Rie Kugimiya
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Rie Kugimiya

Rie Kugimiya (born May 30, 1979) is an iconic Japanese voice actress and singer who has earned the legendary title of the "Queen of Tsundere" among global anime fans. Based in Kumamoto and represented by the agency I'm Enterprise, she is best known for her prolific portrayal of short-tempered yet soft-hearted female leads, most notably defining the archetypal "Four Tsundere Wonders" as Taiga Aisaka in Toradora!, Shana in Shakugan no Shana, Louise in The Familiar of Zero, and Nagi Sanzenin in Hayate the Combat Butler. Her distinct, high-pitched voice has won her multiple prestigious honors, including Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 3rd Seiyu Awards and Best Supporting Actress at the 2nd Seiyu Awards. Beyond her famous "tsundere" roles, she has showcased immense range by voicing iconic non-human and juvenile male characters, such as the kind-hearted Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, the mischievous Kagura in Gintama, and the blue flying cat Happy in Fairy Tail. In 2026, Kugimiya continues to be a powerhouse in the industry with major theatrical and streaming projects. She is a key cast member in the Netflix original film Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (releasing January 22, 2026), where she voices the character Fushi, contributing to the film's star-studded ensemble under director Shingo Yamashita. Additionally, she reprises her career-defining role as Kagura in the high-stakes 2026 cinematic event New Gintama The Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames, which reimagines one of the series' most legendary arcs for the big screen. Whether she is performing as the virtual idol-like characters in the idolmaster series or voicing mascots like Mametchi in the Tamagotchi franchise, Kugimiya remains one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in the history of Japanese animation.

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