Haruko Momoi
Vocalist / Actor
Tokyo, Japan
Biography:
Born on December 14th, 1977. A singer/songwriter who can easily handle voice acting, writing lyrics, composition, arrangement, and singing. Frequenting idol events and concerts since the 90's, she has been extensively active in contributing to independent 'zines, just to state one aspect of her activities. Beginning with an internet journal she wrote in high school, Momoi was even given her own serialized column in a video game magazine.
Momoi began with street lives in Akihabara and debuted with her single "Mail Me" in 2000. Her bishojo game song unit "UNDER17" formed in 2002, giving energetic performances while continually releasing new singles, and disbanded in 2004.
As a lyricist and composer she contributes countless pieces for Afilia Saga, Kotone Mai, Uesaka Sumire, the voice actress unit RO-KYU-BU!, video games and other artists.
Momoi has played countless roles as a voice actress, including Nakahara Komugi in "Nurse Witch Komugi", Faris Nyannyan in "Steins;Gate", Aita Yurume in "Yurumeitsu 3D", Seto San in "Seto no Hanayome", and Anise Tatlin in "Tales of the Abyss".
As the 'Original Queen of Akiba", she is involved in vigorous activities under the concept "Worldwide from Akiba" in many places including North America, Central America, Mexico, Russia, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. She even took her first expedition to Oceania in 2013. From 2005-2013, she made a total of 36 trips to 15 different countries and has many fans overseas. Her one man concerts in Japan always include many visiting international fans and offer rich intercultural exchange.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2019
- Anison USA 2019 - September 1, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA 2017
- Anison USA 2017 - March 17-19, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV 2016
- Anison USA 2016 - February 20-21, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA 2015
- Anison USA 2015 - March 13-14, 2015 in Pasadena, CA 2014
- Idol Matsuri 2014 - June 20-22, 2014 in Silverdale, WA 2013
- Ronin Festival 2013 - January 26, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand 2012
- Anime Boston 2012 - April 6-8, 2012 in Boston, MA 2011
- Otakuthon 2011 - August 12-14, 2011 in Montreal, QC, Canada
- FanimeCon 2011 - May 27-30, 2011 in San Jose, CA
- Expo-TNT 2011 - April 29 - May 2, 2011 in Mexico City, DF, Mexico
- Expo-TNT 2011 - February 4-7, 2011 in Mexico City, DF, Mexico 2010
- J-Popcon 2010 - November 12-14, 2010 in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Desucon 2010 - June 12-13, 2010 in Lahti, Finland
- FanimeCon 2010 - May 28-31, 2010 in San Jose, CA 2009
- Anime Vegas 2009 - September 5-7, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV
- Aya Revolution 2009 - August 14-16, 2009 in Coventry, UK
- FanimeCon 2009 - May 22-25, 2009 in San Jose, CA 2008
- Connichi 2008 - September 12-14, 2008 in Kassel, Germany
- Anime North 2008 - May 23-25, 2008 in Toronto, ON, Canada 2007
- Connichi 2007 - September 7-9, 2007 in Kassel, Germany
- Anime Expo 2007 - June 29 - July 2, 2007 in Long Beach, CA
21 confirmed guest appearances