Japanese Voice-over Artist / Voice Actor

Saori Nishihara

Saori Nishihara is a professional Japanese voice-over artist and voice actor with over 35 years of experience across television, commercials, corporate videos, eLearning, animation, and character voice work.

Based in Japan, Saori works with clients both domestically and internationally, providing clear, expressive, and reliable Japanese voice recordings from her professional home studio.

Her voice is well suited for a wide range of projects — from warm and trustworthy narration to bright commercial reads, elegant corporate videos, engaging eLearning, and expressive character performances.

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About Saori

Saori Nishihara has built a long and versatile career as a Japanese narrator and voice actor, working on television programs, commercials, corporate videos, eLearning courses, online content, animation, and character voice projects.

Her delivery combines clarity, warmth, and emotional nuance. Whether the project calls for a natural conversational tone, a polished corporate narration, a bright commercial read, or a character-driven performance, Saori brings both technical skill and storytelling sensitivity to each recording.

She is also a voice coach, helping speakers and performers develop clearer, more expressive, and more engaging communication. This background gives her a strong understanding of voice direction, performance intention, and listener-friendly delivery.

Voice Profile

Voice Qualities

Clear and articulate Japanese delivery
Warm, friendly, and approachable tone
Bright, youthful, and energetic reads
Calm, elegant, and trustworthy narration
Expressive character and animation performance
Natural conversational style

Suitable For

Commercials
Corporate videos
Brand films and explainers
eLearning and training videos
Audiobooks
Animation and character voice work
Online video content

Recording Studio

Saori records from her professional home studio and can deliver clean, high-quality Japanese voice recordings for remote projects.

Microphone: Audio-Technica AT4050
Audio Interface: ZOOM UAC-232
Software: Adobe Audition
Computer: MacBook Pro
Language: Japanese

Custom auditions and project-specific samples are available upon request, depending on schedule and project details.

Selected Projects and Clients

Commercials / Corporate / Global Brands

YouTube Music
Notion
Ivanti
VISA
LVMH
Amazon Kids+

Movies / Online Films

Miikshi: Cosmic Rays — Role: Miikshi
Swallow Dance

TV Programs

NHK “3 Months Topic English”
Fuji TV “Mezanyu~”
BS Nippon Television “Fascinating Indochina Trip”
NHK WORLD-JAPAN “Easy Japanese”

TV Anime

Lucky Star — Role: Yui Narumi

Client Testimonials

“This project couldn’t have been completed without you, Saori! Thank you so much for your flawless and prompt work. I truly appreciate your professionalism.”
— Entertainment industry client

“Thank you very much. Your recording was absolutely perfect, and it was a great help. We were able to complete the project with almost no editing. We would love to work with you again!”
— Japanese production company client