Mari Yamada is a cheerful and versatile Japanese voice actress and narrator, born on July 26, 1982, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Known by her nicknames "Marippe" and "Marori," Mari has brought to life a variety of characters in anime, radio, and games since the mid-2000s.
She's especially recognized for her roles in the "Onegai My Melody" and "Yes! Precure 5" series, as well as her warm energy as a radio personality and narrator.
Mari’s approachable charm has endeared her to fans and colleagues alike, lighting up both comedy and heartfelt performances.
Mari Yamada hails from Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Her blood type is A, a detail often shared by Japanese celebrities.
She uses affectionate nicknames, and her approachable presence has been a hallmark of her public image.
Mari started making waves in the entertainment industry in the early 2000s.
She began with radio shows such as "Mari Komada’s GM," broadening her reach to voice acting and narrating various TV, radio, and game projects.
She is best known for voicing Risukun and Chumi in the long-running "Onegai My Melody" anime series, spanning from 2005 to 2009.
She also portrayed Mika Mashiko in "Yes! Precure 5" and Muhi in "Punch Line."
Her game credits include "11eyes CrossOver" (as Airi Kodama), "Chou Aniki: Seinaru Protein Densetsu" (as Menkichi), and "Twinkle Star Sprites - La Petite Princesse -."
Mari's career featured notable stints at various agencies.
After graduating from Tritori Office in March 2009, she freelanced before joining The Universe in 2012.
She was with The Universe until March 2021, then transferred to Atomic Monkey in April 2021.
At the end of March 2025, she left Atomic Monkey and revealed on social media she signed an agent contract with Arbois on April 1, 2025.
Beyond anime, Mari is recognized for her narration work.
She has lent her voice to TV programs like "Weekly AKB," "Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan," and special variety shows for Tokyo Television and Yomiuri TV.
She remains an active and sought-after talent in both narration and voice acting fields.
On July 26, 2014, Mari announced via her blog that she got married.
She has openly shared milestones and personal changes with her fans, keeping a warm relationship with her audience.
Mari maintains a personal blog, connecting directly with fans about her life events and career news.
Her approachable personality shines both on and off the screen.
She left Atomic Monkey in March 2025 and promptly continued her career with Arbois as her agency.
- Mari is skilled in both comedic and heartfelt roles, displaying a natural voice flexibility.
- Fans love her for her energetic and friendly social media presence.
- She sometimes participates in live events, lending a "real voices" experience to her supporters.
- She once did narration work for a ski resort commercial, an unusual gig for a voice actress.
Mari continues to delight anime and radio audiences, constantly evolving her career and always ready for new creative challenges.
With a broad resume and a sunny disposition, she's a shining figure in the world of Japanese voice acting and narration.
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