Lihua, one of the highest-ranking consorts in The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), is voiced by Yui Ishikawa in Japanese and Trina Nishimura in the English dub. Both actresses bring elegance, emotional vulnerability, and quiet strength to the character, especially during Lihua’s most dramatic palace storylines. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Yui Ishikawa
Yui Ishikawa voices Lihua in the Japanese version of The Apothecary Diaries. Her calm and emotionally nuanced performance captures Lihua’s regal composure while also highlighting the character’s struggles and emotional fragility within the imperial court. (en.wikipedia.org)
Date of Birth
May 30, 1989 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Yui
Yui Ishikawa is a highly acclaimed Japanese voice actress and actress known for portraying emotionally layered and graceful female characters across anime and video games. Her ability to convey subtle emotion and quiet strength made her an excellent fit for Lihua’s role in The Apothecary Diaries. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Yui Ishikawa’s most famous anime and game roles include:
- Lihua — The Apothecary Diaries
- Mikasa Ackerman — Attack on Titan
- Violet Evergarden — Violet Evergarden
- 2B — NieR: Automata
- Enterprise — Azur Lane
- China Kousaka — Gundam Build Fighters
- Lucia — Punishing: Gray Raven (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented anime voice credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- The Apothecary Diaries — Lihua
- Attack on Titan — Mikasa Ackerman
- Violet Evergarden — Violet Evergarden
- NieR:Automata Ver1.1a — 2B
- Gundam Build Fighters — China Kousaka
- Blue Thermal — Tamaki Tsuru
- Dr. Stone — Charlotte
- Pokémon Horizons — Various Characters
- The Saint’s Magic Power Is Omnipotent — Sei Takanashi
- Sugar Apple Fairy Tale — Bridget Paige (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Fans praised Yui Ishikawa’s portrayal of Lihua for its emotional subtlety and elegance. Her performance added depth to the character’s tragic and vulnerable moments while still maintaining the dignified aura expected from one of the emperor’s highest-ranking consorts. (animecorner.me)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Lihua cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Apothecary-Diaries/Lihua/)
- Yui Ishikawa profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yui_Ishikawa)
- Anime Corner — The Apothecary Diaries anime announcement (https://animecorner.me/the-apothecary-diaries-reveals-new-trailer-and-october-21-premiere/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — The Apothecary Diaries cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/the-apothecary-diaries/)
Social Media
- Official Website: https://yuishikawa.jp/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/YUI_STAFF
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Trina Nishimura
Trina Nishimura voices Lihua in the English dub of The Apothecary Diaries. Her performance captures Lihua’s regal elegance, emotional vulnerability, and quiet strength, helping the character feel both dignified and deeply human throughout the palace drama. Fans especially praised how naturally Nishimura conveyed Lihua’s emotional pain and maternal tenderness during some of the anime’s most emotional scenes. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
August 8, 1983 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Trina
Trina Nishimura is an American voice actress, ADR director, and scriptwriter known for her extensive work in anime dubbing and video games. She has built a reputation for portraying emotionally complex and intelligent female characters across action, fantasy, and drama series. Her portrayal of Lihua added emotional depth and maturity to The Apothecary Diaries English dub. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Texas, United States (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Trina Nishimura’s most recognized anime and game roles include:
- Lihua — The Apothecary Diaries
- Mikasa Ackerman — Attack on Titan
- Kurisu Makise — Steins;Gate
- Jiro Kyoka — My Hero Academia
- Lan Fan — Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Mari Illustrious Makinami — Evangelion rebuild films
- Etie — Fire Emblem Engage (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented voice acting credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- The Apothecary Diaries — Lihua
- Attack on Titan — Mikasa Ackerman
- Steins;Gate — Kurisu Makise
- My Hero Academia — Jiro Kyoka
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Lan Fan
- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time — Mari Illustrious Makinami
- Fairy Tail — Lisanna Strauss
- Soul Eater — Mizune
- Black Clover — Mereoleona Vermillion (select media)
- Noragami — Mayu
Video Games
- Fire Emblem Engage — Etie
- Smite — Various Voices
- Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse — Additional Voices
- Attack on Titan games — Mikasa Ackerman (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Trina Nishimura’s portrayal of Lihua received praise from English dub viewers for its emotional sincerity and graceful delivery. Fans appreciated how effectively she balanced Lihua’s noble composure with the character’s underlying sadness and emotional vulnerability within the imperial court. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Lihua cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Apothecary-Diaries/Lihua/)
- Trina Nishimura profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trina_Nishimura)
- Anime Corner — The Apothecary Diaries anime announcement (https://animecorner.me/the-apothecary-diaries-reveals-new-trailer-and-october-21-premiere/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — The Apothecary Diaries cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/the-apothecary-diaries/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/TrinaNishimura
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinanishimura
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3125992/
