Megumi Hayashibara - Actor Profile

Megumi Hayashibara

Acting
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 30, 1967
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Megumi Hayashibara

Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ, Hayashibara Megumi, born March 30, 1967) is a Japanese voice actress, singer, radio personality, and lyricist from Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with Aksent. Her nicknames include: Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin. She is best known for her roles in Ranma ½ (as Ranma Saotome (female voice)), Neon Genesis Evangelion (as Rei Ayanami), Cowboy Bebop (as Faye Valentine), Slayers (as Lina Inverse), Detective Conan (as Ai Haibara), Pokémon (as Musashi/Jessie of Team Rocket), All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku (as Atsuko Natsume and her counterpart Atsuko Higuchi from the OVA Nuku Nuku Dash!) and Shaman King (as Anna Kyoyama). She is also a fully qualified and registered nurse.

Best Megumi Hayashibara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Megumi Hayashibara's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk (2010) movie poster
★9.5

Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk — Pochacco stars in a recreation of the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk

2010•Family
★9.5
Hello Kitty: Mom Loves Me After All (1995) movie poster
★9.5

Hello Kitty: Mom Loves Me After All — While her mom is looking after a baby named Julianna Scott, Hello Kitty doesn’t feel loved anymore and feels depressed.

Hello Kitty: Mom Loves Me After All

1995•Animation
★8.7
Monster Planet of Godzilla (1994) movie poster
★8.7

Monster Planet of Godzilla — A former 3D theme park attraction at Sanrio Puroland. A spaceship called Earth is dispatched to investigate the disappe

Monster Planet of Godzilla

1994•Sci-Fi
★8.3
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) movie poster
★8.3

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion — SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997•Animation
★8.2
Wolf Children (2012) movie poster
★8.2

Wolf Children — After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that sh

Wolf Children

2012•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Megumi Hayashibara.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 2 Sailor Galaxia/Shadow Galaxia (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 1 Sailor Galaxia (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night Kyouko Yuuki (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Pino (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small Sherry (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot (Voice) Hit Similar →
2014 ME!ME!ME! - Super Hit Similar →
2012 Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo Rei Ayanami (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 Asura Wakasa Hit Similar →
2012 Wolf Children Sohei's Mother (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk - Super Hit Similar →
2009 Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2009 Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 It's a Rumic World: 50th Anniversary Weekly★Shonen Sunday Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Detective Conan Drama Special 2: Confrontation With the Men in Black Haibara Ai (voice) Hit Similar →
2007 Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Paprika Paprika / Atsuko Chiba (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey Hachi (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
2002 Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street Ai Haibara (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Faye Valentine (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Leila (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
2000 Ritual Woman (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie Madoushi (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1999 Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century Ai Haibara (voice) Hit Similar →
1998 Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness Hisagon (voice) Hit Similar →
1998 Revival of Evangelion Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1998 Love & Pop Answering Machine (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Evangelion Symphony Herself Super Hit Similar →
1997 Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth Rei Ayanami / Yui Ikari (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness Self Hit Similar →
1996 The Legend of Zorro - Hit Similar →
1996 Dorami & Doraemons: Robot School's Seven Mysteries - Hit Similar →
1995 Macross Plus: The Movie Lucy MacMillan (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Hello Kitty: Mom Loves Me After All Hello Kitty Super Hit Similar →
1995 Ninku the Movie Rihoko Super Hit Similar →
1994 Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice Himeko Nayotake (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Ranma 1/2: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Pom Poko Sasuke (voice) Hit Similar →
1994 Monster Planet of Godzilla General Hello Kitty (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Ranma 1/2 the Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine Ranma Saotome ♀ (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1989 ARIEL: All Round Intercept & Escort Lady Kazumi Kishida/Tomomi (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket Chris Mackenzie (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Castle in the Sky Woman in Blue (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Megumi Hayashibara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Megumi Hayashibara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Megumi Hayashibara is "Pochacco in Jack and the Beanstalk" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Megumi Hayashibara acted in?

Megumi Hayashibara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Megumi Hayashibara?

Other notable films include "Hello Kitty: Mom Loves Me After All", "Monster Planet of Godzilla", and "Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion".