"Kemono Friends" is an anime that took the world by storm. Even after it has finished airing, its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. It will also be interesting to see how the new anime series develops.
In this article, we will introduce the voice actors who appeared in "Kemono Friends."
Aya Uchida (Kaban)
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Aya Uchida voiced the main character, Kaban, and the small park guide robot, Lucky Beast, in the Kemono Friends anime.
Incidentally, the cast for Lucky Beast wasn't revealed until the final episode.
Birthday: July 23, 1986
Age: 31
Agency: Across Entertainment
Debut: Oden-kun (female role)
Aya Uchida, also a member of Muse, has voiced Minami Kotori in "Love Live!", Bianca in "Weekend of Izetta," and Kamakura Hinami in "Million Doll."
Yuka Ozaki (role of Serval)
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Yuka Ozaki plays Serval, a feline who travels with the main character, Kaban.
Date of Birth: May 15, 1993
Age: 24
Agency: Hibiki
Debut: Live Milky Holmes Autumn Sports Day (Announcer)
"Kemono Friends" marks Yuka Ozaki's first regular role in a 30-minute anime slot. Her nickname is "Oza Pure."
She has also played the role of Suki Nanoka Ado in "We Are the Rakuroji Club!"
She also appeared on the New Year's Eve program "Akeome Seiyuu" (Happy New Year's Voice Actors)! We look forward to seeing her future success.
Kana Motomiya (role of Fennec Fox)
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Kana Motomiya played the laid-back Fennec Fox, who lives with the raccoon.
Date of Birth: May 26, 1992
Age: 25
Agency: Just Production
Debut: Cosmic Alive (Sakuranomiya Usumi)
Kemono Friends appears to be her first time appearing as a regular in an anime. Her nickname is "Moto Kana."
She has also appeared in stage readings and other productions. We look forward to seeing more of her in the future!
Saki Ono (Raccoon)
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Saki Ono played the raccoon chasing the bag alongside Fennec. She always ended her sentences with "noda."
Date of Birth: November 26th
Agency: Just Production
Debut: The Sun that Breaks Illusions
Her first starring role was in the 2015 TV anime "Hot Spring Fairy Hakone-chan." She was a member of the voice acting unit "Ai Mai Me Main," produced by Asahi Production.
Haruka Terui (role of Hippopotamus)
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Haruka Terui played the hippopotamus bathing in the water and speaking in a ladylike tone.
Date of Birth: March 7, 1987
Age: 30
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth (female)
Nicknamed "Parunyasu." Her roles include Kobeni Yonomori in "Unidentified Progress" and Shihoru in "Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash."
Reina Kondo (role of Asian Small-Clawed Otter)
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Reina Kondo played the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, who was playing on a broken bridge as a slide.
Incidentally, the catchphrase "It's fun!" from the series first appeared when the Asian small-clawed otter was playing on a slide, and was ad-libbed by Kondo.
Birthday: January 28, 1999
Age: 18
Agency: Hirata Office
Debut: Seishun x Machine Gun (Female Student)
She's only 18! That's young! While she's mostly appeared in games up until now, she's now playing the role of Ichinose Kana in the anime "Slow Start," which began airing in 2018. We're looking forward to seeing what she does next.
Minami Tsuda (Jaguar)
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Minami Tsuda played "Jaguar," who helped the bags across the river to the bridge.
Date of Birth: June 8, 1989
Age: 28
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: My Three Sisters (Elementary School Students)
She has played roles such as Yui Funami in "Yuru Yuri," Phryne in "Fractal," and Anna Kobayakawa in "Rainbow Days." Her hobby is watching plays.
Tomoko Kaneda (role of Toki)
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Tomoko Kaneda played Toki, the character who took the bag to the top of the mountain. Incidentally, the song Toki sings is said to have been ad-libbed by Kaneda.
Date of Birth: May 29, 1973
Age: 44
Agency: Across Entertainment
Debut Work: Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten!
Nicknames include "Tomo-sensei" and "Tomo-chan." He has a distinctive, childlike voice.
His roles include Dengakuman in "Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo" and Tamazo in "Puzzle & Dragons Cross."
Yukiyo Fujii (voice of Alpaca Suri)
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Yukiyo Fujii voiced the "alpaca," who runs a cafe in a hut on the mountaintop. She was a cute character who served tea.
By the way, Alpaca spoke in a dialect, which was apparently ad-libbed by Fujii.
Birthday: May 8, 1985
Age: 32
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: Fresh Pretty Cure! (Female)
She made her debut as a lead in the animated film "Patema Inverted." Her other roles include Sailor Saturn in "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" and Thomas Parrott in "Magical Circle Guru Guru."
Miyuhan (role of Sand Cat)
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Miyuhan played the role of Sand Cat, the expert hole-digger.
Occupation: Singer-songwriter
Agency: High Speed Boys Inc.
He was a singer-songwriter who sang the ending theme for "Kemono Friends." As a "socially awkward singer-songwriter" from Kagawa Prefecture, he enjoys a strong following among young people.
Yu Kobayashi (role of Tsuchinoko)
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Yu Kobayashi played the role of "Tsuchinoko," an unidentified creature found in the cave area.
Date of Birth: February 5, 1982
Age: 35
Agency: Holy Peak
Debut: Radio Drama "Akuma no Mikata"
She's a well-known and incredibly popular voice actress. She's also known for her unique drawings. Her notable roles include Ayame Sarutobi in "Gintama," Kanon in "Umineko no Naku Koro ni," and Shizuko Kaga in "Kaichou wa Maid-sama."
Shino Shimoji (role of the American Beaver)
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Shino Shimoji played the role of the "American Beaver," who ends his sentences with "-ssu." She was trying to build a log house, but was having trouble because of her tendency to worry.
Date of Birth: June 4, 1993
Age: 24
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: Chibi Maruko-chan (Student 1)
Her name is pronounced "Shimoji Shino" and her nicknames include "Shino-shii" and "Simone." Her notable roles include Akari Ozora in "Aikatsu!" and Yuka Nakano in "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Theater."
Naomi Ozora (voice of the Black-tailed Prairie Dog)
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Naomi Ozora played the Black-tailed Prairie Dog, who always ended his sentences with "~desuarimasu." She also built a log house with the American beaver!
Date of Birth: February 4, 1989
Age: 28
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: Saint Seiya Omega
Notable roles include the role of Ogata Chieri in "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls," Shiratori Azumi in "Nyanko Days," and Kiriha in "Tsugumomo."
Mariko Honda (Lion)
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Mariko Honda played the lion, the king of beasts who loves to roam.
Agency: Amuse
Debut Work: My Family's Inari Shrine.
Her notable appearances include the role of Sakurano Kurimu in "Student Council's Discretion" and the role of Aioi Yuko in "Nichijou" (Everyday Life).
Natsuko Hara (role of Aurochs)
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Natsuko Hara played the directionally challenged Aurochs, one of the lion team members.
Date of Birth: July 6, 1988
Age: 29
Agency: Crocodile
Debut: JK Meshi! (as Reina Saeki)
Originally based in Aichi, she was a multi-talented actress. Other notable roles include Amaterasu in "Onigiri" and Kyoko in "Clione no Hikari."
Fumiko Inoue (role of Arabian Oryx)
Fumiko Inoue played the Arabian Oryx, who, along with the aurochs, led the bags to the lions.
Date of Birth: December 22nd
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut Work: Area 88 (Cabin Purser)
She is a graduate of the 18th class of Aoni Juku Tokyo. In addition to anime, she has also appeared in numerous games.
Mariko Koda (Moose)
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Mariko Koda played "Moose," the leader of the moose camp who fought territorial battles with lions.
Date of Birth: September 5, 1969
Age: 48
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: "Goldfish Warning!" (Akeko)
She has appeared in many films, including "The Adventures of Oz" as Dorothy, "Kanon" as Minase Nayuki, and "The King of Shion" as Sachiko Yasuoka.
Miyu Tsuji (role of Giant Armadillo)
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Miyu Tsuji played the role of the Giant Armadillo, a member of the moose camp.
Date of Birth: July 6, 1996
Age: 21
Agency: Oscar Promotion
She is primarily a fashion model. She entered the entertainment industry after competing in the All-Japan National Beauty Contest. She has also appeared in the game "Girlfriend (kari)" as Mimi Takeuchi.
Momo Ishibashi (voice of the African Crested Porcupine)
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Momo Ishibashi played the African Crested Porcupine, who served as a referee on the moose camp.
Date of Birth: February 13, 1996
Age: 21
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: Digimon Universe Appli Monsters
She has appeared in "Maho Girls PreCure!" and "Digimon Universe," among others. While her career is still short, we look forward to seeing her future success.
Miki Maruyama (role of White Rhino)
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The White Rhino, with its ladylike accent and knight-like attire, was played by Miki Maruyama.
Date of Birth: November 24, 1987
Age: 30
Agency: Free Just Production
Debut: Astro Boy (Uran)
She has previously played the roles of Miki Suwa in "LEMON ANGEL PROJECT" and Mew in "Tales of the Abyss."
Chiaki Kobayakawa (Panther Chameleon)
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Chiaki Kobayakawa played the role of "Panther Chameleon," a character who hates public baths and changes his body color to blend in with the scenery.
Date of Birth: November 11, 1989
Age: 28
Agency: Crocodile
Debut: Soul Eater, Maka Albarn
She is also active as a stage actress. Her stage debut was as the forest guide in "Hansel & Gretel."
Her anime credits include playing the role of Tsurugi Tamiko in "Hanasaku Iroha," Valkyrie in "Luck & Logic," Naomi Tanizaki in "Bungo Stray Dogs," and the merchant's daughter in "Sword Dynasty."
Misa Komori (role of Shoebill)
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Misa Komori played the role of Shoebill, the first to say of the bag, "I feel like a human." She had a powerful gaze.
Date of Birth: October 17, 1992
Age: 25
Agency: Asia Promotion Just Productions
Debut: "Nazotokine"
Originally worked as a model. Her hobbies are collecting manga, road racing, and cosplay. She appeared in "Love Rice" as Akita Komachi.
Shiori Mikami (role of African Screech Owl)
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The owl professor, African Screech Owl, was played by Shiori Mikami.
Date of Birth: January 6, 1989
Age: 29
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut: "Shugo Chara!" (Female Student)
Played the roles of Akaza Akari in "Yuru Yuri," Kaibashira-chan in "Sakiika-kun," and Krista Lenz in "Attack on Titan."
Akari Uehara (role of Eagle Owl)
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Akari Uehara played the role of Eagle Owl, the owl's assistant.
Date of Birth: September 13th
Agency: Quatre Stella, Claire
Debut: Bakuon!!
Played the role of Konagai Tomoko in "Nyanko Days" and Nefren Ruk Insania in "What are you doing this weekend? Are you busy? Can I save you?"
Mami Yamashita (role of Margay)
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Mami Yamashita played Margay, PPP's favorite character.
Date of Birth: September 13th
Agency: Aoni Production
Debut Work: Yakuza 5
Member of the all-female creative group "Tsukurujo."
Sasaki Miki (Royal Penguin)
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Sasaki Miki voiced the PPP member "Royal Penguin," nicknamed "Princess."
Date of Birth: March 30, 1991
Age: 30
Agency: Hibiki
Debut: "Detective Opera Milky Holmes"
Her appearances include the role of Shiba Inuko-san in "Shiba Inuko-san" and the role of Yanagisawa Natsuko in "Nazotokine"
Aina Aiba (Rockhopper Penguin)
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Aina Aiba played the boyish-looking PPP member, "Rockhopper Penguin."
Date of Birth: October 17, 1988
Age: 29
Agency: Hibiki
She previously worked in women's professional wrestling and on stage. Her most recent roles include Claudine Saijo in "Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight."
Reika Tamura (voice of Gentoo Penguin)
Reika Tamura played the PPP member "Gentoo Penguin," nicknamed "Jane."
Date of Birth: October 16, 1996
Age: 21
Agency: Just Production
Debut: Kemono Friends
She made her voice acting debut in "Kemono Friends." We look forward to seeing her future success.
Yukiko Tsukita (voice of Humboldt Penguin)
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Yukiko Tsukita voiced the airheaded PPP member "Humboldt Penguin."
Date of Birth: December 19, 1991
Age: 26
Debut: Kemono Friends
Tsukida's debut work was "Kemono Friends." He also has a history of appearing in stage productions.
Ryūfu Nemoto (Emperor Penguin)
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The PPP leader, "Emperor Penguin," was voiced by Ryūfu Nemoto.
Date of Birth: February 10, 1998
Age: 19
Debut Work: Detective Conan
During her first year of high school, she applied for and passed the audition for "Spartan MX." She's still only 19, so we're excited to see what she does next.
Summary
『第十二回 声優アワード』でどうぶつビスケッツ×PPPが歌唱賞を受賞致しました！会場では「ようこそジャパリパークへ」を歌わせていただきました♪
— けものフレンズ＠公式アカウント (@kemo_project) March 3, 2018
これからも大切に歌っていきます。ありがとうございました！（音楽スタッフ）#声優アワード #けものフレンズ pic.twitter.com/h9xPtdL6Mh
That concludes our summary of the "Kemono Friends" voice actors.
From veteran voice actors to newly debuting voice actors, there's a diverse cast.
We're looking forward to season two.
