Minori Chihara (茅原実里) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Utsunomiya, Japan, born on November 18, 1980. She is best known for her work in anime music and character songs, and her solo career has made her a familiar name among fans of anisong and voice-actor music. Her background connects voice performance with character-driven song work, which has helped define her place in the seiyuu music scene.
As a singer, Chihara is associated with melodic J-pop, expressive vocals, emotional ballads, and upbeat anime theme songs. That style has shaped a sound that fits anime-related releases especially well, rather than mainstream pop alone. Her music has appeared across multiple anime titles, strengthening her relationship with anime soundtracks, insert songs, and character songs. She has also released music through Avex Trax, and her long-running activity as both a singer and voice actress has made her an important artist for listeners who follow anime and voice-actor music.
