Megumi Hayashibara
Known for
A legendary Japanese voice actress and singer, Megumi Hayashibara is one of the most influential seiyū of all time, revered for iconic anime heroines. The Tokyo-born performer voiced Rei Ayanami in the 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' saga, including 'The End of Evangelion' (1997) and the Rebuild films, and starred in Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' (2006) and Mamoru Hosoda's 'Wolf Children' (2012). A chart-topping recording artist whose theme songs are anime classics, she helped define the profession's modern stardom. She is a Japanese voice actress and musician of landmark status, a genuine icon of the anime world.
Megumi Hayashibara
164 Movies
101 Series
A legendary Japanese voice actress and singer, Megumi Hayashibara is one of the most influential seiyū of all time, revered for iconic anime heroines. The Tokyo-born performer voiced Rei Ayanami in the 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' saga, including 'The End of Evangelion' (1997) and the Rebuild films, and starred in Satoshi Kon's 'Paprika' (2006) and Mamoru Hosoda's 'Wolf Children' (2012). A chart-topping recording artist whose theme songs are anime classics, she helped define the profession's modern stardom. She is a Japanese voice actress and musician of landmark status, a genuine icon of the anime world.
Movies
Plays Woman in Blue (voice)
Castle in the Sky
1986
Plays Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
Plays Sasuke (voice)
Pom Poko
1994
Plays Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
Plays Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
Paprika
2006
Plays Sohei's Mother (voice)
Wolf Children
2012
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon 4Ever
2001
Plays Pino (voice)
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
2021
Plays Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
Plays Rei Ayanami (voice)
Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion The Movie: The Marvelous Fast ALFA-X That Comes From the Future
2019
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
2020
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
Plays Takashi Shimamura (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War
2021
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
Plays Rei Ayanami (voice)
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Plays Ai Haibara (voice)
Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven
2001
Plays Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
Plays Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
2018
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
Plays Himeko Nayotake (voice)
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
1994
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
Plays Ai Haibara (voice)
Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter
2017
Plays Honey Queen (voice)
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
2001
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Plays Kyouko Yuuki (voice)
Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night
2021
Plays Faye Valentine (voice)
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
Plays Snivy (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2012
Plays Musashi / Latias (voice)
Pokémon Heroes
2002
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
2011
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
Plays Musashi (voice)
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
Plays Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice)
Ranma 1/2: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix
1994
Plays Hachi (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey
2004
Plays Madoushi (voice)
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
1999
Plays Answering Machine (voice)
Love & Pop
1998
Plays Musashi / Absol (voice)
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
2003
Plays Achika
Tenchi Muyo! In Love
1996
Plays Lucy MacMillan (voice)
Macross Plus: The Movie
1995
Plays Pen Pen (voice)
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998
TV Shows
Plays Rabifutto (voice)
Pokémon
1997
Plays Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice)
Ranma ½
1989
Plays Himiko Shinobibe (voice)
Mashin Hero Wataru
1988
Plays Masquernya / Nakanuchan / Dekanuchan (voice)
Pokémon Horizons
2023
Plays Eri Kasuga (voice)
Chinpui
1989
Plays Piyoko (voice)
Di Gi Charat Nyo!
2003
Plays Lina Inverse (voice)
Slayers
1995
Plays Guri Guri
Madö King Granzört
1989
Plays Anna Kyōyama / Opacho
Shaman King
2001
Plays Rihoko (voice)
Ninku
1995
Plays Asagi Ruriko (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
2002
Plays Anna Kyoyama (voice)
SHAMAN KING
2021
Plays Alfred J. Kwak (voice)
Alfred J. Kwak
1989
Plays Hiromi Tachibana / Erika Kouzu / Harue Yamamoto (voice)
Matchless Passion Go-Saurer
1993
Plays Ruruko Himeki (voice)
Matchless Raijin-Oh
1991
Plays E-Huv (voice)
Genji Tsuushin Agedama
1991
Plays Megumi Amatsuka
Cheeky Angel
2002
Plays Lime (voice)
Saber Marionette J
1996
Plays Aki Kisaragi
Tekkaman Blade
1992
Plays Hakumen no Mono (voice)
Ushio and Tora
2015
Plays Nanami Simpson
Tico and Friends
1994
Plays Renge
Shurato
1989
Plays (voice)
Japan Animator Expo
2014
Plays Shirogane Saigazaki
Karakuri Circus
2018
Plays Ranma (voice)
Ranma1/2
2024
Plays 绫波丽
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition (Renewal of Evangelion)
2003
Plays Maeda's Mother (voice)
Cromartie High School
2003
Plays Emi Akezawa (voice)
Baki Hanma
2021
Plays Hello Kitty (voice)
Hello Kitty's Animation Theater
2001
Plays Lime (voice)
Saber Marionette J to X
1998
Latest Trailers
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Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
Full Filmography
Patlabor EZY File 3
Kimika Saeki (voice)
2027
Film
DRUM-VIVANT THE ORIGIN STORY-
Drum's app (voice) · 4 episodes
2026
TV
JUJUTSU KAISEN
Kaori Itadori (voice) · 1 episode
2026
TV
Patlabor EZY File 2
Kimika Saeki (voice)
2026
Film
Patlabor EZY File 1
Kimika Saeki (voice)
2026
Film
Lazarus
Hersch (voice) · 13 episodes
2025–
TV
One Piece
Rebecca (voice) · 1 episode
2024
TV
Ranma1/2
Ranma (voice) · 36 episodes
2024–
TV
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199
Megumi Kanzaki (voice) · 26 episodes
2024–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Megumi Hayashibara and where are they from?
Megumi Hayashibara is 59 years old, born on March 30, 1967 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Megumi Hayashibara?
Megumi Hayashibara is best known for roles in Castle in the Sky, Paprika, Wolf Children.
How many movies has Megumi Hayashibara been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Megumi Hayashibara has appeared in 161 movies and 101 TV shows.
What was Megumi Hayashibara's first movie?
The career of Megumi Hayashibara began with Project A-Ko (1986).
What is Megumi Hayashibara's most recent movie or series?
Megumi Hayashibara's most recent release is Detective Conan: The Counterfeit Case of Ultra 30, which premiered on October 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Megumi Hayashibara appeared in?
On television, Megumi Hayashibara has appeared in One Piece, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Pokémon, Sword Art Online.
Does Megumi Hayashibara have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Megumi Hayashibara's upcoming work includes: Patlabor EZY File 3 (2027).
Megumi Hayashibara
1967-03-30 · Tokyo, Japan
Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ, Hayashibara Megumi, born March 30, 1967) is a Japanese voice actress, singer, radio personality, and lyricist from Tokyo.
She is currently affiliated with Aksent. Her nicknames include: Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin. She is best known for her roles in Ranma ½ (as Ranma Saotome (female voice)), Neon Genesis Evangelion (as Rei Ayanami), Cowboy Bebop (as Faye Valentine), Slayers (as Lina Inverse), Detective Conan (as Ai Haibara), Pokémon (as Musashi/Jessie of Team Rocket), All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku (as Atsuko Natsume and her counterpart Atsuko Higuchi from the OVA Nuku Nuku Dash!) and Shaman King (as Anna Kyoyama). She is also a fully qualified and registered nurse.