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Mika Kanai

Acting Born Mar 18, 1964 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan 160 credits
160
Total Credits
2024
36 Years Career Span
56
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mika Kanai is a Japanese voice actress and singer born on March 18, 1964, in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Also known by the stage names Kanai Mika, Oono Tom, and the alias Oono Tomo used for adult productions, she is attached to Ken Production. Her pet name is Mikapii. She is best known for her roles as Yoko Tanaka in Idol Tenshi Yokoso Yoko, the Snork Maiden in Tanoshii Mumin Ikka, Wapiko in Goldfish Warning!, Melonpanna in Soreike! Anpanman, Yadamon in Yadamon, Tiffa Adill in After War Gundam X, Harebuta in Tokyo Pig, Vanilla H and Normad in Galaxy Angel, Satoko Hojo in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Arche Klein in Tales of Phantasia, and Su in Uchi no 3 Shimai.

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Career

Career overview

Mika Kanai is a Japanese voice actress and singer born on March 18, 1964, in Tokyo, specifically in Setagaya. She is attached to Ken Production and is also known by the pet name Mikapii. In addition to her standard stage names, she has used the alias Oono Tomo for adult productions, along with alternative name variations such as Kanai Mika and Oono Tom.

Throughout her career, Kanai has built a substantial body of work, with one hundred fifty-two known credits in the entertainment industry. She is best known for portraying Yōko Tanaka in Idol Tenshi Yōkoso Yōko, the Snork Maiden in Tanoshii Mūmin Ikka, Wapiko in Goldfish Warning, Melonpanna in Soreike Anpanman, and Yadamon in Yadamon. Her other notable roles include Tiffa Adill in After War Gundam X, Harebuta in Tokyo Pig, Vanilla H and Normad in Galaxy Angel, Satoko Hōjō in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Arche Klein in Tales of Phantasia, and Sū in Uchi no 3 Shimai. Additionally, she is associated with productions such as Kôdo giasu: Hangyaku no rurûshu, Hanada šónenši, and Vampire Hunter D.

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Known for

Haigakura

as Ryuku Benkei (voice)
Film

Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun

as (voice)

World's End Harem

as Three Wise Ones Little Girl (voice)

Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW

as Satoko Houjou (voice)

After the Rain

as Kayoko Kubo (voice)

KIRA KIRA☆PRETTY CURE A LA MODE

2017
Film

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

as Jigglypuff

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger

as Debo Kyawaeen (voice)

Hyperdimension Neptunia

as Histoire/Mini Histy (voice)

Miraculous Chibi

as Momon (voice)

Hunter x Hunter

as Leroute (voice)
Film

Light in the Piazza

as Sakura Kanai (voice)

Frequent co-stars

Akio Otsuka 7 shared titles
Megumi Hayashibara 7 shared titles
Rei Sakuma 6 shared titles
Takehito Koyasu 6 shared titles
Yuji Ueda 6 shared titles
Shin-ichiro Miki 6 shared titles
Rica Matsumoto 6 shared titles
Toshiyuki Morikawa 5 shared titles
Fumihiko Tachiki 5 shared titles
Yui Horie 5 shared titles

Career timeline

HaigakuraLet's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun
World's End HaremGo! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Pretty Cure Miracle UniverseHyperdimension Neptunia The Animation: Neptune’s Summer Vacation
After the RainPretty Cure Super Stars!
KIRA KIRA☆PRETTY CURE A LA MODEPokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - InitiationPretty Cure Dream Stars!Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure
Gonna Be the Twin-Tail!!Yo-kai Watch: The MovieHyperdimension Neptunia The Animation: The Eternity (True End) PromisedTomcat's Big Adventure
Zyuden Sentai KyoryugerHyperdimension NeptuniaHigurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeFairy Tail: Phoenix PriestessMeloetta's Moonlight SerenadeSing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka BerriesHal's Flute
Hunter x HunterChihayafuruIs This a Zombie?Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and ReshiramPokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Mardock Scramble: The First CompressionShin-MenGo! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand PrixPochacco in Jack and the BeanstalkAnpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song
From Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeFrom Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeGo! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin StarsAnpanman to Hajimeyou! Rhythm De Dekirukana
Go! Anpanman: Franken-Robo-kun's Surprised Christmasうちの3姉妹うちの3姉妹 5
NANANANACode Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionKenichi: The Mightiest DiscipleHigurashi: When They Cry
Anpanman: Adventure of HappieCromartie High School: The Movie
Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime OdysseyTales of Phantasia: The AnimationSore Ike! Anpanman: Tsukiko to Shiratama - Tokimeki Dancing
Di Gi Charat Nyo!Cromartie High SchoolAvengerNanaka 6/17Nanaka 6/17
Hanada Shounen-shiSpace Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless OdysseyA Tree of PalmeHigurashi: When They CryCanary
Galaxy AngelPaRappa the RapperPokémon 4EverOne: Kagayaku Kisetsu eOne: Kagayaku Kisetsu e
Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO BabyMon Colle KnightsGo! Anpanman: Yakisobapanman and Black SabotenmanPikachu & Pichu
Meltylancer: The AnimationPokémon: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureGo! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage opensPokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2Vampiyan Kids
Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange FriendPikachu's Vacation
PokémonVampire Princess MiyuTokyo PigDetatoko PrincessVS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh
After War Gundam XBaby and MeRemy, Nobody's GirlGo! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" PunchSonic the Hedgehog
Golden BoyGolden BoyJura TripperSaint TailSaint Tail
Yamato TakeruThe Adventures of Huck FinnIria: Zeiram the AnimationCombustible Campus GuardressLicca the Movie: Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi
The Irresponsible Captain TylorGo! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big AdventurePochacco: Exciting BirthdayPochacco: The Excitement at the Carrot Patch
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku NukuKO Century Beast WarriorsThe Story of the Thumb-PrincessComet in MoominlandD-1 Devastator
Goldfish Warning!The Two LottesLocke the Superman: New World CommandLocke the Superman: New World CommandThe Ultimate Esper R
MoominSpecial Rescue Police WinspectorNG Knight Lamune & 40Idol Angel Yokoso YokoLicca: the Mystery Tale of Mysterious Yunia

Full Filmography

160 titles
  • Haigakura (2024) as Ryuku Benkei (voice)
  • Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun (2024) as (voice)
  • World's End Harem (2022) as Three Wise Ones Little Girl (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival (2022) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW (2020) as Satoko Houjou (voice)
  • Pretty Cure Miracle Universe (2019) as Pekorin (voice)
  • Hyperdimension Neptunia The Animation: Neptune’s Summer Vacation (2019) as Historie / Croire (voice)
  • After the Rain (2018) as Kayoko Kubo (voice)
  • Pretty Cure Super Stars! (2018) as Pekorin (voice)
  • KIRA KIRA☆PRETTY CURE A LA MODE (2017)
  • Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) as Jigglypuff
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation (2017) as Kaguya Sumerag
  • Pretty Cure Dream Stars! (2017) as Pekorin
  • Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure (2017) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • KiraKira☆PreCure à la Mode the Movie: Crispy! The Memory of Mille-feuille! (2017) as Pekorin (voice)
  • Gonna Be the Twin-Tail!! (2014) as Worm Guildy (voice)
  • Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014) as Gin (voice)
  • Hyperdimension Neptunia The Animation: The Eternity (True End) Promised (2014) as Histoire / Mini Histy (voice)
  • Tomcat's Big Adventure (2014) as Laura (voice)
  • Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) as Debo Kyawaeen (voice)
  • Hyperdimension Neptunia (2013) as Histoire/Mini Histy (voice)
  • Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak (2013) as Satoko Houjou (voice)
  • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012) as Emolga (voice)
  • Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess (2012) as Momon (voice)
  • Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade (2012) as Emonga (voice)
  • Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (2012) as Chikorita (voice)
  • Hal's Flute (2012) as Mari (voice)
  • Hunter x Hunter (2011) as Leroute (voice)
  • Chihayafuru (2011) as Sakura Kanai (voice)
  • Is This a Zombie? (2011) as Imaginary Eu (voice)
  • Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011) as Emonga (voice)
  • Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011) as Emonga (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles (2011) as (voice)
  • Mardock Scramble: The First Compression (2010) as Rare the Hair
  • Shin-Men (2010)
  • Go! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix (2010) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk (2010)
  • Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song (2010) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2009) as Female Student (voice)
  • From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2009) as Higa (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars (2009) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • Anpanman to Hajimeyou! Rhythm De Dekirukana (2009) as (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Franken-Robo-kun's Surprised Christmas (2008) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • うちの3姉妹 (2008) as スー
  • うちの3姉妹 5 (2008)
  • NANA (2006)
  • NANA (2006) as Misako Uehara (voice)
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006) as Kaguya (voice)
  • Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple (2006) as Renka Ma (voice)
  • Higurashi: When They Cry (2006) as Satoko Houjou (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears (2006) as Melonpanna
  • Princess Beware (2006) as Yimo (voice)
  • Animal Crossing: The Movie (2006) as Fûko (voice)
  • Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie (2006) as Melonpanna
  • Anpanman: Adventure of Happie (2005) as Melonpanna
  • Cromartie High School: The Movie (2005) as Mechazawa Beta (voice)
  • Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004) as Shami (voice)
  • Tales of Phantasia: The Animation (2004) as Arche Klaine (voice)
  • Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tsukiko to Shiratama - Tokimeki Dancing (2004) as (voice)
  • Di Gi Charat Nyo! (2003) as Kinako Ankoro (voice)
  • Cromartie High School (2003) as Beta Mechazawa (voice)
  • Avenger (2003) as Nei
  • Nanaka 6/17 (2003) as Pikota
  • Nanaka 6/17 (2003) as Yoshiko Shishido
  • Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris (2003) as Ci Caprice
  • Go! Anpanman: Ruby's Wish (2003) as Melonpanna
  • Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II (2003) as Kyoko Misaki (voice)
  • Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II (2003) Theme Song Performance
  • Hanada Shounen-shi (2002) as Rinko (voice)
  • Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey (2002)
  • A Tree of Palme (2002) as Pu (voice)
  • Higurashi: When They Cry (2002) as Satoko Houjou
  • Canary (2002) as Mika Katagiri (voice)
  • Galaxy Angel (2001) as Vanilla H / Normad (voice)
  • PaRappa the Rapper (2001) as Sunny Funny (voice)
  • Pokémon 4Ever (2001) as Bayleaf (voice)
  • One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e (2001)
  • One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e (2001) as 椎名 繭 (Voice)
  • Pikachu's PikaBoo (2001) as Bayleaf (voice)
  • Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO Baby (2000) as Ruu ,Mikan Yamamura (voice)
  • Mon Colle Knights (2000) as Beginner (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Yakisobapanman and Black Sabotenman (2000) as Melonpanna
  • Pikachu & Pichu (2000) as Chicorita (voice)
  • Meltylancer: The Animation (1999) as Vanessa (voice)
  • Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999) as Maril (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage opens (1999) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999) as Chikorita (voice)
  • Vampiyan Kids (1999) as Sue (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange Friend (1998) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • Pikachu's Vacation (1998) as Maril / Purin (voice)
  • Pokémon (1997) as Eureka (voice)
  • Vampire Princess Miyu (1997) as Shiina (voice)
  • Tokyo Pig (1997) as 晴天小猪
  • Detatoko Princess (1997) as Nandra (voice)
  • VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh (1997) as Liquor (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow (1997) as Melonpanna (voice)
  • Detatoko Princess (1997)
  • Amy to Yobanaide (1997) as Hayami Emi (voice)
  • After War Gundam X (1996) as Tiffa Adill (voice)
  • Baby and Me (1996) as Ichika Fujii (voice)
  • Remy, Nobody's Girl (1996) as Lizzie
  • Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch (1996) as Melonpanna
  • Sonic the Hedgehog (1996) as Sera (voice)
  • Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko (1996) as ロート
  • Jewel BEM Hunter Lime (1996) as ココナ (voice)
  • Chocchan's Story (1996) as Noriaki Kuroyanagi (voice)
  • Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996) as Sara (voice)
  • Battle Team Lakers EX (1996) as Yuka (voice)
  • Akiko (1996) as Kaori (voice)
  • Karakuri Ninja Girl (1996) as Suzuka
  • Sei Shoujo Sentai Lakers EX (1996)
  • Golden Boy (1995) as Employee E (voice)
  • Golden Boy (1995) as Chie (voice)
  • Jura Tripper (1995) as Asuka
  • Saint Tail (1995) as Sachiko
  • Saint Tail (1995) as Maju
  • Private Eye Dol (1995) as ナビ
  • Don't Lose, Makendo! (1995) as Hikari Tsurugino (Voice)
  • Don't Lose, Makendo! (1995) Theme Song Performance
  • First Loves (1995) as Urara Kasuga (voice)
  • Cool Devices (1995) as Younger Sister
  • Yunyun☆Paradise (1995) as Yunna (voice)
  • Yamato Takeru (1994) as Oto Tachibana (voice)
  • The Adventures of Huck Finn (1994) as Charlotte
  • Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994) as Kei (voice)
  • Combustible Campus Guardress (1994) as Aoba Hime (voice)
  • Licca the Movie: Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi (1994) as Licca-chan
  • The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA (1994) as Emi Hanner / Yumi Hanner (voice)
  • Ogre Slayer (1994) as 朱根 (voice)
  • Go! Anpanman: Everyone Get Together! Anpanman World (1994) as Melonpanna
  • Bakuen Campus Guardress (1994) as Aoba Hime (voice)
  • Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994) as Kei (voice)
  • Birth: Debut (1994) as Kumi Tanaka
  • The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) as Emi Hanner
  • Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure (1993) as Melonpanna
  • Pochacco: Exciting Birthday (1993)
  • Pochacco: The Excitement at the Carrot Patch (1993)
  • All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (1992) as Eimi Yoshikawa (voice)
  • KO Century Beast Warriors (1992) as Mei Mah
  • The Story of the Thumb-Princess (1992)
  • Comet in Moominland (1992) as Snorkmaiden (voice)
  • D-1 Devastator (1992) as 和南城結華
  • K.O. Beast (1992)
  • Goldfish Warning! The Movie (1992)
  • Ruriiro Princess (1992)
  • Licca-chan no Nichiyoubi (1992)
  • Goldfish Warning! (1991) as Wapiko (voice)
  • The Two Lottes (1991)
  • Locke the Superman: New World Command (1991) as Erica (voice)
  • Locke the Superman: New World Command (1991) as Erica
  • The Ultimate Esper R (1991)
  • Licca: Mysterious Magical Ring (1991)
  • Kumo ni Noru (1991)
  • Moomin (1990) as Snorkmaiden (voice)
  • Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990) as Reporter
  • NG Knight Lamune & 40 (1990)
  • Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko (1990) as Yoko Tanaka
  • Licca: the Mystery Tale of Mysterious Yunia (1990) as Licca (voice)
  • Seton Animal Chronicles (1989)
  • Higurashi: When They Cry (New TV Animation) as Satoko Houjou

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mika Kanai best known for?

Mika Kanai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Haigakura (2024), Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun (2024), World's End Harem (2022), Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW (2020).

When and where was Mika Kanai born?

Mika Kanai was born on March 18, 1964 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.

How many credits does Mika Kanai have?

Mika Kanai has accumulated over 160 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2024.

What is Mika Kanai's background in cinema and television?

Mika Kanai is a Japanese voice actress and singer born on March 18, 1964, in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Also known by the stage names Kanai Mika, Oono Tom, and the alias Oono Tomo used for adult productions, she is attached to Ken Production. Her pet name is Mikapii. She is best known for her roles as Yoko Tanaka in Idol ...