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and former singer who has had roles in several

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'', while in her musical career, she has been signed under King Records and Lantis. She was born in the city of

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, Tochigi and was raised in Saitama. She is affiliated with the talent agency HoriPro International.

Career

;2003 * From April to September, Chihara served as the assistant to

Mariko Kōda is a Japanese actress, voice actress, J-pop singer and radio personality. She graduated from Kasukabe Kyōei High School and went on to major in Communications at Tamagawa University in Machida City, Tokyo, graduating in 1990. Kouda has had at l ...

's OBC radio program ''Kōda Mariko no GM,'' a position she gained through an audition. She won first place at the Seiyū Grand Prix Club and the right to work in the '' avex artist academy''. * In October, she was chosen as one of the top 4 finalists for Pony Canyon, Inc.'s Voice Artist & Singer Audition「VSオーディション2003」 sponsorship contest, but did not win the grand prize. ;2004 * From April to September, debuted her voice acting career as

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in ''

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''. * In December, she began her blog "minorhythm" and at the same time, released her album ''

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'' ;2005 * In April, she began work as a host personality for the internet radio program ''Oshiyaberi Yattemasu'' along with

Masaya Onosaka is a Japanese voice actor who works for Aoni Production. In 2010 he won the "Best Personality" Seiyu Award. Onosaka was born in Osaka. He is known for his Kansai accent in some of his roles. He also the known voicing actor as Zhao Yun and Zhug ...

and

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as the Thursday group. * In May, she began hosting both radio programs ''Avex presents Chihara Minori no Makenai Radio'' and ''Avex presents Chihara Minori no Ikenai Radio''. ;2006 * Her book ''minorhythm,'' based on her blog of the same name, is published in March. * Chihara voiced the role of

in ''

'' for the first time. * On July 8, she performed with

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and

Yūko Gotō is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer who was contracted to Production Baobab and is now signed to Axlone. In direct contrast to her cute-and-vulnerable moé typecasting, Yūko in real life is a devotee of biker culture who dresses an ...

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2006 Outride concert. * In July, ''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiyas ending theme single "

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" sung with

and

reached

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status. * In November, received the Radio Kansai Award along with Yūko Gotō ;2007 * On January 24, released the single "Junpaku Sanctuary", ending a two-year hiatus from her personal singing career. * On March 18, performed in the Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekisou concert. * In May, began the radio program in conjunction to her blog called ''Radio Minorhythm'' on Wednesdays as part of the Lantis web radio lineup. * On June 6, released the single "

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"''.'' * From June 29 to July 2, appeared at Anime Expo 2007 along with Aya Hirano and Yūko Gotō at

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as a guest of honor. * On July 7, performed in the

2007 Generation-A concert. * On August 16, held a press conference that was broadcast to 115 storefronts across Japan to announce three important news items: the release of her new album ''

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'' on October 24, her tour Live opening on November 18 as part of her birthday concert, and the release of her PV collection DVD slated for December 2007. * On December 26, released the PV DVD ''Message 01''. A follow-up track to the album ''Contact'' titled "Contact 13th" was bundled with the DVD as an extra CD. ;2008 * On March 26, released the single "Melty Tale Storage". * On April 1, her official fanclub m.s.s. (Minori Smile Seasons) was opened. * On August 6, released the single "

Ameagari no Hana yo Sake is the fourth CD single by Minori Chihara. The single placed 17th on the Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry ...

" * On August 30, performed at

2008 – ''Challenge'' day 1, including a duet with

Masami Okui is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Itami, Hyōgo. She began her professional musical career at age 21 as a concert backup singer. From almost the very beginning of her career, Masami has sung themes for anime television and movies. She ...

. * On November 5, released the single "

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" * On November 26, released the album ''

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'' * On December 7, performed in the Dream Stage concert at the Fancy Frontier convention held in

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, Taiwan. ;2009 * On March 29, performed in the Lucky Star Concert Called Lucky Star in Budokan -Anata no Tame Dakara- / らき☆すた in 武道館あなたのためだから. * From April to October, she again played the role of

in the Rebroadcasting of ''

''. * On April 29, performed at the held at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan with music by the

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and Philip Chu as conductor. * On May 3, performed at

Ga-Rei Zero , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Segawa. It has been serialized by Kadokawa Shoten in the magazine '' Shōnen Ace'' from 2005 to 2010 and collected in twelve ''tankōbon'' volumes. The English version was then rel ...

– The Live at Shibuya-AX. * On June 3, released the single "

Tomorrow's Chance ''Tomorrow's Chance'' is the sixth CD single by Minori Chihara. The single was released under GloryHeaven, a joint label division between Lantis and Sony Music Distribution (Japan) Inc. and placed 12th on the Oricon , established in 1999, is ...

". * On July 12, performed in her first ever South East Asian concert in DaiCon 「DaiCon-大コン-」, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya in Malaysia. * On August 22, performed at

2009 Re:Bridge day 1, including a duet with

Yui Horie is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with VIMS and Starchild. She has been affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans. She debuted as a voice actress in 1997, releasing her debut single "''My best friend''" on . Since then, sh ...

. * On December 23, released the single "

Precious One ''Precious One'' is the seventh CD single by Minori Chihara. The single was released under GloryHeaven, a joint label division between Lantis and Sony Music Distribution (Japan) Inc. and placed 5th on the Oricon , established in 1999, is the ...

". ;2010 * On February 4, released the PV DVD ''Message 02''. * On February 6, she once again played the role of

in ''

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya is a 2010 Japanese Animation, animated Drama (film and television), drama film based on the fourth ''Haruhi Suzumiya'' light novel of List of Haruhi Suzumiya light novels, the same name written by Nagaru Tanigawa. It was produced by Kyoto Animati ...

''. * On February 17, released the album ''

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''. * On February 24, released the single "

Yasashii Bōkyaku is the eighth CD single containing 4 versions of the titular song by Minori Chihara. The single was used as the ending theme to ''The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya'', in which Chihara again reprises her role as Yuki Nagato. It won the Best ...

" * On April 10, released the PV DVD ''Message 03''. * On July 21, released the single "

Freedom Dreamer ''Freedom Dreamer'' is the ninth CD single by Minori Chihara. The single was released under GloryHeaven, a joint label division between Lantis and Sony Music Distribution (Japan) Inc. and placed ninth on the Oricon charts in the month it debuted ...

" * On August 7, released the limited single " Ittōsei" * On August 29, performed at

2010 Evolution day 2, including a duet with

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. ;2011 * On February 9, released the singles "

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" and "Key for Life" * On April 4, released the PV DVD ''Message 04'' * On July 6, released the single "Planet Patrol" * On August 27, performed at

2011 rainbow day 1, including a duet with

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. * On October 19, released the single " Terminated" ;2012 * On February 29, released the album ''

D-Formation ''D-Formation'' is the fifth full-length studio album by J-pop singer Minori Chihara is a Japanese voice actress and former singer who has had roles in several anime series.Doi, Hitoshi"Chihara Minori" ''Seiyuu Database''. January 3, 2011. Re ...

'' * On March 21, released the single "Celestial Diva" * On July 11, released the single "Zone//Alone" * On August 26, performed at

2012 Infinity day 2, including a duet with

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. * On October 24, released the single "Self Producer" ;2013 * From October to December, played the role of Mitsuki Nase in ''

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''. ;2014 * From April to June, played the role of Miku Izayoi in '' Date a Live II''. ;2015 * On April 3, she once again reprised the role of

in the spin-off series ''

The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Puyo. The series is a spinoff of Nagaru Tanigawa's ''Haruhi Suzumiya'' light novel series, and is based on the alternate universe originally featured in the series' fourth volume and fea ...

''. * On April 8, she played the role of Kaori Nakaseko in ''

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''. ;2021 * On April 3, she announced her retirement from singing. * On December 26, she performed her last concert ''Minori Chihara the Last Live 2021 Re:Contact''. ;2022 * On April 1, she opened the YouTube Channel ''Minorhythm''.

Personal life

In May 2020, ''Weekly Flash'' reported that Chihara was in a six-year relationship with violinist , who was married at the time. Muroya and Chihara admitted to the relationship, though Muroya claimed they ended their relationship in 2016.

Filmography

Anime (films, TV, and web)

* ''

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'' (2004), Ohana *'' Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven'' (2004), Ayaka Matsumoto *'' Space Symphony Maetel: Galaxy Express 999'' (2004), Arena * ''

'' (2004),

**Reprised in ''Tenjho Tenge: Ultimate Fight'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2005) Kurita Aoi *''

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'' (2005-2006), Raquel Mayol *''

The Law of Ueki is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsubasa Fukuchi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from July 2001 to October 2004, with Its chapters collected in sixteen ''tankōb ...

'' (2005-2006), Memory * ''

Fushigiboshi no Futagohime is a 2005 Japanese anime television series conceptualized by Birthday and produced by Nihon Ad Systems and TV Tokyo, with animation from Hal Film Maker. A manga adaptation titled ''Twin Princess of Wonder Planet: Lovely Kingdom'' by Mayuki ...

'' (2005), Lulu * ''

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'' (2005), Ayane * ''

Binbō Shimai Monogatari , also known as ''Flat Broke Sisters'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Izumi Kazuto. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Sunday Gene-X'' from April 2004 to October 2006, with its chapt ...

'' (2006), Unnamed girl * '' Humanoid Monster Bem (Remake)'' (2006), Mitsuki Kisaragi * ''

Lemon Angel Project is a 13-episode Japanese anime series very loosely based on the 80's J-pop Idol group Lemon Angel. It is the second anime to be based on the group after the 1987–88 Fuji TV late night anime ''Lemon Angel'', which was also a spin-off to the a ...

'' (2006), Erika Campbell * '' Lovedol: Lovely Idol'' (2006), Hina Hōjō * ''

'' (2006-2009),

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Murder Princess is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Sekihiko Inui. An anime OVA series based on the manga was later produced by Marvelous Entertainment and animated by Bee Train. The anime had been licensed by ADV Films, but was transferred ...

'' (Unnamed girl) *''

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'' (2007), Tsubasa Kawai *''

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'' (2007), Awakened Being in Ep. 12 * ''

Da Capo II is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Circus which was first released on May 26, 2006 for Windows computers. It is a part of the ongoing ''Da Capo'' series of games by Circus, and is the direct sequel to Circus' previous title '' ...

'' (2007-2008), Shirakawa Nanaka * '' Dragonaut -The Resonance-'' (2007), Toa * ''

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! often shortened to ''Manabi Straight!'', is a Japanese multimedia project co-developed by the animation studio Ufotable and MediaWorks. The project revolves around a group of high school girls in the year 2035 when the birth rate has droppe ...

'' (2007), Band leader in Ep. 11 * '' Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny'' (2007-2014), Chouhi Ekitoku **Reprised in ''Ikki tousen: Extravaganza Epoch'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2007) - multiple roles **Minami Iwasaki **Herself in Ep. 12 **Waitress, Yuki Nagato in Ep. 16 * ''

Minami-ke is a Japanese manga series by Koharu Sakuraba, creator of ''Kyō no Go no Ni''. It was first serialized in the weekly Japanese manga magazine ''Weekly Young Magazine'' in March 2004. The slice of life comedy focuses on the everyday life ...

'' (2007-2009, 2013), Chiaki Minami * '' Over Drive'' (2007), Takeshi Yamato's little sister * ''

Saint October ''Saint October'' is a Japanese anime television series created by Konami Digital Entertainment and animated by Studio Comet. It was also adapted into a manga series by Kiira (stylized as Kiira~☆), which was serialized in the Japanese magaz ...

'' (2007), Seiran in Ep. 6 * ''

Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica , also known as simply ''Polyphonica'', is a Japanese all-age visual novel created by Ocelot and first released for Windows on April 28, 2006. Aside from the game, multiple series of light novels have been created, and a manga adaptatio ...

'' (2007), Matia Machiya * ''

Venus Versus Virus is a Japanese manga series created by Atsushi Suzumi which was first serialized on June 27, 2005 in MediaWorks' shōnen manga magazine ''Dengeki Comic Gao!''. The manga ended serialization in ''Dengeki Comic Gao!'' on February 27, 2008 due t ...

'' (2007), Sumire Takahana * '' Wellber no Monogatari: Sisters of Wellber'' (2007), Rio * '' Ga-rei -Zero-'' (2008), Kagura Tsuchimiya **Reprised in ''Tokyo ESP'' (2014) * ''

The Tower of Druaga is a 1984 Arcade game, arcade action role-playing maze game developed and published in Japan by Namco. Controlling the golden-armored knight Gilgamesh, the player is tasked with scaling 60 floors of the titular tower in an effort to rescue the ...

'' (2008-2009), Coopa * ''

Needless ''Needless'' (stylized as ''NEEDLESS'') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kami Imai. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Ultra Jump'' from October 2003 to June 2013, with its chapters collected in ...

'' (2009), Kuchinashi * ''

Saki Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 – 14 November 1916), better known by the pen name Saki and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and cultur ...

'' (2009), Tōka Ryūmonbuchi * ''

Umineko no Naku Koro ni is a Japanese dōjin soft visual novel series produced by 07th Expansion. Its first episode debuted at Comiket 72 for Windows on August 17, 2007. The story focuses on a group of eighteen people on a secluded island for a period of two ...

'' (2009), Sakutarou * ''

Chu-Bra!! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yumi Nakata. The manga was serialized in Futabasha's ''Comic High!'' magazine from January 22, 2007, to April 22, 2011 and the chapters collected into seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. An anime ...

'' (2010), Nayu Hayama * ''

The Qwaser of Stigmata is a Japanese manga series authored by Hiroyuki Yoshino featuring art by Kenetsu Satō. The series is notable for its violence, fan service, and the use of vital energy coming from women's breasts (referred to as ''Soma'') as a central plo ...

'' (2010-2011), Teresa Beria * ''

Occult Academy is a Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex and directed by Tomohiko Itō. The 13-episode anime premiered in Japan on the TV Tokyo television network on July 6, 2010. ''Occult Academy'' is the third and final pro ...

'' (2010), Mikaze Nakagawa * '' Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional'' (2010), Maize * ''

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'' (2010-2011), Airi Ogata * ''

Asobi ni iku yo! is a Japanese light novel series by Okina Kamino with illustrations by Eizo Hoden and Nishieda. The series, which consists of 20 volumes, was published by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J label from October 25, 2003, to February 25, 201 ...

'' (2010), Lawry * ''

Nurarihyon no Mago is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroshi Shiibashi. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from March 2008 to June 2012, and later in ''Jump Next!'' from August to December 2012. Its chapters were collect ...

'' (2010), Sewagakari no Medanuki * '' Rio: Rainbow Gate!'' (2011), Dana * '' A Channel'' (2011), Kimiko Kitō **Reprised in the OVA '' A Channel +smile'' * ''

Oniichan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!! (referred to as ''OniSuki'' for short) is a Japanese ''seinen'' manga series written and illustrated by Kouichi Kusano which was serialized on Futabasha's ''Web Comic High!'' service from August 2008 to September 2016. It has been licensed i ...

'' (2011), Ran Yatagai * ''

Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere ''Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere'' is a Japanese light novel series written by Minoru Kawakami and illustrated by Satoyasu. The series is set in the distant future when Japan has been conquered by other countries and divided up into feudal ...

'' (2011-2012), Horizon Ariadust * ''

C³ ''C³'', also known as or ''Cube×Cursed×Curious'', is a Japanese light novel series written by Hazuki Minase, and illustrated by Sasorigatame. C³ is about a high school student named Haruaki Yachi, who receives a mysterious black cube f ...

'' (2011), Konoha Muramasa * ''

Hyōka is a 2001 Japanese mystery novel written by Honobu Yonezawa. It is the first volume of the series. Five additional volumes have been published between 2002 and 2016. A manga adaptation drawn by Taskohna began serialization in the March 2 ...

'' (2012), Yuri Kōnosu *''

Busou Shinki Moon Angel is a Japanese media mix franchise from Konami Digital Entertainment, first launched in Japan in 2006 with a line of action figures followed by a companion online game. The franchise encompasses various manga, anime, novels, video gam ...

'' (2012), Strarf Mk.2/02 * ''

Queen's Blade Rebellion is a series of visual combat books published by Hobby Japan. The sequel to ''Queen's Blade'', it features an all-new cast of characters, as well as reinterpretations of characters from the original series. Like ''Queen's Blade'' before it ...

'' (2012), Yuit * ''

Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ritz Kobayashi. The story revolves around a first-year high school girl named Saki Miyanaga who is brought into the competitive world of mahjong by another first-year, Nodoka H ...

'' (2012), Tōka Ryūmonbuchi * ''

So, I Can't Play H! , shortened to , is a Japanese light novel series written by Pan Tachibana and illustrated by Yoshiaki Katsurai. The story centers on Ryosuke Kaga, a lecherous high school student who makes a contract with Lisara Restall, a beautiful Grim Rea ...

'' (2012), Dalnia Earheart * ''

Busou Shinki is a Japanese media mix franchise from Konami Digital Entertainment, first launched in Japan in 2006 with a line of action figures followed by a companion online game. The franchise encompasses various manga, anime, novels, video gam ...

'' – (2012), Strarf Mk.2/Hina * ''

Oniichan dakedo Ai sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne! , is a Japanese light novel series written by Daisuke Suzuki, with illustrations by Gekka Urū. The series is published by Media Factory since December 2010 and ended on January 25, 2019 with a total of 12 volumes released. There are two mang ...

'' (2012), Anastasia Nasuhara * ''

Sparrow's Hotel is a yonkoma manga series written and illustrated by Yuka Santō. An anime adaptation by Hotline aired between April 9 to June 25, 2013, on AT-X and was streamed with English subtitles by Crunchyroll. Sparrow's Hotel ended in 2014 and was ...

'' (2013), Sayuri Satō * ''

'' (2013), Mitsuki Nase - Reprised in the movies: **'' -I'll Be Here- Beyond the Boundary the Movie: The Past'' (2015) ** '' -I'll Be Here- Beyond the Boundary the Movie: The Future'' (2015) * '' Phi Brain: Puzzle of God'' (2013), Rätsel * ''

'' (2014), Tōka Ryūmonbuchi * ''

Nobunaga the Fool is a Japanese stage play and anime series, part of a wider franchise titled ''The Fool'' by anime creator Shōji Kawamori. The play is a combination of live actors produced by Avex Live Creative and animation by Satelight, first performed on De ...

'' (2014), Ichi-hime * ''

Date A Live is a Japanese light novel series written by Koushi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako. Fujimi Shobo published 22 volumes from March 2011 to March 2020 under their Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. Yen Press holds the license to publish the li ...

'' (2014-2022), Miku Izayoi * ''

Rail Wars! is a Japanese light novel series written by Takumi Toyoda with illustrations by Vania 600. 13 volumes have been published by Sohgeisha under their Sohgeisha Clear Bunko imprint; the series moved to Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha starting with the ...

'' (2014), Noa Kashima * ''

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'' (2014), Miranda Campbell * ''

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'' (2014), Mahiro Natsume * ''

Hibike! Euphonium is a Japanese novel series written by Ayano Takeda. The story is set in Uji, Kyoto and focuses on the Kitauji High School Music Club, whose concert band is steadily improving thanks to the newly appointed adviser's strict instructi ...

'' (2015), Kaori Nakaseko *''

Violet Evergarden is a Japanese light novel series written by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase. It was published by Kyoto Animation under their KA Esuma Bunko imprint, from December 2015 to March 2020. The story follows Violet Evergarden, a young ...

'' (2018), Erica Brown *''

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'' (2018-2020), Camie Utsushimi * ''Princess Connect! Re:Dive'' (2020-2022), Tomo / Tomo Mikuma *'' Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation'' (2022), Lidel

Game

* ''

Avalon Code is a fantasy action role-playing game for Nintendo DS. It was developed by Matrix Software and published by Marvelous Entertainment. The game makes use of a mechanic that allows the player to affect the "elemental code" of the world around them ...

'' (Neaki) * ''

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'' (Z46) * '' Busou Shinki BATTLE RONDO'' (Strarf) * étude prologue ～Yureugoku Kokoro no Katachi～ (Asami Hagiwara) * ''

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'' (Orchis) * ''

Final Fantasy Type-0 is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). Released in Japan on October 27, 2011, ''Type-0'' is part of the ''Fabula Nova Crystallis'' subseries, a set of games sharing a common my ...

'' (Cater) * ''

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'' (Cater) * '' Haruhi Suzumiya series'' as

: ** '' The Promise of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (PSP) ** '' The Perplexity of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (PS2) ** '' The Excitement of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (Wii) ** '' The Series of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (NDS) ** '' The Parallel of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (Wii) * ''

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'' (Leon) * '' ''Ikki Tousen'' series'' as Chouhi Ekitoku: ** '' Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon'' (PS2) ** '' Ikki Tousen: Eloquent Fist'' (PSP) * ''Lucky ☆ Star: Ryōō Gakuen Ōtōsai'' (Minami Iwasaki) * ''

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'' (Natsuki Venefsukja) * ''Mars of Destruction'' (Aoi Kurita) * '' Memories Off No. 5 encore'' (Akina Ichijo) * ''Shōkan Shōjo -ElementalGirl Calling-'' (Uzuki) * '' Summon Night X: Tears Crown'' (Phara Mir Celestia) * '' Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven'' (Ayaka Matsumoto) * '' The Kōshōnin'' (Lina Hanashita) * '' Blaze Union: Story to Reach the Future'' (Eater, Lapis) * '' Princess Connect! Re:Dive'' (Tomo) * ''

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'' (Sofia) * ''Final Promise Story (Sasha)'' * ''

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'' (Raspberry, Eater) * ''

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'' (Strarf) * ''

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'' (Lessica) * '' Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness'' (Barbara) * '' Date A Live: Ars Install'' (Miku Izayoi) * ''

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'' (Cynthia) * ''

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'' (Mint) * ''Girls X Battle'' (Matador) * ''

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'' (Courtney)

Drama CD

* ''

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'' (Kyouka Kanejyou) * ''Dragon Nest: Prelude~ Awakening of Fate'' (Goddess Altea) * ''

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'' (Veronica Madaraki) * '' Lovedol: Lovely Idol'' (Hina Hōjō) * '' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: Sound Around'' (Yuki Nagato) * ''

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) * '' Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor'' (Tanikawa Yuzu)

Radio

* Kōda Mariko no GM (April to September 2003) * avex presents Chihara Minori no Makenai Radio (

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, Ended) * avex presents Chihara Minori no Ikenai Radio (JOQR, Ended) * SOS Dan Radio Shibu (Ended) * Oshaberi Yattemasu Thursdays (Graduated)
Chihara Minori radio minorhythm
(Still running) * Chihara Minori's fans Contact ( A&G Super RADIO SHOW 〜AniSuper〜: October 6, 2007, to October 27, 2007) * Ga-rei -Zero- Supernatural Disaster Countermeasure Radio Room ( Lantis web radio: October 18, 2008) *

It is the radio for ''master''. ( Onsen web radio: September 24, 2012, still running)

Live events

* Debut 1st Anniversary Commemoration Event: Minorin Spring Celebration 2005 (April 10, 2005) * Birthday Event: Minorin Birthday Celebration 2005 (November 20, 2005) * Debut 2nd Anniversary Commemoration Event: Minorin Spring Celebration 2006 (April 22, 2006) * Love Live 2006: Minori Chihara Birthday (November 18, 2006) * I Melody: Minori Chihara Birthday Live 2007 (November 18, 2007) * Starchild Presents: Starchild Collection * Minori Chihara 1st Live Tour 2008: Contact/Re:Birth (March 9, March 16, March 22, March 23) * Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009: Parade (February–March 2009) * Minori Chihara Live at DaiCon (Malaysia) 「DaiCon-大コン-」 (July 11–12, 2009) * Minori Chihara Live 2009 "Summer Camp" (August 1–2, 2009) * Minori Chihara Final & Countdown Live 2009–2010 (December 31, 2009) * Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Sing All Love" (April 10 – May 30, 2010) * Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Summer Camp 2" (August 11–12, 2010) * Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Invasion Tour" (October 9, 2010) * Minori Chihara Xmas Party 2010 (December 25, 2010) * Minori Chihara Film Live (February 9, 2011) * Minori Chihara Live 2011 "Key for Defection" (May 2–8, 2011) * Minori Chihara Live 2011 "Summer Camp 3" (August 5–7, 2011) * Minori Chihara Final & Countdown Live 2011–2012 (December 31, 2011) * Minori Chihara Acoustic Live "A-Formation" (February 29, 2012) * Minori Chihara Live 2012 "D-Formation" (April 7 – May 27, 2012) * Minori Chihara Ultra Formation/Party Formation (June 16–17, 2012) * Minori Chihara Live 2012 "Summer Camp 4" (August 4–5, 2012) * Minori Chihara Birthday Live (November 18, 2012)

Additional work

* Blister Pack V♀ices * True Love: Winter Best Songs (Commercial narration) * True Love: Spring Memorial Songs (Commercial narration) * Natsu Monogatari: Summer Best Songs (Commercial narration)

Discography

Singles

Albums

Character singles

DVD

* ''

Message 01 ''Message 01'' is Minori Chihara's PV (promotion video, better known as music videos) DVD. It also includes a bonus follow-up track to the album Contact on a separate CD as well as material related to the promotion of her career in the DVD. Conten ...

'', released December 26, 2007 * ''Minori Chihara 1st Live Tour 2008 Contact'' DVD, released June 25, 2008 * ''Message 02'', released February 4, 2009 * ''Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009 Parade'' DVD, released June 24, 2009 * ''Message 03'', released April 10, 2010 * ''Minori Chihara Live Tour 2010:Sing All Love'' DVD, released November 10, 2010 * ''Minori Chihara Summer Camp 2'' DVD, released February 23, 2011 * ''Message 04'', released April 4, 2012

Book

* ''Minorhythm'', published March 30, 2006

References

External links

*
Official agency profile

Official blog (Before 1st April 2013)

Official blog (After 1st April 2013)

Radio Minorhythm
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Career

Personal life

Filmography

Anime (films, TV, and web)

Game

Drama CD

Radio

Live events

Additional work

Discography

Singles

Albums

Character singles

DVD

Book

See also

References

External links