Kikuko Inoue was born September 25 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. She is a voice actress, singer and narrator. Her roles include Kasumi Tendo from Ranma ½, Belldandy from Ah! My Goddess, Tokiko Taira from The Heike Story, Venat from Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, Amelie from Death Stranding and more. Inoue has also been a part of the singing groups DoCo and Goddess Family Club. She is the founder and manager of the voice acting company, “Office Anemone”. Inoue received the Best Supporting Actress award at the 4th Seiyu Awards in 2016, and the Kazue Takahashi Award for “the female performer who broadens the profession of voice acting in every form of media” at the10th Seiyu Awards. Inoue’s daughter, Honoka Inoue is also a voice actress and singer.