "Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven," "Mario Kart World," and "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes."

Eri has also performed dubbing for a range of foreign films and television series, engaging audiences with a wide spectrum of characters.

Eri Inagawa has built a robust discography singing character songs for her roles, especially as Tamaki Oogami in "The Idolmaster Million Live!" series.

She’s a core member of the fictional band Plasmagica in the "Show by Rock!!" series, releasing popular songs such as "Can't stop DAISUKI!!," "Youth is Non-Stop!," and "Have a nice MUSIC!!."

Her contributions to "The Idolmaster Million Live!" music catalog are extensive, performing on multiple albums, singles, and live concerts.

She has also sung for the "Tokyo 7th Sisters" game as Night Dance Saori and as part of the group Seven Flower Girls.

Her musical output includes songs released for games, TV anime, movies, special events, and exclusive Blu-ray live concert editions.

After briefly stepping away from performance, Eri Inagawa won the Grand Prix at the Ken Production National Voice Actor Audition in 2011 and began her professional voice acting career.

She made her anime debut in 2012 and quickly gained recognition with leading roles in timeless series including "Show by Rock!!."

She has voiced recurring roles in hit franchises, transformed live stages, and voiced main and support characters across a variety of genres.

Eri joined Ken Production early in her career but, in February 2025, she announced her departure from the agency via her official social media accounts to continue as a freelance artist.

Her experience isn't limited to anime; she has been featured in web anime, video games, radio dramas, stage musicals, and TV variety programs.

Recently, she also launched her own YouTube channel to expand her engagement with fans.

Eri Inagawa's most prominent early achievement was winning the Grand Prix at the 2011 Ken Production National Voice Actor Audition.

Her performances have been featured in award-winning anime series and major video game franchises.

She is celebrated for her musical talent, with singles and albums from both "Show by Rock!!" and "The Idolmaster Million Live!" achieving strong commercial success and chart placements.

She regularly appears in live concerts and has major stage credits, including roles in musical theater from childhood.

Eri Inagawa's elder sister is an actress, but Eri chose to carve her own path in performance.

She often collaborates with other voice actresses in ensemble units like Plasmagica, Angel Stars, and the Ken Production voice actor group VvoxX.

She credits Kotono Mitsuishi as her first voice actor “fan crush” and sees Miyuki Sawashiro and Chiwa Saito as her role models.

She is affectionately nicknamed "Ojisan" (old man) in the VvoxX unit for her love of puns and salty snacks.

Eri Inagawa is known for her multi-talented personality and energetic spirit.

Her special skills include whistling, imitating animal sounds (dogs, cats, birds), rolling her "R" sounds, lip rolls, singing, various dance styles, and latte art.

She enjoys cooking, fermenting foods, working out, jazz and tap dancing, taking landscape photos, aromatherapy, nail and makeup art, creating sweets, and tea house visits.

Her reading habits are extensive; she is a self-proclaimed bookworm with a passionate curiosity about a wide variety of subjects.

Eri's favorite novels include works by Jeffrey Archer.

She lists her life mottos as "If you try, you can do it; if you don’t, nothing happens," "Gratitude and repaying kindness," and "You reap what you sow."

Eri lived in Hyogo Prefecture as a child and experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake firsthand, although she and her family were safe.

She is especially fond of foreign dramas, video games, and enjoys binge-watching reality TV shows.

She was not always set on an entertainment career and only became fascinated with voice work during her school years.

Eri identifies as highly curious and meticulous, often researching deep into topics that pique her interest.

She's recognized for her impersonations, both on and off the mic, often delighting fans with her animal impressions and quirky voices.

Beyond her acting and singing, Eri Inagawa has appeared in commercial campaigns, promotional events, and as a radio and livestream program personality.

She is active online, with a presence on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Ameba Blog, and her own website.

Eri has a unique connection to fans, often sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses and interactive content through her social media and YouTube channel.

Her ongoing freelance career promises new projects and collaborations, making her an exciting personality to follow in the Japanese voice acting and entertainment scene.