Eri Kitamura
A versatile vocal chameleon, she brings to life characters ranging from magical girls to stoic warriors, all while leaving a mark on the music world.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Japanese voice actress and singer·Birthday: August 16·Millennials
Biography
Eri Kitamura's voice is a familiar instrument in the soundscape of modern anime, capable of shifting from the bright, hopeful tones of a magical girl to the cool, collected demeanor of a military commander. Her breakout role as the tragic Sayaka Miki in 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' demonstrated her ability to convey profound emotional depth and fragility. Beyond pure acting, Kitamura is also a skilled singer, contributing theme songs to series she's involved in and even providing the voice library for the Vocaloid software CUL. This dual talent allows her to fully embody her characters, whether she's voicing the energetic Ranko in 'Hajimete no Gyaru' or the elegant Darjeeling in 'Girls und Panzer.' Her career reflects the breadth of voice acting, moving seamlessly between heroes, sidekicks, and villains.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Eri was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Eri Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Eri's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voiced the pivotal role of Sayaka Miki in the critically acclaimed and influential anime series 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica.'
- Provided the voice source for the Vocaloid voicebank 'CUL,' released by Internet Co., Ltd.
- Lent her voice to Keqing, a popular playable character in the globally successful game 'Genshin Impact.'
- Portrayed Cure Berry/Aono Miki in the long-running 'Pretty Cure' franchise series 'Fresh Pretty Cure!'
Did You Know?
She is close friends with fellow voice actress Aki Toyosaki, and they have performed together in radio shows and concerts.
She provided the voice for Saya Otonashi in the anime 'Blood+,' a role that required a wide emotional range.
She often performs theme songs for anime series in which she has a role.
Her nickname among fans is 'Eripon.'
“I want to be a voice that can reach everyone, in any role.”
