Mika Kanai | |
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Native name | かない みか |
Born |
金井 美香 March 18, 1964 Tokyo, Japan |
Occupation | Voice actress, singer |
Years active | 1989-present |
Agent | Ken Production |
Spouse(s) | Kōichi Yamadera (m. 1994–2006) |
Mika Kanai (かない みか, originally 金井 美香 Kanai Mika?, born March 18, 1964) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She is attached to Ken Production. She is best known for her roles in Idol Tenshi Yokoso Yoko (as Yoko Tanaka), Tanoshii Moomin Ikka (as the Snork Maiden), Goldfish Warning! (as Wapiko), Soreike! Anpanman (as Melonpanna), Yadamon (as Yadamon), After War Gundam X (as Tiffa Adill), , Hare Tokidoki Buta (as Harebuta), Galaxy Angel (as Vanilla H and Normad), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (as Satoko Hōjō), Tales of Phantasia (as Arche Klein) and Uchi no 3 Shimai (as Sū).
Kanai was married to fellow voice actor Kōichi Yamadera from 1994 to 2006, though their divorce wasn't made public until 2007. They had worked together on the long-running Anpanman series. She is the daughter of Seinenza Theater Company producer Akihisa Kanai and voice actor Kazue Tagami (Pun Pun Maru, Obake no Q-tarō). She is also the voice of Leroute from Hunter × Hunter.