Definition Tomoe Tamiyasu (民安ともえ, Tamiyasu Tomoe) is a Japanese voice actress (seiyū) and singer.
Overview Born on September 26, 1978, in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, Tomoe Tamiyasu is a professional voice actress known for her work in anime, video games, and drama CDs. She is affiliated with the talent agency Office Osawa. Her career includes a diverse range of character types, from energetic and tomboyish roles to more quiet and serious ones. She is particularly recognized for her involvement in numerous visual novel adaptations, especially those produced by Key, a Japanese visual novel studio.
Etymology/Origin The name "Tomoe" (ともえ) can be written with various kanji, but a common one is 巴, which refers to a comma-shaped swirl often seen in Japanese family crests or symbols. "Tamiyasu" (民安) is a Japanese surname. She was born in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
Characteristics Tomoe Tamiyasu's voice acting career encompasses a significant body of work across different media. Her vocal range allows her to portray a variety of characters. Some of her most prominent roles include:
- Natsume Rin in Little Busters!
- Sion Eltnam Atlasia in the Melty Blood and Tsukihime fighting game series.
- Akane Suzumiya in Kimi ga Nozomu Eien (Rumbling Hearts).
- Aoi Tsubaki in Yosuga no Sora.
She has also performed theme songs for various anime and game titles. Her association with visual novel companies like Key has often led her to reprise roles in their anime adaptations, making her a familiar voice to fans of the genre.
Related Topics
- Japanese voice acting (Seiyū)
- Anime
- Visual novels
- Key (game company)
- Office Osawa