Saima Nakano

Saima Nakano (中野 さいま, Nakano Saima), born on November 26, in Ageo, Saitama Prefecture, is a prominent Japanese voice actress affiliated with Stay Luck. Of mixed heritage, she is half Egyptian and half Japanese, and the second of two sisters.

Nakano’s passion for the performing arts began in her elementary school years when she joined a theater company. This early exposure sparked her interest in voice acting, leading her to pursue an anime song course at Yoyogi Animation Academy in Tokyo. She made her voice acting debut while still a student, portraying the lead role of Sato in the anime *Ishida and Asakura*. During this time, she also became part of Sony Music Artists.

Her career took her beyond Japan, as she participated in numerous anime events in countries including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia, showcasing her vocal talents. Nakano voiced Shouko Iwagami in the anime *Aquarion Logos* and contributed as the performer of the second insert song.

In 2018, she transitioned from Sony Music Artists to her current agency, Stay Luck, in 2019. Known for her strong friendships within the industry, Nakano shares close ties with fellow voice actresses such as Yuki Nagaku, Mikako Izawa, Masumi Tazawa, and Risa Tsumugi, as well as with Minori Suzuki, Ari Ozawa, and Tomori Kusunoki.