Miyu Matsuki
A versatile Japanese voice actress whose bright, spirited performances brought to life a host of beloved anime characters.
1977–2015 (age 38)·Japanese voice actress·Birthday: September 14·Generation X
Biography
Miyu Matsuki, born Mieko Matsuki, built a career on expressive range, moving seamlessly from cheerful heroines to complex, sometimes troubled, supporting roles. Hailing from Kure, Hiroshima, she entered the voice acting world in the late 1990s, quickly becoming a familiar presence in anime series and video games. Her voice carried a distinctive, often sweet and energetic quality, which she deployed for characters like the determined ninja Tsubaki in 'Soul Eater' and the bubbly fairy Navi in 'Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!'. Beyond acting, she pursued a parallel path as a singer, releasing character songs and albums that showcased another facet of her talent. Her untimely passing was deeply felt within the anime community, marking the loss of a performer whose work was woven into the fabric of many fans' favorite stories.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Miyu was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Miyu Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Miyu's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2015Died at 38
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
Key Achievements
- Provided the Japanese voice for Tsubaki Nakatsukasa, a central character in the popular anime series 'Soul Eater'.
- Voiced Navi, a key fairy companion, in the anime adaptation of the visual novel 'Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!'.
- Had a prolific career in video game voice acting, contributing to titles in the 'Atelier' and 'Super Robot Wars' series.
Did You Know?
She was a trained soprano singer and released several music albums alongside her voice acting work.
Her stage name, Miyu Matsuki, was a professional pseudonym; her real given name was Mieko.
She was represented by the talent agency 81 Produce for the majority of her career.
“I want to be a voice that can express a wide range of emotions.”
