Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ, Hayashibara Megumi, born March 30, 1967) is a Japanese voice actress, singer, lyricist and radio personality from Kita ward in Tokyo and is affiliated with self-founded Woodpark Office.
One of the most prominent Japanese voice actresses since the 1990s, Hayashibara is best known for her roles in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Saber Marionette J, Magical Princess Minky Momo, Mashin Hero Wataru, Ranma ½, Cowboy Bebop, Slayers, Detective Conan, Pokémon, All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku, Hello Kitty, Video Girl Ai, and Shaman King where she also performs the opening themes for the 2001 series, Over Soul and Northern Lights, as well as the 2021 adaptations theme Soul Salvation.
Japanese Name: 林原 めぐみ
Born: March 30, 1967 (age 57)
From: Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Height: 155 cm (5 ft 1 in)
Children: 1
Occupation(s):
Voice actress,
singer,
lyricist,
radio personality
Active From: 1986-present
Did You Know:
Notably played:
• Neon Genesis Evangelion as Rei Ayanami
• Slayers as Lina Inverse
• Hello Kitty as Hello Kitty
• Detective Conan as Ai Haibara
• Ranma ½ as Ranma Saotome (female and child)
• Cowboy Bebop as Faye Valentine
• Pokémon as Musashi/Jessie
• Saber Marionette J as Lime
• Magical Princess Minky Momo (1991) as Minky Momo of Marinarsa
• Mashin Hero Wataru series as Himiko Shinobibe
• Sailor Moon Cosmos as Sailor Galaxia