Minori Chihara

Minori Chihara
茅原実里
Chihara after Animelo Summer Live – Rainbow concert on August 27, 2011
Born (1980-11-18) November 18, 1980 (age 45)
Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Occupations
Years active2004–present
AgentAvex (2004–2013)
Notable workHaruhi Suzumiya series as Yuki Nagato
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websiteminorichihara.com

Minori Chihara (茅原 実里, Chihara Minori; born November 18, 1980) 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,[citation needed] 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
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2021
2022
2023
2025

Personal life

In May 2020, Weekly Flash reported that Chihara was in a six-year relationship with violinist Kōichirō Muroya [ja], 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)

Game

Drama CD

Radio


Live events

Additional work

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
 JPN
Hot
Heroine ——
Contact 11—
Parade
  • Released: November 26, 2008
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 16—
Sing All Love
  • Released: February 17, 2010
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 6—
D-Formation
  • Released: February 29, 2012
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 3—
Neo Fantasia
  • Released: December 11, 2013
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 10—
Innocent Age
  • Released: April 6, 2016
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 1116
Spiral
  • Released: September 26, 2018
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 2224
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Compilation albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
 JPN
Comb.
 JPN
Hot
Minori Chihara B-side Collection
  • Released: March 13, 2013
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 29——
Sanctuary ~Minori Chihara Best Album~
  • Released: September 10, 2014
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 9——
Sanctuary II ~Minori Chihara Best Album~
  • Released: February 5, 2020
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 161826

Cover albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Reincarnation
  • Released: March 23, 2015
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 23
Minori with Strings Quartet ~弦楽四重奏の調べ~
  • Released: December 28, 2017
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
 JPN
Comb.
 JPN
Hot
Re:Contact
  • Released: November 18, 2021
  • Label: Lantis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 264328

Singles

Date released Single name
January 13, 2005Zutto...Issho/Makenai (Ichizu Version) (ずっと...一緒/負けない〜一途バージョン〜)
January 24, 2007Junpaku Sanctuary (純白サンクチュアリィ)
June 6, 2007Kimi ga Kureta Ano Hi (君がくれたあの日)
March 26, 2008Melty Tale Storage
August 6, 2008Ameagari no Hana yo Sake (雨上がりの花よ咲け)
November 5, 2008Paradise Lost
June 3, 2009Tomorrow's Chance
December 23, 2009Precious One
February 24, 2010Yasashii Bōkyaku (優しい忘却)
July 21, 2010Freedom Dreamer
August 7, 2010Ittōsei (一等星)
February 9, 2011Defection
February 9, 2011Key for Life
July 6, 2011Planet Patrol
August 5, 2011Minorin Ondo (みのりん音頭)
October 19, 2011Terminated
March 21, 2012Celestial Diva
July 11, 2012Zone//Alone
August 11, 2012Minorin☆Surfing (みのりん☆サーフィン)
October 24, 2012Self Producer
April 24, 2013Kono Sekai wa Bokura wo Matteita (この世界は僕らを待っていた)
October 30, 2013Kyōkai no Kanata (境界の彼方)
February 26, 2014Fool the World
July 23, 2014Mukai Kaze ni Utarenagara (向かい風に打たれながら)
April 22, 2015Aitakatta Sora (会いたかった空)
June 24, 2015Arigatō, Daisuki (ありがとう、だいすき)
November 18, 2015Koi (恋)
January 31, 2018Michishirube (みちしるべ)
June 6, 2018Remained dream / Hopeful "SOUL"
September 4, 2019Amy (エイミー)
December 4, 2019Christmas Night

Character singles

Date released Title
September 29, 2004Tenjho Tenge Great Disc. 1 (天上天下 Great Disc. 1)
January 25, 2006Angel Addict
February 22, 2006Smile Means Love
May 10, 2006Hare Hare Yukai (ハレ晴レユカイ)
July 5, 2006Nagato Yuki Character Song (Vol. 2 長門 有希)
November 1, 2006LoveLoveLove no Sei na no yo! (LoveLoveLoveのせいなのよ!)
November 22, 2006Saikyo Pare Parade (最強パレパレード)
December 6, 2006Candy (Bitter&Sweet)
March 21, 2007Seioh Gakuen Kōka Band (聖桜学園校歌バンド)
March 21, 2007Only Lonely Rain
July 25, 2007Fragment: Shooting star of the origin
September 26, 2007Iwasaki Minami Character Song (Vol.006 岩崎みなみ)
October 24, 2007Keikenchi Joshochu☆ (経験値上昇中☆)
October 31, 2007Mune Pettan Girls Character Song (Vol.010 胸ぺったんガールズ)
November 21, 2007Colorful Days (カラフルDays)
December 26, 2007Lucky ☆ Star Re-Mix002
December 26, 2007D.C. II: Da Capo II Vol.0
January 23, 2008Kokoro no Tsubasa (ココロノツバサ)
January 23, 2008Sekai ga Yume miru Yume No Naka/Saishuu Mirai o Misete! (世界が夢見るユメノナカ / 最終未来を見せて!)
February 6, 2008Sono Koe ga Kiki Takute (その声が聞きたくて)
February 27, 2008D.C. II: Da Capo II Character Song Vol. 3
April 23, 2008Minami-ke Biyori (みなみけ びより)
January 23, 2009『Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekidō』 Vocal Mini-album (『涼宮ハルヒの激動』ボーカルミニアルバム)

DVD

Book

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 The Billboard Japan Hot Albums was established in June 2015.
  2. ↑ The Oricon Combined Albums Chart was established in December 2018.

References

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  5. ↑ "|| Lantis web site |||". Lantis.jp. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Official agency profile" (in Japanese). HoriPro International. Archived from the original on April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "声優の茅原実里、所属事務所退所しフリーに「たくさんの経験をさせていただきました」". ORICON NEWS. March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ The number of assistants available to join Avex was only limited to one person at first, but due to the exceptional talent Avex saw among the contestants, decided to increase the number to three.
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  11. ↑ "アニソンのダウンロード・ランキング・無料試聴 | アニメソングはanimelo mix". pc.animelo.jp.
  12. ↑ "茅原実里の重大発表記者会見で、ライブツアー開催が発表された！ - ファミ通.com". www.famitsu.com.
  13. ↑ "Lantis". Archived from the original on November 24, 2007. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  14. ↑ 茅原実里オフィシャルファンクラブ『m.s.s』 (January 1, 1980). "Minori Chihara Official Fan Club m.s.s". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
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  18. ↑ "Minori Chihara Ends Singing Career This Year But Continues Voice Acting Career". Anime News Network. May 26, 2023.
  19. ↑ Morrissy, Kim (May 13, 2020). "Voice Actress Minori Chihara Responds to Accusations of Adultery". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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  22. ↑ "Kyōkai no Kanata TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Cast, Musicians". Anime News Network. August 10, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
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  32. ↑ "Minori Chihara 1st Live Tour 2008 'Contact '". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  33. ↑ "Minori Chihara Live Tour 2009 〜Parade〜". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on October 6, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  34. ↑ "Minori Chihara Live at DaiCon 「DaiCon-大コン-」". Daiconnews.com. July 11, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  35. ↑ "Minori Chihara Live 2009 'Summer Camp'". Chiharaminori.jp. July 24, 2009. Archived from the original on March 29, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  36. ↑ "茅原実里「Minori Chihara Live 2009 Final」&「Minori Chihara Countdown Live 2009–2010」". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  37. ↑ "Minori Chihara Live Tour 2010 〜Sing All Love〜". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  38. ↑ "Guests – New York Comic Con & New York Anime Festival". Newyorkcomiccon.com. November 18, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
  39. ↑ "Minori Chihara Xmas Party 2010 at Universal Studios Japan(R)". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  40. ↑ "茅原実里「Minori Chihara Film Live 2011 "Summer Camp 2"」". Chiharaminori.jp. Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  41. ↑ "Minori Chihara Live Tour 2011 〜Key for Defection〜". Chiharaminori.jp. December 1, 1994. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
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  46. ↑ "茅原実里「Minori Chihara Live 2012 ULTRA-Formation/PARTY-Formation」". Chiharaminori.jp. November 7, 2012. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
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