Aimi Tanaka

Aimi Tanaka (田中 あいみ, Tanaka Aimi, born April 28, 1992 in Tokyo) is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. Her nickname among fans is Airu, though she had once been called Aipi during her kindergarten years.

Raised in Kanagawa, Tanaka attended an all-girls school for 12 years. Despite being part of her school's light music club and forming a band, she remained uncertain of her future goals. At the suggestion of her mother's friend, she enrolled in a training center to decide on a potential career path. Having recalled her childhood dream of becoming a voice actor, she immediately took lessons from veteran voice actor Ryūsei Nakao.

Tanaka made her debut in 2013 by joining Radio Dottoai as their 55th radio personality. She later won the award for Best Rookie Actress at the 10th Seiyu Awards and even released her first album under Wave Master.

Being an animal lover, Tanaka owns several cats and is a fan of Pokémon. Her hobbies are reading and snacking. She is also close with fellow voice actor Rie Takahashi who often hangs out with her at various eating establishments.

While Tanaka's vocal performances are often lent to cute and wholesome characters, she sometimes voices young boys in certain works. Her interest in voice acting grew after learning the protagonists of her favorite shows Naruto and Fullmetal Alchemist were voiced by women. A few of her roles include Umaru Doma in ''Himouto! Umaru-chan, Marie Wentz in Astral Chain, and Biko Pegasus in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby''.

Works

 * Eleanor Ernest - Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon
 * Wisteria - Atelier Online: Alchemist of Bressisle
 * Miscellaneous characters - Rick ☆ G's
 * Metatron, Tear, Victoria - Shoujo to Dragon: Genjuu Keiyaku Cryptract