Toa Yukinari (Japanese: 行成 とあ, Hepburn: Yukinari Toa, born 11 May) is a Japanese voice actress from Nagasaki Prefecture, affiliated with Arts Vision.[1] She is known for starring as Casca in Berserk, Claudia Palh in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, and Azusa Hamaoka in Grand Blue Dreaming.
Toa Yukinari | |
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行成 とあ | |
| Born | 11 May |
| Occupation | Voice actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Employer | Arts Vision |
| Notable work |
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Biography
editToa Yukinari, a native of Nagasaki Prefecture, was born on 11 May.[1] A member of her high school's broadcasting club, she originally considered a voice acting career when she saw a magazine advertisement for the Japan Narration Actor Institute, but instead enrolled as a nursing student in junior college after graduating high school.[2] After graduating, she enrolled in the institute, taking classes there three times a week.[2]
After doing voices for Naruto, Nichijou, and Steins;Gate,[1] Yukinari voiced Casca in the Berserk: The Golden Age Arc trilogy (2012-2013) and reprised her role in the 2016 Berserk sequel series.[3][4] She later starred as Claudia Palh in Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt and Azusa Hamaoka in Grand Blue Dreaming.[5][6] She also played Maria Celeste at Galileo to Musume Celeste: Galileo Bōenkyō kara no 400-nen, an exhibition at the Mukai Chiaki Children's Science Museum in Tatebayashi, Gunma.[1]
Yukinari also works in rōdoku-geki . During high school, she was a national finalist in rōdoku-geki.[2] In May 2024, it was announced that she would star as Emmaline in Brilliant Hotels: Luxurious Reading Theater at Yamano Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.[7]
Filmography
editAnimated television
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Karl to Fushigi-na Tō | [1] | |
| 2010 | Naruto | Akane | [1] |
| 2011 | Nichijou | [1] | |
| 2011 | Steins;Gate | Mother | [1] |
| 2012 | Space Brothers | Fumi Aotake, Alan, Linda Clif | [1] |
| 2014 | Log Horizon | Mizufa Trude | [1] |
| 2014 | Riddle Story of Devil | Sorami Azuma | [1] |
| 2016 | Berserk | Casca | [4] |
| 2016 | Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto | [1] | |
| 2018 | Grand Blue Dreaming | Azusa Hamaoka | [6] |
| 2018 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind | [1] | |
| 2020 | Yashahime | Kamaitachi | [1] |
| 2021 | Battle Game in 5 Seconds | Rin Kashii | [1] |
| 2022 | Birdie Wing | Rose Aleon | [8] |
Animated film
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Berserk: The Golden Age Arc | Casca | [3] |
| 2019 | Grisaia: Phantom Trigger | Ichiru Sengoku | [9] |
Original net animation
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt | Claudia Palh | [5] |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Assassin's Creed III: Liberation | Élise Lafleur | [1] |
| 2012 | BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma | Bullet | [1] |
| 2012 | Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | Jodora | [1] |
| 2016 | Apex Legends | Ash | [1] |
| 2016 | Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz | Ruriageha | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "行成 とあ". Arts Vision. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "日本ナレーション演技研究所 行成とあさん、渡部恵子さん、黒田ひとみさんインタビュー". アニメイト. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b First, Joseph (13 January 2012). "4 More Berserk Anime Film Cast Interviews Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (22 March 2016). "New Berserk TV Anime's Cast, Staff, July Premiere Unveiled". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (19 November 2015). "Gundam Thunderbolt Anime's Staff, Cast, Distribution, Episode Count, Designs Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b Loo, Egan (8 July 2018). "Grandblue Dreaming Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "ラグジュアリーホテル擬人化プロジェクトの朗読劇第3弾に平川大輔・森久保祥太郎ら". Stage Naalie. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (17 February 2022). "Birdie Wing Golf Anime Unveils More Cast, Ending Song Artist". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Loo, Egan (12 December 2018). "Grisaia: Phantom Trigger Anime's New Promo Confirms Delay to March 15 With 90-Minute Screenings". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 June 2024.