is a Japanese voice actress and singer who has had roles in several anime series. She is well known for her voice role as Yuki Nagato in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Leon in The iDOLM@STER, while in her musical career, she has been signed under King Records and Lantis. She was born in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi and was raised in Saitama. She was affiliated with the talent agency HoriPro International.
Career
2003
- From April to September, Chihara served as the assistant to Mariko KÃ
Âda's OBC radio program KÃ
Âda Mariko no GM, a position she gained through an audition. She won first place at the SeiyÃ
« Grand Prix Club and the right to work in the avex artist academy.
- In October, she was chosen as one of the top 4 finalists for Pony Canyon, Inc.'s Voice Artist & Singer AuditionãÂÂVSãªã¼ãÂÂã£ã·ã§ã³2003ã sponsorship contest, but did not win the grand prize.
2004
- From April to September, debuted her voice acting career as Aya Natsume in Tenjho Tenge.
- In December, she began her blog "minorhythm" and at the same time, released her album Heroine
2005
- In April, she began work as a host personality for the internet radio program Oshiyaberi Yattemasu along with Masaya Onosaka and Miyu Matsuki as the Thursday group.
- In May, she began hosting both radio programs Avex presents Chihara Minori no Makenai Radio and Avex presents Chihara Minori no Ikenai Radio.
2006
2007
- On January 24, released the single "Junpaku Sanctuary", ending a two-year hiatus from her personal singing career.
- On March 18, performed in the Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekisou concert.
- In May, began the radio program in conjunction to her blog called Radio Minorhythm on Wednesdays as part of the Lantis web radio lineup.
- On June 6, released the single "Kimi ga Kureta Anohi".
- From June 29 to July 2, appeared at Anime Expo 2007 along with Aya Hirano and YÃ
«ko GotÃ
 at Long Beach, California as a guest of honor.
- On July 7, performed in the Animelo Summer Live 2007 Generation-A concert.
- On August 16, held a press conference that was broadcast to 115 storefronts across Japan to announce three important news items: the release of her new album Contact on October 24, her tour Live opening on November 18 as part of her birthday concert, and the release of her PV collection DVD slated for December 2007.
- On December 26, released the PV DVD Message 01. A follow-up track to the album Contact titled "Contact 13th" was bundled with the DVD as an extra CD.
2008
- On March 26, released the single "Melty Tale Storage".
- On April 1, her official fanclub m.s.s. (Minori Smile Seasons) was opened.
- On August 6, released the single "Ameagari no Hana yo Sake"
- On August 30, performed at Animelo Summer Live 2008 â Challenge day 1, including a duet with Masami Okui.
- On November 5, released the single "Paradise Lost"
- On November 26, released the album Parade
- On December 7, performed in the Dream Stage concert at the Fancy Frontier convention held in Taipei, Taiwan.
2009
- On March 29, performed in the Lucky Star Concert Called Lucky Star in Budokan -Anata no Tame Dakara- / ãÂÂãÂÂâÂÂãÂÂã in æ¦éÂÂ館 ãÂÂãªãÂÂã®ãÂÂãÂÂã ãÂÂãÂÂ.
- From April to October, she again played the role of Yuki Nagato in the Rebroadcasting of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
- On April 29, performed at the held at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan with music by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Philip Chu as conductor.
- On May 3, performed at Ga-Rei Zero â The Live at Shibuya-AX.
- On June 3, released the single "Tomorrow's Chance".
- On July 12, performed in her first ever South East Asian concert in DaiCon ãÂÂDaiCon-大ã³ã³-ãÂÂ, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya in Malaysia.
- On August 22, performed at Animelo Summer Live 2009 Re:Bridge day 1, including a duet with Yui Horie.
- On December 23, released the single "Precious One".
2010
2011
- On February 9, released the singles "Defection" and "Key for Life"
- On April 4, released the PV DVD Message 04
- On July 6, released the single "Planet Patrol"
- On August 27, performed at Animelo Summer Live 2011 rainbow day 1, including a duet with Yukari Tamura.
- On October 19, released the single "Terminated"
2012
- On February 29, released the album D-Formation
- On March 21, released the single "Celestial Diva"
- On July 11, released the single "Zone//Alone"
- On August 26, performed at Animelo Summer Live 2012 Infinity day 2, including a duet with Chiaki Ishikawa.
- On October 24, released the single "Self Producer"
2013
2014
2015
2021
- On April 3, she announced her retirement from singing.
- On December 26, she performed her last concert Minori Chihara the Last Live 2021 Re:Contact.
2022
- On March 31, she announced that she has left HoriPro International.
- On April 1, she opened the YouTube Channel Minorhythm.
2023
- On August 4, she performed her resume concert Chihara Minori LIVE 2023 We are stars!.
2025
- On March 1, her resume digital single "Message" was released.
Personal life
In May 2020, Weekly Flash reported that Chihara was in a six-year relationship with violinist , who was married at the time. Muroya and Chihara admitted to the relationship, though Muroya claimed they ended their relationship in 2016.
Filmography
Anime (films, TV, and web)
- Samurai Gun (2004), Ohana
- ' (2004), Ayaka Matsumoto
- Space Symphony Maetel: Galaxy Express 999 (2004), Arena
- Tenjho Tenge (2004), Aya Natsume
- Reprised in Tenjho Tenge: Ultimate Fight (2005)
- Mars of Destruction (2005) Kurita Aoi
- My-Otome 0~S.ifr~ (2005âÂÂ2006), Raquel Mayol
- The Law of Ueki (2005âÂÂ2006), Memory
- Fushigiboshi no Futagohime (2005), Lulu
- Major (2005), Ayane
- BinbÃ
 Shimai Monogatari (2006), Unnamed girl
- Humanoid Monster Bem (Remake) (2006), Mitsuki Kisaragi
- Lemon Angel Project (2006), Erika Campbell
- Lovedol: Lovely Idol (2006), Hina HÃ
ÂjÃ
Â
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006âÂÂ2009), Yuki Nagato - Reprised in
- Lucky Star OVA (2008)
- Nyoro~n Churuya-san (2009)
- Suzumiya Haruhi chan no yûutsu (2009)
- The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010)
- The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan (2015)
- Murder Princess (Unnamed girl)
- Kyo no Gononi (2007), Tsubasa Kawai
- Claymore (2007), Awakened Being in Ep. 12
- Da Capo II (2007âÂÂ2008), Shirakawa Nanaka
- Dragonaut -The Resonance- (2007), Toa
- Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight! (2007), Band leader in Ep. 11
- Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (2007âÂÂ2014), Chouhi Ekitoku
- Reprised in Ikki tousen: Extravaganza Epoch (2015)
- Lucky Star (2007) - multiple roles
- Minami Iwasaki
- Herself in Ep. 12
- Waitress, Yuki Nagato in Ep. 16
- Minami-ke (2007âÂÂ2009, 2013), Chiaki Minami
- Over Drive (2007), Takeshi Yamato's little sister
- Saint October (2007), Seiran in Ep. 6
- Shinkyoku SÃ
Âkai Polyphonica (2007), Matia Machiya
- Venus Versus Virus (2007), Sumire Takahana
- Wellber no Monogatari: Sisters of Wellber (2007), Rio
- Ga-rei -Zero- (2008), Kagura Tsuchimiya
- Reprised in Tokyo ESP (2014)
- The Tower of Druaga (2008âÂÂ2009), Coopa
- Needless (2009), Kuchinashi
- Saki (2009), TÃ
Âka RyÃ
«monbuchi
- Umineko no Naku Koro ni (2009), Sakutarou
- Chu-Bra!! (2010), Nayu Hayama
- The Qwaser of Stigmata (2010âÂÂ2011), Teresa Beria
- Occult Academy (2010), Mikaze Nakagawa
- Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional (2010), Maize
- Mitsudomoe (2010âÂÂ2011), Airi Ogata
- Asobi ni iku yo! (2010), Lawry
- ' (2010), Sewagakari no Medanuki
- ' (2011), Dana
- A Channel (2011), Kimiko KitÃ
Â
- Reprised in the OVA A Channel +smile
- Oniichan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!! (2011), Ran Yatagai
- Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere (2011âÂÂ2012), Horizon Ariadust
- Có (2011), Konoha Muramasa
- HyÃ
Âka (2012), Yuri KÃ
Ânosu
- Busou Shinki Moon Angel (2012), Strarf Mk.2/02
- Queen's Blade Rebellion (2012), Yuit
- Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A (2012), TÃ
Âka RyÃ
«monbuchi
- So, I Can't Play H! (2012), Dalnia Earheart
- Busou Shinki â (2012), Strarf Mk.2/Hina
- Oniichan dakedo Ai sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne! (2012), Anastasia Nasuhara
- Sparrow's Hotel (2013), Sayuri SatÃ
Â
- Beyond the Boundary (2013), Mitsuki Nase - Reprised in the movies:
- ' (2015)
- ' (2015)
- ' (2013), Rätsel
- Saki (2014), TÃ
Âka RyÃ
«monbuchi
- Nobunaga the Fool (2014), Ichi-hime
- Date A Live (2014âÂÂ2022), Miku Izayoi
- Rail Wars! (2014), Noa Kashima
- Cross Ange (2014), Miranda Campbell
- Girl Friend Beta (2014), Mahiro Natsume
- Hibike! Euphonium (2015), Kaori Nakaseko
- Violet Evergarden (2018), Erica Brown
- My Hero Academia (2018âÂÂ2020), Camie Utsushimi
- Princess Connect! Re:Dive (2020âÂÂ2022), Tomo / Tomo Mikuma
- Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation (2022), Lidel
Game
Drama CD
Radio
- Chihara Minori's fans Contact (: October 6, 2007, to October 27, 2007)
- Ga-rei -Zero- Supernatural Disaster Countermeasure Radio Room (: October 18, 2008)
- Busou Shinki It is the radio for master. (: September 24, 2012, still running)
Live events
- Debut 1st Anniversary Commemoration Event: Minorin Spring Celebration 2005 (April 10, 2005)
- Birthday Event: Minorin Birthday Celebration 2005 (November 20, 2005)
- Debut 2nd Anniversary Commemoration Event: Minorin Spring Celebration 2006 (April 22, 2006)
- Love Live 2006: Minori Chihara Birthday (November 18, 2006)
- I Melody: Minori Chihara Birthday Live 2007 (November 18, 2007)
- Starchild Presents: Starchild Collection
- Minori Chihara 1st Live Tour 2008: Contact/Re:Birth (March 9, March 16, March 22, March 23)
- Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009: Parade (FebruaryâÂÂMarch 2009)
- Minori Chihara Live at DaiCon (Malaysia) ãÂÂDaiCon-大ã³ã³-ã (July 11âÂÂ12, 2009)
- Minori Chihara Live 2009 "Summer Camp" (August 1âÂÂ2, 2009)
- Minori Chihara Final & Countdown Live 2009âÂÂ2010 (December 31, 2009)
- Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Sing All Love" (April 10 â May 30, 2010)
- Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Summer Camp 2" (August 11âÂÂ12, 2010)
- Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Invasion Tour" (October 9, 2010)
- Minori Chihara Xmas Party 2010 (December 25, 2010)
- Minori Chihara Film Live (February 9, 2011)
- Minori Chihara Live 2011 "Key for Defection" (May 2âÂÂ8, 2011)
- Minori Chihara Live 2011 "Summer Camp 3" (August 5âÂÂ7, 2011)
- Minori Chihara Final & Countdown Live 2011âÂÂ2012 (December 31, 2011)
- Minori Chihara Acoustic Live "A-Formation" (February 29, 2012)
- Minori Chihara Live 2012 "D-Formation" (April 7 â May 27, 2012)
- Minori Chihara Ultra Formation/Party Formation (June 16âÂÂ17, 2012)
- Minori Chihara Live 2012 "Summer Camp 4" (August 4âÂÂ5, 2012)
- Minori Chihara Birthday Live (November 18, 2012)
Additional work
- True Love: Winter Best Songs (Commercial narration)
- True Love: Spring Memorial Songs (Commercial narration)
- Natsu Monogatari: Summer Best Songs (Commercial narration)
Discography
Singles
Albums
Character singles
DVD
- Message 01, released December 26, 2007
- Minori Chihara 1st Live Tour 2008 Contact DVD, released June 25, 2008
- Message 02, released February 4, 2009
- Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009 Parade DVD, released June 24, 2009
- Message 03, released April 10, 2010
- Minori Chihara Live Tour 2010:Sing All Love DVD, released November 10, 2010
- Minori Chihara Summer Camp 2 DVD, released February 23, 2011
- Message 04, released April 4, 2012
Book
- Minorhythm, published March 30, 2006
- Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009 ãÂÂParadeã Live Photobook, published June 24, 2009
- Chihara Minori First photobook Crescendo, published October 23, 2009
- Minori Chihara Live Tour 2010 ãÂÂSing All Loveã Live Photobook, published October 27, 2010
- Memories, published September 6, 2011
- MINORI CHIHARA 10th ANNIVERSARY ARTIST BOOK LOVE LETTER, published November 18, 2014
- Minorin Collection published July 29, 2016
- Chihara Minori photobook minoreal published March 18, 2020
See also
References
External links