Aina Suzuki (鈴木 愛奈, Suzuki Aina, born July 23, 1995) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Hokkaido. She is affiliated with IAM Agency.[1] She is known for her roles as Mari Ohara in Love Live! Sunshine!! and Jashin-chan in Dropkick on My Devil!, as well as her activities as a member of the idol group Aqours.
Aina Suzuki | |
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鈴木 愛奈 | |
| Born | July 23, 1995 Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | IAM Agency |
| Height | 147 cm (4 ft 10 in) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Lantis |
| Website | suzukiaina |
Career
Aina Suzuki had hoped to work in anime since her elementary school days, but thought her voice might not be good enough. A turning point came when, in her 3rd year of high school, she became a finalist (and one of the best 3 in the nationals) of the 7th All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix. At that time, her desire to become an anisong singer intensified and she made it her goal. She moved to Tokyo as soon as she had graduated from high school. She later revealed that, if she would have won the Anisong Grand Prix, she would have had her major debut the next year (2014) and would have been able to participate in a tournament to be held at the Yokohama Arena; this was revealed in February 2017, after the success of Aqours 1st LoveLive which incidentally had a leg performed in Yokohama Arena.
After arriving in Tokyo, Aina entered the International Media Institute (a voice actor training center associated with IAM Agency). While she had fun in her training and found it rewarding, there were still times when she was unconfident in her vocal abilities. However, after some encouragement from Ryō Horikawa (chief director of the institute) she started to have more confidence. This reignited her desire to become an anisong singer and voice actress after arriving in Tokyo.
She affiliated herself with IAM Agency to learn from both vocalists and voice actors. She made her voice acting debut in 2014. In 2015, she got a role in the Love Live! franchise's then new series, Love Live! Sunshine!! as Mari Ohara, and her activities as a member of Aqours began.
In March 2017, she and the other members of Aqours received a singing award in the 11th Voice Actor Awards.
On January 22, 2020, her solo debut album, 「ring A ring」, was released.[2] She played the role of Kana Hoshisato in the anime series Hatena Illusion, where she also performed the series' ending theme Hikari Iro no Uta (ヒカリイロの歌).[3] She launched her official fanclub, "Ai catwalk", on the same day.[4]
Her younger sister is Miharu Hanai, fellow voice actress under same agency. The relation of the two was officially revealed through announcement of A Journey Through Another World TV animation adaptation.[5]
Filmography
Anime television series
OVA/ONA
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kaiju Girls | Miclas/Miku Ushimaru | [33] |
| 2018–19 | Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō | Equuleus Shō | [34] |
Film animation
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Galactic Armored Fleet Majestic Prince: Wings to the Future | Ahn Medikum | [35] |
| 2019 | Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow | Mari Ohara |
Games
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Onigiri Hyakkiyagyō | Shizuka Gozen | |
| Princess Maker | Cassandra | [36] | |
| Xuccess Heaven | Isa Kotobuki | [37] | |
| Toys Drive | Mabel Small | [38] | |
| Shooting Girl | Nanami Fuwa, Tekkou M. Misa, Miyo Asato | [39][40][41] | |
| 2016 | Love Live! School Idol Festival | Mari Ohara | |
| Onigiri: Nihon wo Tabisuru RPG | Shizuka Gozen | ||
| Mon Musume☆wa〜Remu | Micuras | [42] | |
| Megami Meguri | Konohana Sakuyahime | ||
| Magic Library Qurare | Dr. Moreau | ||
| Girls' Frontline | Luger P08 Handgun | [43] | |
| 2017 | Knights Chronicle | Lena, Olive, Meril | |
| Q & Q Answers | Wizard of Oz | [44] | |
| Yuki Yuna is a Hero Hana Yui no Kirameki | Kōri Chikage | ||
| 2018 | Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser | Lime Serenity | |
| Granblue Fantasy: Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours Sky-High! | Mari Ohara | [45] | |
| 2019 | Tenka San Bun | Princess Cai Yan | |
| Shadowverse CCG | Mari Ohara | ||
| Ys IX: Monstrum Nox | Anemona / Doll | ||
| Love Live! School Idol Festival All Stars | Mari Ohara | ||
| 2022 | Azur Lane | IJN Sakawa | |
| 2023 | Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue | Mari | [46] |
Drama CD
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Shiden Aratame no Maki | Kabosu | [47] |
| Saint Seiya Seintia Shō | Shoko | [48] | |
| 2016 | Nogi Wakaba wa Yūsha de Aru Vol. 1 | Kōri Chikage | [49] |
| Nogi Wakaba wa Yūsha de Aru Vol. 2 | Kōri Chikage | ||
| Joshi Shōgakusei wa Hajimemashita P! | Riri |
Digital comic
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Shitsuren Chocolatier | Matsuri Koyurugi |
Web radio
| Title | Station | Date Aired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Gin Group Presents MAO to Suzuki | JOQR Chō! A&G+ | April 3, 2016 – April 4, 2017 | [50] |
| Yumiri to Aina no Mogumogu Communications | Onsen | April 8, 2016–present | [51] |
| A&G Girls Beat Queenty | Chō! A&G+ | April 9, 2016 – September 25, 2017 | [52] |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Catalog no. | Oricon chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ring A ring
| LACA-15808 | 5[53] |
| 2021 | Belle révolte
| LACA-35918 | 15[54] |
Singles
| Year | Song | Catalog no. | Oricon chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Yasashisa no Namae (やさしさの名前)[55]
| LACM-24021 | TBA | |
Motto Takaku (もっと高く)[56]
| LACM-24063 | |||
| 2021 | Etonyanran (えとにゃんらん)[57]
| LZC-1870 | TBA |
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Aina Suzuki at Anime News Network's encyclopedia