Hinaki Yano
Hinaki Yano (矢野 妃菜喜, Yano Hinaki, born March 5, 1997) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Hyōgo Prefecture who is affiliated with Sony Music Artists.[1] She began her career as an idol under Stardust Promotion in 2008, and in 2010 she became a member of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. Following her departure from the group in 2011, she became a member of various idol groups and bands. After starting a voice acting career, she was cast as Yu Takasaki in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club in 2020. She is also known for her roles as Momoe Sawaki in Wonder Egg Priority, and Suzune Miyama in Selection Project.
Hinaki Yano | |
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矢野 妃菜喜 | |
Born | Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan | March 5, 1997
Other names | Hinaki Tsukikage (月影 妃菜喜, Tsukikage Hinaki) |
Occupation(s) | Singer, voice actress |
Years active | 2008–present |
Agent | Sony Music Artists |
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Musical career | |
Years active | 2008–present |
Member of | Dusty Fruits Club (2017–present) |
Formerly of | piecees (2008) momonaki (2009) Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku (2009–2010) Utata Neko Kagekidan (2014–2015) |
Website | Official website |
Biography
Yano was born in Hyōgo Prefecture on March 5, 1997.[2] She began her activities as an idol in 2008 when she became a member of the group Piecees. The following year, she became a member of the group Momonaki. In 2010, she became a member of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, before leaving the group in 2011.[3]
Following her departure from Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Yano moved to Sony Music Artists and began using the stage name Hinaki Tsukikage. She became involved in various groups and activities, such as being a member of the anime collaboration cafe Shirobaco and serving as lead vocalist of the band Dusty Fruits Club.[2] She also started a voice acting career, appearing in a number of video games and foreign dubs.[2] In 2020, she was cast in her first major anime role as Yu Takasaki in Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.[4] In 2021, she played the roles of Kitasan Black in Uma Musume Pretty Derby 2nd Season,[5] Momoe Sawaki in Wonder Egg Priority,[6] and Suzune Miyama in Selection Project.[7] In 2022, Yano was one of the winners of the Best New Actress Award at the 16th Seiyu Awards.[8]
Filmography
Anime
- 2019
- The Price of Smiles as Emma[2]
- 2020
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club as Yu Takasaki[4]
- 2021
- Uma Musume Pretty Derby 2nd Season as Kitasan Black[5]
- Wonder Egg Priority as Momoe Sawaki[6]
- Selection Project as Suzune Miyama[7]
- 2022
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club 2nd Season as Yu Takasaki[4]
- 2023
- Kizuna no Allele as Halle[9]
- 2024
- Quality Assurance in Another World as Nikola[10]
- The Elusive Samurai as Shizuku[11]
References
- "Hinaki Yano official website". Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- "Sony Music Artists profile". Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- Yano, Hinaki (April 19, 2011). "ありがとうございました(T∀T)(ヒナキ)". Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku official blog (in Japanese). Ameba. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- "キャスト&スタッフ". Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club official website (in Japanese). Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- "Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Anime Season 2's Video Reveals New Cast, Staff & Studio Change, Song Info, January 4 Debut". Anime News Network. December 19, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- "Wonder Egg Priority Original TV Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Song Artists, January 12 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- "'Selection Project' Idol Reality Show Anime Reveals Main Cast". Anime News Network. March 9, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- "Kensho Ono, Megumi Ogata Win 16th Annual Seiyū Awards". Anime News Network. March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- "Kizuna Ai's Kizuna no Allele Anime Reveals Cast for BRT5 Group". Anime News Network. December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- "Quality Assurance in Another World TV Anime Announced for Spring 2024". Crunchyroll. March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- "The Elusive Samurai Anime Reveals More Cast, 2024 Debut". Anime News Network. September 9, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.