Minori Chihara
Also Known As: Minorin, みのりん, 茅原 実里
Biography: Chihara Minori was born November 18, 1980 in in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan and was raised in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She is a voice actress (seiyuu) who has had roles in several anime series, and a J-pop singer. As a seiyuu, she works under the agency Avex Planning & Development while in her musical career, she has been signed under King Records, Avex Trax, and is now currently with Lantis. Her blood type is B, and is the middle child of three siblings consisting of an older sister and younger brother. She is affectionately referred to as "Minorin" (みのりん) by her fans.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
Birthday: November 18, 1980
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Overview: It is mid-december, and SOS Brigade chief Haruhi Suzumiya announces that the Brigade is going to hold a Christmas party in their clubroom, with Japanese hotpot for dinner. The brigade members Kyon, Yuki Nagato, Mikuru Asahina and Itsuki Koizumi start preparing everything for the party, such as costumes and decorations. But a couple of days later, Kyon arrives at school only to find that Haruhi is missing. Not only that, but Mikuru claims she has never known Kyon before, Koizumi is also missing, and Yuki has become the sole member of the literature club. The SOS Brigade seems to have never existed, nor has Haruhi Suzumiya. No one in the school has ever heard about her… except for Kyon.
Genres: Animation Comedy Science Fiction Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-02-05
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Minori Chihara Live Tour 2019 SPIRAL
Overview: Two-disc Blu-ray release capturing the final of "Minori Chihara's Live Tour 2019 -SPIRAL-" held at Nakano Sun Plaza. Also includes backstage footage, interview footage and making-of.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-10-23
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Animelo Summer Live 2007 Generation-A
Overview: Live DVD release from the July 7, 2007 "Animelo Summer Live 2007 Generation-A" performance at the Nihon Budokan including 39 different songs (five hours of footage!) from seventeen different acts on three DVD discs.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-11-28
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Violet Evergarden Orchestra Concert 2021
Overview: Violet Evergarden has captured the hearts of the anime community by storm and has been delighting audiences with emotional stories, brilliant animation and beautiful music for years. To celebrate the anime, a unique orchestral concert was held at the LINE CUBE SHIBUYA theater on August 14th and 15th, 2021 to honor the outstanding music.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-08-14
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Animelo Summer Live 2013 -FLAG NINE- 8.23
Overview: Day 1 of the world's largest animation live event held at the Saitama Super Arena from August 23 to August 25, 2013. Featuring Earthmind, ALI PROJECT, Chihara Minori and many more.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-03-26
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Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere
Overview: History is coming to an end. When humans came down from the sky they brought with them the Testament, the guide to the path they must follow if they wish to return to the skies again.
Genres: Action Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-06-24
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Ikki Tousen in Kyoto
Overview: Immediately following the events of "Ikki tousen: Xtreme Xecutor", the kids from Nanyo Academy head to Kyoto for a school trip. Before long, they run into rival classmates from other Kanto schools and find themselves confronted by Kyoto's best fighters. It's a battle of epic proportions. Hopefully the city of Kyoto will be left standing!
Genres: Action Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-11-12
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KYOANI MUSIC FESTIVAL -Inspiration for the future-
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-11-24
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Violet Evergarden: Recollections
Overview: An emotionally scarred former child soldier becomes a letter writer in this condensed recap of the moving, gorgeously animated award-winning series.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Fantasy Animation Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-10-29
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Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
Overview: The battle is over, and they can go about their normal lives now... or so they thought. With no time to rejoice after miraculously saving Mirai from Beyond the Boundary, Mirai lost all her memories. Akihito, now a high school senior, starts to avoid Mirai thinking it’s for the better. Not aware of Akihito’s feelings, Mirai tries to get closer to Akihito. Then, someone who knows of Mirai appears in front of the two. With Akihito’s troubles in vain, Mirai once again sets forth on a battle that forces her to look within.
Genres: Animation Action Fantasy Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-04-25
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Sisters of Wellber – Elegy for a Sad Warrior
Overview: Summary of the first TV-Series.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-11-06
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The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan: I Cannot Let Summer Break End
Overview: An OVA released after the end of the The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan. It was released as a bonus with the limited edition volume 9 of the manga.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-10-26
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Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past
Overview: It all began quite suddenly. Akihito, who appears human but is actually half yomu with the power to quickly heal himself, sees a freshman girl who appears ready to jump from the school rooftop. The girl, Mirai, who has the ability to manipulate blood, which is unique even among members of the spirit world, continues to fight her isolation. Akihito decides at that moment to save Mirai, but disturbing events soon begin to unfold.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Action Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-03-15
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Skelter+Heaven
Overview: In the distant future, a mysterious floating object appears suddenly in the center of Tokyo. The top secret mission unit Alta Mira Agency or AA is comissioned by the Defense Agency to deal with this mysterious invader. In charge of the robot training is Funagai Otsuya. He trains five special girls to use the Battle Soles to push back the enemy even at the cost of their lives.
Genres: Action Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-12-08
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Date A Live: Mayuri Judgment
Overview: After performing a huge concert, Miku Izayoi invited Shido, Tohka and everyone for a day at a reserved indoor pool. Later at night, Shido keeps spotting a girl named Mayuri, who quickly disappeared after seeing her.
Genres: Animation Romance Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-08-22
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Minori Chihara 10th Anniversary Live - Sanctuary
Overview: In commemoration of Minori Chihara's 10th anniversary as an artist, a concert was held at the Nippon Budokan arena on November 18, 2014.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-11-18
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Minori Chihara 1st Live 2008 - Contact
Overview: Minori Chihara's first concert DVD held at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Stellar Ball on March 23, 2008.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-25
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Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Overview: After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school, hoping for a fresh start. As fate would have it, she ends up surrounded by people with an interest in the brass band. Kumiko finds the motivation she needs to make music once more with the help of her bandmates, some old friends, some new. However, in the band itself, chaos reigns supreme. Despite their intention to qualify for the national band competition, as they currently are, just competing in the local festival will be a challenge—unless new band advisor Noboru Taki does something about it.
Genres: Animation Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-04-23
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Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
Overview: Following their success in the qualifying round for the Kansai regional competition, the members of the Kitauji High School concert band set their sights on the next upcoming performance. Utilizing their summer break to the utmost, the band participates in a camp where they are instructed by their band advisor Noboru Taki and his friends who make their living as professional musicians. Kumiko Oumae and her friends remain determined to attain gold at the Kansai competition, but trouble arises when a student who once quit the band shows interest in rejoining and sparks unpleasant memories for the second-year members. Kumiko also learns about her teacher's surprising past and the motivation behind his desire to lead the band to victory. Reaching nationals will require hard work, and the adamant conviction in each student's commitment to the band will be put to the test.
Genres: Animation Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-09-30
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Baby Princess 3D Paradise Love
Overview: A high school senior named Youtarou thought he was an only child — until he met his real mother and discovered that she has 19 daughters, from 0 to 18 years old. Now he ends up living with his true family.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-07-20
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Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll
Overview: Isabella, the daughter of the noble York family, is enrolled in an all-girls academy to be groomed into a dame worthy of nobility. However, she has given up on her future, seeing the prestigious school as nothing more than a prison from the outside world. Her family notices her struggling in her lessons and decides to hire Violet Evergarden to personally tutor her under the guise of a handmaiden. At first, Isabella treats Violet coldly. Violet seems to be able to do everything perfectly, leading Isabella to assume that she was born with a silver spoon. After some time, Isabella begins to realize that Violet has had her own struggles and starts to open up to her. Isabella soon reveals that she has lost contact with her beloved younger sister, whom she yearns to see again. Having experienced the power of words through her past clientele, Violet asks if Isabella wishes to write a letter to Taylor. Will Violet be able to help Isabella convey her feelings to her long-lost sister?
Genres: Drama Fantasy Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-09-06
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Mars of Destruction
Overview: Some time after a space mission to Mars ends in destruction, strange monsters called "Ancients" begin appearing around Tokyo. A group of specialists consisting of three girls and one troubled young boy must fight the Ancients until they can come to understand exactly what it is they are fighting. When one of the Ancients tells them that they are the true invaders of Earth, they must search within themselves to grasp what truly is reality.
Genres: Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-07-08
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The Extravaganza of Haruhi Suzumiya
Overview: Suzumiya Haruhi no Gekisou (涼宮ハルヒの激奏, The Extravaganza of Haruhi Suzumiya) was a live concert event held at Omiya Sonic City on March 18, 2007 that featured songs from the anime as well as interviews and skits performed by the voice actors.The MCs for the event were Minoru Shiraishi and Megumi Matsumoto.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-07-27
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Lucky Star in Budokan
Overview: A live concert held at the Budokan featuring songs and characters from the anime series Lucky Star.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-03-29
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Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk - Jil's Adventure
Overview: Special "back-side" (ura) short which features the background story from the party's side instead of Jil's.
Genres: Animation Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-04-04
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Lovedol: Lovely Idol - Prologue
Overview: Set in the popular entertainment agency "Sweetfish Productions", six new idol candidates draw their debut as "New Love Dollar" and draw the stage until they stand on the stage. In addition, the voice actors are also gorgeous cloths! Popular voice actors
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-10-18
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Lovedol ～Lovely Idol～ First Live in Yokohama BLITZ
Overview: live action Lovely Idol
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Violet Evergarden: The Movie
Overview: As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-09-18
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THE IDOLM@STER 9th ANNIVERSARY WE ARE M@STERPIECE!!
Overview: THE IDOLM@STER 9th ANNIVERSARY WE ARE M@STERPIECE!! was a series of live concert events that took place between August and October of 2014. There were multiple locations, different setlists and cast members for each dates as follows: Osaka Performance: Intex Osaka (Osaka International Trade Fair Hall) Building 5 in Osaka on August 2nd and 3rd, 2014. Costs 8,910¥ for tickets. Nagoya Performance: Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya Civic General Gymnasium) in Nagoya, on August 16th and 17th, 2014. Costs 8,910¥ for tickets. Tokyo Performance: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on October 4th and 5th, 2014. Costs 9,180¥ for tickets. The tour was released on Blu-ray on May 13th, 2015.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-05-13
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THE IDOLM@STER PRODUCER MEETING 2017 765PRO ALLSTARS -Fun to the new vision!!-
Overview: THE IDOLM@STER PRODUCER MEETING 2017 765PRO ALLSTARS -Fun to the new vision!! was a two-night live concert held on January 28th-29th, 2017 at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium to promote THE iDOLM@STER Platinum Stars and introduce a new song: Kouhaku Ouen Victory. The concert featured various on-stage skits and songs performed by the voice actresses of the idols from 765 Production. In addition, Yuko Sanpei and Minori Chihara made guest appearances on each night respectively.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-11-22
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Animelo Summer Live 2014 -ONENESS- 8.29
Overview: Features the event "Animelo Summer Live 2014 -ONENESS-," one of the biggest anison events in the world, held on August 29, 2014. Featuring JAM Project, Minori Chihara, ZAQ, Sweet ARMS, Wake Up Girls!, STAR☆ANIS, 9nine and Many More.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-03-25
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