Kana Hanazawa
Voice ActorKana Hanazawa is a Japanese voice actress and singer who voices Rika Orimoto in the original Japanese version of Jujutsu Kaisen, animated by MAPPA. She has built an extensive career in anime since debuting in 2003 and has picked up multiple industry awards for her performances.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
In the Japanese-language version of Jujutsu Kaisen, Kana Hanazawa voices Rika Orimoto, the cursed spirit bound to Yuta Okkotsu that anchors much of his backstory. The performance sits within her long list of anime roles and highlights her range across softer, emotionally driven characters.
Career and Notable Roles
Hanazawa has been a fixture in Japanese anime and video game voice work since 2003. In 2015, she won the Seiyu Award's Best Supporting Actress honor, and she was also named Newtype's best voice actress on three separate occasions: 2015, 2017, and 2018. She also debuted as a recording artist in 2012 with the single “Hoshizora Destination,” released through Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kana Hanazawa voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Kana Hanazawa voices Rika Orimoto, the cursed spirit bound to Yuta Okkotsu, in the Japanese-language version of Jujutsu Kaisen. The role anchors much of Yuta's backstory across the series.
When did Kana Hanazawa start her voice acting career?
Kana Hanazawa has worked in Japanese anime and video game voice acting since 2003. Born in 1989, she has built an extensive career across more than two decades in the industry.
What awards has Kana Hanazawa won?
Kana Hanazawa won the Seiyu Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015. She was also named Newtype's best voice actress three times, in 2015, 2017, and 2018.
Is Kana Hanazawa also a singer?
Kana Hanazawa debuted as a recording artist in 2012 with the single Hoshizora Destination, released through Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. She has continued to work as both a singer and a voice actress since.
What is Kana Hanazawa known for in anime roles?
Kana Hanazawa is known for her range across softer, emotionally driven characters, reflected in her performance as Rika Orimoto in Jujutsu Kaisen. She has been a fixture in Japanese anime and video game voice work since 2003.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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