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Biography

Before venturing as a voice actress, Kobayashi worked as a model for magazines. In 2003, she auditioned for the role of Setsuna Sakurazaki in ''

'', beginning her career as a voice actress. In 2007, she made her debut as a singer with the single ''Sora no Kotoba'', which was the second closing theme of the Saint October anime. In 2008, she was nominated for "Best New Actress" at the second edition of the Seiyū Awards. Also in that same year, she released her first album ''YOU&YU'' and her first mini-album, ''ROCK YOU!!''. Later, in 2010, she created the musical group Crush Tears. On August 1, 2012, Rakugo CD "Moouchi!" is released. On December 29, 2017, she announced her marriage on her

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account.

Filmography

Anime TV series

Original video animation (OVA)

Original net animation (ONA)

Anime films

Video games

Dubbing

Live-action TV series

Animated TV series

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Live-action film

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'' (2022), Martine Bancroft – Originally performed by Adria Arjona * '' The Exorcist: Believer'' (2023), Demon * '' Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'' (2024), Mary Jo Bassa – Originally performed by Charlee Fraser

Animated film

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'' (2024), Patsy Prescott

Audio dramas

Live-action

'' Anime Supremacy!'' (2022), Shiori (voice)

Notes

References

External links

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Official agency profile
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