Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano (茅野愛衣), born in Tokyo on September 13, 1987, is a Japanese voice actress whose performances are known for warmth, emotional range, and a soft, expressive delivery. She first became interested in voice acting after watching dubbed foreign films. Although she initially considered becoming a beautician, she later enrolled in the Pro-Fit Voice Actor's School, graduated in 2010, and began working professionally that April. After taking on a series of smaller roles, Kayano gained wider attention as Itsuwa in Toaru Majutsu no Index. Her breakthrough came in 2011 with her first lead role as Meiko Honma in Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai), a performance that earned her the Newcomer of the Year award at the 6th Seiyuu Awards and established her as one of contemporary anime's notable voices. She left Pro-Fit in 2014 and joined Office Osawa in 2015, continuing to build a career across drama, fantasy, and slice-of-life series. In recent casting news, Kayano was also announced for きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい and 最強出涸らし皇子の暗躍帝位争い, reinforcing her ongoing presence in anime voice acting. Across her career, Ai Kayano has remained recognizable for the sensitivity and clarity she brings to her roles, from quieter supporting parts to emotionally charged leads, making her a familiar name for fans searching for Ai Kayano, Kayano Ai, or Kayano anime roles.