Michiyo Murase is a Japanese actress and voice actress affiliated with the agency Mausu Promotion. She was born on February 28 in Gifu Prefecture. Murase began her formal training in the performing arts in 2006 at Theatrical Academy and moved to Mausu Promotion in 2014, solidifying her presence in the industry.

Murase is known for her distinctive, high-pitched voice and her ability to portray a wide range of character types, including quirky, strong-willed, mischievous, and taciturn roles, as well as young boys and androgynous characters. Her energetic performances have made her a recognizable talent in both anime and video games.

Her filmography includes a variety of prominent anime roles. She is well known for voicing Sucy Manbavaran in the Little Witch Academia OVAs and television series. She also played the role of Sachio in both Megalobox and its sequel, Megalobox 2: Nomad. Other significant television anime credits include Jinta Atō in Gaist Crusher, Mogutan in Kami-sama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama, Garie Tuman in Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX, Mary Itami in BNA: Brand New Animal, Jill in Deca-Dence, Hyoro in Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON, and Hulun in both seasons of Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE. She has also had roles in major franchises such as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, Doraemon, and Crayon Shin-chan. In film, her work includes Kobayashi in Penguin Highway, the role of Nico B in NICO/AGONY, and Sucy Manbavaran in the Little Witch Academia movies.

Beyond anime, Murase has an extensive resume in video game voice work. She is known internationally for voicing the champion Neeko in League of Legends. Her other game credits include roles in the Gaist Crusher game, the Monster Hunter Stories franchise, the Disgaea series, Granblue Fantasy, and Pokémon Masters.

In addition to voice acting, Murase has performed character songs for series such as Kami-sama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama. She is also skilled in rhythmic gymnastics, which she lists as both a hobby and a special talent. Her casting in globally popular series like Little Witch Academia has contributed to her international recognition among anime fans.