Sakura Haruno is voiced by Chie Nakamura in the Japanese version of Naruto. In the English dub, Sakura is voiced by Kate Higgins.

Japanese Voice Actor: Chie Nakamura

Date of Birth

May 14, 1978 (her agency profile lists her birthday as May 14 without a birth year).

About Chie

Chie Nakamura (中村 千絵) is a Japanese voice actress best known globally as Sakura Haruno across the NARUTO franchise (including later appearances such as BORUTO). In addition to Sakura, her widely recognized work includes Sophitia Alexandra in the Soulcalibur game series and roles in notable TV anime like Dororo, Jujutsu Kaisen, and PSYCHO-PASS 3.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Metropolis).

Career Highlights

  • Sakura Haruno — NARUTO -ナルト- シリーズ: Her signature role and the performance most associated with her name worldwide.

  • Sakura (Uchiha Sakura) — BORUTO-ボルト- -NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS-: Continued portrayal of Sakura in the next-generation sequel series.

  • Nunokata — Dororo: A major supporting role in the 2019 adaptation.

  • Chihiro Ayasato — Ace Attorney (TV anime): A standout role in the anime adaptation of the courtroom drama franchise.

  • Sophitia Alexandra — Soulcalibur (games): A long-running game role across multiple entries/spinoffs listed by her agency.

Full Current Filmography

The credits below are documented roles pulled from Chie Nakamura’s official AXL-ONE profile and may not include every “additional voices” credit across every database or re-release. For the most complete continuously updated list, refer to her agency page directly.

Anime (TV)

(Organized chronologically by the year groupings shown on her agency profile.)

  • 2022–: Delicious Party ♡ Precure (Wazumi Akiho); Police in a Pod (Yukari)

  • 2021–: The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated… (Clarice); Jujutsu Kaisen (Kamo’s mother)

  • 2019–: Dororo (Nunokata); PSYCHO-PASS 3 (Vera Zaharovas); Bungo Stray Dogs (Kyoka’s mother)

  • 2018–: Tokyo Ghoul:re (Matsumae)

  • 2017–: BORUTO-ボルト- -NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS- (Uchiha Sakura)

  • 2016–: Ace Attorney (Chihiro Ayasato); Joker Game (Cynthia Graine)

  • 2012–: NARUTO SD: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (Sakura Haruno); Eureka Seven AO (Rebecca Hallstrom)

  • 2007–: NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝 (Sakura Haruno)

  • 2002: NARUTO -ナルト- (Sakura Haruno)

Web anime

  • DEVILMAN crybaby (Kaori Fudo)

OVA

  • NARUTO -ナルト- OVAs (Sakura Haruno)

Theatrical anime films

  • NARUTO -ナルト- film series (Sakura Haruno)

  • BORUTO -NARUTO THE MOVIE- (Uchiha Sakura)

Video games

  • NARUTO -ナルト- game series (Sakura Haruno)

  • Warriors Orochi 2 Ultimate (Sophitia Alexandra)

  • Soulcalibur IV (Sophitia Alexandra)

  • Soulcalibur Broken Destiny (Sophitia Alexandra)

  • Soulcalibur V (Elysium)

  • GOD WARS 〜時をこえて〜 (Tsukuyomi)

  • Honkai Impact 3rd (Jackal)

  • Granblue Fantasy (Maria)

Live-action dubbing and overseas animation dubbing

Her AXL-ONE profile also documents extensive dubbing work (including recurring “assigned roles,” films, drama series, and overseas animation), such as Lois Lane (Amy Adams) across multiple DC films, plus numerous series and feature credits.

Critical Reception

Coverage of Nakamura’s career frequently treats her Sakura portrayal as the defining anchor of her public profile, particularly because of how long she stayed with the role across Naruto, Shippuden, and Boruto. In late 2022, multiple outlets reported on AXL-ONE’s announcement that she would suspend activities due to health issues, underscoring how closely fans and media associate her with Sakura and the franchise’s continuity.

Links:

Social Media

  • Official blog (Ameba): 中村千絵オフィシャルブログ「Chie’s Diary」 (https://ameblo.jp/nakamura-chie/)

  • Official agency listing (includes blog under “SNS”): AXL-ONE profile page (https://axl-one.com/talent/nakamura.html)

  • Nakamura notes she uses Ameblo and Instagram, and that she does not use Twitter/X or Facebook (her blog does not provide a single verified Instagram URL in the visible header text).

English Voice Actor:  Kate Higgins

Date of Birth

Kate Higgins’ full birth date is not consistently documented in official/public-facing sources. Some entertainment bio sites list August 16, 1969, but her Wikipedia biography currently notes that her year of birth is missing/unconfirmed.

About Kate

Kate Higgins (also credited as Kate Davis) is an American voice actress, singer, and jazz pianist best known to anime fans as the English dub voice of Sakura Haruno across the Naruto franchise. She’s also widely recognized for major recurring roles like C.C. (Code Geass), Saber (Fate/stay night), Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury (Viz’s Sailor Moon dub), plus a long run as Tails in the Sonic the Hedgehog games (2010–2013).

Hometown

Her hometown/birthplace is not clearly confirmed in the most accessible official sources used here. Some bio sites list Charlottesville, Virginia, but this is not verified on her official-facing references in the sources above.

Career Highlights

  • Sakura Haruno — Naruto franchise (English dub): Her signature anime role, spanning the original Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, and later franchise appearances.

  • Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury — Sailor Moon (Viz dub): A flagship role in a globally iconic series and a key part of her modern anime profile.

  • C.C. — Code Geass: One of her most recognizable character performances outside Naruto.

  • Saber — Fate/stay night (original English dub): A major lead role in a franchise with a huge international fanbase.

  • Miles “Tails” Prower — Sonic the Hedgehog games (2010–2013): A high-profile game role in a top-tier global gaming brand.

  • Pauline — Super Mario franchise (from Super Mario Odyssey onward): A major ongoing game role in Nintendo’s flagship series.

Full Current Filmography

Because credit databases vary (and some work is listed as “additional voices”), the list below reflects documented credits pulled from her publicly available filmography summaries and is not guaranteed to be exhaustive. For a fuller continuously maintained roll-up, consult her Wikipedia filmography section and linked references there.

Anime

  • Naruto (2005–2009) — Sakura Haruno

  • Naruto: Shippuden (2009–2019) — Sakura Haruno

  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2019–2023) — Sakura Haruno (listed)

  • Fate/stay night (2006) — Saber

  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2008–2009) — C.C.

  • Eureka Seven (2006–2007) — Talho Yūki

  • Bleach (2006–2014) — Karin Kurosaki, Nanao Ise, Retsu Unohana (and more listed)

  • Sailor Moon (Viz dub, 2014–2019) — Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury

  • Sailor Moon Crystal (Viz dub, 2015–2017) — Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury

  • Glitter Force (Saban dub, 2015–2016) — Chloe / Glitter Breeze

  • Lucky Star (2008) — Nanako Kuroi (and others listed)

Western animation

(Selected examples from her documented animation credits.)

  • Jackie Chan Adventures (2001–2002) — Simone

  • All Grown Up! (2003–2004) — Leslie (and others listed)

  • Wolverine and the X-Men — Scarlet Witch, Pixie

  • The Legend of Korra — Toph Beifong (Adult) (episodes listed)

  • Monster High (series) — Frankie Stein (and others listed)

  • Ever After High (2013–2016) — Briar Beauty, Baba Yaga

  • Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse (2012) — Barbie

Films

  • Naruto films — Sakura Haruno (franchise film credits listed)

  • Digimon Adventure tri. (2018) — multiple roles listed (e.g., Gatomon, Angewomon, etc.)

Video games

  • Sonic the Hedgehog series (2010–2013) — Tails

  • Naruto game series — Sakura Haruno (listed)

  • Super Mario franchise (from Super Mario Odyssey, 2017–) — Pauline

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Purah

  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity — Purah

Critical Reception

Higgins’ Sakura is often treated as a cornerstone performance for English-dub anime fans because of the sheer longevity of Naruto and the character’s importance across multiple series and films. In a 2024 Auburn University profile, she discusses how roles like Sakura Haruno became defining parts of her career and convention identity—especially in the way fans connect her voice to their “childhood” media experiences.

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Social Media

I did find an Instagram handle that appears to match her name, but I can’t verify it as official from the sources successfully accessed here, so I’m not listing it as confirmed

Published by Limarc Ambalina

Limarc Ambalina is the founder of Japan Bound, a website covering all things Japan — from travel and culture to anime, manga, and pop culture. He is also the Director of Content at ISNation and the former VP of Editorial at HackerNoon. Based in Japan, he has been writing about Japanese life and entertainment since 2019, growing the site to over 2.4 million views.

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2 thoughts on “Sakura Haruno’s Voice Actor in Naruto: Chie Nakamura & Kate Higgins”

  1. Q: Do u think you could do one on the VA’s who voiced Sakura Avalon from “Cardcaptors”?

    A. Where I come from, I prefer the Nelvana dub version of it.

    And B. Canadian voice actress Carly McKillip deserved to be her.

    Reply

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