Yuka Imai
Biography
Yuka Imai is a Japanese former voice actress born in September 1970 in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. Over her career she accumulated fifty‑nine credited roles and is listed primarily for acting. She was represented by the talent agencies Gekidan Moonlight and later Atomic Monkey. Imai announced her retirement from voice work on 30 August 2018, citing personal difficulties. In addition to her primary name, she has been credited under the aliases Imai Yuka, 今井由香 Sugi, and Sugisawa Yuka, the latter used for adult‑game and anime projects. Her work spanned television animation, video games, and other media. She remains recognized for her contributions to the voice‑acting industry.
Career overview
Yuka Imai is a Japanese former voice actress born in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan, in September 1970. Throughout her career she was represented by the talent agencies Gekidan Moonlight and Atomic Monkey. Over the span of her professional activity she accumulated fifty‑nine credited roles, as recorded in the film‑industry database. She is credited under the stage name 今井由香 and is also listed under the alternate spellings Imai Yuka and 今井 由香 Sugi. In addition to her mainstream work, she performed under the alias Sugisawa Yuka for adult‑oriented games and anime projects.
On 30 August 2018 Imai publicly announced her retirement from voice acting, citing personal challenges that included a divorce and the care of a son with pervasive developmental disabilities. Her decision marked the conclusion of a career that encompassed a broad range of animated and interactive media. The publicly available record reflects her contributions to the industry, her agency affiliations, and the multiple names under which she has been credited.
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61 titles- One Piece: The Movie (2026) as Tobio (voice)
- Majin Bone (2014) as Kiyoko Shimatani (voice)
- Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends (2014) as Ai (voice)
- Silver Spoon (2013) as Mrs. Hachiken (voice)
- Glitter Force Doki Doki (2013) as Ai-chan / Princess Marie Ange (voice)
- Dokidoki! Pretty Cure the Movie: Memories for the Future (2013) as Ai (voice)
- Suite Precure♪ (2011) as Misora Minamino (voice)
- HeartCatch PreCure! (2010) as Nanami's mother (voice)
- PreCure Splash Star (2006) as Kaoru Kiryuu (voice)
- Duel Masters: Curse of the Death Phoenix (2005)
- Zatch Bell! (2003) as Shiori (voice)
- Peacemaker Kurogane (2003) as Suzu Kitamura (voice)
- Heart Cocktail Again (2003)
- Duel Masters (2002) as Rekuta Kadoko (voice)
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002) as Fem (voice)
- Armitage: Dual Matrix (2002) as Yôko (voice)
- Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon (2002) as Renamon / Sakuyamon / Rumiko Makino (voice)
- Galerians: Rion (2002) as Rita (voice)
- Digimon Tamers (2001) as Renamon (voice)
- Fruits Basket (2001) as Arisa Uotani (voice)
- Final Fantasy: Unlimited (2001)
- Puni Puni Poemy (2001) as Futaba Aasu (voice)
- Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers (2001) as Renamon (voice)
- Gitaroo Man (2001) as U-1/Gitaroo Man
- Generation of Chaos (2001) as Chiffon
- Angel Blade (2001) as Ayame Fudo (voice)
- Mon Colle Knights (2000) as Guko (voice)
- Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) as Onami / Yuki (voice)
- Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000) as Chihiro Fujimi (voice)
- Geobreeders: Breakthrough (2000) as (voice)
- Magical DoReMi Sharp: The Movie (2000) as Queen of the Witch World (voice)
- Mon Colle Knight: Legendary Fire Dragon (2000)
- Magical DoReMi (1999) as Joou-sama
- Crest of the Stars (1999) as Jinto Linn (voice)
- Now and Then, Here and There (1999) as Nabuca (voice)
- Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie (1999) as Wakaba Shinohara (voice)
- Sorcerer on the Rocks (1999) as Gin Fizz (voice)
- Samurai: Hunt for the Sword (1999) as 花房美燐
- 10 Tokyo Warriors (1999)
- Kurogane Communication (1998) as Kanato
- Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998) as Junko Mizuhara (voice)
- Saber Marionette J to X (1998) as Otaru Mamiya (voice)
- Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997) as Wakaba Shinohara (voice)
- Master of Mosquiton '99 (1997) as Inaho Hitomibore
- Burn-Up Excess (1997)
- Wild Cardz (1997) as Sunday Spade (voice)
- Eight Clouds Rising (1997) as Yuka Nanachi (voice)
- VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh (1997) as Electone (voice)
- VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fresh (1997) as Drum (voice)
- Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! WGP Bōsō Mini Yonku Dai Tsuiseki! (1997) as Kai Okita
- Let's & Go! WGP The Great Pursuit of the Berserk Mini 4WD car! (1997)
- Saber Marionette J (1996) as Otaru Mamiya (voice)
- Burn-Up W (1996)
- Apocalypse Zero (1996) as Hiroko Uchiyama (voice)
- Master of Mosquiton (1996) as Inaho Hitomebore
- Wedding Peach (1995) as Scarlett O'Hara
- Saber Marionette R (1995) as Junior (voice)
- First Loves (1995) as Rie Natsumi (voice)
- Udauda Yatteru Hima wa Nee! (1995) as (voice)
- Magic Knight Rayearth (1994)
- Magic Knight Rayearth (1994) as Mira (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yuka Imai best known for?
Yuka Imai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Piece: The Movie (2000), Silver Spoon (2013), Glitter Force Doki Doki (2013), Suite Precure♪ (2011).
When and where was Yuka Imai born?
Yuka Imai was born on September 9, 1970 in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan.
How many credits does Yuka Imai have?
Yuka Imai has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2026.
What is Yuka Imai's background in cinema and television?
Yuka Imai is a Japanese former voice actress born in September 1970 in Atami, Shizuoka, Japan. Over her career she accumulated fifty‑nine credited roles and is listed primarily for acting. She was represented by the talent agencies Gekidan Moonlight and later Atomic Monkey. Imai announced her retirement from voice work...