
- Known for
- Actor
- Born
- March 30, 1967 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Japan
Megumi Hayashibara
Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ, Hayashibara Megumi, born March 30, 1967) is a Japanese voice actress, singer, radio personality, and lyricist from Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with Aksent. Her nicknames include: Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin. She is best known for her roles in Ranma ½ (as Ranma Saotome (female voice)), Neon Genesis Evangelion (as Rei Ayanami), Cowboy Bebop (as Faye Valentine), Slayers (as Lina Inverse), Detective Conan (as Ai Haibara), Pokémon (as Musashi/Jessie of Team Rocket), All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku (as Atsuko Natsume and her counterpart Atsuko Higuchi from the OVA Nuku Nuku Dash!) and Shaman King (as Anna Kyoyama). She is also a fully qualified and registered nurse.
Megumi Hayashibara TV series
- 7.5

Lazarus
2025
Hersch (voice)
- 8.1

Ranma1/2
2024
Ranma (voice)
- 8.5

Pokémon Horizons
2023
Nyahoja (voice)
- 7.5

Case Closed: The Culprit Hanzawa
2022
Ai Haibara (voice)
- 8.1

Baki Hanma
2021
Emi Akezawa (voice)
- 8.2

SHAMAN KING
2021
Anna Kyoyama (voice)
- 8.6

JUJUTSU KAISEN
2020
Kaori Itadori (voice)
- 6.5

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
2020
Takashi Shimamura (voice)
- 7.1

CAROLE & TUESDAY
2019
Flora (voice)
- 8.1

Karakuri Circus
2018
Shirogane Saigazaki
- 8.0

Descending Stories
2016
Miyokichi (voice)
- 8.0

Ushio and Tora
2015
Hakumen no Mono (voice)
- 8.1

Sword Art Online
2012
Yūki Kyōko (voice)
- 7.6

Chihayafuru
2011
Midori Sakurazawa (voice)
- 7.4

Rainbow
2010
Narration
- 8.2

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
2002
Asagi Ruriko (voice)
- 8.5

Shaman King
2001
Anna Kyōyama / Opacho
- 7.9

FLCL
2000
Haruha Raharu (voice)
- 6.8

Love Hina
2000
Haruka Urashima (voice)
- 8.8

One Piece
1999
Rebecca (voice)
- 8.5

Cowboy Bebop
1998
Faye Valentine (voice)
- 8.0

Pokémon
1997
Musashi (voice)
- 8.0

Detective Conan
1996
Ai Haibara (voice)
- 8.6

Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Rei Ayanami (voice)
- 7.5

Slayers
1995
Lina Inverse (voice)
- 7.8

DNA²
1994
Tomoko Saeki (voice)
- 7.9

Tekkaman Blade
1992
Aki Kisaragi
- 8.6

Ranma ½
1989
Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice)
- 7.6

Alfred J. Kwak
1989
Alfred J. Kwak (voice)
- 7.0

Bubblegum Crisis
1987
Nam (voice)
Source: TMDB
Megumi Hayashibara movies
- 8.2

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
- 7.6

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
2021
Pino (voice)
- 7.9

Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night
2021
Kyouko Yuuki (voice)
- 6.8

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
Musashi (voice)
- 7.1

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
Musashi (voice)
- 6.8

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
Musashi (voice)
- 8.2

Wolf Children
2012
Sohei's Mother (voice)
- 7.2

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012
Rei Ayanami (voice)
- 7.8

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
- 7.1

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
Musashi (voice)
- 6.8

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
Musashi (voice)
- 7.6

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
- 7.0

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007
Musashi (voice)
- 7.8

Paprika
2006
Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice)
- 7.0

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
Musashi (voice)
- 6.7

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
Musashi (voice)
- 6.6

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
2003
Musashi / Absol (voice)
- 6.7

Pokémon Heroes
2002
Musashi / Latias (voice)
- 7.7

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Faye Valentine (voice)
- 6.5

Pokémon 4Ever
2001
Musashi (voice)
- 6.8

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns
2001
Musashi (voice)
- 6.8

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
2001
Honey Queen (voice)
- 6.6

Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Musashi (voice)
- 6.8

Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
Musashi (voice)
- 7.0

Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Musashi (voice)
- 8.3

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
- 7.4

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997
Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice)
- 6.5

Slayers Return
1996
Lina Inverse (voice)
- 7.2

Pom Poko
1994
Sasuke (voice)
- 8.0

Castle in the Sky
1986
Woman in Blue (voice)
Source: TMDB