Natsumi Hioka is a renowned Japanese voice actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, born on the fifteenth of July, nineteen ninety-one, in the picturesque city of Sapporo, located in the northernmost island of Hokkaido, Japan.
She is currently affiliated with Production Baobab, a prominent talent agency that has produced numerous talented voice actors and actresses.
Tokyo Announce Gakuin College's esteemed institution of higher learning played host to Hioka's early forays into the world of voice acting, as she enrolled in its prestigious program, a decision that initially received a lukewarm reception from her parents, who were initially unaware of the profound impact that the anime she had watched late at night during her high school years would have on her future career aspirations.
As the years went by, Hioka's parents, who had initially been hesitant to support her aspirations, eventually came to understand the importance of allowing their daughter to follow her dreams, provided she was able to achieve a level of success that would make them proud.
During her high school years, Hioka's interests and passions were greatly shaped by the numerous anime series that she had the opportunity to watch and become enthralled by, including the critically acclaimed "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya", the action-packed "Macross F", and the thought-provoking "Eden of East".
Person Biography:
Hioka's admiration for voice actors is not limited to a select few, as she has expressed her fondness for Ryohei Kimura and Saori Hayami, showcasing her broad range of interests and appreciation for the art of voice acting.
Moreover, her passion for reading comics has been a long-standing one, spanning over a few years, with a particular fondness for the emotional and moving story of Space Brothers, which has played a significant role in solidifying her enthusiasm for the medium.
As for her individual tastes, Hioka has a peculiar fondness for offal and shiokara, a preference that sets her apart from many others. Additionally, she is an ardent admirer of the renowned Japanese rock band Sakanaction, which, as an interesting coincidence, hails from her hometown of Sapporo.
