Yoshino Aoyama Explained

Yoshino Aoyama
Native Name:青山吉能
Native Name Lang:ja
Other Names:Yoppi (よっぴー Yoppī)
Birth Date:15 May 1996
Birth Place:Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Occupation:Voice actress
Years Active:2014–present
Agent:81 Produce
Awards:Special award at the 9th Seiyu Awards
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Embed:yes
Background:solo_singer
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2022 - present
Label:Teichiku Records (Imperial Records)

is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. Some of her noteworthy roles include Yoshino Nanase in Wake Up, Girls!, Guri in Love Tyrant, Makoto in Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle!, and Hitori Gotō in Bocchi the Rock!.

Biography

Aoyama was born in Kumamoto Prefecture on May 15, 1996.[1] In middle school, Aoyama was a member of her school's chorus club, where she spent most of her time. She was also a fan of various manga series, especially Samurai Deeper Kyo. As a result, she decided to pursue a career in voice acting.[2] After attending some open auditions only to not be cast, she was eventually cast as Yoshino Nanase in Wake Up, Girls! via an open audition.[3] In 2015, Aoyama, along with the Wake Up, Girls! voice actor unit, won the special award at the 9th Seiyu Awards.[4]

In March 2020, Aoyama went on hiatus due for medical reasons.[5] She returned to work the next month.[6]

On March 9, 2022, she made her solo singer debut with her first single, "Page".[7] Later that year, she was cast as Hitori Gotō in the anime television series Bocchi the Rock! During the course of the anime's release, Aoyama started learning guitar as part of a project called "Road to Guitar Hero", inspired by her character in the series, eventually learning how to play the anime's opening theme, "Seishun Complex".[8] And subsequently, showcasing the ending theme, "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu" at the Kessoku Band Live: Kōsei.[9]

She released her first album La Valigia on March 8, 2023.[10] Later that year, she was cast in the role of Dot, also known as Gurumin, in .

Aoyama is affectionally known as Yoppi.[11] [12]

Filmography

TV series

2014
2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Theatrical animation

2024

Video games

2018
2022
2023
2024

Software

2021

Dubbing

2019

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 所属タレント Wake Up, Girls!. Green Leaves. February 21, 2022. ja.
  2. Web site: 「青山吉能」声優インタビュー&ミニグラビア【声優図鑑】. Da Vinci News. Kadokawa Corporation. Tanu. Azabu. March 23, 2016. February 21, 2022. ja.
  3. Web site: 青山吉能 聞いとっと!?よしのモン。・*・:≡(ε:). FM 791. February 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20141109111831/http://fm791.jp/onair/yoshinomon.htm. November 9, 2014. dead. ja.
  4. Web site: Some of the 9th Annual Seiyū Award Winners Announced. Anime News Network. Nelkin. Sarah. February 17, 2015. February 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: Voice Actress Yoshino Aoyama Goes on Hiatus for Medical Recuperation. Anime News Network. Loo. Egan. March 5, 2020. February 21, 2022.
  6. Web site: Voice Actress Yoshino Aoyama Returns From Medical Hiatus. Anime News Network. Morrissy. Kim. April 8, 2020. February 21, 2022.
  7. Web site: 青山吉能ソロデビュー曲「Page」が本日リリース。バースデーライブ開催も決定. Moca News. March 9, 2022. March 20, 2022. ja.
  8. Web site: SPECIAL TVアニメ「ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!」公式サイト . 2023-05-23 . bocchi.rocks . Aniplex . ja.
  9. Web site: 後藤ひとり役の青山吉能がギターを持って登場 . 26 May 2023 . 2024-08-15 . realsound.jp . Real Sound . ja.
  10. Web site: la valigia . . June 24, 2023 . Japanese.
  11. Web site: 2017-07-20 . Interview with Wake Up, Girls ! at Anime Expo 2017 . 2024-05-15 . JaME.
  12. Web site: れポたま . 2022-07-26 . 【アフターインタビューも掲載】よっぴーがプリンセスに? あの人からのお祝いメッセージにも大感激! 「青山吉能Birthday Live 鉄は熱いうちに打て」「1部」レポート . 2024-05-15 . れポたま! . ja.
  13. Web site: Kannagi's Yamakan Reveals Wake Up, Girls! Anime Characters & Cast. Anime News Network. Loo. Egan. July 28, 2013. February 21, 2022.
  14. Web site: Renai Bōkun/The very lovely tyrant of love Anime's Visual, Main Cast, Staff Revealed. Anime News Network. Sherman. Jennifer. February 14, 2017. February 21, 2022.
  15. Web site: Yoshino Aoyama. Behind the Voice Actors. February 21, 2022.
  16. Web site: Kumamoto Prefecture's Natsunagu! Anime Casts Ai Hashimoto, Shigeru Chiba. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. November 20, 2019. February 21, 2022.
  17. Web site: Murenase! Seton Gakuen Anime Casts Yū Serizawa. Anime News Network. Sherman. Jennifer. February 7, 2020. February 21, 2022.
  18. Web site: 'Shachō, Battle no Jikan Desu!' Anime's Video Reveals Cast, Staff, April Premiere. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. January 24, 2020. February 21, 2022.
  19. Web site: Original Sci-Fi Anime Deca-Dence's Full Promo Video Unveils More Cast, July 8 Debut. Anime News Network. Loo. Egan. June 12, 2020. February 21, 2022.
  20. Web site: Duel Masters King! Anime Adds 4 Cast Members. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. March 10, 2021. February 21, 2022.
  21. Web site: Pride of Orange Anime's Promo Video Reveals Cast, Staff, October Debut. Anime News Network. Sherman. Jennifer. December 11, 2020. February 21, 2022.
  22. Web site: Bocchi the Rock! TV Anime's Teaser Video Reveals Cast, Staff, 2022 Premiere. Anime News Network. Mateo. Alex. December 17, 2021. February 21, 2022.
  23. Web site: New Pokémon Anime Reveals English Title, New Promo Video, Opening Theme. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. March 24, 2023. Anime News Network. April 1, 2023.
  24. Web site: Classroom For Heroes Anime Unveils New Visual, Video, Cast for Show's Climax. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. September 10, 2023. Anime News Network. September 10, 2023.
  25. Web site: The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic Anime Reveals 8 More Cast, 1st Key Visual. Cayanan. Joanna. October 17, 2023. Anime News Network. October 17, 2023.
  26. Web site: Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai Anime Reveals 6 More Cast Members, April 6 Debut. Cayanan. Joanna. March 5, 2024. Anime News Network. March 5, 2024.
  27. Web site: Viral Hit Anime Reveals Main Cast Members. Cayanan. Joanna. February 26, 2024. Anime News Network. February 26, 2024.
  28. Web site: My Wife Has No Emotion Anime Reveals More Cast, Staff, July 2 Debut. Cayanan. Joanna. May 1, 2024. Anime News Network. May 1, 2024.
  29. Web site: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Anime Reveals More Cast & Staff. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. January 31, 2024. Anime News Network. January 31, 2024.
  30. Web site: A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero TV Anime Reveals July 6 Debut, 3 More Cast. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. June 10, 2024. Anime News Network. June 10, 2024.
  31. Web site: Egumi Legacy Anime Reveals Main Cast, More Staff, July Debut. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. May 24, 2024. Anime News Network. May 24, 2024.
  32. Web site: How I Attended an All-Guy's Mixer Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals More Cast, October 4 Premiere. Mateo. Alex. August 9, 2024. Anime News Network. August 9, 2024.
  33. Web site: Once Upon a Witch's Death Novels Get TV Anime in 2025. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. June 28, 2024. Anime News Network. June 28, 2024.
  34. Web site: Overlord Sei Ōkoku-hen Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Fall Debut, 4 More Cast Members. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. March 22, 2024. Anime News Network. March 24, 2024.
  35. Web site: Tokimeki Idol Smartphone App's Gameplay Trailer Streamed. Anime News Network. Ressler. Karen. October 25, 2017. February 21, 2022.
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