Manaka Ishimi
Description
Manaka Iwami is a Japanese voice actress born on April 30, 1998. She is affiliated with the talent agency Raccoon Dog. Iwami began her career in the mid-2010s and has quickly established herself as a prominent voice in the anime industry.
One of her earliest and most notable roles came in 2017 when she was cast as Lakhesh Nyx Seniorious in the anime series WorldEnd, also known by its long title Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?. In this fantasy drama, she voiced the shy and conscientious Leprechaun fairy, a role that brought her to the attention of a wider audience. The same year, she also began landing roles in several other series, including Aira Miyamoto in Tsuki ga Kirei, Chiaki Hoshinomori in Gamers!, and Kotoko Watatsumugi in Urahara.
Iwami's career continued to build momentum with leading parts in subsequent years. A significant milestone was being cast as the protagonist Tohru Honda in the 2019 reboot of the beloved series Fruits Basket, a role she continued through its conclusion in 2021. She also voiced Teresa Wagner in the original anime Tada Never Falls in Love in 2018 and provided the voice for the main character Maquia in the critically acclaimed 2018 film Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. Her versatility is demonstrated through roles in a wide range of genres, such as Ui Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, Kuon Tsuchimikado in Granbelm, and Himiko Inaba in The Ones Within.
In the early 2020s, Iwami continued to take on prominent and diverse roles. She voiced Mahiru Shiina in the romance anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Akane Kurokawa in the hit series Oshi no Ko, and Euphyllia Magenta in The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady. Her filmography also expanded to include supporting characters in major series like Re:Zero (as Carmilla), Spy x Family (as Millie), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (as Chuntaro), and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (as Linie).
Beyond anime television series and films, Iwami is also an active voice actress in video games. Her notable game roles include Amber in Genshin Impact, Exusiai in Arknights, Rice Shower in Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Ingrid Brandl Galatea in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Bridget in Guilty Gear Strive. This extensive work across multiple media has solidified her reputation.
Her talent has been recognized with major industry awards. In 2019, she won the Best Rookie Actress award at the 13th Seiyu Awards. More recently, she received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 18th Seiyu Awards in 2024, highlighting her continued growth and impact in the voice acting profession.
One of her earliest and most notable roles came in 2017 when she was cast as Lakhesh Nyx Seniorious in the anime series WorldEnd, also known by its long title Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?. In this fantasy drama, she voiced the shy and conscientious Leprechaun fairy, a role that brought her to the attention of a wider audience. The same year, she also began landing roles in several other series, including Aira Miyamoto in Tsuki ga Kirei, Chiaki Hoshinomori in Gamers!, and Kotoko Watatsumugi in Urahara.
Iwami's career continued to build momentum with leading parts in subsequent years. A significant milestone was being cast as the protagonist Tohru Honda in the 2019 reboot of the beloved series Fruits Basket, a role she continued through its conclusion in 2021. She also voiced Teresa Wagner in the original anime Tada Never Falls in Love in 2018 and provided the voice for the main character Maquia in the critically acclaimed 2018 film Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms. Her versatility is demonstrated through roles in a wide range of genres, such as Ui Tamaki in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, Kuon Tsuchimikado in Granbelm, and Himiko Inaba in The Ones Within.
In the early 2020s, Iwami continued to take on prominent and diverse roles. She voiced Mahiru Shiina in the romance anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Akane Kurokawa in the hit series Oshi no Ko, and Euphyllia Magenta in The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady. Her filmography also expanded to include supporting characters in major series like Re:Zero (as Carmilla), Spy x Family (as Millie), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (as Chuntaro), and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (as Linie).
Beyond anime television series and films, Iwami is also an active voice actress in video games. Her notable game roles include Amber in Genshin Impact, Exusiai in Arknights, Rice Shower in Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Ingrid Brandl Galatea in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Bridget in Guilty Gear Strive. This extensive work across multiple media has solidified her reputation.
Her talent has been recognized with major industry awards. In 2019, she won the Best Rookie Actress award at the 13th Seiyu Awards. More recently, she received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 18th Seiyu Awards in 2024, highlighting her continued growth and impact in the voice acting profession.