Iori Saeki
Iori Saeki | |
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佐伯 伊織 | |
| Born | July 22, 1994 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Other names | NU-KO |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Swallow |
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| Height | 153 cm (5 ft 0 in) |
Iori Saeki (佐伯 伊織, Saeki Iori; born July 22, 1994),[1] also known by the stage name NU-KO, is a Japanese singer and voice actress affiliated with Swallow.[2] Beginning her activities as a dōjin (self-published) musician in 2012, she began voice acting activities in 2018. She is known for her roles as King Halo in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Kimie "Tanpopo" Kamata in Oresuki, Vanilla in Nekopara, Ashley in Lapis Re:Lights, and Yashiro Chikama in Adachi and Shimamura.
Biography
Saeki was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on July 22, 1994.[1][2] She grew up in a family that was fond of playing video games such as a fighting game in the Saint Seiya series.[3] While in elementary school, she became interested in anime after watching the series Neon Genesis Evangelion and developing a fondness for the character Shinji Ikari and his voice actor Megumi Ogata.[3] She also became a fan of Nana Mizuki, and was impressed by how Mizuki was able to find success both as a singer and as a voice actress.[3] Although she initially wanted to pursue a career in voice acting, she decided to start out as a singer instead.[3]
In 2012, Saeki learned of an audition to perform songs for the arcade game series Pop'n Music. Under the name NU-KO, she applied for the audition, and after passing, performed the song "Ren'ai Kansoku" (恋愛観測) for the series.[2] She would continue singing songs for Pop'n Music, including "Katate Dokusho" (カタテ読書), "Aka to Ao no Rampage" (朱と碧のランページ), and "Sing a Song Sigh".[2] She would also release several more dōjin songs under the NU-KO alias.[4][5]
In 2017, Saeki decided to start a voice acting career, and trained at a school run by the talent agency Swallow.[3] After finishing her training, she became affiliated with Swallow in 2018 and made her voice acting debut as a maid in the anime television series Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles.[2] She was then cast as King Halo in the multimedia franchise Umamusume: Pretty Derby.[6] Later that year, she was cast as the characters Maiko Kurashiki in the mobile game Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine and Mitsuki Gero in the mixed-media project Onsen Musume, replacing Yurika Endō who had announced her retirement from voice acting.[3][7] In 2019, she reprised the role of Maiko for the anime television series adaptation of Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine,[8] and played the role of Kimie "Tanpopo" Kamata in Oresuki.[9] In 2020, she played the role of Vanilla in Nekopara,[10] played the role of Kozue Kasugai in Rebirth,[11] reprised the role of Ashley for the anime television series adaptation of Lapis Re:Lights,[12] and played the role of Yashiro Chikama in Adachi and Shimamura.[13] In 2021, she played the role of Kei Ayamine in Muv-Luv Alternative.[14] In 2022, she played the role of Menou in The Executioner and Her Way of Life,[15] and played the role of Moe Yanagida in Tokyo Mew Mew New.[16]
Filmography
Anime
- 2018
- Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles as Maid[2]
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby as King Halo[6]
- Revue Starlight as Hinano Kyōmoto (episode 1), Marina Banbaen (episode 2), Classmate, Child, Costume B[2]
- 2019
- Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine as Maiko Kurashiki[17]
- Gifu no Taketayo as Gero Kaeru Noyatarou[18]
- Z/X Code reunion as Honome Chōgasaki[19]
- Oresuki as Kimie "Tampopo" Kamata[9]
- 2020
- Nekopara as Vanilla[10]
- Rebirth as Kozue Kasugai[11]
- Lapis Re:Lights as Ashley[12]
- Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation Season 2 as Boy[2]
- Umayon as King Halo[6]
- Adachi and Shimamura as Yashiro Chikama[13]
- Assault Lily Bouquet as Hiromu Sejima[2]
- 2021
- The Quintessential Quintuplets ∬ as Tsubaki[2]
- SSSS.Dynazenon as Kano Minami[2]
- Fairy Ranmaru as Schoolgirl 2, Fan 2, Idol B, Schoolchild, Tina Musuko[2]
- Blue Reflection Ray as Yukiko Takaoka[2]
- Dragon Goes House-Hunting as Receptionist[2]
- How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom as Julia[20]
- Muv-Luv Alternative as Kei Ayamine[14]
- 2022
- Akebi's Sailor Uniform as Mika[2]
- Cue! as Recording Assistant[2]
- The Executioner and Her Way of Life as Menou[15]
- Tokyo Mew Mew New as Moe Yanagida[16]
- 2023
- The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World as Amelia Rose[21]
- The Tale of the Outcasts as Vivian[22]
- The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist as Mina Ichinose[23]
- 2024
- Pon no Michi as Pai Kawahigashi[24]
- 2025
- Aharen-san Is Indecipherable 2nd Season as Henzan-sensei[25]
- The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses as Ciel Zebul[26]
- A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace as Shiori Asakura[27]
- Blue Orchestra as Rika Tōgane[28]
- 2026
- Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power as Shirley Grantz[29]
- An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess as Silica Lunea[30]
Video games
- 2015
- 2018
- Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine as Maiko Kurashiki[17]
- Gothic wa Mahou Otome as Mitoca[32]
- Shōjo Kageki Revue Starlight -Re LIVE- as Yuyuko Tanaka[33]
- Megido 72 as Baphomet[34]
- 2021
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby as King Halo[6]
- 2022
- GrimGrimoire OnceMore as Lillet Blan[35]
- 2023
- TBA
- Lapis Re:Lights as Ashley[12]
Others
- 2023
- CoeStation as Hasuki Nemu[38]
- 2024
- Project:;Cold as Misato Kazahari[39]
Dubbing
- Mercy as Britt Raven (Kylie Rogers)[40]
References
- ^ a b Saeki, Iori. "Blog profile". Ameba. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Agency profile" (in Japanese). Swallow. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Works - ポップンミュージックやオトカドールのうたのおねぇさんとしても活動中のNU-KOの公式HP ~". NU-KO official website. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "THE BEST OF NU-KO EUROBEAT / Eurobeat Union" (in Japanese). A-too inc. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "キングヘイロー|ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 公式ポータルサイト|Cygames" (in Japanese). Cygames. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "「八月のシンデレラナイン」の倉敷舞子は遠藤ゆりか→佐伯伊織に" (in Japanese). May 9, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine Anime's Teaser Promo Video Reveals April Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. December 29, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "たんぽぽ". Oresuki official website (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Neko Works Reveals Nekopara TV Anime Details, Nekopara Vol. 4 Game Title (Updated)". Anime News Network. June 29, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Bushiroad Reveals Rebirth Short Anime for Rebirth for you Card Game". Anime News Network. September 19, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c "アシュレイ". Lapis Re:LiGHTs official website (in Japanese). KLab. Archived from the original on February 27, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ a b "Adachi to Shimamura TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals Staff, More Cast". Anime News Network. December 26, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "Muv-Luv Alternative Anime Reveals New Promo Video, More Cast, October 6 Debut". Anime News Network. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Executioner and Her Way of Life Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. January 31, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "Tokyo Mew Mew New Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, July 6 Premiere, 6 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "倉敷 舞子 | 八月のシンデレラナイン(ハチナイ)" (in Japanese). Akatsuki. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "小原莉子、徳井青空ら出演の岐阜ネタ満載アニメ「岐阜のたてかよこ」明日放送開始" (in Japanese). Natalie. April 3, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "キャスト/スタッフ|Z/X Code reunion(ゼクス コード リユニオン)" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "ジュリア". genkoku-anime.com (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. September 22, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ "The tale of outcasts Anime Reveals 7 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ "Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Anime's 3rd Video Unveils 2 More Cast Members, July 3 Debut". Anime News Network. June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Quintessential Quintuplets' Negi Haruba Designs Original Anime Pon no Michi". Anime News Network. May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Aharen-san wa Hakarenai 2nd Season Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artist". Anime News Network. February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Kizetsu Yūsha to Ansatsu Hime Anime's Teaser Reveals Cast, Staff, 2025 TV Debut". Anime News Network. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ "A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace Anime Reveals 3 New Cast Members". Anime News Network. August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
- ^ "Blue Orchestra Season 2's Promo Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs". Anime News Network. September 21, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
- ^ "'Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power' Anime Reveals Main Cast, OP Song, January Debut in 2nd Trailer". Anime News Network. October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ "Observation Records of My Fiancée Anime's New Video Reveals 4 Cast Members". Anime News Network. February 8, 2026. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
- ^ "「オトカドール」,セカンドアルバムが4月19日に発売決定。ゲームで使える初回封入特典も" (in Japanese). 4Gamer. February 10, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "『EDP』×『ゴシックは魔法乙女』コラボ開幕!「Ryu☆」Remix楽曲で爽快シューティング!!" (in Japanese). Cave Interactive. July 10, 2018. Archived from the original on March 25, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "田中 ゆゆ子" (in Japanese). Bushiroad. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Saeki, Iori (August 12, 2018). "メギド72でバフォメット(新メギド)を演じさせていただきました😆謎多きバフォメットさんかもしれませんが、ぜひ入手して可愛がってあげてください(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)✨ 最近始めたのですが、新しいタイプの戦闘方式で結構頭使うので、新鮮で楽しいですっっっ(`・∀・´)ヤッテヤッテ! #メギド72 #メギド" (in Japanese). Twitter. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Romano, Sal (April 13, 2022). "GrimGrimoire OnceMore announced for PS4, Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ "TEVI is OUT NOW!". Steam. November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Constellation". Azur Lane Wiki. February 18, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Tsuina-chan characters". Tsuina-chan official website (in Japanese). October 13, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ "現実と仮想が交錯する不可逆性SNSミステリー『Project:;COLD』(プロジェクトコールド)". 現実と仮想が交錯する不可逆性SNSミステリー『Project:;COLD』(プロジェクトコールド) (in Japanese). Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "「MERCY マーシー AI裁判」吹替版キャストに山寺宏一と甲斐田裕子!「文句なしの傑作」と激推し". Eiga. January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
External links
- Official agency profile Archived November 14, 2019, at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
- Iori Saeki at Anime News Network's encyclopedia