Kaori Ishihara (石原夏織) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Chiba, Japan, born on August 6, 1993. She made her entertainment debut in 2011 and has built a career that connects voice acting with anime music. As a solo artist, she performs J-pop and releases music through King Records, with a profile that has made her a familiar name for fans searching for anime songs and seiyuu-linked music.
Ishihara is especially known for singing the ending theme "Yume no Naka e" for Sword Art Online and the opening theme "Fantastic Dreamer" for KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, two songs that helped define her presence in anime music. Her style blends bright J-pop melodies with a clear, expressive vocal tone, and her discography includes singles and albums. She has also received Seiyu Awards nominations. In 2026, she remained active with the release and promotion of the EP ASOVIVA!!!, including interviews and live visuals tied to the project.
