Ayako Kawasumi
Voice Actor · 2 anime series
Ayako Kawasumi was born on March 30, 1976, in Japanese, and is 50 years old. Ayako Kawasumi began their professional voice acting career in 1996, accumulating over 30 years of experience in the anime industry. Their credited roles include Tomoko Nomura in Great Teacher Onizuka since 1999, and Fuu in Samurai Champloo since 2004. Across their career, Ayako Kawasumi has lent their voice to 2 characters across 2 anime series, demonstrating a versatile range that spans multiple genres including action, adventure, and drama. Voice acting (seiyuu) in Japan is a highly competitive profession, with performers often training for years before securing major roles. Leading seiyuu are celebrated figures in Japanese pop culture, frequently performing at live events and releasing music alongside their acting work.
Biography
Japanese voice actress active since 1996. Best known as Saber across the Fate franchise (Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, and Unlimited Blade Works) and Fuu in Samurai Champloo.
Character Roles (5)
Anime Roles (2)
Ayako Kawasumi has voiced characters in 2 anime series.
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