Michiko Neya is a renowned Japanese voice actress based in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture, with a career spanning multiple decades. She is affiliated with Arts Vision and currently works as a freelancer, offering her exceptional vocal talents to various projects. Neya is particularly recognized for her distinctive, sweet yet dignified voice, which has earned her the reputation as the go-to voice actress for mother or Cool Big Sis characters. However, her roles often deviate from the traditional conservative mold, instead showcasing her ability to adapt to action-oriented characters.
Michiko Neya's educational background includes attendance at the prestigious Katsuta Seiyuu Institute, also known as the Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy, where she honed her craft and developed her unique vocal style.
Throughout her illustrious career, Neya has voiced numerous iconic characters in various anime series. Some of her most notable roles include the titular character in New Cutie Honey, Jun the Swan in Gatchaman 94, Ritsuko Takahashi in Hell Teacher Nube, Melissa Mao in Full Metal Panic!, Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist, Vinsmoke Reiju in the One Piece series, Dai Heart in Sailor Moon S, Chie Sagamiono in You're Under Arrest, Irene "Rally" Vincent in Gunsmith Cats, Jun Tao in Shaman King and Shaman King 2021, and Doll Izumi in Super Doll Licca-chan.
