Minako Kotobuki

Minako Kotobuki

Birth : 1991-09-17, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

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Minako Kotobuki (寿 美菜子 Kotobuki Minako, born September 17, 1991) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Tsumugi Kotobuki in the anime series K-On! about a high school girl band. The show launched her music career as she performed the opening and ending themes and joined three other voice actresses as the music group Sphere. She is a member of the J-pop idol unit Sphere. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Minako Kotobuki
Minako Kotobuki

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The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store
Sea Mink (Daughter) (voice)
Akino is a trainee concierge at the Arctic Department Store, an unusual department store that caters exclusively to animals. Under the watchful eyes of the floor manager and senior concierges, Akino runs around to fulfill the wishes of customers with a myriad of needs and problems in her pursuit to become a full-fledged concierge.
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Crossing the Line Between Life and Death
Noredo Nug
The fifth and final film in the five-part Gundam: G no Reconguista Movie series.
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie IV: Shouting Love Into a Fierce Fight
Noredo Nug
The fourth film in the five-part Gundam: G no Reconguista Movie series.
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie III:  Legacy from Space
Noredo Nug
The third film in the five-part Gundam: G no Reconguista Movie series.
A Whisker Away
Yoriko Fukase (voice)
A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie II: Bellri’s Fierce Charge
Noredo Nug
The second film in the five-part Gundam: G no Reconguista Movie series.
Gundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go! Core Fighter
Noredo Nug (voice)
The new era begins! The turbulent era known as the Universal Century has ended. Now, mankind looks towards prosperity and peace in the new era known as the Regild Century (R.C.). One of the most important resources in this era is the Capital Tower - a space elevator which towers over the land connecting Earth to space. Its purpose, to transport the Photon Batteries the Earth relies on for power. It is worshiped as a holy place. Tasked with protecting the tower, one day on a practice mission, young Capital Guard cadet Bellri Zenam is attacked by a high-performance G-Self Mobile Suit. Despite having never before encountered the G-Self, he feels a strange connection to it and its pilot, a space pirate called Aida Surugan. Little does Bellri know that he is about to uncover truths which will shake the entire Regild Century. Go! Core Fighter is the first of five films compiling the 2014 Gundam Reconguista in G TV series, featuring new cuts and alterations.
Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner
Alisa Cartwright (voice)
A warrant’s been issued for an arrest but this time, it’s not for Lupin. Authorities are after Inspector Zenigata as they suspect Pops has been in cahoots with the master thief all along. In an effort to vouch for Zenigata’s innocence, Lupin is challenged to steal the curious Time Crystal. As Lupin and his gang go after the famed diamond he’s confronted with the unexpected betrayal of his most trusted partner.
Hello World
Xu Yiyi (voice)
A shy high schooler in Kyoto meets a man claiming to be his future self, who tells him he’s hacked into the past to save their first love.
Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll
Amy Bartlett / Isabella York (voice)
Isabella, the daughter of the noble York family, is enrolled in an all-girls academy to be groomed into a dame worthy of nobility. However, she has given up on her future, seeing the prestigious school as nothing more than a prison from the outside world. Her family notices her struggling in her lessons and decides to hire Violet Evergarden to personally tutor her under the guise of a handmaiden. At first, Isabella treats Violet coldly. Violet seems to be able to do everything perfectly, leading Isabella to assume that she was born with a silver spoon. After some time, Isabella begins to realize that Violet has had her own struggles and starts to open up to her. Isabella soon reveals that she has lost contact with her beloved younger sister, whom she yearns to see again. Having experienced the power of words through her past clientele, Violet asks if Isabella wishes to write a letter to Taylor. Will Violet be able to help Isabella convey her feelings to her long-lost sister?
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Asuka Tanaka (voice)
Kumiko is now a second year and one of the senior players of the euphonium section. With new underclassmen joining the concert band, Kumiko will have to learn new things in order to deal with awkward and difficult underclassmen. She and third-year trumpeter Tomoe Kabe have been chosen to lead the new underclassmen members. Among the new members to Kumiko's bass section are euphonist Kanade Hisaishi, whose appearances are deceiving; tuba player Mirei Suzuki, who cannot adapt to her new environment; tuba player Satsuki Suzuki, who wants to get along with Mirei; and double bassist Motomu Tsukinaga, who cannot talk about himself. Between the Sunrise Festival, chair placement auditions, and the competition, a number of problems quickly begin to arise.
Flavors of Youth
Yi Lin (voice)
The rigorous city life of China, while bustling and unforgiving, contains the everlasting memories of days past. Three stories told in three different cities, follow the loss of youth and the daunting realization of adulthood. Though reality may seem ever changing, unchangeable are the short-lived moments of one's childhood days. A plentiful bowl of noodles, the beauty of family and the trials of first love endure the inevitable flow of time, as three different characters explore the strength of bonds and the warmth of cherished memories. Within the disorder of the present world, witness these quaint stories recognize the comfort of the past, and attempt to revive the neglected flavors of youth.
Kase-san and Morning Glories
Inoue Akane (voice)
Yamada may be shy and rather clumsy, but the flower gardens at her school have always brought her happiness. Suddenly, a different sort of beauty catches her eye—the vivacious track star, Kase-san. Although the two girls don't seem to have much in common, they soon start a romance where each must learn an important lesson in tending their budding relationship. Can the two girls, so different from each other, learn how to make their first love blossom?
Symphogear Live 2018
聖日耳曼
Symphogear Live 2018 was a concert featuring songs from the anime Symphogear AXZ, held in the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Tokyo, Japan on March 3, 2018.
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
Asuka Tanaka (voice)
Recap of Season 2. Following their success in the qualifying round for the Kansai regional competition, the members of the Kitauji High School concert band set their sights on the next upcoming performance. Utilizing their summer break to the utmost, the band participates in a camp where they are instructed by their band advisor Noboru Taki and his friends who make their living as professional musicians. Kumiko Oumae and her friends remain determined to attain gold at the Kansai competition, but trouble arises when a student who once quit the band shows interest in rejoining and sparks unpleasant memories for the second-year members. Kumiko also learns about her teacher's surprising past and the motivation behind his desire to lead the band to victory. Reaching nationals will require hard work, and the adamant conviction in each student's commitment to the band will be put to the test.
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Life Theft! Champion of Earth Tournament
Naria (voice)
Taking place after the end of the series, Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns will focus on Zyumans and humans peacefully co-exist on Earth. It is then decided that they'll have a battle to determine who will rule the Earth, but a real danger lurks in the shadows.
Lu Over the Wall
Yuuho Ebina (voice)
In a small fishing village, a gloomy middle school student named Kai meets a mermaid named Lu.
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the Future
Naria (voice)
The chronology of Super Sentai may, at last, be at an end. A boy has arrived from the future to save the earth from catastrophe. Yamato and his team are not aware that they are part of the enemy's plans. The Ninningers, who once protected Earth, have returned! And this time, they believe the Zyuohger are Yokai monsters! This battle will be the end of both teams. Will the message of the future boy get to Yamato in time? An unbelievable roll call that brings together all the Rangers of the Super Sentai! In 2017 the battle of all battles begins!
Aikatsu! ~Aiming For the Magic Aikatsu Card~
Mizuki Kanzaki
Sequel of Aikatsu! Music Award: ... SHOW! Screened alongside Aikatsu Stars! The Movie.
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger the Movie: The Heart Pounding Circus Panic!
Naria (voice)
Step right up, everybody, the Space Circus Troupe is in town! Their ringleader, Domidoll, wants to turn all Zyumen evil and have them join his circus. However, the Zyuohgers won’t let him! Can the Zyuohgers protect everyone?
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Asuka Tanaka (voice)
Recap of Season 1. After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school hoping for a fresh start. As fate would have it, she ends up being surrounded by people with an interest in the high school brass band. Kumiko finds the motivation she needs to make music once more with the help of her bandmates, some of whom are new like novice tubist Hazuki Katou; veteran contrabassist Sapphire Kawashima; and band vice president and fellow euphonist Asuka Tanaka. Others are old friends, like Kumiko's childhood friend and hornist-turned-trombonist Shuuichi Tsukamoto, and trumpeter and bandmate from middle school, Reina Kousaka. However, in the band itself, chaos reigns supreme. Despite their intention to qualify for the national band competition, as they currently are, just competing in the local festival will be a challenge—unless the new band advisor Noboru Taki does something about it.
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 4 - Ashita
Chihiro Miyoshi
The last movie of a four-part finale of Tamayura.
Precure All Stars Movie: Everybody Sing! Miraculous Magic!
Rikka Hishikawa/Cure Diamond
Mirai and Rico come to the human world to play, but are separated when the witch Sorcierre and her servant Trauuma suddenly appear. Their aim is to acquire the tears of the 44 Precure girls, using them for her Most Evil Magic. Only the friendship of all 44 Precure girls will allow them to protect the world.
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 3 - Akogare
Chihiro Miyoshi
The third movie of a four-part finale of Tamayura.
The Sound of Tiger & Bunny
Karina Lyle
The official website for the Tiger & Bunny anime announced on Friday that the Pacifico Yokohama's National Convention Hall of Yokohama is hosting special Tiger & Bunny concerts with a new short anime on September 19 and 20. The franchise's composer Yoshihiro Ike is personally conducting the "Sternbild Orchestra & Band" for live performances of music from the television series and two films.
Tamayura: Graduation Photo Part 1 - Kizashi
Chihiro Miyoshi (voice)
As Fu and her friends begin their third and final year of high school, the photography club gets two new members; freshman Takumi Shindou and sophomore Suzune Maekawa. Thinking about what to do after graduation, Fu decides she wants to pursue a career combining photography and travelling. Afterwards, Fu's family tell Fu about the time she took a picture of her father and first learned about "tamayura" from him. Later, as Chihiro and Tomo pay a visit for the Bamboo Festival, announcing that they plan to study abroad after graduation, Fu is shocked to learn that Riho is planning to leave town. During the festival the next day, as the girls get to see Kanae as part of Sayomi's explorer's club, Fu is approached by Riho, who explains she is going to Tokyo to open a gallery with her friend. Thankful for everything Riho has done for her, Fu promises the carry on her torch in pusuit of a career in photography.
Precure All Stars: Spring Carnival
Rikka Hishikawa/Cure Diamond
Eiga Precure All Stars: Haru no Carnival is the franchise's upcoming seventh crossover film in the series, stated to be released on March 14, 2015. The movie is in 3D. It is the first feature length Pretty Cure film to feature extended dance scenes, similar to the 2011 short film Pretty Cure All Stars DX: 3D Theatre. Like the six previous films, the film will feature the characters from all Pretty Cure television series. In the story, the Pretty Cure visit Harmonia, the country of songs and dance. But when the unknown, sinister creatures invade and interrupt its tranquility, the Cures reunite to protect against the destruction.
Aikatsu! The Movie
Mizuki Kanzaki (voice)
The story of the anime revolves around Ichigo, who was just a normal middle school student until she suddenly got involved in the world of idols. The film will center on Aikatsu!'s greatest "Super Live" concert yet, the Dai Star Miya Ichigo Matsuri. Ichigo prepares for the concert with press conferences, last-minute lessons, and more.
Oh Brother, Oh Sister!
Asako
Since their parents died at an early age, Susumu and Yoriko have lived together. Susumu is now 33-years-old and Yoriko is 40-years-old. Both of them have yet to marry. They are like most siblings and they rely on each other. One day, Susumu and Yoriko receive a letter that is sent to the wrong address.
Precure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends
Rikka Hishikawa/Cure Diamond
"Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends") is the sixth of the Pretty Cure All Stars crossover movie series featuring all current Pretty Cure characters and the last of the "New Stage" film.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Jiji (voice)
A young girl named Kiki must leave her home for a year to begin training in witchcraft. She leaves on her broom, but first says goodbye to her friends and family. Kiki then begins her new life with her trusted cat Jiji.
Tiger & Bunny: The Rising
Karina Lyle / Blue Rose (voice)
The heroes of 'Tiger & Bunny' are back in an all-new feature-length film! Picking up after the events of the Maverick incident, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, a.k.k Wild Tiger, and Barnaby Brooks Jr. resume their careers as heroes fighting crime in Hero TV's Second League. Their partnership comes to a sudden end when Apollon Media's new owner Mark Schneider fires Kotetsu and moves Barnaby back into the First League, pairing him up with Golden Ryan, a new hero with awesome powers and a huge ego to match. When the heroes are sent to investigate a string of strange incidents tied closely to the city's Goddess Legend, they discover three super powered NEXTs plotting to bring terror and destruction to Stern Bild. With the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Barnaby and Goden Ryan must overcome their differences to contain the approaching doom, while a jobless Kotetsu's resolve as a hero is put to the test as he struggles to help his fellow heroes from the sidelines.
Dokidoki! Pretty Cure the Movie: Memories for the Future
Rikka Hishikawa/Cure Diamond
One day, Mana Aida receives a wedding dress from her mother and grandmother that they had worn in the past. While thinking about who she would wear this beside someday, a mysterious man named Marsh appears, and Mana is thrown back into the past. She was happy to see her grandmother she loved and her old dog Maro, but she then realizes that Alice and Rikka aren't there because memories have been altered. In order to save precious memories, the future, dreams and hope, Mana transforms into Cure Heart.
Schoolgirl Complex
Ikumi Motonishi
At an all female high school, a senior of the radio club becomes fascinated with the club's newest member. As graduation nears and the summer heat rises, so does the sexual tension between the girls.
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Precure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends from the Heart
Rikka Hishikawa/Cure Diamond
One day, the Pretty Cures receive an invitation to a party in their honor. Everyone is heading to the party venue, the school of fairies, but awaits a mysterious shadow. The shadow steals transformation objects! What can they do? If the Cures can not be converted are in big trouble! If this continues, the school, our world and everything else will deborado by that shadow! The 32 Pretty Cures will fight to protect everyone!
Ryo
Kuro
The son of a samurai who lost his parents during the attack of English ships on a Japanese town is given the name Ryo and becomes the bodyguard of Ryoma Sakamoto, a man who has his own plan to fight for the country.
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent
Rickert (voice)
A year has passed since Guts parted ways with the Band of the Hawks. Meanwhile, his former mercenary group is plotting a rescue mission to save an imprisoned Griffith.
Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress
Hamaji (voice)
Hamaji, a young huntress from the mountains, stumbles into the middle of a shogun’s vendetta against a group of human-dog hybrids, the Fusé. Rumors of Fusé murdering innocent people in the bustling city of Edo have sparked a bounty for their heads. Along with her brother, Hamaji joins the hunt for this dangerous quarry, but after accidentally befriending one of them, Hamaji is torn between two worlds: her life as a self-reliant huntress, and the young woman her new friend has helped her to uncover.
Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning
Karina Lyle / Blue Rose (voice)
Set on an alternative Earth, Superheroes are celebrities and a high rating TV show rates their achievements, awarding them points until an annual King of Heroes is crowned. Old-school hero Wild Tiger is assigned a new partner with very different views on the heroes role in society but soon a vigilante criminal presents them with a serious problem.
After School Midnighters
Mutsuko (voice)
Houkago Midnighters is about a human anatomical model that comes to life at midnight in a school.
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey
Rickert
The Band of the Hawk participates in the Midland war campaign. On the bloody battlefield, they conquer decisive victories that lead them to Doldrey, an old fortress that will decide the outcome of the war.
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King
Rickert
Guts, an immensely strong sword-for-hire, has little direction in his life, simply fighting one battle after the next. However, this all changes suddenly when he meets and is bested by Griffith, a beautiful and charismatic young man who leads the Band of the Hawk mercenary army. After Guts joins the Band and the relationship between the two men begins to blossom, Casca, the tough, lone swordswoman in the Band of the Hawk, struggles to accept Guts and the influence he has on the world around her. While the two men begin to fight together, Griffith continues to rise to power, all seemingly in order to reach his mysterious, prophesied goals. What lengths will Guts and Griffith go to in order to reach these goals, and where will fate take the two men?
K-ON! The Movie
Tsumugi Kotobuki (voice)
Graduation draws near for Yui, Ritsu, Mio and Tsumugi, the four 3rd-year students of the Light Music Club. They, together with Azusa, decide to go on a post-graduation trip. Their destination, decided by Lot, is London!
Towa no Quon 6: Eternal Quon
Hizuru Asuka (voice)
The story follows a boy named Quon and others who suddenly wake up with supernatural powers.
Towa no Quon 5: The Return of the Invincible
Hizuru Asuka (voice)
The story follows a boy named Quon and others who suddenly wake up with supernatural powers.
Sphere Live 2011 Athletic Harmonies - Climax Stage
2011 live concert featuring four popular voice actresses from anime.
Sphere Live 2011 Athletic Harmonies - Dangerous Stage
2011 live concert featuring four popular voice actresses from anime.
Towa no Quon 4: The Roaring Anxiety
Hizuru Asuka (voice)
The story follows a boy named Quon and others who suddenly wake up with supernatural powers.
Towa no Quon 3: The Complicity of Dreams
Hizuru Asuka (voice)
The story follows a boy named Quon and others who suddenly wake up with supernatural powers.
Towa no Quon 2: Dancing Orchid in Chaos
Hizaru Asuka (voice)
The story follows a boy named Quon and others who suddenly wake up with supernatural powers.
Towa no Quon 1: The Ephemeral Petals
Hizuru Asuka (voice)
This story follows a boy named Quon and his friends, who are "Attractors". Attractors are human beings who have awakened and have supernatural powers. Quon is determined to save them all. But a secret organization is hunting them...
K-ON! Live Event ~Come With Me!!~
Tsumugi Kotobuki (voice)
K-ON! Live Concert: Come With Me!! is a live concert held in Saitama Super Arena on February 20, 2009. A concert dedicated to all the K-ON! fans from each of the seiyuu of the characters. There are a total 9 seiyuu attending the event, including Aki Toyosaki (Yui's seiyuu), Yoko Hikasa (Mio's seiyuu), Satomi Sato (Ritsu's seiyuu), Minako Kotobuki (Tsumugi's seiyuu), Ayana Taketatsu (Azusa's seiyuu), Asami Sanada (Ms. Sawako's seiyuu), Madoka Yonezawa (Ui's seiyuu), Chika Fujito (Nodoka's seiyuu) and Yoriko Nagata (Jun's seiyuu). This concert has been attended by more that 17 thousand fans and a CD, DVD and Blu-Ray copy has been sold throughout Japan.
Coicent
Toto (voice)
In 2710, a boy named Shinichi is on a school field trip to a rebuilt 21st century version of the city Nara. When he wanders from his class, he spots a talking white deer and it steals his bag. Shinichi follows the deer and sees a strange girl named Toto and falls in love with her. She is being pursed by two brothers and they try to get away from them.
K-ON! Live Event ~Let's Go!~
Tsumugi Kotobuki (voice)
K-ON! Live Concert: Let's Go! (けいおん!ライブイベント ~レッツゴー!~) is a live concert held in Yokohama on December 30, 2009. A concert dedicated to all the K-ON! fans from each of the seiyuu of the characters. There are a total 8 seiyuu attending the event, including Aki Toyosaki (Yui's seiyuu), Yōko Hikasa (Mio's seiyuu), Satomi Satō (Ritsu's seiyuu), Minako Kotobuki (Tsumugi's seiyuu), Ayana Taketatsu (Azusa's seiyuu), Asami Sanada (Ms. Sawako's seiyuu), Madoka Yonezawa (Ui's seiyuu) and Chika Fujitō (Nodoka's seiyuu). This concert has been attended by more that 17 thousand fans and a CD, DVD and Blu-Ray copy has been sold throughout Japan.
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