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Megumi Hayashibara
AKA: Хаясибара Мэгуми · 林原 めぐみ · مگومی هایاشیبارا · 林原惠美
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Born: 1967
Tokyo, Japan
63 Global Credits
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Lazarus
Hersch (voice)
2025 · JP
Ranma1/2
Ranma (voice)
2024 · JP
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199
Megumi Kanzaki (voice)
2024 · JP
Pokémon Horizons
Nyahoja (voice)
2023 · JP
Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa
Ai Haibara (voice)
2022 · JP
Case Closed: Zero's Tea Time
Elena Miyano (voice)
2022 · JP
Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
Irina Luminesk (voice)
2021 · JP
Baki Hanma
Emi Akezawa (voice)
2021 · JP
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lazarus | 2025 | Hersch (voice) |
| Ranma1/2 | 2024 | Ranma (voice) |
| Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 | 2024 | Megumi Kanzaki (voice) |
| Pokémon Horizons | 2023 | Nyahoja (voice) |
| Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa | 2022 | Ai Haibara (voice) |
| Case Closed: Zero's Tea Time | 2022 | Elena Miyano (voice) |
| Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut | 2021 | Irina Luminesk (voice) |
| Baki Hanma | 2021 | Emi Akezawa (voice) |
| SHAMAN KING | 2021 | Anna Kyoyama (voice) |
| SHAMAN KING | 2021 | Theme Song Performance |
| JUJUTSU KAISEN | 2020 | Kaori Itadori (voice) |
| Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 | 2020 | Takashi Shimamura (voice) |
| Mashin Hero Wataru: The Seven Spirits of Ryujinmaru | 2020 | Himiko Shinobibe (voice) |
| CAROLE & TUESDAY | 2019 | Flora (voice) |
| Gundam vs Hello Kitty | 2019 | Hello Kitty (voice) |
| Karakuri Circus | 2018 | Shirogane Saigazaki |
| Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion: THE ANIMATION | 2018 | Rei Ayanami (voice) |
| The Dragon Dentist | 2017 | Shibana Natsume (voice) |
| SENGOKUCHOJYUGIGA | 2016 | Contributor |
| Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju | 2016 | Miyokichi (voice) |
| Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju | 2016 | Theme Song Performance |
| Ushio and Tora | 2015 | Hakumen no Mono (voice) |
| Japan Animator Expo | 2014 | (voice) |
| Insufficient Direction | 2014 | Rompers (voice) |
| Chihayafuru | 2011 | Midori Sakurazawa (voice) |
| Rainbow | 2010 | Narration |
| Petit Eva: Evangelion@School | 2007 | Rei Ayanami (voice) |
| Document 72 Hours | 2006 | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| The Law of Ueki | 2005 | Haruko Ueki (voice) |
| Cromartie High School | 2003 | Maeda's Mother (voice) |
| Rumiko Takahashi Anthology | 2003 | Kakei-san |
| Hitsuji no Uta | 2003 | Chizuna Takashiro (voice) |
| Di Gi Charat Nyo! | 2003 | Piyoko (voice) |
| Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex | 2002 | Theresa (voice) |
| Shrine of the Morning Mist | 2002 | Kurako Hieda |
| Cheeky Angel | 2002 | Megumi Amatsuka |
| Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi | 2002 | Theme Song Performance |
| Hello Kitty's Animation Theater | 2001 | Hello Kitty (voice) |
| Muteki Ou Tri-Zenon | 2000 | Contributor |
| FLCL | 2000 | Haruha Raharu (voice) |
| Love Hina | 2000 | Haruka Urashima (voice) |
| Love Hina | 2000 | Theme Song Performance |
| Hello Kitty : The Fantasy of The Apple Forest | 2000 | Contributor |
| One Piece | 1999 | Rebecca (voice) |
| Shadow Skill | 1998 | Elle Ragu (voice) |
| Pokémon | 1997 | Musashi (voice) |
| Saber Marionette J | 1996 | Lime (voice) |
| Slayers | 1995 | Lina Inverse (voice) |
| Slayers | 1995 | Theme Song Performance |
| Blue Seed | 1994 | Momiji Fujimiya (voice) |
| Blue Seed | 1994 | Theme Song Performance |
| Black Jack | 1993 | Andrew (voice) |
| Tekkaman Blade | 1992 | Aki Kisaragi |
| Genji Tsuushin Agedama | 1991 | E-Huv (voice) |
| Matchless Raijin-Oh | 1991 | Ruruko Himeki (voice) |
| The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors | 1990 | Inusaka Mouya (voice) |
| Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen | 1990 | Contributor |
| Ranma ½ | 1989 | Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice) |
| Shurato | 1989 | Renge |
| Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket | 1989 | Christina Mackenzie (voice) |
| Mashin Hero Wataru | 1988 | Himiko Shinobibe (voice) |
| Bubblegum Crisis | 1987 | Nam (voice) |
| Maison Ikkoku | 1986 | Yosuke Nanao (voice) |