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Kumai Motoko

Actress

Kumai Motoko

  • Born: 15 July 1981, Osaka, Japan
  • Estimated net worth: $1 million

Kumai Motoko is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for her work in anime and video games. She gained fame for voicing characters such as Rilakkuma in the Rilakkuma series. With a career spanning over two decades, she is celebrated for her distinct…

About Kumai Motoko

Kumai Motoko is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for her work in anime and video games. She gained fame for voicing characters such as Rilakkuma in the Rilakkuma series. With a career spanning over two decades, she is celebrated for her distinct voice and contributions to family-friendly entertainment.

Born
15 July 1981, Osaka, Japan
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Children
1 child, name not publicly known
Parents
Motoko Kumai (mother), name of father not publicly known
Estimated net worth
$1 million

Fun facts about Kumai Motoko

  • Kumai Motoko is also known for her musical talents and has released several singles.
  • She has voiced characters in various popular anime series, making her a familiar name in the Japanese entertainment industry.

Famous Kumai Motoko quotes

“I just want to relax and be happy.”
Rilakkuma and Kaoru, 2019
“Rilakkuma, let's enjoy today!”
Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure, 2022
“Life is better when you take it easy.”
Rilakkuma and Kaoru, 2019

Kumai Motoko filmography

Cast (99)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026MAO TVUnknown character8.9
2024Puniru Is a Kawaii Slime TVMitsuo Taiyou (voice)7.7
2023Pokémon Horizons TVBlanca (voice)8.6
2022Zorori the Naughty Hero: La La La♪ A Star is Born MovieNoshishi (voice)7.3
2022Urusei Yatsura TVKokeru Moroboshi (voice)6.8
2022Activate Your Japanese! TVYansu (voice)
2021Tropical-Rouge! Precure: The Snow Princess and the Miraculous Ring! MovieCoffret (voice)5.4
2021SHAMAN KING TVJoco McDonnell (Chocolove) (voice)8.2
2021Kemono Jihen TVShiki Tademaru (child) (voice)7.6
2020Motto! Majime ni Fumajime Kaiketsu Zorori TV(voice)9.3
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2018The Piano Forest TVMozart as a Daigaku Kanehira Lookalike (voice)6.6
2018The Piano Forest TVDaigaku Kanehira (voice)6.6
2017Zorori the Naughty Hero: The Secret of Double Z MovieNoshishi (voice)7.6
2017カードキャプターさくら クリアカード編 プロローグ さくらとふたつのくま MovieSyaoran Li (voice)10.0
2017Makeruna!! Aku no Gundan! TVHaruta (voice)5.0
2016To Be Hero TVHikaru Isago (voice)6.1
2016Digimon Universe: App Monsters TVDokamon (voice)8.3
2015Zorori the Naughty Hero: Heroes of Space MovieNoshishi (voice)10.0
2013Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg! MovieNoshishi (voice)9.3
2013Saint☆Young Men MovieDaisuke (voice)7.7
2013Tanken Driland - 1000-nen no Mahō - TVGekienken Kibamaru (voice)
2012Zorori the Naughty Hero: Super Adventure! MovieUnknown character6.2
2012Saint☆Young Men TVDaisuke (voice)7.0
2012Asura MovieUnknown character7.2
2012Driland TVPollon (voice)7.0
2012Stitch and the Planet of Sand MovieYuuna (voice)9.5
2012GON TVGon (voice)5.5
2012Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future MovieCoffret6.3
2011Hunter x Hunter TVCanary (voice)8.7
2011Pretty Cure All Stars DX3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects the World MovieCoffret7.3
2010HeartCatch PreCure! Musical Show MovieUnknown character10.0
2010HeartCatch PreCure! the Movie: Fashion Show in the City of Flowers!? MovieCoffret (voice)7.1
2010Princess Jellyfish TVBanba (voice)7.5
2010Pretty Cure All Stars DX2: The Light of Hope - Protect the Rainbow Jewel! MovieCoffret (voice)5.7
2010HeartCatch PreCure! TVCoffret (voice)8.7
2009Yona Yona Penguin MovieBrat (voice)5.3
2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life MovieKanta (voice)7.1
2009Higepiyo TVKumano (voice)5.0
2008Stitch! TVYuna7.0
2008Kiku and the Wolf MovieYocchan (voice)4.0
2008Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds MovieAmaru (voice)7.3
2008Blade of the Immortal TVRenzo Kawakami (voice)6.1
2008Major: The Ball of Friendship MovieGoro Honda6.3
2008Allison & Lillia TVWilhelm Schultz (voice)6.9
2008Chi's Sweet Home TVKocchi6.8
2007Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday MovieShotaro Kaneda5.2
2006Fairy Musketeers TVSouta Suzukaze (voice)8.0
2006Spider Riders TVHunter Steele (voice)7.3
2006Zorori the Naughty Hero: Quest For The Mysterious Treasure MovieNoshishi (voice)8.0
2005Mushiking: The Road to the Greatest Champion MovieUnknown character
2005Aria TVSora (voice)8.6
2005Astro Boy: Mighty Atom - Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA MovieTamao (voice)
2005MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance TVGinta Toramizu8.0
2005Otogi-Juushi Akazukin MovieSouta Suzukaze (voice)
2004Major TVGorō Honda (voice)8.2
2004Flame of Recca: Final Burning MovieKaoru Koganei (voice)8.4
2004Tetsujin 28 TV金田正太郎(配音)7.8
2004Pretty Cure TVUnknown character7.8
2003Papuwa TVPapuwa (voice)5.3
2003Chibits: Sumomo and Kotoko Deliver MovieSumomo3.0
2003Ninja Scroll: The Series TVUnknown character7.6
2003Chobits: Hibiya and Kotoko Chat MovieSumomo
2002Gravion TVKukki6.0
2002Hanada Shounen-shi TVHanada Ichiro (voice)7.2
2002Beyblade the Movie: Fierce Battle MovieTyson Granger (voice)5.7
2002Ape Escape: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helmet MovieHikaru (voice)
2002Pita Ten TV(voice)7.0
2002Chobits TVSumomo (voice)8.0
2002Seven of Seven TVMorinuma4.6
2001Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa TVCaptain Kuppa8.0
2001Chance Pop Session TVOtoki7.0
2001The Daichis Earth's Defense Family TVDai6.3
2001Chikyu Bouei Kazoku TVUnknown character
2001Beyblade TVTyson Granger (voice)7.7
2000Mon Colle Knight: Legendary Fire Dragon MovieUnknown character5.3
2000Osamu Tezuka's Last Mystery of the 20th Century MovieHosuke Sharaku (voice)5.0
2000Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card MovieShaoran Li (voice)8.2
2000Leave it to Kero! MovieShaoran Li (voice)8.4
2000Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse MovieKensaku Makimura (voice)7.0
2000Baby Felix & Friends MovieSkippy4.0
1999Karakuri Zoushi Ayatsuri Sakon TV(voice)8.5
1999Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie MovieShaoran Li (voice)7.7
1999Barbapapa Around the World TVBarbidur (voice)6.9
1999Dr. Slump: Arale's Surprise Bang MovieObotchaman (voice)4.0
1999Space Pirate Mito TVSabu (voice)6.0
1998Tomoyo's Cardcaptor Sakura Video Diary! MovieSyaoran Li (Voice)7.5
1998Flint: The Time Detective TVMarco Polo6.4
1998Cardcaptor Sakura TVSyaoran Li (voice)8.6
1998Alice SOS MovieTakashi Sagano (voice)
1998Cyber Team in Akihabara TVTetsuro (voice)6.5
1997Dr. Slump TVObotchaman (Voice)7.8
1997Flame of Recca TVKoganui Kaoru7.0
1997Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! WGP Bōsō Mini Yonku Dai Tsuiseki! MovieMakoto Kohiro6.9
1997Let's & Go! WGP The Great Pursuit of the Berserk Mini 4WD car! MovieUnknown character5.5
1997Speed Racer X TVWataru Kazami7.8
1996Yat, The Space Patrol TV星渡ゴロー4.0
1996Ultraman Super Fighter Legend MovieKochan (voice)
1996After War Gundam X TVKid Salsamille (voice)7.0
1995Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play TVTamahome (Child) (voice)7.5

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Questions about Kumai Motoko

What are some of Kumai Motoko's most notable roles?

Kumai Motoko is best known for her role as Rilakkuma in the Rilakkuma series. She has also voiced characters in various anime and video games, showcasing her versatility.

Has Kumai Motoko won any awards?

While there is no specific record of major awards, Kumai Motoko is highly regarded in the voice acting community for her performances and contributions to the industry.

What was Kumai Motoko's first role?

Kumai Motoko began her career as a voice actress in the early 2000s, with her first notable role being in the anime series 'Kodocha' as the character Sana Kurata.

What are Kumai Motoko's successful films?

Kumai Motoko's successful films include the Rilakkuma series, particularly 'Rilakkuma and Kaoru' and 'Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure', which have gained popularity for their charming storytelling.

Does Kumai Motoko have a personal life?

Kumai Motoko tends to keep her personal life private. She has one child, but details about her family are not publicly available.

What is Kumai Motoko's estimated net worth?

Kumai Motoko's estimated net worth is around $1 million, primarily from her successful voice acting career and related projects.

What is a milestone in Kumai Motoko's filmography?

A significant milestone in Kumai Motoko's career is her long-term association with the character Rilakkuma, which has become iconic in Japanese pop culture and expanded into various media.

Has Kumai Motoko worked in any other genres?

Yes, aside from children's entertainment, Kumai Motoko has voiced characters in various genres, including fantasy and slice-of-life anime, showcasing her range as a voice actress.