Maki Kobayashi is a Japanese female voice actor born on February 22 in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. She has A-type blood and is affiliated with the talent agency Yellow Tail. Known for specializing in energetic young girl roles, her career is notably marked by her long-standing association with the Koihime Musō franchise.

Kobayashi's professional voice acting career began in 2008 with her role in the television anime series Koihime Musō. She is best known for her consistent portrayal of the character Bachou (Ma Chao) / Mōki / Sui across the entire Koihime Musō series. This includes the original Koihime Musō, the subsequent series Shin Koihime Musō and its OVA, Shin Koihime Musō: Otome Tairan, as well as Shin Koihime†Musou: Live Revolution. Her work on this franchise represents a significant and recurring role in her filmography.

Beyond the Koihime Musō series, Kobayashi's voice acting credits include the role of Elfin in the anime Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia and a role in the Starry☆Sky series. Her work also extends to numerous video games, where she has voiced characters in titles such as the Princess Lover! game, the Agarest Senki series, the Moe Moe 2-Ji Taisen (Ryoku) series, and Island Days. Her involvement in the industry also includes performances in radio drama CDs, stage productions, and as a personality on web radio programs like Web Radio `Maetake Komaki no Motto I (Ai) o Choudai yo!!! Radio'.