Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-12-06
- Height: 5′ 2¼″ (1.58 m)
- Birth Location: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Professions: Actress, Music Department, Soundtrack
Sayaka Ôhara, born December 6, 1975, hails from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and she’s one of those voices you’ve definitely heard if you’re even a little bit into anime. She’s racked up a seriously impressive list of credits, but let’s talk highlights. You know “Kimi No Na Wa.” (or “Your Name.” if you’re feeling English)? That 2016 smash hit that basically took over the world? Yep, she’s in that. And then there’s “Code Geass - Lelouch of the Rebellion” from way back in 2006, which, honestly, is basically required viewing for anime fans. Her role in that series, just—chef’s kiss—absolutely nailed it. She’s got this knack for bringing characters to life, giving them depth and personality that stick with you, even after the credits roll. But she’s not just about the mega-hits. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find her in “Gekijôban XXXHolic Manatsu no yoru no yume” from 2005. Not as mainstream as the other two, but still a solid piece, and her performance stands out there, too. She’s versatile, slipping effortlessly between dramatic and comedic roles, and honestly, she brings a certain warmth to every project she touches. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Hey, that voice sounds familiar,” there’s a good chance it was Sayaka Ôhara. She’s basically part of the backbone of modern anime, and her work continues to pop up in all sorts of unexpected places.
Cello in hand, the main character’s life basically spins out of control after a sudden tragedy yanks the rug from under him. He’s not some world-famous musician either, just a regular guy, scraping by, moonlighting in a not-so-glamorous orchestra. When his dreams of music stardom go up in smoke, he stumbles into a bizarre new gig—handling “departures,” which is a fancy way of saying prepping the dead for their final bow. His friends? Not impressed. His wife? Even less so. But the job, weird as it sounds, starts to change him. He finds a strange beauty in the rituals, and it forces him to face a bunch of stuff he’s been running from—family baggage, grief, all that messy human junk. By the end, it’s not really about cello solos or applause, but about finding grace in the strangest places. Oddly uplifting, if you’re into that sort of thing.
December 6, 1975
5′ 2¼″ (1.58 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
49 years old