Kiiko Nozaki
Description
Kiiko Nozaki is a Japanese voice actress, narrator, and entrepreneur, recognized for her contributions to anime during the 1970s and 1980s as well as her later career as a business executive and educator. She was born on May 21 in Tokyo, Japan, under the birth name Kimiko Nozaki. Her professional journey into entertainment began after an initial career as a ground hostess for All Nippon Airways, which she left to pursue training at an announcement school.
Nozaki established herself as a prolific voice actress in the 1970s, taking on roles in numerous classic anime series. Among her early and notable performances are the character Lala in the 1976 series Don Chuck Monogatari and its sequel, Shin Don Chuck Monogatari. In the sequel series, she also provided the voice for the character Mimi. She is also known for her role as Miss Nagisa in the 1974 science fiction series Chargeman Ken!. Her voice work extended to the historical adventure series Manga Sarutobi Sasuke, in which she voiced both Sakura and Shinobu Hattori.
Beyond the titles mentioned, Nozaki's extensive voice portfolio includes roles in other prominent anime of the era. She voiced Rita in Groizer X, a Pretty Girl in Muteki Kōjin Daitarn 3, and young André Grandier in The Rose of Versailles. Her credits also include Future Boy Conan, Anne of Green Gables, Fairy Princess Minky Momo, and Perman, among many others. Her work was not limited to anime; she also contributed to tokusatsu series and provided voices for various toys and electronic devices.
In 1988, Nozaki founded Something Co., Ltd., a company specializing in narration and audio production. Through this venture, she expanded her professional impact far beyond animation, providing voice guidance for corporate clients, including major electronics manufacturers and banks, for products such as home appliances and ATMs. She also leads the Broadcast Expression Education Center, dedicating herself to teaching voice expression, narration, and communication skills. Nozaki is a published author, having written a bestselling book on speaking and presentation skills that topped its category on Amazon Japan. Her multifaceted career has established her as a respected figure in both the voice acting industry and the broader field of audio communication.
Nozaki established herself as a prolific voice actress in the 1970s, taking on roles in numerous classic anime series. Among her early and notable performances are the character Lala in the 1976 series Don Chuck Monogatari and its sequel, Shin Don Chuck Monogatari. In the sequel series, she also provided the voice for the character Mimi. She is also known for her role as Miss Nagisa in the 1974 science fiction series Chargeman Ken!. Her voice work extended to the historical adventure series Manga Sarutobi Sasuke, in which she voiced both Sakura and Shinobu Hattori.
Beyond the titles mentioned, Nozaki's extensive voice portfolio includes roles in other prominent anime of the era. She voiced Rita in Groizer X, a Pretty Girl in Muteki Kōjin Daitarn 3, and young André Grandier in The Rose of Versailles. Her credits also include Future Boy Conan, Anne of Green Gables, Fairy Princess Minky Momo, and Perman, among many others. Her work was not limited to anime; she also contributed to tokusatsu series and provided voices for various toys and electronic devices.
In 1988, Nozaki founded Something Co., Ltd., a company specializing in narration and audio production. Through this venture, she expanded her professional impact far beyond animation, providing voice guidance for corporate clients, including major electronics manufacturers and banks, for products such as home appliances and ATMs. She also leads the Broadcast Expression Education Center, dedicating herself to teaching voice expression, narration, and communication skills. Nozaki is a published author, having written a bestselling book on speaking and presentation skills that topped its category on Amazon Japan. Her multifaceted career has established her as a respected figure in both the voice acting industry and the broader field of audio communication.
All Characters
- JapaneseAnime overview: Don Chuck Monogatari
- JapaneseAnime overview: Chargeman Ken!
- JapaneseAnime overview: Shin Don Chuck Monogatari
- JapaneseAnime overview: Shin Don Chuck Monogatari
- JapaneseAnime overview: Manga Sarutobi Sasuke
- Japanese