Sumire Uesaka
A Japanese voice actress whose hyper-energetic performances and deep otaku knowledge have made her a beloved icon within anime culture.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Japanese voice actress and singer·Birthday: December 19·Millennials
Biography
Sumire Uesaka’s voice doesn't just act—it explodes with personality. Entering the industry after a childhood in modeling, she quickly distinguished herself with roles that demanded a specific, intense kind of charm: the unhinged fan girl, the eccentric genius, the character who operates on her own delightful wavelength. From the chaotic energy of Kancolle's Shimakaze to the obsessive fandom of 'Wasteful Days of High School Girls,' Uesaka doesn't just read lines; she embodies a contagious, almost manic joy. This authenticity stems from a genuine place; she is a self-professed superfan of military history, anime, and video games, often incorporating this esoteric knowledge into her radio shows and public appearances. Her parallel singing career, with its J-pop and anime theme songs, channels that same vibrant energy. Uesaka represents a new breed of seiyu, where off-screen passion and on-screen talent merge to create a uniquely engaging and culturally savvy presence.
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.
Sumire was born in 1991, 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 Sumire Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Sumire's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Best Rookie Actress award at the 10th Seiyu Awards in 2016.
- Voiced iconic roles such as Shimakaze in 'Kantai Collection' and Hayase Nagatoro in 'Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro.'
- Launched a successful music career under King Records, releasing multiple singles and albums featuring anime theme songs.
- Hosts popular radio shows where she discusses anime, games, and military history, showcasing her deep otaku knowledge.
Did You Know?
She is famously knowledgeable about World War II warships and military history, a passion reflected in her role in 'Kantai Collection.'
Uesaka uses a distinctive, high-pitched 'character voice' for many of her roles that is different from her natural speaking voice.
She performed the theme song for the anime 'How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?'
She was a junior model for the magazine 'Nicola' as a teenager.
“I want to give my voice to characters who are a little bit broken.”
