Fushi in Cosmic Princess Kaguya is voiced by Rie Kugimiya in the Japanese version. Described as a fluffy sea slug and the partner of Yachiyo, Fushi is a small but memorable supporting presence in the film. Kugimiya’s long-established ability to bring warmth and personality to non-human and compact creature roles makes her a natural fit for the character.
Rie Kugimiya (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
May 30, 1979
About Rie
Rie Kugimiya is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with I’m Enterprise, born in Kumamoto, Japan. She made her voice acting debut in 1998 and steadily built a reputation as one of the most distinctive and recognizable voices in the anime industry. Over the course of more than two decades, she has become a top-tier seiyuu whose range spans fiery tsundere leads, gentle supporting characters, and endearing non-human companions alike.
Kugimiya rose to widespread prominence in the mid-2000s, when a string of leading roles in major anime titles cemented her status as the de facto voice of the tsundere archetype. Her performances as Shana in Shakugan no Shana, Louise in The Familiar of Zero, and Taiga Aisaka in Toradora! earned her the fan nickname “Queen of Tsundere” and, at the 3rd Seiyuu Awards in 2009, the Best Actress in a Leading Role prize. She had previously won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2nd Seiyuu Awards in 2008.
Since the mid-2010s, Kugimiya has actively expanded beyond her typecast roles, lending her voice to a wide variety of character types including creature companions, idol units, and dramatic supporting figures. Her role as Fushi in Cosmic Princess Kaguya reflects this continued versatility, applying her expressive vocal craft to a small, fluffy sea slug character in a fantastical music-driven narrative.
Hometown
Kumamoto, Japan
Career Highlights
- Fushi – Cosmic Princess Kaguya
- Taiga Aisaka – Toradora!
- Alphonse Elric – Fullmetal Alchemist / Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Kagura – Gintama
- Happy – Fairy Tail / Edens Zero
- Shana – Shakugan no Shana
- Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière – The Familiar of Zero
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Selected, Chronological Highlights)
- Taiga Aisaka – Toradora! (2008)
- Mizore Shirayuki – Rosario + Vampire Capu2 (2008)
- Aguri “Cure Ace” Madoka – Dokidoki! Precure (2013)
- Yukimura Sanada – Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai Bride (2013)
- Kotarou Satou – Kotaro Lives Alone
- Happy – Edens Zero
- Fushi – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
Film (Selected)
- Alphonse Elric – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (related films)
- Happy – Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess
- Happy – Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry
- Nemu Kurotsuchi – Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
- Nemu Kurotsuchi – Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
- Angela Balzac – Expelled from Paradise
- Mametchi – Tamagotchi: The Movie
- Fushi – Cosmic Princess Kaguya (2026)
Critical Reception
Kugimiya’s casting as Fushi has been noted by fans and press as a characteristically thoughtful choice, drawing on her proven history with expressive creature and companion roles. Cosmic Princess Kaguya has been positively received overall, earning a score of 8.49 on MyAnimeList based on tens of thousands of user scores, with reviewers praising the film’s character dynamics and its blend of music, mythology, and emotion. Kugimiya’s contribution to the supporting cast fits within that broader acclaim.
Social Media
Rie Kugimiya is active on X (formerly Twitter) at @rie_k_0530, an account she opened on May 30, 2022, her 43rd birthday.
No official English dub casting has been announced for this role at the time of writing.
