Minori Suzuki (鈴木 みのり, Suzuki Minori, born October 1, 1997)[1] is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Aoni Production. She started her career after passing an audition for the role of Freyja Wion in the 2016 anime television series Macross Delta, beating 8,000 other auditionees for the role.
Minori Suzuki | |
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鈴木 みのり | |
 Minori Suzuki at T-SPOOK 2016 | |
| Born | October 1, 1997 Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Aoni Production |
| Notable work | Macross Delta as Freyja Wion Pokémon Horizons: The Series as Liko |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Victor Entertainment / Flying Dog |
Biography
Career
Suzuki loved singing ever since she was a child, and held an interest in voice-related work (such as singing, narration, and acting). In her elementary school years, she began to watch late night anime, which inspired her to become a voice actor in order to do all the things she wanted to do. After saving up money working part-time in her first year of high school, she began to take lessons at a voice acting school in Tokyo once a week.[2] In October 2014, the creators of the Macross franchise announced that auditions were going to be held, with the winner being cast in a role in the upcoming anime television series Macross Delta.[3] Her mother was a fan of Macross Frontier, and knowing Suzuki's dream of becoming involved in entertainment, pushed her to participate in the audition.[2] Having been inspired to participate in the audition due to her idolizing Megumi Nakajima, voice actress of Macross Frontier's Ranka Lee, Suzuki auditioned for the Macross Delta role, and in 2015 was selected for the role from a pool of approximately 8,000 other applicants.[1][4][5] She was cast as Freyja Wion, the lead female character in the series, and a member of the fictional idol group Walküre.[6][7]
Walküre's first single, which includes the series' opening theme "Ichido Dake no Koi Nara" (一度だけの恋なら, "If I Love Only Once") and ending theme "Rune ga Pikatto Hikattara" (ルンがピカッと光ったら, "When the Rune Sparkles"), as well as the song "Ikenai Borderline" (いけないボーダーライン, "Forbidden Borderline"), was released on May 11, 2016.[8]
In July 2017, Suzuki and Macross Delta co-star JUNNA were guests at Anime Expo in Los Angeles.[7]
Suzuki made her solo debut in 2018 when she performed the opening theme to the anime television series Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles.[9]
In late January 20, 2020, Suzuki made her YouTube debut to promote one of her singles "Yozora" for the anime Koisuru Asteroid.
On September 30, 2023, Suzuki announced that she left her talent agency E-Stone Music[10] The following day, Aoni Production announced that she had joined their agency.[11]
Personal life
Suzuki lists Maaya Sakamoto, Megumi Nakajima, Nagi Yanagi and Galileo Galilei as among her influences in voice acting and music.[12] Suzuki was fond of Nakajima in particular, once having participated in one of the latter's handshake events.[13]
Filmography
Anime
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Macross Delta | Freyja Wion | [5] |
| 2016 | Digimon Universe: App Monsters | Ai's friend (ep 1), Event attendee (ep 42) | |
| 2017 | Kirakira PreCure a la Mode | Boy (eps 18, 49) | |
| 2017 | King's Game The Animation | Nami Hirano | [14] |
| 2018 | Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card | Akiho Shinomoto | [15] |
| 2018 | Record of Grancrest War | Ema | [16] |
| 2018 | Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits | Kai and Mei | [17][non-primary source needed] |
| 2018 | Chio's School Road | Momo Shinozuka | [18] |
| 2018 | A Certain Magical Index III | Floris | [19] |
| 2019 | Kochoki: Wakaki Nobunaga | Ikoma Kitsuno | [20] |
| 2020 | Show by Rock!! Mashumairesh!! | Uiui | [21] |
| 2021 | Show by Rock!! Stars!! | Uiui | |
| 2022 | I'm Quitting Heroing | Dianette | [22] |
| 2022 | Deaimon | Mitsuru Horikawa | [23] |
| 2022 | Black Summoner | Sera | [24] |
| 2023 | Sugar Apple Fairy Tale | Benjamin | [25] |
| 2023 - present | Pokémon Horizons: The Series | Liko | [26] |
| 2023 | The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses | Maho Tōyama | [27] |
| 2023 | Pluto | Uran | [28] |
| 2024 | Days with My Stepsister | Shiori Yomiuri | [29] |
| 2024 | Demon Lord, Retry! R | Mink | [30] |
| TBA | Zenshu | Memmeln | [31] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Macross Delta Scramble | Freyja Wion | [32] |
| 2017 | Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony | Angie Yonaga | [32][33][34] |
| 2017 | THE iDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS | Hajime Fujiwara | [35] |
| 2017 | Kantai Collection | Amagiri / Sagiri | [36] |
| 2017 | Azur Lane | Crescent / Comet | [36] |
| 2018 | Tokimeki Idol | Minato Tsukishima | [37] |
| 2019 | Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story | Sakurako Hiiragi/Rumor of the Eternal Sakura | [36] |
| Arknights | Sora | ||
| 2020 | Granblue Fantasy | Yatima | |
| 2020 | Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku | Ena Shinonome | |
| 2024 | Honkai Impact 3rd | Senadina |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Catalog no. | Oricon[38] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular edition | Limited edition | Peak position | Weeks charted | ||
| 2018 | Mirumae ni Tobe! (見る前に飛べ!)
| VTCL-60477 | VTZL-151 | 23 | 2 |
| 2020 | Jо̄mino (上ミノ)
| VTCL-60531 | VTZL-175 | 30 | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Song(s) | Catalog no. | Oricon[39] | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular edition | Limited edition | Peak position | Weeks charted | |||
| 2018 | FEELING AROUND[40]
| VTCL-35267 | VTZL-142 | 21 | 7 | Mirumae ni Tobe! |
Rewind (リワインド) / Crosswalk
| VTCL-35272 (Sakura disc) VTCL-35271 (Amachu! disc) | 14 | 6 | |||
| 2019 | Dame wa Dame (ダメハダメ)
| VTCL-35306 | — | 27 | 2 | Jо̄mino |
| 2020 | Yozora (夜空)
| VTCL-35311 | VTZL-166 (Disc A) VTZL-167 (Disc B) | 19 | 6 | |
| 2021 | Saihate (サイハテ)
| VTCL-35331 VTCL-35332 (Fena disc) | VTZL-191 | TBA | TBA | |
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Minori Suzuki at Anime News Network's encyclopedia