Emiko Takeuchi

Emiko Takeuchi was born on March 27, 1990, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

She had an early fascination with voice acting, especially inspired by the iconic character Hisoka from the anime “Hunter x Hunter.”

The impact of “Hisoka’s unique voice” led her to chase her dream of becoming a voice actress.

She has one older brother and is often described as “a bit of a slacker”—a title she embraces with good humor.

Her agency is 81 Produce, a well-known home for many of Japan’s leading voice actors.

Takeuchi officially joined 81 Produce as a junior member on April 1, 2013.

She debuted in the anime industry the same year, taking on minor roles in various TV series.

Gradually, her natural talent and versatility landed her more prominent and diverse roles.

She has voiced characters in iconic series such as "Pripara," "Cardfight!! Vanguard," "Beyblade Burst," and "SPY×FAMILY."

Her main character credits include Sandy McDougall in "Minami Kamakura High School Girls Cycling Club," and she has voiced a range of characters from young boys to elderly women and even supernatural beings.

Takeuchi’s career extends beyond television—she’s lent her voice to theatrical anime features, OVAs, web anime, drama CDs, and a vast variety of video games.

Notable movie projects include contributions to "Persona 3 the Movie #2," "Love Live! The School Idol Movie," "Promare," and "DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION."

In the video game sphere, she showed off her vocal flair with roles in games like "Shironeko Project," "Ensemble Girls!!," and "Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku."

She also participates in English dubbing, appearing in international films, dramas, and animation, such as the Japanese dubbing of “The Owl House” and "Cars 3" (as Maddy McGear).

There are no major awards listed tied directly to Emiko Takeuchi as of now.

However, her continuous involvement in well-loved titles and long-running franchises is a clear marker of success and industry recognition.

Takeuchi mentions she has an older brother with whom she shares a close bond, as seen in her social media posts.

Further details about other personal relationships or family are not publicly disclosed.

Emiko Takeuchi is open about her love for food, often exploring and sharing delicious meals.

She is also passionate about perfecting her English pronunciation—a unique skill that has occasionally contributed to her work as an English language supervisor.

Those who know her describe her as easygoing, sometimes calling herself a “slacker” in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

Despite her relaxed self-description, she is known for her hard work, positivity, and willingness to take on a wide variety of roles.

• Takeuchi credits the character Hisoka from “Hunter x Hunter” as her inspiration to pursue voice acting, enamored by his “perverted voice.”
• She is skilled at English pronunciation and has even served as an English supervisor for voice acting in anime.
• Her roles span a broad spectrum, portraying not only humans of various ages and genders but also animals, supernatural beings, AI, and more.
• She lists “delicious food exploration” among her main hobbies and special talents.
• Takeuchi often interacts with fans on Twitter, sharing behind-the-scenes moments and snippets from her daily life.
• The kanji for her given name "Emiko" is sometimes incorrectly credited as “Takeuchi Emiko” in certain works.
• Her blood type is A.

Aside from her mainstream anime and game voice work, Takeuchi has participated in various projects such as narrations, documentary voice-overs, commercial advertisements, and even educational toys.

She’s contributed her voice to audio books, drama CDs, BLCDs, digital comics, and has narrated TV programs and commercials.

Her flexible vocal ability keeps her in demand for an array of projects, from children’s TV shows to more mature content, making her a familiar yet ever-evolving talent in the Japanese entertainment world.