Kugimiya Rie, a renowned Japanese seiyuu and singer, has been a prominent figure in the industry for over two decades. Her illustrious career spans from her debut in 1998 to the present day.
Notably, she has won numerous awards for her outstanding performances. In 2008, she received the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award at the 2nd Seiyuu Awards, sharing the honor with Saiga Mitsuki. The following year, she won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 3rd Seiyuu Awards.
Kugimiya Rie is widely recognized for her versatility and ability to bring a wide range of characters to life. She has voiced iconic characters such as Tsundere protagonists Taiga Aisaka in Toradora!, Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière in The Familiar of Zero, and Shana in Shakugan no Shana.
In addition to her seiyuu work, Kugimiya Rie is also a talented singer and has been involved in various music projects. She is a member of the seiyuu idol unit "BRIGHT DIAMOND" related to "THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!" game franchise and a member of the seiyuu idol unit "765PRO ALLSTARS" which are both related to The "iDOLM@STER" mixed media project.
Furthermore, Kugimiya Rie has been a member of several other seiyuu idol units, including "TeamAA" with Sakura Ayane related to the anime Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA (2015),"BibleArt" with Suwa Ayaka related to the anime Trinity Seven, "Samurai Girls" related to the anime of the same name (2010),and "Atena" related to the anime Burn Up Scramble (2004).
As of May 30, 2022, she opened a Twitter account, marking a new chapter in her online presence. Her second tweet featured a photo with fellow seiyuu Imai Asami and Numakura Manami, giving fans a glimpse into her personal life.
