Personal details
- Birth Date: 1989-05-30
- Height: 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
- Birth Location: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Professions: Actress
Yui Ishikawa, born May 30, 1989, in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, is the kind of actress whose name pops up in some of the most intense and emotional anime you’ll ever binge at 3 a.m. She’s got a voice that just pulls you in—seriously, if you’ve watched Attack on Titan (2013), you can’t miss her as Mikasa Ackerman. That role alone? Total game-changer. She brings this raw edge to Mikasa, balancing stoic badassery and the kind of heartbreak that’ll have you clutching your pillow. But she’s not a one-trick pony. In Eiga Koe No Katachi (A Silent Voice, 2016), Yui steps into a totally different vibe, voicing Shoko Nishimiya, a deaf high school girl navigating some brutal social challenges. That film hits you right in the feels, and Yui’s performance is soft, genuine, and honestly, pretty unforgettable. You can really tell she digs deep for her roles—she’s not just reading lines, she’s making you believe in the character’s world. And then, boom, she’s out there in the wild world of NieR: Automata (2017), voicing 2B, the android with that cool, detached exterior but a whole lot brewing underneath. If you’re even remotely into gaming, you probably recognize that voice from a mile away. Yui’s got this knack for slipping into all these wildly different characters and making each one stand out. Not just an actress—she’s a whole experience.
Back in 2014, during the 8th Seiyu Awards, she totally snagged the Best Supporting Actress trophy. It wasn’t just a lucky break—she’d been grinding away, bringing all kinds of characters to life with her voice. Fans and industry folks alike were buzzing about her range—like, she could jump from bubbly, energetic roles to deep, emotional stuff without missing a beat. The award basically put her on the map, and people started paying way more attention to her work. After that, her schedule blew up—more anime projects, video games, drama CDs, you name it. If you were even a little bit into anime back then, her voice probably popped up in some of your favorites. This win wasn’t just a pat on the back; it kinda signaled she’d leveled up in the industry, with tons of new opportunities flooding her way. Seriously, it was a big deal for her career.
May 30, 1989
5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
36 years old