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Asami Shimoda
下田 麻美
Born January 30
Other names Hanano Kaori
Occupation
  • Actress
  • voice actress
  • singer
Years active 2008–present
Agent Arts Vision
Notable work
The Idolmaster as Futami twins
Voice provider for Kagamine Rin/Len

Asami Shimoda (下田 麻美, Shimoda Asami) is a talented Japanese actress and voice actress. She is famous for lending her voice to many characters in anime shows and video games. She also sings and has released her own music.

Asami Shimoda is especially well-known for her roles as the Futami twins, Ami and Mami, in the popular The Idolmaster series. She also provides the voices for the virtual singers Kagamine Rin and Len. These characters are part of the Vocaloid software from Crypton Future Media.

Asami Shimoda's Work in Entertainment

Voice Acting in TV Shows

Asami Shimoda has voiced characters in many animated television series. Her work began in 2008 and continues to this day.

  • 2008
    • Kyō no Go no Ni, where she played Chika Koizumi.
  • 2009
    • Tayutama: Kiss on my Deity, as Ameri Kawai.
  • 2010
    • B Gata H Kei, voicing Chika Yamada.
    • Seitokai Yakuindomo, as Kotomi Tsuda.
  • 2011
    • Infinite Stratos, playing Huang Lingyin.
    • Nekogami Yaoyorozu, as Hasumi Shirasaki.
    • The IDOLM@STER, where she voiced both Ami Futami and Mami Futami.
  • 2012
    • Cardfight!! Vanguard: Asia Circuit Hen, as Lee Shenlon.
    • Good Luck Girl!, playing Ryūta Tsuwabuki.
    • Oniai, as Haruomi Ginbei Sawatari.
  • 2013
    • Cuticle Tantei Inaba, voicing Yūta Sasaki.
    • Infinite Stratos 2, again as Huang Lingyin.
    • Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS, as Nana Yotsuya.
    • Shingeki no Kyojin, playing Nanaba.
  • 2014
    • Dragonar Academy, as Anya.
    • Futsū no Joshikōsei ga Locodol Yattemita, voicing Saori Nishifukai.
    • Momo Kyun Sword, as Kushinoda.
    • Seitokai Yakuindomo, again as Kotomi Tsuda.
  • 2016
    • Kiss Him, Not Me, playing Amane Nakano.
  • 2017
    • Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2, again as Nanaba.

Voice Acting in Other Animations

Asami Shimoda has also worked on other types of animated projects.

Original Video Animations (OVAs)

  • The Idolmaster Live For You! (2008), voicing Ami Futami and Mami Futami.
  • Aika Zero (2009), as Kana Shiraishi.

Original Net Animations (ONAs)

  • Puchimas! Petit Idolmaster (2013), where she voiced Ami and Mami Futami, along with Koami and Komami.

Animated Films

  • Book Girl (2010), playing Kurara Mori.

Voice Acting in Video Games

Asami Shimoda has lent her voice to many characters in video games.

  • Black Rock Shooter The Game, as Nafhe.
  • Do-Don-Pachi SaiDaiOuJou, as Operator.
  • GetAmped2, voicing Dolores.
  • Killer Is Dead, as Alice.
  • Cosmic Break, where she voiced various characters.
  • The Idolm@ster series, as Ami and Mami Futami.
  • Princess Connect Re:Dive, playing Matsuri Orihara (Matsuri).
  • Fairy Fencer F, as Pipin.
  • Super Heroine Chronicle (2014), voicing Huang Lingyin.
  • Infinite Stratos: Archetype Breaker (2017), as Huang Lingyin.
  • Azur Lane (2017), playing Universal Bulin, Trial Bulin MKII, and Specialized Bulin Custom MKIII.
  • Arknights (2019), as Lancet-2 and Vigna.
  • Higurashi When They Cry video games (2007-2015), as Madoka Minai.
  • Girls' Frontline (2022), as Fo-12.
  • Etheria: Restart (2025), as Kloss.

Asami Shimoda's Music Career

Besides voice acting, Asami Shimoda is also a singer. She has released several music albums and singles.

Albums

  • December 22, 2010: Dreams
  • February 27, 2012: Fan appreciation CD link

Singles

  • June 27, 2012: Awake

See also

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