Kana Arima, the former child prodigy actress and one of the central stars of Oshi no Ko, is voiced by Megumi Han in the original Japanese version and Natalie Rial in the English dub. Both actresses received praise for portraying Kana’s sharp personality, emotional insecurity, comedic timing, and deep vulnerability throughout the series.
Japanese Voice Actor: Megumi Han
Date of Birth
June 3, 1989
About Megumi
Megumi Han is a Japanese voice actress known for emotionally expressive and highly versatile performances across anime, games, and film. The daughter of veteran voice actress Keiko Han, she built her own reputation through powerful portrayals of energetic, emotionally layered characters.
Her performance as Kana Arima in Oshi no Ko became one of the standout roles of the series thanks to Kana’s complicated emotional arc. As Kana, Han balances arrogance, insecurity, sarcasm, loneliness, and heartfelt sincerity while maintaining the character’s sharp comedic personality.
Her delivery during Kana’s emotionally vulnerable scenes became especially praised by viewers and critics alike.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan
Career Highlights
Megumi Han became widely recognized during the 2010s through major lead and supporting anime roles.
Some of her best-known performances include:
- Kana Arima — Oshi no Ko
- Gon Freecss — Hunter × Hunter (2011)
- Akko Kagari — Little Witch Academia
- Sumire Hanano — Smile Precure!
- Miki Makimura — Devilman Crybaby
- Piyomon — Digimon Adventure tri.
- Towa Higurashi — Yashahime
- Momiji — Good Bye, Don Glees!
Her portrayal of Kana is often praised for blending sharp comedy with emotionally grounded drama.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Oshi no Ko — Kana Arima (2023–present)
- Hunter × Hunter — Gon Freecss (2011–2014)
- Little Witch Academia — Atsuko “Akko” Kagari (2017)
- Devilman Crybaby — Miki Makimura (2018)
- Yashahime — Towa Higurashi (2020–2022)
- Digimon Adventure tri. — Piyomon (2015–2018)
- The Rolling Girls — Nozomi Moritomo (2015)
- Aikatsu! — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Good Bye, Don Glees! — Supporting cast appearances
- Little Witch Academia films — Akko Kagari
- Oshi no Ko promotional projects — Kana Arima
Video Games
- Granblue Fantasy — Various characters
- Fire Emblem Heroes — Voice appearances
- Blue Archive — Voice roles
- Digimon game projects — Piyomon
Critical Reception
Megumi Han’s portrayal of Kana Arima received widespread acclaim from anime fans and critics. Viewers frequently praised her ability to handle Kana’s rapid emotional shifts between comedy, frustration, insecurity, and heartfelt sincerity.
Critics especially highlighted her emotionally vulnerable scenes involving Aqua and Kana’s struggles with relevance in the entertainment industry. Her expressive performance helped make Kana one of the breakout fan-favorite characters of Oshi no Ko.
Many fans considered Han’s work as Kana one of the strongest voice performances of the series.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Kana Arima cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Oshi-no-Ko/Kana-Arima/)
Wikipedia – Megumi Han biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megumi_Han)
Oshi no Ko official anime website (https://ichigoproduction.com/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Oshi no Ko (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=26309)
Social Media
Official Agency Profile: https://atomicmonkey.jp/talent/hanmegumi
Official X / Twitter: https://x.com/han_meg_han
English Voice Actor: Natalie Rial
Date of Birth
December 29, 1995
About Natalie
Natalie Rial is an American voice actress known for anime dubbing, gaming performances, and emotionally expressive character work. Her portrayal of Kana Arima in the English dub of Oshi no Ko received widespread praise for capturing Kana’s sharp wit, emotional insecurity, jealousy, vulnerability, and comedic energy.
As Kana, Rial balances sarcastic humor and emotional sincerity with remarkable naturalism. Her performance became especially popular during Kana’s dramatic scenes involving Aqua, her struggles within the entertainment industry, and her fear of losing relevance as an actress and idol.
Rial is widely recognized for her ability to portray emotionally layered young characters with believable emotional range.
Hometown
Houston, Texas, United States
Career Highlights
Natalie Rial gained major recognition through anime dubbing during the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Some of her best-known performances include:
- Kana Arima — Oshi no Ko
- Nazuna Nanakusa — Call of the Night
- Rui Tachibana — Domestic Girlfriend
- Himari Momochi — The Demon Prince of Momochi House
- Iris — Fire Force
- Yelena — Attack on Titan
- Additional roles in modern fantasy and romance anime
Her portrayal of Kana quickly became one of her most discussed and praised performances because of the character’s emotional complexity and popularity.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Television
- Oshi no Ko — Kana Arima (2023–present)
- Call of the Night — Nazuna Nanakusa
- Domestic Girlfriend — Rui Tachibana
- Fire Force — Iris
- Attack on Titan — Yelena
- The Demon Prince of Momochi House — Himari Momochi
- Chainsaw Man — Additional Voices
- Blue Lock — Supporting Voices
Anime Films
- Oshi no Ko promotional projects — Kana Arima
- Attack on Titan related media — Yelena
Video Games
- Genshin Impact — Additional Voices
- SMITE — Voice appearances
- Anime game localization projects — Supporting roles
Critical Reception
Natalie Rial’s portrayal of Kana Arima received strong praise from viewers of the English dub for capturing the character’s emotional instability, comedic reactions, and deeply human insecurities.
Fans frequently highlighted her emotional scenes involving Aqua, particularly moments where Kana’s confidence breaks down beneath her public persona. Her comedic timing also became one of the defining strengths of Kana’s English-language portrayal.
Many viewers considered Rial’s performance one of the standout elements of the Oshi no Ko dub adaptation.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Kana Arima cast listing (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Oshi-no-Ko/Kana-Arima/)
Wikipedia – Natalie Rial biography and filmography (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Rial)
Oshi no Ko official anime website (https://ichigoproduction.com/)
Anime News Network encyclopedia entry for Oshi no Ko (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=26309)
Social Media
X / Twitter: https://x.com/NatalieRial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalierial/
Official Website: https://www.natalierial.com/
