Yuka Imai

Yuka Imai

54 · Born: Sep 9, 1970

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BornSep 9, 1970 Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Yuka Imai, a renowned Japanese voice actress, has made a significant impact in the anime industry through her captivating performances in a variety of iconic shows and films.

One of her most notable roles was in the popular anime series "Digimon Tamers" released in 2001. This show, which combines adventure, comedy, and fantasy elements, follows the journey of a group of children and their Digimon partners as they navigate a digital world filled with action and excitement.

Imai's impressive vocal range and emotive delivery brought depth and nuance to her characters, making her a standout in the cast. Her ability to convey a sense of vulnerability and determination resonated with audiences worldwide, cementing her status as a talented and sought-after voice actress.

In addition to her work on "Digimon Tamers", Imai has also lent her voice to other notable anime projects, including "Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie" (1999) and "Crest of the Stars" (1999). These roles showcased her impressive range and versatility, as she brought to life complex and dynamic characters that captivated audiences.

Throughout her career, Yuka Imai has demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect with her characters and bring them to life through her voice. Her dedication to her craft and her passion for storytelling have made her a beloved figure in the anime community, and her contributions to the industry continue to inspire and delight fans around the world.

Career

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2014
Majin Bone
Majin Bone as Kiyoko Shimatani (voice)
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2013
DokiDoki! PreCure
DokiDoki! PreCure as Ai-chan / Princess Marie Ange (voice)
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2011
Suite PreCure
Suite PreCure as Misora Minamino (voice)
{"id":103842503,"title":"HeartCatch PreCure!","year":2010,"character":"Nanami's mother (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/heartcatch-precure","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ikatcmkkekg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ikatcmkkekg.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
HeartCatch PreCure!
HeartCatch PreCure! as Nanami's mother (voice)
{"id":103846283,"title":"Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star","year":2006,"character":"Kaoru Kiryuu (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/futari-wa-pretty-cure-splash-star","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846283.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2003
Zatch Bell!
Zatch Bell! as Shiori (voice)
{"id":103845222,"title":"Peace Maker Kurogane","year":2003,"character":"Suzu Kitamura (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/peace-maker-kurogane","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3p2luiq5qdj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3p2luiq5qdj0.jpg"},"released":1}
Peace Maker Kurogane
Peace Maker Kurogane as Suzu Kitamura (voice)
{"id":31852,"title":"Armitage III: Dual Matrix","year":"2002","character":"Y\u00f4ko (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/armitage-iii-dual-matrix","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_31852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_31852.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon
Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon as Renamon / Sakuyamon / Rumiko Makino (voice)
{"id":51621,"title":"Galerians: Rion","year":"2002","character":"Rita (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/galerians-rion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51621.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51621.jpg"},"released":1}
Galerians: Rion
Galerians: Rion as Rita (voice)
{"id":3062,"title":"Duel Masters","year":2002,"character":"Rekuta Kadoko (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/duel-masters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3062.jpg"},"released":1}
Duel Masters
Duel Masters as Rekuta Kadoko (voice)
{"id":103842313,"title":"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex","year":2002,"character":"Fem (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3867ldnnp9q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3867ldnnp9q0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2127,"title":"Digimon Tamers","year":2001,"character":"Renamon (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/digimon-tamers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2127.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Digimon Tamers
Digimon Tamers as Renamon (voice)
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{"id":8136,"title":"Fruits Basket","year":2001,"character":"Arisa Uotani (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fruits-basket","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5nqid0vuhue0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5nqid0vuhue0.jpg"},"released":1}
Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket as Arisa Uotani (voice)
{"id":4658,"title":"Ah! My Goddess: The Movie","year":"2000","character":"Chihiro Fujimi (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ah-my-goddess-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4658.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie as Chihiro Fujimi (voice)
{"id":216351,"title":"One Piece: The Movie","year":"2000","character":"Tobio (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-piece-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2abk1kctvb20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2abk1kctvb20.jpg"},"released":1}
One Piece: The Movie
One Piece: The Movie as Tobio (voice)
{"id":2756,"title":"Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran","year":2000,"character":"Onami \/ Yuki (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/carried-by-the-wind-tsukikage-ran","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2dq11f13aupg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2dq11f13aupg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103845909,"title":"Mon Colle Knights","year":2000,"character":"Guko (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mon-colle-knights","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845909.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845909.jpg"},"released":1}
Mon Colle Knights
Mon Colle Knights as Guko (voice)
{"id":225160,"title":"Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie","year":"1999","character":"Wakaba Shinohara (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/revolutionary-girl-utena-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v75egl6ihk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7v75egl6ihk0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie as Wakaba Shinohara (voice)
{"id":2549,"title":"Ima, soko ni iru boku","year":1999,"character":"Nabuca (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ima-soko-ni-iru-boku","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6kgjas955qe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6kgjas955qe0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ima, soko ni iru boku
Ima, soko ni iru boku as Nabuca (voice)
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Magical DoReMi
Magical DoReMi as Joou-sama
{"id":219378,"title":"Martian Successor Nadesico - The Motion Picture: Prince of Darkness","year":"1998","character":"Junko Mizuhara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/martian-successor-nadesico-the-motion-picture-prince-of-darkness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fbcf2ti7tfo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1fbcf2ti7tfo.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1997
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Revolutionary Girl Utena as Wakaba Shinohara (voice)
{"id":103851731,"title":"Burn-Up Excess","year":1997,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/burn-up-excess","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103851731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103851731.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103844960,"title":"Saber Marionette J","year":1996,"character":"Otaru Mamiya (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/saber-marionette-j","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103844960.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103844960.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Saber Marionette J
Saber Marionette J as Otaru Mamiya (voice)
{"id":2755,"title":"Wedding Peach","year":1995,"character":"Scarlett O'Hara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wedding-peach","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3l2sp6ham4v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3l2sp6ham4v0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Wedding Peach
Wedding Peach as Scarlett O'Hara
{"id":103842403,"title":"Magic Knight Rayearth","year":1995,"character":"Mira","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/magic-knight-rayearth","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5m4gim0s01p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5m4gim0s01p0.jpg"},"released":1}