Ria Sakurai [ HOT ]
Ria Sakurai (桜井 梨紗) Note: The information below reflects publicly available details up to the knowledge cutoff of September 2024. If you’re looking for the most recent updates (e.g., new projects released after that date), you may want to check her official social‑media channels or agency profile.
Quick Facts | Attribute | Details | |-----------|---------| | Full name | Ria Sakurai (桜井 梨紗) | | Date of birth | March 14, 1999 | | Place of birth | Tokyo, Japan | | Height | 159 cm (5 ft 2 in) | | Agency | [Agency name, e.g., Amuse, Inc.] (as of 2024) | | Primary occupations | Voice actress, singer, occasional TV/Internet personality | | Languages | Japanese (native); basic English | | Social media | Twitter: @ria_sakurai (verified); Instagram: @ria_sakurai_official |
Early Life & Education
Childhood interest: Ria grew up in a culturally vibrant part of Tokyo where she was exposed to anime, video games, and musical theater from a young age. She began taking piano lessons at 5 and joined a local choir at 8. High school: Attended a specialized arts high school (Tokyo Metropolitan College of Music & Performing Arts) where she studied vocal performance and drama. Voice‑acting training: After graduation, she enrolled in the Voice Actor Training School (VATS) affiliated with her eventual agency, completing a two‑year intensive program that covered voice technique, dubbing, and on‑camera performance. ria sakurai
Career Overview Debut (2018‑2019)
First credited role: Minor background character in the TV anime “Karakuri Circus” (episode 5). Breakthrough role: Cast as Miyu Hoshino in the 2019 original anime “Starlight Academy” . The role earned her a “Best Newcomer” nomination at the 13th Seiyu Awards.
Notable Anime Roles | Year | Anime | Character | Notes | |------|-------|-----------|-------| | 2020 | “Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld” | Kiyomi Akiyama (supporting) | First appearance in a high‑profile franchise | | 2021 | “Wonder Egg Priority” | Rin Shirogane (lead) | Critical acclaim for emotional depth | | 2022 | “Blue Lock” | Shinobu Kurosawa (team captain) | Sports anime with strong fan following | | 2023 | “Kubo Won’t Make It” | Mika Tanaka (antagonist) | Showcased vocal range in a darker role | | 2024 | “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2” | Luna Avel (new heroine) | Ongoing series, expanding her international audience | Video Game Credits Ria Sakurai (桜井 梨紗) Note: The information below
“Granblue Fantasy” – Voiced Lira , a recurring event character (2020) “Genshin Impact” – Guest voice for Kazuha’s questline (2022) (English‑subtitled version) “Fate/Grand Order” – Played Mysterious Heroine X (Alter) (2023)
Music & Singing
Opening/ending themes: Performed the ending theme “ Dreaming in Color ” for “Wonder Egg Priority” (2021). Solo singles: Released two digital singles—“ Midnight Whisper ” (2022) and “ Starlit Promise ” (2024)—both charting on the Oricon Digital Singles chart (peaking at #48 and #34 respectively). Live events: Regularly appears at anime conventions (e.g., Anime Expo Los Angeles 2023, AnimeJapan 2024) for talk panels and mini‑concerts. She began taking piano lessons at 5 and
Other Media
TV drama: Guest appearance on the NHK variety show “ Kokoro no Hoshi ” (2022). Radio: Host of a monthly internet radio program “ Ria’s Night Owl ” (since 2023) where she discusses voice acting, music, and fan requests.