Motoko Kumai (熊井 統子, Kumai Motoko, born September 8, 1970) is a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She played Takao Kinomiya in Beyblade and Syaoran Li in Cardcaptor Sakura. From December 21, 2006 to October 2007, she had a hiatus from her career due to an illness requiring medical treatment.
Motoko Kumai | |
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くまい もとこ | |
| Born | September 8, 1970 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Voice actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | 81 Produce |
| Notable work |
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| Height | 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) |
Filmography
editTelevision animation
edit- 1990s
- After War Gundam X (1996), Kid Salsamille
- YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō (1996), Gorō Hoshiwatari
- Flame of Recca (1997), Kaoru Koganei
- Pokémon (1997), Tarō
- Alice SOS (1998), Takashi Sagano
- Akihabara Dennō Gumi (1998), Tetsurō
- Cardcaptor Sakura (1998-2000), Syaoran Li
- Space Pirate Mito (1999), Sabu
- Detective Conan (1999), Toshiya (ep 129)
- Digimon Adventure (1999), Sukamon
- Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon (1999), Ukon the puppet
- 2000s
- Digimon Adventure 02 (2000), Sukamon
- Baby Felix (2000), Skippy
- Bakuten Shoot Beyblade (2001-2003), Takao Kinomiya
- Detective Conan (2001), Rintarō Koizumi (ep 225)
- X/1999 (2001), Nataku
- Inuyasha (2001), Tarōmaru (ep 27)
- Chobits (2002), Sumomo
- Gravion (2002), Kukki
- Pita-Ten (2002), Hiroshi Mitarai
- Shaman King (2002), Chocolove McDonell
- Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003), Takuma
- Papuwa (2003), Papuwa
- Gravion Zwei (2004), Kukki
- Kyo Kara Maoh! (2004), Greta
- Zatch Bell! (2004), Reycom
- Major (2004), Gorō Honda
- MÄR (2005), Ginta Toramizu
- Onegai My Melody (2005), Naomi
- Spider Riders (2006–07), Hunter Steele
- Allison & Lillia (2008), Wilhelm Schultz
- Soul Eater (2008), Ryōku
- Stitch! (2008), Yuna Kamihara
- Stitch! ~Itazura Alien no Daibōken~ (2009), Yuna
- 2010s
- Stitch! ~Zutto Saikō no Tomodachi~ (2010), Yuna
- HeartCatch PreCure! (2010), Coffret
- Kuragehime (2010), Banba
- Detective Conan (2011), Apollo Glass (ep 616-621)
- Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream (2011), Neko-chi, Itsuki Harune
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (2011), Shōbē Yuatsu/Cody Callus
- Gon (2012), Gon
- Hunter × Hunter (Second Series) (2012), Canaria
- Pokémon XY (2014), Nini/Nene
- Gintama (2015), Hattori Zenzou (Young)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders (2015), Boingo[1]
- Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters (2016), Dokamon
- Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2018), Syaoran Li
- GeGeGe no Kitaro (2018), Jiromaru
2020s
- Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori (2020) - Noshishi
- Shaman King (2021), Chocolove McDonell
- Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation (2024), Kocchi[2]
Unknown date
- Fushigi Yūgi (Young Tamahome)
- Kobato Keita Yoshimura
- Mirmo! (Sasuke/Sazo)
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children (Takajo Zett)
- Ultraman: Super Fighter Legend (Kochan)
- Wedding Peach (Putrid)
Film animation
edit- Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds (2008) (Amaru)
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) (Kanta)
- Yo-kai Watch: Enma Daiō to Itsutsu no Monogatari da Nyan! (2015) (Takayuki)
OVA
edit- Amon: The Darkside of the Devilman (2000) (Tare-chan)
- Saint Young Men (2012) (Daisuke)
Video games
edit- Puzzle Bobble 4 (1997) (Drunk)
- Pop'n Pop (1998) (Bubby)
- Tokimeki Memorial 2 (1999) (Homura Akai)
- Final Fantasy X (2001) (Pacce)
- Ape Escape 2 (2002) (Hikaru/Jimmy)
- Inuyasha (2001) (Tarōmaru)
- Final Fantasy X-2 (2003) (Pacce)
- J-Stars Victory VS (2014) (Taro Yamada)
- Dragon Quest Treasures (2022) (Erik)[3]
Dubbing roles
edit- Live-action
- 3000 Miles to Graceland (Jesse)
- Anna and the King (Prince Chulalongkorn)
- Babe (NHK edition) (Babe)
- Bounce (Scott Janello)[4]
- Boy Meets World (seasons 1 and 2) (Cornelius "Cory" A. Matthews)
- Children of Heaven (Ali)
- Gilmore Girls (Freddy)
- Growing Pains (season 4) (Benjamin "Ben" Hubert Horatio Humphrey Seaver)
- Honey (Benny)
- iCarly (Gibby Gibson)
- The Ice Storm (Sandy Carver)
- Jumanji (Fuji TV edition) (Billy Jessup)
- Liar Liar (Max Reed)[5]
- Lost in Space (VHS/DVD/Blu-ray edition) (Will Robinson)
- Ma vie en rose (Jérôme)
- Music of the Heart (Nick)
- Screamers (David)[6]
- Space Jam (Young Michael Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan)
- Speed 2: Cruise Control (Fuji TV edition) (Drew)
- Tooth Fairy (Randy Harris)
- Animation
- Donkey Kong Country (Polly Roger)
- Dora the Explorer (TV Tokyo edition) (Dora Marquez, Sabrina, Snow Princess)
- My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (Spike)
- My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (Spike)
- My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Spike)[7]
- Transformers: Prime (Rafael Esquivel)
Other work
edit- Kumai and Yukana Nogami star in four adaptations for Clamp:
- in Cardcaptor Sakura, as Li Syaoran.
- in Chobits, as Sumomo.
- in X/1999, as Nataku.
- in Kobato, as Yoshimura Keita.
- She performed the 1st opening ("Go Ahead") for Beyblade G-revolution as well as the insert song in Cardcaptor Sakura EP 57 ("Ki ni Naru Aitsu")
- She has been in two anime based on manga by Nobuyuki Anzai:
- Flame of Recca as Kaoru Koganei
- Marchen Awakens Romance as Ginta Toramizu
- She has performed in Drama CDs, as well, playing the role of Edward in the Clock Tower Second Drama CD.
References
edit- ^ "CHARACTER -TVアニメ『ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 スターダストクルセイダース』公式サイト". jojo-animation.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- ^ "Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation 3DCG Anime Season's Teaser Video Reveals More Cast, July Netflix Debut". Anime News Network. 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ Romano, Sal (July 7, 2022). "Dragon Quest Treasures Japanese voice cast announced". Gematsu. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "偶然の恋人". Wowow. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ "ライアー ライアー". Star Channel. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "スクリーマーズ <コレクターズ・エディション>". Zeque Productions. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ あにてれ マイリトルポニー ～トモダチは魔法～. テレビ東京 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2013-03-08.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Motoko Kumai at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Motoko Kumai at IMDb