Definition
Manami Numakura (沼倉 愛美, Numakura Manami) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with the talent agency I'm Enterprise. She is recognized for her work in anime, video games, and related musical projects.
Overview
Born on May 30 1990 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, Numakura began her professional voice‑acting career in the early 2010s. Since then, she has performed a variety of supporting and leading roles across television anime series, original video animations (OVAs), and video games. In addition to voice acting, Numakura contributes vocals to character songs and theme music associated with the productions in which she appears, often collaborating with other cast members under the umbrella of the series’ musical groups.
Etymology / Origin
- Family name: 沼倉 (Numakura) – composed of the kanji 沼 (numa, “marsh”) and 倉 (kura, “storehouse”).
- Given name: 愛美 (Manami) – composed of 愛 (ai, “love”) and 美 (mi, “beauty”).
Both elements are typical of Japanese personal names and carry no special meaning beyond their literal kanji components.
Characteristics
- Voice profile: Numakura’s vocal range is generally described as clear and youthful, suitable for portraying energetic, optimistic, or earnest characters.
- Notable roles:
- Rin Shibuya in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls (anime and game series).
- Additional supporting roles in series such as Shirobako, Aikatsu!, and BanG Dream! (exact titles may vary; the above role is the most prominently cited).
- Musical activity: As part of the Cinderella Girls franchise, she participates in character song releases, live concert events, and promotional recordings, contributing both solo and ensemble performances.
Related Topics
- Japanese voice acting (seiyū) industry
- The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls multimedia franchise
- I'm Enterprise (talent agency)
- Anime music and character song production
- Saitama Prefecture (region of birth)