Biography

Kikuko Inoue is a veteran voice actress known for her iconic role as Tendou Kasumi in the anime Ranma 1/2, earning her the nickname "Onee-chan" ("big sister" in Japanese) among fans. Born in Kanagawa, Japan, she made her debut in the anime Hai Akk... Read more

Kikuko Inoue is a veteran voice actress known for her iconic role as Tendou Kasumi in the anime Ranma 1/2, earning her the nickname "Onee-chan" ("big sister" in Japanese) among fans. Born in Kanagawa, Japan, she made her debut in the anime Hai Akko Desu in 1988. Inoue is famously known for humorously claiming to be "17 years old" (井上喜久子１７歳です), with fans playfully teasing her about it. She even founded a lighthearted "cult" of "17-year-olds" (Juu-nana-sai Kyou, １７歳教) with fellow voice actresses Yukari Tamura, Sakura Nogawa, Rina Satou, and Yui Horie. Aside from her voice acting work, Inoue... Read more