is a Japanese

voice actress Voice acting is the art of performing voice-overs to present a character or provide information to an audience. Performers are called voice actors/actresses, voice artists, dubbing artists, voice talent, voice-over artists, or voice-over talent ...

from

Chiba Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Chiba Prefecture has a population of 6,278,060 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of . Chiba Prefecture borders Ibaraki Prefecture to the north, Saitama Prefecture to the ...

who is affiliated with

Arts Vision , stylized as ARTSVISION, is a Japanese talent agency based in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo that employs many high-profile voice actors. It was founded in 1984 by Sakumi Matsuda. General information Arts Vision was founded by former Tokyo Actor's Con ...

. She played her first main role in 2018, voicing the character Elle Hoshino in the

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television series '' Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan''. She is also known for her roles as Junko Konno in ''

Zombie Land Saga is an anime television series produced by MAPPA, Avex Pictures and Cygames. The series aired in Japan between October and December 2018. A second season titled ''Zombie Land Saga Revenge'' aired between April and June 2021. An anime f ...

'', Yakumo Saotome in ''

Val × Love is a Japanese manga series by Ryousuke Asakura. It has been serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' since December 2015. The manga is licensed in North America by Yen Press. An anime television seri ...

'', Lia in '' Konosuba Fantastic Days'', Kunai Zenow in ''

Monster Girl Doctor , also known as ''Doctor for Monster Girls'', is a Japanese light novel series written by Yoshino Origuchi and illustrated by Z-Ton. Shueisha published ten volumes of the series under their Dash X Bunko imprint. Seven Seas Entertainment has l ...

'', and Yuna in ''

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is a Japanese light novel series written by Kumanano and illustrated by 029. It began serialization online in 2014 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, who have ...

''.

Biography

Kawase was born in Chiba Prefecture on December 31, 1995. From her elementary school years, she had an interest in

manga Manga (Japanese: 漫画 ) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art. The term ''manga'' is u ...

, which was influenced by her frequent visits to her aunt's house. She first discovered the

voice acting Voice acting is the art of performing voice-overs to present a character or provide information to an audience. Performers are called voice actors/actresses, voice artists, dubbing artists, voice talent, voice-over artists, or voice-over talent ...

profession after learning that a manga that she was reading was receiving an

adaptation. During her second year in high school, her friends invited her to an event that had a voice actor as a guest speaker. At the time, she was more interested in the work being promoted itself than the guest, but after seeing the guest speak lines, she was impressed to the point of already looking for a voice acting training center after the event finished. During her third year of high school, Makise enrolled at the Japan Narration Acting Institute, a school she chose because classes were held once a week and high school students were allowed to attend. She also worked part-time in order to pay for the tuition. During her studies, she was surprised to learn that voice actors were expected to learn how to sing and dance as well. After finishing her training program, she became affiliated with the talent agency

after passing an audition. Her first voice acting role was in a mobile game, while her first main role was as the character Elle Hoshino in the 2018 anime television series '' Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan''. Later in 2018, she was cast in the role of Junko Konno in the anime series ''

''. In 2019, she played the role of Yakumo Saotome in the anime series ''

''. In 2020, she provided the voice of Yuna, the protagonist of the anime series ''

'', where she also performs the ending theme .

Filmography

Anime

;2015 *'' Shimajirō no Wow!'' *''

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'' as Student B (episode 784) ;2017 *''

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'' as Customer (episode 9), Schoolgirl (episode 12) *''

A Centaur's Life ''A Centaur's Life'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese slice of life comedy manga series by Kei Murayama. The series has been serialized in Tokuma Shoten's ''Monthly Comic Ryū'' magazine since February 2011, and is published in English by S ...

'' as Towako Yachiyoda ;2018 *'' Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan'' as Elle Hoshino *''

The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar is a Japanese light novel series written by Seiichi Takayama and illustrated by Yukisan. The series is published in English by J-Novel Club. Chany is serializing a manga adaptation on Hobby Japan's website. An anime television series adaptat ...

'' as Ingrid *''

'' as Junko Konno *''

The Girl in Twilight , is a multimedia franchise celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Animax channel. An anime television series ran from October 1 to December 17, 2018. The project also includes a free-to-play mobile game that was launched on October 15, 2018 ...

'' ;2019 *''

Boogiepop and Others is a Japanese light novel written by Kouhei Kadono and illustrated by Kouji Ogata. The first in the ''Boogiepop'' series, it was released in 1998 by MediaWorks and won the fourth Dengeki Game Novel Contest. A manga adaptation by Kouji O ...

'' as Shizuko Imazaki (episode 4) *'' Kaguya-sama: Love is War'' as Schoolgirl B (episode 5) *''

Domestic Girlfriend is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kei Sasuga. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from April 2014 to June 2020, with its chapters collected in twenty-eight ''tankōbon'' volumes. The manga was publis ...

'' as Yanase (episode 12) *''

Fruits Basket , sometimes abbreviated , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It was serialized in the semi-monthly Japanese manga magazine , published by Hakusensha, from 1998 to 2006. The series' title comes from t ...

'' as Schoolgirl (episode 2) *'' Why the Hell are You Here, Teacher!?'' as Ichiro Sato (young) *'' Vinland Saga'' as Askeladd (young; episodes 17 and 22) *''

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'' as Kiriko Yoshitoku *''

Wasteful Days of High School Girls is a Japanese manga series by Bino, serialized online via '' Niconico Seiga'', ''Comic Newtype'', and '' pixiv Comic'' websites since 2014. It has been collected in ten ''tankōbon'' volumes by Kadokawa Shoten as of December 2022. An anime ...

'' as Fine gal (episodes 5 and 6) *''

'' as Yakumo Saotome *''

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! is a Japanese light novel series written by FUNA and illustrated by Itsuki Akata. A manga adaptation by Neko Mint began serialization in 2016. Both the light novel and manga have been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. ...

'' as Marcela ;2020 *''

Major 2nd ''Major 2nd'' (stylized as ''MAJOR 2nd'') is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Takuya Mitsuda. It is a sequel to the original manga series '' Major''. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' s ...

'' as Yayoi Sawa *''

Tamayomi is a Japanese baseball manga series by Mountain Pukuichi, serialized in Houbunsha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Manga Time Kirara Forward'' since April 2016. It has been collected in nine ''tankōbon'' volumes. An anime television series ada ...

'' as Chikage Asakura and Riko Shirai *''

'' as Kunai Zenow *''

'' as Yuna *''

Talentless Nana is a Japanese manga series written by Looseboy and illustrated by Iori Furuya. It has been serialized in Square Enix's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' since May 2016 and has been collected in ten ''tankōbon'' volumes. T ...

'' as Detective ;2021 *'' Zombie Land Saga Revenge'' as Junko Konno *'' How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω'' as Tria *''

The Faraway Paladin is a Japanese light novel series written by Kanata Yanagino and illustrated by Kususaga Rin. It began serialization online in May 2015 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. It was later acquired by Overlap, wh ...

'' as Will *'' Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story'' as Ryou Midori ;2022 *'' Aoashi'' as Hana Ichijō *''

Summer Time Rendering is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasuki Tanaka. It was serialized on Shueisha's digital magazine ''Shōnen Jump+'' from October 2017 to February 2021. An anime television series adaptation by OLM aired from April to Se ...

'' as Tokiko Hishigata *''

The Rising of the Shield Hero is a Japanese dark fantasy ''isekai'' light novel series written by Aneko Yusagi. Originally published as a web novel in the user-generated novel site Shōsetsuka ni Narō, the series has since been published by Media Factory with an e ...

Season 2'' as Yomogi Emarl *''

Lycoris Recoil is a Japanese original anime television series created by Spider Lily and Asaura. It was produced by A-1 Pictures and aired from July to September 2022. A manga adaptation by Yasunori Bizen began serialization in Media Factory's manga maga ...

'' as Fuki Harukawa *'' Duel Masters Win'' as Bowie Obochiyama *''

Bocchi the Rock! is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Aki Hamaji. It has been serialized in Houbunsha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Manga Time Kirara Max'' since December 2017. Its chapters have been collected in five ''tankō ...

'' as Shima Iwashita ;2023 *'' Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV'' as Noin *''

The Ancient Magus' Bride is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kore Yamazaki. It is serialized in Mag Garden's ''Monthly Comic Garden'' magazine and is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. A three-part prequel anime Original vide ...

Season 2'' as Philomela Sergeant *'' Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch!'' as Yuna *'' Magical Destroyers'' as Eve

Video games

;2018 *'' Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story'' as Ryou Midori *''

Cytus II ''Cytus'' is a collection of rhythm games developed by Taiwanese game developer Rayark. The original ''Cytus'' rhythm game was first released on the iOS platform on 12 January 2012. The game was later released on Android on 7 August 2012. A p ...

'' as Ivy ;2020 *''

Azur Lane ''Azur Lane'' () is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game created by Chinese developers Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, released in 2017 for the iOS and Android operating systems. Set in an alternate timeline of World War II, pl ...

'' as KMS Z2 *'' KonoSuba Fantastic Days'' as Lia ;2021 *''

The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls is a Japanese free-to-play simulation video game co-developed by Cygames and Bandai Namco Studios for the Mobage social network platform for mobile phones. It was first released on November 28, 2011, for feature phones, and compatibility ...

'' as Tsukasa Kiryu *'' The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage'' as Tsukasa Kiryu *'' WACCA Reverse'' as Luin *'' Blue Reflection: Second Light'' as Rena Miyauchi ;2022 *''

Blue Archive ''Blue Archive'' ( ja, ブルーアーカイブ; ) is a role-playing game developed by Nexon Games (formerly NAT Games), a subsidiary of Nexon. It was released in 2021 for Android and iOS, first in Japan by Yostar and worldwide later that year ...

'' as Shigure Mayoi ;2023 *''

Disgaea is a series of tactical role-playing video games created and developed by Nippon Ichi. The series debuted in Japan on January 30, 2003, with '' Disgaea: Hour of Darkness'', later re-released as ''Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness'' and ''Disgaea DS ...

7'' as Suisen *''Loop8: Summer of Gods'' as Machina

References

External links

Agency profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kawase, Maki 1995 births Japanese voice actresses Living people Voice actresses from Chiba Prefecture