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Ai Kayano
Ai Kayano (茅野 愛衣) is a Japanese voice actress and singer born on September 13, 1987 in Tokyo, Japan. From a young age she aspired to a career that would allow her to “heal people,” which led her to enroll in a vocational school while working in the beauty industry to fund her education. After being inspired by the anime Aria, she shifted her focus toward acting and began auditioning for voice‑over roles. Her professional debut came in 2010 when she joined the Pro‑Fit talent agency and landed a part in the OVA Princess Resurrection. That same year she secured background work on A Certain Magical Index II, signaling the start of a rapid ascent in the industry. Kayano quickly rose to prominence with her breakout role as Meiko "Menma" Honma in Anohana, a performance that earned her the Best Newcomer Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards and showcased her talent for conveying deep emotional nuance. She continued to cement her status with iconic characters such as Inori Yuzuriha in Guilty Crown, Utaha Kasumigaoka in Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, and Darkness in KonoSuba, each role highlighting her versatility across comedic, dramatic, and action‑heavy genres. In addition to voice acting, Kayano frequently performs opening, ending, and insert songs for the series she stars in, demonstrating her musical abilities and contributing to the overall atmosphere of the projects. After leaving Pro‑Fit in 2014, she became a freelancer before signing with Office Osawa in 2015, where she continues to work on high‑profile titles such as Sword Art Online: Alicization and Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two‑Hit Multi‑Target Attacks?. Beyond anime, she has hosted the sake‑tasting web series "Kayanomi" and participated in various video game projects, though a 2021 controversy surrounding a visit to Yasukuni Shrine led to the removal of her voice work from several Chinese releases. Despite these challenges, Ai Kayano remains a celebrated and influential figure in the Japanese voice‑acting community, admired for her expressive performances and dedication to her craft.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Ai Kayano
Born: Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: September 13, 1987
Occupations: voice actress, singer
Years Active: 2010-present
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Movies Featuring Ai Kayano
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Shirobako: The Movie
Magic Kaito: Kid the Phantom Thief
AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Heaven’s Memo Pad
Kamisama Dolls
Ben-To
Waiting in the Summer
Hyouka
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives
Say “I Love You.”
Ryo
Servant x Service
anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided
Super Seisyun Brothers
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea
Witch Craft Works
Dream Eater Merry
Deadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder
Guilty Crown
Oreshura
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet
Valvrave the Liberator
Golden Time
Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace
If Her Flag Breaks
No Game No Life
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Girls und Panzer
Mangirl!
Yuyushiki
Aldnoah.Zero
Girls und Panzer: This Is the Real Anzio Battle!
Lord Marksman and Vanadis
Glasslip
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture
Captain Earth
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd’s Advent
Blue Spring Ride
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred
Aria the Avvenire
Girls und Panzer der Film
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 3 - Akogare
Rainbow Days
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Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 4 - Ashita
Girls und Panzer der Film Special: Arisu War!
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School
Super Danganronpa 2.5: Komaeda Nagito to Sekai no Hakaimono
Land of the Lustrous
Mazinger Z: Infinity
Is the Order a Rabbit?? Dear My Sister
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part I
How to Keep a Mummy
Lost Song
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet
Bloom Into You
Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
Konosuba: God’s Blessings on This Wonderful Choker!
Urara Meirocho
Konosuba: God’s Blessings on This Wonderful Work Of Art!
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V: Clash at Loum
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!
Infini-T Force the Movie: Farewell Gatchaman My Friend
Miss Caretaker of Sunohara-sou
Ushio and Tora
Castle Town Dandelion
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 2 - Hibiki
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak Academy - Hope Arc
No Game No Life: Zero
Sorcery in the Big City
A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part II
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
Saekano the Movie: Finale
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened
SCHOOL-LIVE!
Miru Tights
Garakowa -Restore the World-
Flying Witch
Sweetness & Lightning
ReLIFE
KONOSUBA – God’s blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion
The Promised Neverland
SUPER HxEROS
Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel III. Spring Song
Darwin’s Game
A Destructive God Sits Next to Me
Smile Down the Runway
Warlords of Sigrdrifa
Somali and the Forest Spirit
Otherside Picnic
Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town?
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki
Horimiya
Noblesse
The Case Study of Vanitas
The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!
Platinum End
Aria the Benedizione
Girls und Panzer das Finale OVA: Daikon War!
Aria the Crepuscolo
Delicious Party Precure
Isekai Quartet the Movie: Another World
Sword Art Online -FULLDIVE-
Pretty Cure All Stars F
Somali and the Forest Spirit
Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3: Bonus Stage
’Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess
Fureru
Delicious Party Precure Movie: Dreaming Children’s Lunch!
Career Timeline
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2022
Isekai Quartet the Movie: Another World
Lalatina 'Darkness' Dustiness Ford (voice)
Sword Art Online -FULLDIVE-
Alice Zuberg (voice)
Delicious Party Precure Movie: Dreaming Children’s Lunch!
Amane Kasai / Cure Finale (voice)
2021
Shirobako: The Movie
Aria the Benedizione
Anya Dostoyevskaya (voice)
Girls und Panzer das Finale OVA: Daikon War!
Saori Takebe (voice)
Aria the Crepuscolo
Anya Dostoyevskaya / Female Gondola Passenger (voice)
2019
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion
Asfi Al Andromeda (voice)
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part II
Saori Takebe (voice)
Saekano the Movie: Finale
Kasumigaoka Utaha
KONOSUBA – God’s blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson
Lalatina 'Darkness' Dustiness Ford (voice)
2018
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Leilia
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet
Zenna Zabi (voice)
Infini-T Force the Movie: Farewell Gatchaman My Friend
Emi Kaido
2017
Super Danganronpa 2.5: Komaeda Nagito to Sekai no Hakaimono
Tsumiki Mikan (voice)
Mazinger Z: Infinity
Sayaka Yumi (voice)
Is the Order a Rabbit?? Dear My Sister
Mocha (voice)
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part I
Saori Takebe (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V: Clash at Loum
Zenna Zabi (voice)
No Game No Life: Zero
Schwi Dola (voice)
Sorcery in the Big City
Victoria (voice)
2016
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Hitoe Uemura (voice)
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 4 - Ashita
Kanae Mitani (voice)
Girls und Panzer der Film Special: Arisu War!
Saori Takebe (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
(voice)
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak Academy - Hope Arc
Mikan Tsumiki (voice)
Garakowa -Restore the World-
Sumire (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion
Zenna Mia (voice)
2015
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi
Kanae Mitani (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls
(voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred
(voice)
Aria the Avvenire
Anya Dostoyevskaya (voice)
Girls und Panzer der Film
Saori Takebe (voice)
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 3 - Akogare
Kanae Mitani
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 2 - Hibiki
Kanae Mitani (voice)
2014
Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace
Ai Hoshimiya (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone
Emma Tsuda (voice)
Girls und Panzer: This Is the Real Anzio Battle!
Saori Takebe (voice)
Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd’s Advent
Alisha (voice)
2013
Ryo
Oryū
anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie
Meiko "Menma" Honma (voice)
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided
Anna Clement (voice)
1000
Magic Kaito: Kid the Phantom Thief
Momoi Keiko (voice)
AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Meiko "Menma" Honma (voice)
Heaven’s Memo Pad
Shinozaki Ayaka
Kamisama Dolls
Hibino Shiba (voice)
Ben-To
Ume Shiraume (voice)
Waiting in the Summer
Kaori Kinoshita (voice)
Hyouka
Mayaka Ibara (voice)
Say “I Love You.”
Mei Tachibana
Servant x Service
Lucy Yamagami (voice)
Super Seisyun Brothers
Mako Saitou (voice)
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea
Chisaki Hiradaira (voice)
Witch Craft Works
Kasumi Takamiya (voice)
Dream Eater Merry
Deadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder
Hinata Mukai
Guilty Crown
Inori Yuzuriha (voice)
Oreshura
Ai Fuyumi (voice)
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet
Saaya (voice)
Valvrave the Liberator
Pino
Golden Time
Nana Hayashida (voice)
If Her Flag Breaks
Akane Mahougasawa
No Game No Life
Shiro (voice)
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
Ayumi Sanda (voice)
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Mashiro Shiina (voice)
Girls und Panzer
Saori Takebe (voice)
Mangirl!
Yuyushiki
Chiho Aikawa (voice)
Aldnoah.Zero
Darzana Magbaredge (voice)
Lord Marksman and Vanadis
Obertas Sofya
Glasslip
Shirosaki Momo (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture
Tsuda Emma (voice)
Captain Earth
Hana Mutou
Blue Spring Ride
Yuuri Makita (voice)
Rainbow Days
Nozomi Matsunaga
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School
Mikan Tsumiki (voice)
Land of the Lustrous
Diamond (voice)
How to Keep a Mummy
Kaede Kashiwagi (voice)
Lost Song
Corte (Voice)
Bloom Into You
Sayaka Saeki (voice)
Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA
Shino Sasaki (voice)
Konosuba: God’s Blessings on This Wonderful Choker!
Lalatina Dustiness Ford/ Darkness
Urara Meirocho
Nina Natsume (voice)
Konosuba: God’s Blessings on This Wonderful Work Of Art!
Lalatina "Darkness" Dustiness Ford
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done!
Kiyotaki Keika (voice)
Miss Caretaker of Sunohara-sou
Shiina Matsuri
Ushio and Tora
Omamori-sama (voice)
Castle Town Dandelion
Aoi Sakurada (voice)
A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-
Maho Shiraishi (voice)
Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?
Mamako Oosuki (voice)
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened
Teruhashi Kokomi (voice)
SCHOOL-LIVE!
Megumi "Megu-nee" Sakura (voice)
Miru Tights
Yuiko Okuzumi (voice)
Flying Witch
Chito (voice)
Sweetness & Lightning
Tae Inuzuka (voice)
ReLIFE
Chizuru Hishiro (Voice)
The Promised Neverland
Anna (voice)
SUPER HxEROS
Maihime Shirayuki (voice)
Darwin’s Game
Xuelan Liu (voice)
A Destructive God Sits Next to Me
Sumiso Kotoko (voice)
Smile Down the Runway
Kokoro Hasegawa (voice)
Warlords of Sigrdrifa
Rusalka Evereska (voice)
Somali and the Forest Spirit
Hazel (voice)
Otherside Picnic
Toriko Nishina (voice)
Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town?
Mary (voice)
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki
Fuka Kikuchi (voice)
Horimiya
Yuriko Hori (voice)
Noblesse
Seira J. Loyard (voice)
The Case Study of Vanitas
Dominique (voice)
The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!
Store Manager (voice)
Platinum End
Baret (voice)
Delicious Party Precure
Amane Kasai / Cure Finale / Gentle (voice)
Somali and the Forest Spirit
Hazel (voice)
’Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess
Giant (voice)
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