is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She works for Aoni Production and was formerly a member of the voice actor unit Drops, which included fellow voice actor Akemi Kanda,

Tomoko Kaneda is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actress and radio personality born in Yokohama, Japan. She had worked at Aoni Production for 11 years and had worked freelance since April 2011 and it was announced that she transferred to Across Ente ...

, Mariko Kōda, and Ryōko Shiraishi. In high school in Fukuoka, she was head of the drama club and her ambition was to play male roles in the famous all-female Takarazuka Revue.

Personal life and career

Nonaka's initial interest in voice acting started after watching '' YuYu Hakusho''. While self-proclaiming that she really would have preferred an acting career, but due to her height, as well as her interest in anime, she ultimately pursued voice acting after high school and graduated from the 21st batch of students from the Tokyo branch of Aoni's Seiyū Coaching School. In December 2009, she announced both on her blog and web radio, episode 30, that she has passed and acquired level 2 certification in aromatherapy. This was again announced while Nonaka was featured in the January 25, 2010 broadcast of Anison Plus. Nonaka has a regular column, , in monthly voice magazine, . She has been featured three times in Anison Plus since the program started on July 7, 2008 (28-Jul-2008, January 26, 2009, January 25, 2010). On August 20, 2017, she announced both on her blog and YouTube channel that she married someone outside the voice acting business on August 16, 2017.

Filmography

Anime

;2002 * ''Platonic Chain'' – Kagura Rika * ''

Ultimate Muscle is a Japanese manga series created by the duo Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, known as Yudetamago. It follows Suguru Kinniku, a superhero who must win a wrestling tournament to retain the title of prince of Planet Kinniku. ...

'' – Keiko, Terry the Kid (young) * '' Kinnikuman Nisei: Muscle Ninjin Sōdatsu! Chōjin Daisensō'' (movie) – Keiko ;2003 * '' Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' – Beauty * '' Bottle Fairy'' – Hororo * '' R.O.D the TV'' – Touko Shigno * '' Stellvia of the Universe'' – Shima Katase * '' Submarine 707R'' (OVA) – Rei ;2004 * ''

Gakuen Alice , also known as ''Alice Academy'' or ''Alice School'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tachibana Higuchi, serialized in the shōjo manga magazine ''Hana to Yume'' from issue 19 of 2002 to issue 14 of 2013. It was adapt ...

'' – Nonoko Ogasawara * '' Kannazuki no Miko'' – Nekoko * '' Tenbatsu! Angel Rabbie'' (OVA) – Lui * '' Kinnikuman Nisei – Ultimate Muscle'' – Keiko * '' Doki Doki School Hours'' – Hanako Horie ;2005 * '' Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu'' (OVA) – Iriya Kana * '' Jinki: Extend'' – Satsuki Kawamoto * '' Kamichu!'' – Miko Saegusa * '' Mahō Sensei Negima'' – Konoka Konoe * ''

Pani Poni Dash! , also known by the title of its anime adaptation, , is a Japanese manga series by Hekiru Hikawa that uses parody, frequently referencing Japanese and American pop-culture in many ways. It mainly follows child prodigy Rebecca Miyamoto, an MIT ...

'' – Ichijō, Ichijo's Younger Sister ;2006 * ''

Ape Escape ''Ape Escape'' is a series of video games developed primarily by Japan Studio and published and owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The series incorporates ape-related humour, unique gameplay, and a wide variety of popular culture, pop cult ...

'' – Sayaka * '' Binchō-tan'' – Binchō-tan * '' Kinnikuman Nisei 2'' – Keiko * ''

Kujibiki Unbalance is a three-episode original video animation spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Genshiken'' series, as well as a series of three light novels by ''Genshiken'' anime collaborator Michiko Yokote. Within the world of ''Genshiken'', however, ''Kuji ...

'' – Tokino Akiyama * '' Negima!?'' – Konoka Konoe * '' Negima!? OVA Haru'' – Konoka Konoe * '' Negima!? OVA Natsu'' – Konoka Konoe * ''Poka Poka Mori no Rascal'' – Riruru * '' Sōkō no Strain'' – Lavinia Reberth and (Sara's and Ralph's) Emily ;2007 * ''

Doraemon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio. First serialized in 1969, the manga's chapters were collected in 45 volumes published by Shogakukan from 1974 to 1996. The story revolves around an earless robotic ...

'' – Noramyako * ''

Clannad Clannad () were an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal, by siblings , and (Moya) (in English, Brennan) and their twin uncles Noel and (Duggan). They have adopted various musical styles throughout their history. Beginn ...

'' – Fuko Ibuki * '' Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!'' – Mika Inamori * '' Mushi-Uta'' – C * ''

Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōji Kumeta. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from April 2005 to June 2012, with its chapters collected in 30 volumes. The series foll ...

'' – Kafuka Fuura ;2008 * '' Himitsu – Top Secret'' – Nanako Amachi * '' Mahō Sensei Negima OAD – Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba'' – Konoka Konoe * '' Real Drive'' – Yukino * '' Zoku Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei'' – Kafuka Fuura * '' Goku Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei'' (OVA) – Kafuka Fuura * '' Toradora!'' – Kihara Maya * '' Zettai Shougeki ~Platonic Heart~'' (OVA) – Miko Kazuki ;2009 * '' Clannad After Story'' – Fuko Ibuki * '' Sora wo Kakeru Shōjo'' – Imoko Shishidou * '' Asura Cryin''' – Kanade Takatsuki * '' Asura Cryin'2'' – Kanade Takatsuki * '' Mahō Sensei Negima OAD – Mou Hitotsu No Sekai'' – Konoka Konoe * ''

Natsu no Arashi! is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Jin Kobayashi. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's ''Gangan Wing'' ''shōnen manga'' magazine from August 2006 to September 2010, with its chapters collected in eight Tankōbon, bound volum ...

'' – Yayoi Fushimi * '' Zan Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei'' – Kafuka Fuura * '' Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahō'' – Koyomi Morishita * '' Tatakau Shisho'' – Chakoly Cocotte * ''

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 is a Japanese anime television series produced by Fuji TV, Asmik Ace, Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Dentsu, Bones (studio), Bones, and Kinema Citrus. It first aired on Fuji TV's noitamina timeslot in July 2009, running for 11 episodes until ...

'' – Aya ;2010 * ''

The World God Only Knows , abbreviated as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tamiki Wakaki. It was originally serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from April 2008 to April 2014, with its chapters collected in 26 ''tankōbon'' vo ...

'' – Fujiidera * '' Otome Yōkai Zakuro'' – Mugi ;2011 * '' Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl'' – Meme Touwa * ''

Puella Magi Madoka Magica , also known simply as ''Madoka Magica'', is a Japanese anime television series created by Magica Quartet, and animated by Shaft. The story follows a group of middle school girls, led by protagonist Madoka Kaname, who make supernat ...

'' – Kyouko Sakura * '' Gintama'' – Pirako Chin ;2012 * '' Another'' – Yukari Sakuragi * '' Detective Conan: The Miracle of Excalibur'' (OVA) – Minae * '' Saki Achiga-hen episode of Side-A'' – Kōko Fukuyo ;2013 * '' Sasami-san@Ganbaranai'' – Tama Yagami * '' Muromi-san'' – Hii-chan * ''

'' – Fujidera * '' WataMote'' – Megumi Imae * '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion'' – Kyouko Sakura ;2014 * '' Amagi Brilliant Park'' – Tirami * '' Gugure! Kokkuri-san'' – Noel * '' Robot Girls Z'' – Archduke Gorgon * '' Saki: The Nationals'' – Kōko Fukuyo ;2015 * '' Gourmet Girl Graffiti'' – Akira Machiko * ''

One Piece ''One Piece'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, as he explores the Grand Line in search of the myt ...

'' – Mansherry * '' Mr. Osomatsu'' – Chibimi * '' Shōnen Hollywood -Holly Stage for 50-'' – Kotomi ;2016 * ''

'' – Mari Marui * '' Tsukiuta. The Animation'' – Chisa Togawa ;2017 * '' Schoolgirl Strikers'' – Sasa Momokawa * '' Kemono Friends'' –

Reticulated Giraffe The reticulated giraffe (''Giraffa reticulata'' or ''Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata'') is a species/subspecies of giraffe native to the Horn of Africa. It is differentiated from other types of giraffe by its coat, which consists of large, p ...

(episode 10, 12) * '' Fate/Apocrypha'' – Berserker of Black/

Frankenstein's Monster Frankenstein's monster, commonly referred to as Frankenstein, is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel '' Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus'' as its main antagonist. Shelley's title compares the monster's ...

(episodes 1–10), Medea (episode 18) * ''

UQ Holder! ''UQ Holder!'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Akamatsu. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from 2013 to 2016 and later transferred to ''Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine'', where it was serialized ...

'' – Konoka Konoe ;2018 * '' Fate/Extra Last Encore'' – Nursery Rhyme/Alice * '' Gintama'' – Pirako Chin ;2020 * '' Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story'' – Kyouko Sakura * '' Dropkick on My Devil!'' – Kraken ;2021 * '' Chibi Maruko-chan'' – Reiko-chan * '' Kaginado'' – Fuko Ibuki ;2022 * '' Girls' Frontline'' – 416

Video games

* '' 12Riven'' – Myū Takae * ''

Another Eden is a free-to-play role-playing video game developed and published by Wright Flyer Studios. The game features the collaboration of writer Masato Kato and music composer Yasunori Mitsuda, who both worked on '' Xenogears'' and the '' Chrono'' seri ...

'' – Myunfa * '' Ape Escape 3'' – Sayaka * '' Arknights'' – Glaucus * '' Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island'' – Annie Eilenberg * '' Azur Lane'' - Honoka * '' Blaze Union: Story to Reach the Future'' – Emilia and Pamela * ''

'' – Fuko Ibuki * '' Code 18'' – Hikari Haruna * '' Cross Edge'' – Meu * '' Dead or Alive 5 Last Round'' – Honoka * '' Dead or Alive 6'' – Honoka * '' Dead or Alive Xtreme 3'' – Honoka * '' Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation'' – Honoka * '' Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus'' – Kana Iriya, Kanade Takatsuki * '' Dragon Ball Xenoverse'' – Time Patroller (Female 4) * '' Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2'' – Time Patroller (Female 4) * '' Dynasty Warriors 7'' – Bao Sanniang * '' Epic Seven'' - Alencia * '' Fate/Extra'' – Caster (

Nursery Rhyme A nursery rhyme is a traditional poem or song for children in Britain and other European countries, but usage of the term dates only from the late 18th/early 19th century. The term Mother Goose rhymes is interchangeable with nursery rhymes. Fr ...

), Alice * '' Fate/Grand Order'' – Mary Read,

Medea In Greek mythology, Medea (; ; ) is the daughter of Aeëtes, King Aeëtes of Colchis. Medea is known in most stories as a sorceress, an accomplished "wiktionary:φαρμακεία, pharmakeía" (medicinal magic), and is often depicted as a high- ...

ily Nursery Rhyme,

* '' Final Fantasy Type-0'' – Aria * ''Food Fantasy'' (2018) – Apple Pie * ''Food Girls 2: Civil War'' – Long’er * '' Girls' Frontline'' – HK416 * '' Gloria Union'' – Locomoco and Pamela * '' Granblue Fantasy'' – Karteira, Konoka Konoe * '' Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser'' - Myung Hwarin * ''

Magia Record was a Japanese role-playing video game developed by f4samurai for Android and iOS, which was released by Aniplex in Japan on August 22, 2017. A North American version was available from June 2019 to October 2020. The game is a spin-off o ...

'' – Kyouko Sakura * '' Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis'' – Lene Kier * '' Mega Man X: Command Mission'' – Cinnamon * '' Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku'' – Orihime Hoshitsuki * '' NieR Replicant'' – Yonah * '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable'' – Kyouko Sakura * '' Puyo Puyo Quest'' - Kyouko Sakura * '' Riviera: The Promised Land'' – Serene * '' Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon'' – Tori or Torte * '' Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash'' – Honoka * '' Shining Force EXA'' – Catheana * '' Shining Wind'' – Mao * '' The King of Fighters All Star'' – Honoka * '' The King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood'' – Miu Kurosaki * '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel'' – Towa Herschel * '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II'' – Towa Herschel * '' Tokyo Xanadu'' – Towa Kokonoe * '' Toukiden: The Age of Demons'' – Hatsuho * '' Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme'' – Honoka * '' Warriors All-Stars'' – Honoka * '' WarTech: Senko No Ronde'' – Baek Changpo * '' Wrestle Angels: Survivor'' – Cutie Kanai, Noel Shiraishi * ''

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'' is a 2017 action role-playing game developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. It is the third installment in the '' Xenoblade Chronicles'' series and the sixth main entry in the ''X ...

'' – Tora * '' Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse'' – 100-Series Realian * '' Yakuza 5'' – Azusa Osawa * '' Yggdra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone'' – Pamela and Emilia * '' Ys: The Oath in Felghana'' – Elena Stoddart

Drama CD

;2009 * ''Koroshiya San'' – Kyuu Onna san * '' Toradora! Drama CD Vol. 2'' – Kihara Maya * ''Drama CD Himawari'' – Ariesu * ''Drama CD

Persona A persona (plural personae or personas) is a strategic mask of identity in public, the public image of one's personality, the social role that one adopts, or simply a fictional Character (arts), character. It is also considered "an intermediary ...

'' – Ayase Yuka * ''Bouso Rettou Seishun Hen – Chihou no Jidai ga Yatte Kita!'' – Higuchi Kyouko * ''Transistor Teaset – Denki Gairozu'' – Ooshiro Kagami * '' Yggdra Unison'' – Pamela, Emilia ;2010 * '' MM!'' – Shizuka Sado ;2011 * ''

'' – Kyoko Sakura

Dubbing

Live-action

* '' The Spy Next Door'' – Nora

Animation

* ''

Chuggington ''Chuggington'', also known as ''Chuggington: Tales from the Rails'' in series 6, is a British animated television series aimed at pre-school children, produced by Ludorum plc and Herschend Entertainment Studios. It is broadcast on the BBC's ...

'' – Koko * '' High Guardian Spice'' – Sage

Discography

Singles

Albums

Compilation albums

DVDs

* ''Ai Pon the Films'' (Released March 3, 2007) * ''Ai Nonaka's "No Tear x No Live 2008"'' (Released August 6, 2008)

References

External links

*
Official agency profile

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