Minori Chihara

Minori Chihara
Mao nguyên thật lí
Chihara after Animelo Summer Live – Rainbow concert on August 27, 2011
Born	(1980-11-18)November 18, 1980 Utsunomiya,Tochigi Prefecture,Japan
Occupations	Voice actress singer IRC Gamemaster
Years active	2004–present
Agent	Avex(2004–2013)
Notable work	Haruhi Suzumiya seriesasYuki Nagato
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Musical career
Genres	J-pop Anison symphonic pop techno
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Labels	King(2004–2007) Lantis(2007–2021)
Website	minorichihara.com

Minori Chihara(Mao nguyên thật lí,Chihara Minori,born November 18, 1980)is a Japanesevoice actressand singer who has had roles in severalanimeseries.She is well known for her voice role asYuki NagatoinThe Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaandLeoninThe iDOLM@STER,while in her musical career, she has been signed underKing RecordsandLantis.She was born in the city ofUtsunomiya,Tochigiand was raised inSaitama.She was affiliated with the talent agencyHoriPro International.

Career

2003

• From April to September, Chihara served as the assistant toMariko Kōda'sOBCradio programKōda Mariko no GM,a position she gained through an audition. She won first place at the Seiyū Grand Prix Club and the right to work in theavex artist academy.
• In October, she was chosen as one of the top 4 finalists forPony Canyon, Inc.'s Voice Artist & Singer Audition “VSオーディション2003” sponsorship contest, but did not win the grand prize.

2004

• From April to September, debuted her voice acting career asAya NatsumeinTenjho Tenge.
• In December, she began her blog "minorhythm" and at the same time, released her albumHeroine

2005

• In April, she began work as a host personality for the internet radio programOshiyaberi Yattemasualong withMasaya OnosakaandMiyu Matsukias the Thursday group.
• In May, she began hosting both radio programsAvex presents Chihara Minori no Makenai RadioandAvex presents Chihara Minori no Ikenai Radio.

2006

• Her bookminorhythm,based on her blog of the same name, is published in March.
• Chihara voiced the role ofYuki NagatoinThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiyafor the first time.
• On July 8, she performed withAya HiranoandYūko GotōatAnimelo Summer Live2006 Outride concert.
• In July,The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya's ending theme single "Hare Hare Yukai"sung withAya HiranoandYūko Gotōreachedgoldstatus.
• In November, received the Radio Kansai Award along with Yūko Gotō

2007

• On January 24, released the single "Junpaku Sanctuary", ending a two-year hiatus from her personal singing career.
• On March 18, performed in theSuzumiya Haruhi no Gekisouconcert.
• In May, began the radio program in conjunction to her blog calledRadio Minorhythmon 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 atAnime Expo 2007along with Aya Hirano and Yūko Gotō atLong Beach, Californiaas a guest of honor.
• On July 7, performed in theAnimelo Summer Live2007 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 albumContacton October 24, her tour Live opening on November 18 as part of her birthday concert, and the release of herPVcollection DVD slated for December 2007.
• On December 26, released the PV DVDMessage 01.A follow-up track to the albumContacttitled "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 atAnimelo Summer Live2008 –Challengeday 1, including a duet withMasami Okui.
• On November 5, released the single "Paradise Lost"
• On November 26, released the albumParade
• On December 7, performed in the Dream Stage concert at the Fancy Frontier convention held inTaipei,Taiwan.

2009

• On March 29, performed in the Lucky Star Concert Called Lucky Star in Budokan -Anata no Tame Dakara- / らき☆すた in võ đạo quán あなたのためだから.
• From April to October, she again played the role ofYuki Nagatoin the Rebroadcasting ofThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
• On April 29, performed at the Suzumiya Haruhi no Gensō(Lương cung ハルヒの huyền tấu,The Symphony of Haruhi Suzumiya)held at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan with music by theTokyo Philharmonic Orchestraand Philip Chu as conductor.
• On May 3, performed atGa-Rei Zero– 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 “DaiCon- đại コン-”, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya in Malaysia.
• On August 22, performed atAnimelo Summer Live2009 Re:Bridge day 1, including a duet withYui Horie.
• On December 23, released the single "Precious One".

2010

• On February 4, released the PV DVDMessage 02.
• On February 6, she once again played the role ofYuki NagatoinThe Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya.
• On February 17, released the albumSing All Love.
• On February 24, released the single "Yasashii Bōkyaku"
• On April 10, released the PV DVDMessage 03.
• On July 21, released the single "Freedom Dreamer"
• On August 7, released the limited single "Ittōsei"
• On August 29, performed atAnimelo Summer Live2010 Evolution day 2, including a duet withMay'n.

2011

• On February 9, released the singles "Defection"and" Key for Life "
• On April 4, released the PV DVDMessage 04
• On July 6, released the single "Planet Patrol"
• On August 27, performed atAnimelo Summer Live2011 rainbow day 1, including a duet withYukari Tamura.
• On October 19, released the single "Terminated"

2012

• On February 29, released the albumD-Formation
• On March 21, released the single "Celestial Diva"
• On July 11, released the single "Zone//Alone"
• On August 26, performed atAnimelo Summer Live2012 Infinity day 2, including a duet withChiaki Ishikawa.
• On October 24, released the single "Self Producer"

2013

• From October to December, played the role ofMitsuki NaseinBeyond the Boundary.

2014

• From April to June, played the role of Miku Izayoi inDate a Live II.

2015

• On April 3, she once again reprised the role ofYuki Nagatoin the spin-off seriesThe Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan.
• On April 8, she played the role of Kaori Nakaseko inSound! Euphonium.

2021

• On April 3, she announced her retirement from singing.
• On December 26, she performed her last concertMinori Chihara the Last Live 2021 Re:Contact.

2022

• On March 31, she announced that she has leftHoriPro International.
• On April 1, she opened the YouTube ChannelMinorhythm.

2023

• On August 4, she performed her resume concertChihara Minori LIVE 2023 We are stars!.

Personal life

In May 2020,Weekly Flashreported that Chihara was in a six-year relationship with violinistKōichirō Muroya,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
• Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven(2004), Ayaka Matsumoto
• Space Symphony Maetel: Galaxy Express 999(2004), Arena
• Tenjho Tenge(2004),Aya Natsume
  • Reprised inTenjho Tenge: Ultimate Fight(2005)
• Mars of Destruction(2005) Kurita Aoi
• My-Otome 0~S.ifr~(2005-2006),Raquel Mayol
• The Law of Ueki(2005-2006), Memory
• Fushigiboshi no Futagohime(2005), Lulu
• Major(2005), Ayane
• Binbō Shimai Monogatari(2006), Unnamed girl
• Humanoid Monster Bem (Remake)(2006), Mitsuki Kisaragi
• Lemon Angel Project(2006), Erika Campbell
• Lovedol: Lovely Idol(2006), Hina Hōjō
• The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya(2006-2009),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(2007-2008), Shirakawa Nanaka
• Dragonaut -The Resonance-(2007), Toa
• Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!(2007), Band leader in Ep. 11
• Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny(2007-2014), Chouhi Ekitoku
  • Reprised inIkki tousen: Extravaganza Epoch(2015)
• Lucky Star(2007) - multiple roles
  • Minami Iwasaki
  • Herself in Ep. 12
  • Waitress, Yuki Nagato in Ep. 16
• Minami-ke(2007-2009, 2013), Chiaki Minami
• Over Drive(2007), Takeshi Yamato's little sister
• Saint October(2007), Seiran in Ep. 6
• Shinkyoku Sōkai 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 inTokyo ESP(2014)
• The Tower of Druaga(2008-2009), Coopa
• Needless(2009), Kuchinashi
• Saki(2009), Tōka Ryūmonbuchi
• Umineko no Naku Koro ni(2009), Sakutarou
• Chu-Bra!!(2010), Nayu Hayama
• The Qwaser of Stigmata(2010-2011), Teresa Beria
• Occult Academy(2010), Mikaze Nakagawa
• Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional(2010), Maize
• Mitsudomoe(2010-2011), Airi Ogata
• Asobi ni iku yo!(2010), Lawry
• Nurarihyon no Mago(2010), Sewagakari no Medanuki
• Rio: Rainbow Gate!(2011), Dana
• A Channel(2011), Kimiko Kitō
  • Reprised in the OVAA Channel +smile
• Oniichan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!!(2011), Ran Yatagai
• Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere(2011-2012), Horizon Ariadust
• C³(2011), Konoha Muramasa
• Hyōka(2012), Yuri Kōnosu
• Busou Shinki Moon Angel(2012), Strarf Mk.2/02
• Queen's Blade Rebellion(2012), Yuit
• Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A(2012), Tōka Ryūmonbuchi
• So, I Can't Play H!(2012), Dalnia Earheart
• Busou Shinki– (2012), Strarf Mk.2/Hina
• Oniichan dakedo Ai sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!(2012), Anastasia Nasuhara
• Sparrow's Hotel(2013), Sayuri Satō
• Beyond the Boundary(2013), Mitsuki Nase- Reprised in the movies:
  • Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past(2015)
  • Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future(2015)
• Phi Brain: Puzzle of God(2013), Rätsel
• Saki(2014), Tōka Ryūmonbuchi
• Nobunaga the Fool(2014),Ichi-hime
• Date A Live(2014-2022), 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(2018-2020), Camie Utsushimi
• Princess Connect! Re:Dive(2020-2022), Tomo / Tomo Mikuma
• Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation(2022), Lidel

Game

• Avalon Code(Neaki)
• Azur Lane(Z46)
• Busou Shinki BATTLE RONDO(Strarf)
• étude prologue ～Yureugoku Kokoro no Katachi～(Asami Hagiwara)
• Granblue Fantasy(Orchis)
• Final Fantasy Type-0(Cater)
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD(Cater)
• Haruhi Suzumiya seriesasYuki Nagato:
  • The Promise of Haruhi Suzumiya(PSP)
  • The Perplexity of Haruhi Suzumiya(PS2)
  • The Excitement of Haruhi Suzumiya(Wii)
  • The Series of Haruhi Suzumiya(NDS)
  • The Parallel of Haruhi Suzumiya(Wii)
• The Idolmaster One For All(Leon)
• Ikki Tousenseriesas Chouhi Ekitoku:
  • Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon(PS2)
  • Ikki Tousen: Eloquent Fist(PSP)
• Lucky ☆ Star: Ryōō Gakuen Ōtōsai(Minami Iwasaki)
• Lux-Pain(Natsuki Venefsukja)
• Mars of Destruction(Aoi Kurita)
• Memories Off No. 5 encore(Akina Ichijo)
• Shōkan Shōjo -ElementalGirl Calling-(Uzuki)
• Summon Night X: Tears Crown(Phara Mir Celestia)
• Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven(Ayaka Matsumoto)
• The Kōshōnin(Lina Hanashita)
• Blaze Union: Story to Reach the Future(Eater, Lapis)
• Princess Connect! Re:Dive(Tomo)
• Rune Factory 3(Sofia)
• Final Promise Story (Sasha)
• Gloria Union(Raspberry, Eater)
• Otomedius Excellent(Strarf)
• Chaos Rings II(Lessica)
• Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness(Barbara)
• Date A Live: Ars Install(Miku Izayoi)
• Another Eden(Cynthia)
• Kirara Fantasia(Mint)
• Girls X Battle(Matador)
• Pokémon Masters EX(Courtney)

Drama CD

• B Gata H Kei(Kyouka Kanejyou)
• Dragon Nest: Prelude~ Awakening of Fate(Goddess Altea)
• Franken Fran(Veronica Madaraki)
• Lovedol: Lovely Idol(Hina Hōjō)
• The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: Sound Around(Yuki Nagato)
• My-HiME Destiny(Mayo Kagura)
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor(Tanikawa Yuzu)

Radio

• Kōda Mariko no GM (April to September 2003)
• avex presents Chihara Minori no Makenai Radio(JOQR,Ended)
• avex presents Chihara Minori no Ikenai Radio(JOQR, Ended)
• SOS Dan Radio Shibu(Ended)
• Oshaberi YattemasuThursdays (Graduated)
• Chihara Minori radio minorhythm(Still running)
• Chihara Minori's fans Contact (A&G Super RADIO SHOW 〜AniSuper〜:October 6, 2007, to October 27, 2007)
• Ga-rei -Zero-Supernatural Disaster Countermeasure Radio Room (Lantis web radio:October 18, 2008)
• Busou ShinkiIt is the radio formaster.(Onsen web radio: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 (February–March 2009)
• Minori Chihara Live at DaiCon (Malaysia) “DaiCon- đại コン-” (July 11–12, 2009)
• Minori Chihara Live 2009 "Summer Camp" (August 1–2, 2009)
• Minori Chihara Final & Countdown Live 2009–2010 (December 31, 2009)
• Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Sing All Love" (April 10 – May 30, 2010)
• Minori Chihara Live 2010 "Summer Camp 2" (August 11–12, 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 2–8, 2011)
• Minori Chihara Live 2011 "Summer Camp 3" (August 5–7, 2011)
• Minori Chihara Final & Countdown Live 2011–2012 (December 31, 2011)
• Minori Chihara Acoustic Live "A-Formation" (February 29, 2012)
• Minori Chihara Live 2012 "D-Formation" (April 7 – May 27, 2012)
• Minori Chihara Ultra Formation/Party Formation (June 16–17, 2012)
• Minori Chihara Live 2012 "Summer Camp 4" (August 4–5, 2012)
• Minori Chihara Birthday Live (November 18, 2012)

Additional work

• Blister Pack V♀ices
• True Love: Winter Best Songs (Commercial narration)
• True Love: Spring Memorial Songs (Commercial narration)
• Natsu Monogatari: Summer Best Songs (Commercial narration)

Discography

Singles

Date released	Single name
January 13, 2005	Zutto...Issho/Makenai (Ichizu Version)(ずっと... Nhất tự / phụ けない〜 nhất đồ バージョン〜)
January 24, 2007	Junpaku Sanctuary(Thuần bạch サンクチュアリィ)
June 6, 2007	Kimi ga Kureta Ano Hi(Quân がくれたあの nhật)
March 26, 2008	Melty Tale Storage
August 6, 2008	Ameagari no Hana yo Sake(Vũ thượng がりの hoa よ tiếu け)
November 5, 2008	Paradise Lost
June 3, 2009	Tomorrow's Chance
December 23, 2009	Precious One
February 24, 2010	Yasashii Bōkyaku(Ưu しい vong khước)
July 21, 2010	Freedom Dreamer
August 7, 2010	Ittōsei(Nhất đẳng tinh)
February 9, 2011	Defection
February 9, 2011	Key for Life
July 6, 2011	Planet Patrol
August 5, 2011	Minorin Ondo(みのりん âm đầu)
October 19, 2011	Terminated
March 21, 2012	Celestial Diva
July 11, 2012	Zone//Alone
August 11, 2012	Minorin☆Surfing(みのりん☆サーフィン)
October 24, 2012	Self Producer
April 24, 2013	Kono Sekai wa Bokura wo Matteita(この thế giới は phó らを đãi っていた)
October 30, 2013	Kyōkai no Kanata(Cảnh giới の bỉ phương)
February 26, 2014	Fool the World
July 23, 2014	Mukai Kaze ni Utarenagara(Hướng かい phong に đả たれながら)
April 22, 2015	Aitakatta Sora(Hội いたかった không)
June 24, 2015	Arigatō, Daisuki(ありがとう, だいすき)
November 18, 2015	Koi(Luyến)
January 31, 2018	Michishirube(みちしるべ)
June 6, 2018	Remained dream / Hopeful "SOUL"
September 4, 2019	Amy(エイミー)
December 4, 2019	Christmas Night

Albums

Date released	Album Name
December 22, 2004	Heroine
October 24, 2007	Contact
November 26, 2008	Parade
February 17, 2010	Sing All Love
February 29, 2012	D-Formation
December 11, 2013	Neo Fantasia
April 6, 2016	Innocent Age
September 26, 2018	Spiral

Character singles

Date released	Title
September 29, 2004	Tenjho Tenge Great Disc. 1(Thiên thượng thiên hạ Great Disc. 1)
January 25, 2006	Angel Addict
February 22, 2006	Smile Means Love
May 10, 2006	Hare Hare Yukai(ハレ tình レユカイ)
July 5, 2006	Nagato Yuki Character Song(Vol. 2 trường môn hữu hi)
November 1, 2006	LoveLoveLove no Sei na no yo!(LoveLoveLoveのせいなのよ!)
November 22, 2006	Saikyo Pare Parade(Tối cường パレパレード)
December 6, 2006	Candy (Bitter&Sweet)
March 21, 2007	Seioh Gakuen Kōka Band(Thánh anh học viên giáo ca バンド)
March 21, 2007	Only Lonely Rain
July 25, 2007	Fragment: Shooting star of the origin
September 26, 2007	Iwasaki Minami Character Song(Vol.006 nham kỳ みなみ)
October 24, 2007	Keikenchi Joshochu☆(Kinh nghiệm trị thượng thăng trung ☆)
October 31, 2007	Mune Pettan Girls Character Song(Vol.010 hung ぺったんガールズ)
November 21, 2007	Colorful Days(カラフルDays)
December 26, 2007	Lucky ☆ Star Re-Mix002
December 26, 2007	D.C. II: Da Capo II Vol.0
January 23, 2008	Kokoro no Tsubasa(ココロノツバサ)
January 23, 2008	Sekai ga Yume miru Yume No Naka/Saishuu Mirai o Misete!(Thế giới が mộng kiến るユメノナカ／ tối chung vị lai を kiến せて!)
February 6, 2008	Sono Koe ga Kiki Takute(その thanh が văn きたくて)
February 27, 2008	D.C. II: Da Capo II Character Song Vol. 3
April 23, 2008	Minami-ke Biyori(みなみけ びより)
January 23, 2009	『Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidō』 Vocal Mini-album(『 lương cung ハルヒの kích động 』ボーカルミニアルバム)

DVD

• Message 01,released December 26, 2007
• Minori Chihara 1st Live Tour 2008 ContactDVD, released June 25, 2008
• Message 02,released February 4, 2009
• Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009 ParadeDVD, released June 24, 2009
• Message 03,released April 10, 2010
• Minori Chihara Live Tour 2010:Sing All LoveDVD, released November 10, 2010
• Minori Chihara Summer Camp 2DVD, released February 23, 2011
• Message 04,released April 4, 2012

Book

• Minorhythm,published March 30, 2006
• Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009 〜Parade〜 Live Photobook,published June 24, 2009
• Chihara Minori First photobook Crescendo,published October 23, 2009
• Minori Chihara Live Tour 2010 〜Sing All Love〜 Live Photobook,published October 27, 2010
• Memories,published September 6, 2011
• MINORI CHIHARA 10th ANNIVERSARY ARTIST BOOK LOVE LETTER,published November 18, 2014
• Minorin Collectionpublished July 29, 2016
• Chihara Minori photobook minorealpublished March 18, 2020

See also

• List of J-pop artists

External links

• Official website(in Japanese)
• Official agency profileArchivedMay 30, 2021, at theWayback Machine(in Japanese)
• Official blog (Before 1st April 2013)(in Japanese)
• Official blog (After 1st April 2013)(in Japanese)
• Radio Minorhythm(in Japanese)
• Minori ChiharaatAnime News Network's encyclopedia