# Ayaka Ōhashi

Ayaka Ōhashi (大橋 彩香, Ōhashi Ayaka, born September 13, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo. She is affiliated with the talent agency HoriPro International. As a singer, she is signed under Lantis. Originally a child actress, she appeared in many commercials, dramas, NHK Educational TV programs, and stage productions. After participating in an audition sponsored by Horipro, she played her first main role as Fleur Blanc in the anime Eureka Seven AO in 2012.
She is known for her roles as Ran Shibuki in Aikatsu!, Sāya Yamabuki in BanG Dream!, and Uzuki Shimamura in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls; as Sāya, she is a member of the band Poppin'Party as its drummer. She also performed theme songs for anime such as Masamune-kun's Revenge, and Knight's & Magic.

## Biography

Ōhashi was born in Urawa, Saitama on September 13, 1994, and moved to Tokyo when she was five. There, she joined a theater company and appearing in various television commercials, dramas, NHK Educational TV programs, and stage productions. She was inspired to become a voice actress after receiving voice acting lessons she had with her theater company.
In 2011, she participated in the 36th Horipro Talent Scout Campaign where she remained a finalist and joined the talent agency Horipro. She made her voice acting debut in 2012, playing a minor character in Amagami SS+ plus. In April of the same year, she was cast as Fleur Blanc in Eureka Seven AO thus becoming her first main role. Later that year, she was cast as Uzuki Shimamura in the mobile game The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls becoming her second main role. She would later reprise the role in various other media, including the anime adaptation. She has since appeared in many stage events and radio programs.
In 2014, she made her official debut as a singer for Lantis by performing Sabagebu! -Survival Game Club!-'s opening theme song "YES!!" which she also played the main character, Momoka Sonokawa. That same year, she voiced the character Kurome in Akame ga Kill!. Her first album ~Kidō ~Start Up! (起動~Start Up!) was released on May 18, 2016; the album peaked at fourteenth on the Oricon weekly charts.
In 2015, she was cast as a drummer character, Sāya Yamabuki of the band Poppin'Party, in Bushiroad's multimedia franchise BanG Dream!. She has stated that although she had drumming skill prior to joining the franchise, she had never performed them in public.
In 2017, she played the character Aki Adagaki in Masamune-kun's Revenge which she also performed the opening theme song. Later that year, she was cast as Adeltroot Alter in Knight's & Magic; she also performed the series' ending theme song. The following year, she was cast as Vodka in Cygames's multimedia franchise Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
In February 2020, Anime Frontier announced that Ōhashi would perform her first U.S. concert on May 8 in Fort Worth, Texas, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Filmography
### Anime

List of voice performances in anime :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Amagami SS+ plus | Executive committee | Ep. 10 |
| 2012 | Eureka Seven AO | Fleur Blanc | Also OVA and ONA |
| 2012–2016 | Aikatsu! | Ran Shibuki | Speaking voice |
| 2013 | Mangirl! | Ringo Nishijima | |
| 2013 | Encouragement of Climb | Female customer | Ep. 9 |
| 2013 | Fantasista Doll | Uzume Uno | |
| 2013–2015 | Tesagure! Bukatsu-mono | Koharu Tanaka | Also Encore and spin-off |
| 2013 | Dokidoki! PreCure | Lance | |
| 2014 | Witchcraft Works | Student | |
| 2014–2015 | Hamatora: The Animation | Rei | Also Re:_Hamatora |
| 2014 | Go! Go! 575 | Matcha Kobayashi | |
| 2014 | Daimidaler the Sound Robot | Moriko Tomoyose | |
| 2014 | Dragon Collection | Namoor | Ep. 9 |
| 2014 | Sabagebu! -Survival Game Club!- | Momoka Sonokawa | |
| 2014 | Akame ga Kill! | Kurome | |
| 2015–2019 | The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls | Uzuki Shimamura | Also season 2 and Theater |
| 2015 | Comet Lucifer | Felia | |
| 2015–2016 | Concrete Revolutio: Superhuman Phantasmagoria | Jackie | Also The Last Song |
| 2015 | Garo: Crimson Moon | Kaguya | |
| 2016 | Endride | Falarion | |
| 2016–2018 | Aikatsu Stars! | Yozora Kasumi | Speaking voice |
| 2016 | Naria Girls | Idol monster | Ep. 3 |
| 2016 | Flip Flappers | Yayaka | |
| 2017–2023 | Masamune-kun's Revenge | Aki Adagaki | Also season 2 |
| 2017–2021 | BanG Dream! | Sāya Yamabuki | Also season 2 and 3 |
| 2017 | Re:Creators | Setsuna Shimazaki | |
| 2017 | Hina Logi: From Luck & Logic | Aoi Iroha | |
| 2017 | Knight's & Magic | Adeltroot Alter | |
| 2017 | Princess Principal | Prefect | Ep. 10 |
| 2017–2018 | Garo: Vanishing Line | Lizzy | Ep. 16, 20, 22-23 |
| 2018 | Magical Girl Ore | Saki Uno (female) | |
| 2018–2021 | Uma Musume Pretty Derby | Vodka | |
| 2018–2019 | Aikatsu Friends! | Mirai Asuka | |
| 2018 | Future Card Buddyfight Ace | Sayaka Tatewaki | |
| 2018–2022 | BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico | Sāya Yamabuki | ONA |
| 2018–2019 | Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō | Lumi | ONA |
| 2018 | Million Arthur | Kaguya | Ep. 9 |
| 2019 | Fight League: Gear Gadget Generators | Kara Fixx | ONA |
| 2019 | Hensuki: Are You Willing to Fall in Love with a Pervert, as Long as She's a Cutie? | Koharu Ōtori | |
| 2019–2020 | Aikatsu on Parade! | Mirai Asuka, Yozora Kasumi, Ran Shibuki | |
| 2020–2022 | Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story | Kaede Akino | |
| 2020 | Haikyu!! To The Top | Maiko Yonezawa | Ep.1 |
| 2020 | The God of High School | Yoo Mira | |
| 2020 | Princess Connect! Re:Dive | Hatsune Kashiwazaki | |
| 2020 | Super HxEros | Tōma Taiga | |
| 2020 | Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle | Harpy | |
| 2022 | The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody | Sylphy Marheaven | |
| 2022 | Shin Ikki Tousen | Chūbō Sonken | |
| 2022 | Shine Post | Hotaru | |
| 2023 | Handyman Saitō in Another World | Mevena | |
| 2023 | Synduality: Noir | Ange | |
| 2023 | Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest | Tsubame Kamaya | OVA |
| 2024 | The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids | Lilia | |
| 2024 | Blue Archive the Animation | Serika Kuromi | |
| 2024 | VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream | Nekoma Hirune | |
| 2024 | Goodbye, Dragon Life | Christina | |

### Films

List of voice performances in feature films :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart | Lance | |
| 2013 | DokiDoki! PreCure The Movie | Lance | |
| 2014 | Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends | Lance | |
| 2014 | Aikatsu! The Movie | Ran Shibuki | Speaking voice |
| 2015 | Pretty Cure All Stars: Carnival of Spring♪ | Lance | |
| 2016 | Garo: Divine Flame | Christina | |
| 2016 | Aikatsu! The Targeted Magical Aikatsu Card | Ran Shibuki | Speaking voice |
| 2016 | Aikatsu Stars! The Movie | Yozora Kasumi | Speaking voice |
| 2019 | BanG Dream! Film Live | Sāya Yamabuki | |
| 2021 | BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise | Sāya Yamabuki | |
| 2021 | BanG Dream! Film Live 2nd Stage | Sāya Yamabuki | |
| 2022 | BanG Dream! Poppin' Dream! | Sāya Yamabuki | |

### Video games

List of voice performances in video games :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls | Uzuki Shimamura | iOS, Android |
| 2012 | Eureka Seven: AO Attack the Legend | Fleur Blanc | PS3 |
| 2013 | Fairy Fencer F | Karin | PS3 |
| 2013 | Fantasista Doll Girls Royale | Uzume Uno | iOS, Android |
| 2014 | The Idolmaster One For All | Uzuki Shimamura | PS3 |
| 2015 | Granblue Fantasy | Uzuki Shimamura | iOS, Android |
| 2015 | Princess Connect! | Hatsune Kashiwazaki | iOS, Android |
| 2015 | Brave Sword X Blaze Soul | Mei | iOS, Android |
| 2015 | Luminous Arc Infinity | Rena | PS Vita |
| 2015 | The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage | Uzuki Shimamura | iOS, Android |
| 2015 | Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force | Karin | PS4 |
| 2015 | Valkyrie Drive: Siren | Setsuna Kisaragi | iOS, Android |
| 2015 | MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death | Estra | PS Vita |
| 2016 | Tales of Asteria | Uzuki Shimamura | iOS, Android |
| 2016 | Dark Rose Valkyrie | Coo Franson | PS4 |
| 2017 | BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! | Sāya Yamabuki | iOS, Android |
| 2017 | Yuki Yuna is a Hero: A Sparkling Flower | Wakaba Nogi | iOS, Android |
| 2017 | Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story | Kaede Akino | iOS, Android |
| 2017 | 8 beat Story | Kanade Sorano | iOS, Android |
| 2018 | Princess Connect! Re:Dive | Hatsune Kashiwazaki | iOS, Android |
| 2018 | Dragalia Lost | Melody | iOS, Android |
| 2018 | Final Fantasy Brave Exvius | Heavenly Technician Lid | iOS, Android |
| 2018 | Tales of the Rays | Uzuki Shimamura | iOS, Android |
| 2019 | Azur Lane | KMS Z35, USS Aylwin, IJN Choukai | iOS, Android |
| 2019 | Arknights | Angelina | iOS, Android |
| 2019 | The King of Fighters All Star | New Kim | iOS, Android |
| 2020 | Ikki Tousen: Extra Burst | Chūbō Sonken | iOS, Android |
| 2021 | Blue Archive | Serika Kuromi | iOS, Android |
| 2021 | Uma Musume Pretty Derby | Vodka | iOS, Android |
| 2021 | Eve: Ghost Enemies | Kyouko Kirino | PS4, Switch |
| 2021 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories | Maya Disel | PC, iOS, Android |
| 2022 | Artery Gear: Fusion | Nio, Grace | iOS, Android |
| 2024 | Genshin Impact | Iansan | PC, iOS, Android< PS4, PS5 |

### Dubbing
#### Live-action

* Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life, Kim Cheong-ah (Seol In-ah)
* Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Det. Ellie Steckler (KiKi Layne)
* The Green Knight, Essel and the Lady (Alicia Vikander)

#### Animation

* Mune: Guardian of the Moon, Mune
* The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, Heather Muldoon

### Live-action

* Anime Supremacy! (2022), Yūki (voice)

### Others

* There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless..., Renako Amaori (promotional video)

## Discography
### Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions :
| Title | Album details | Catalogue No. | Catalogue No. | Oricon |
| Regular edition | Limited edition | Peak position | Weeks charted |
| ~Kidō ~Start Up!~ (起動~Start Up!) | Released: May 18, 2016 Label: Lantis Format: CD, CD + DVD, CD + Blu-ray, digital download | LACA-15543 | LACA-35544 (CD+DVD) LACA-35543 (CD+Blu-ray) | 14 | 3 |
| PROGRESS | Released: April 23, 2018 Label: Lantis Format: CD, CD + Blu-ray, digital download | LACA-15719 | LACA-35719 | 24 | 2 |
| WINGS | Released: December 16, 2020 Label: Lantis | LACA-15850 | LACA-35850 | 24 | 2 |

### Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions :
| Release date | Title | Catalogue No. (Regular edition) | Oricon | Album | Notes |
| Peak position | Weeks charted |
| August 6, 2014 | "YES!!" | LACM-14264 | 35 | 4 | ~Kidō ~Start Up!~ (起動~Start Up!) | Opening theme song for Sabagebu! -Survival Game Club!- |
| February 25, 2015 | "ENERGY☆SMILE" | LACM-14314 | 37 | 3 | ~Kidō ~Start Up!~ (起動~Start Up!) | — |
| November 11, 2015 | "Oshiete Blue Sky" (おしえてブルースカイ) | LACM-14417 | 33 | 3 | ~Kidō ~Start Up!~ (起動~Start Up!) | 1st ending theme song for Comet Lucifer |
| December 9, 2015 | "Hitotsu ni Naritai" (ヒトツニナリタイ) | LACM-14428 | 36 | 2 | ~Kidō ~Start Up!~ (起動~Start Up!) | 3rd ending theme song for Comet Lucifer |
| January 18, 2017 | "Wagamama MIRROR HEART" (ワガママMIRROR HEART) | LACM-14562 | 17 | 10 | PROGRESS | Opening theme song for Masamune-kun's Revenge |
| August 14, 2017 | "You & I" (ユー&アイ') | LACM-14643 | 29 | 6 | PROGRESS | Ending theme song for Knight's & Magic |
| April 18, 2018 | "NOISY LOVE POWER☆" | LACM-14738 | 21 | 6 | WINGS | Opening theme song for Magical Girl Ore |
| November 21, 2018 | "Highlight" (ハイライト) | LACM-14814 | 35 | 2 | WINGS | 1st opening theme song for Million Arthur |
| August 6, 2019 | "Daisuki." (ダイスキ。) | LACM-14889 | 17 | 1 | WINGS | Opening theme song for Hensuki: Are You Willing to Fall in Love with a Pervert, as Long as She's a Cutie? |
| January 13, 2021 | "DOG & CAT & AYAKA" | LACM-24073 | 21 | 2 | TBA | Opening theme song for With a Dog AND a Cat, Every Day is Fun |
| April 27, 2022 | "Be My Friend!!!" | LACM-24247 | 32 | 4 | TBA | Opening theme song for The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody |
| July 26, 2023 | "Please, please!" | LACM-24369 | 27 | 3 | TBA | Opening theme song for Masamune-kun's Revenge second season |