Ryoko Gi
Description
Ryoko Gi, whose name is also romanized as Ryouko Gi or Ryōko Gi, is a Japanese actress and voice actress born on July 20, 1972 in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Her career began after a brief period working as a flight attendant for All Nippon Airways (ANA), after which she pursued her passion for performance by joining the Seinenza Theater Company. She made her television debut in 1994 in the NHK morning drama series Haru yo, Koi. This background in live-action television and stage drama has informed her versatile approach to voice work in anime and foreign film dubbing.
Gi is particularly known for her work dubbing performances for international film stars, serving as the official Japanese voice for actresses such as Zhang Ziyi and Elizabeth Banks. In the realm of anime, she has portrayed a range of significant characters. She is recognized for the role of the Witch Queen in the long-running fantasy series Black Clover, a powerful sorceress who plays a pivotal role in the Witches' Forest arc involving the character Vanessa. Her other notable anime voice credits include Velonica in the superhero series Heroman, Chiharu Hozuki in Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life, Onatsu in Mars Red, and a committee member in the 2024 series Lazarus. Beyond animation, she has an extensive career in live-action Japanese television, with recurring and guest roles in several Kamen Rider series, including Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider Build.
Gi has also contributed to the Japanese dubbing of international films. In the feature film Transformers: Age of Extinction, she provided the Japanese voice for the character Su Yueming, who was originally portrayed by actress Li Bingbing. Her performance background with the Seinenza Theater Company has also led to numerous stage productions, demonstrating her range as a performer across different media. Her achievements include establishing herself as a respected and versatile talent in the Japanese entertainment industry, equally adept at live-action drama, stage acting, and voice-over for both anime and Hollywood blockbusters.
Gi is particularly known for her work dubbing performances for international film stars, serving as the official Japanese voice for actresses such as Zhang Ziyi and Elizabeth Banks. In the realm of anime, she has portrayed a range of significant characters. She is recognized for the role of the Witch Queen in the long-running fantasy series Black Clover, a powerful sorceress who plays a pivotal role in the Witches' Forest arc involving the character Vanessa. Her other notable anime voice credits include Velonica in the superhero series Heroman, Chiharu Hozuki in Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life, Onatsu in Mars Red, and a committee member in the 2024 series Lazarus. Beyond animation, she has an extensive career in live-action Japanese television, with recurring and guest roles in several Kamen Rider series, including Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider Build.
Gi has also contributed to the Japanese dubbing of international films. In the feature film Transformers: Age of Extinction, she provided the Japanese voice for the character Su Yueming, who was originally portrayed by actress Li Bingbing. Her performance background with the Seinenza Theater Company has also led to numerous stage productions, demonstrating her range as a performer across different media. Her achievements include establishing herself as a respected and versatile talent in the Japanese entertainment industry, equally adept at live-action drama, stage acting, and voice-over for both anime and Hollywood blockbusters.
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- JapaneseAnime overview: Transformers: Age of Extinction
- JapaneseAnime overview: Black Clover