In Dandadan, Seiko Ayase—the sharp-tongued and powerful grandmother of Momo—is voiced by Nana Mizuki in the Japanese version. In the English dub, the character is voiced by a different actress, covered separately after this section.
Nana Mizuki (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
January 21, 1980
About Nana
Nana Mizuki is a legendary Japanese voice actress and singer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the anime industry. With a career spanning decades, she is known for voicing strong, confident, and charismatic female characters. Her role as Seiko Ayase in Dandadan highlights her commanding presence and comedic timing, perfectly fitting the character’s bold and eccentric personality.
In addition to voice acting, Mizuki has achieved massive success as a recording artist, even performing at the prestigious NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen—an honor rarely given to voice actors.
Hometown
Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Hinata Hyuga in Naruto – One of the most beloved characters in the franchise.
- Fate Testarossa in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha – A defining role in her early career.
- Tsubasa Kazanari in Symphogear – Showcases both her voice acting and singing talents.
- Ann Takamaki in Persona 5 (Japanese version)
- Seiko Ayase in Dandadan – A standout supporting role with strong personality and humor.
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented credits from major databases and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Television)
- 2002–2007 – Naruto (Hinata Hyuga)
- 2007–2017 – Naruto: Shippuden (Hinata Hyuga)
- 2004–2005 – Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (Fate Testarossa)
- 2012–2019 – Symphogear series (Tsubasa Kazanari)
- 2018 – Captain Tsubasa (Tsubasa Ozora’s mother, Natsuko Ozora)
- 2020 – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Hinata Hyuga)
- 2024 – Dandadan (Seiko Ayase)
Anime Films
- 2012 – Naruto the Movie: Road to Ninja (Hinata Hyuga)
- 2017 – Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Reflection (Fate Testarossa)
- 2018 – Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Detonation (Fate Testarossa)
Video Games
- 2016 – Persona 5 (Ann Takamaki)
- Multiple entries – Naruto game series (Hinata Hyuga)
- Multiple entries – Symphogear related games (Tsubasa Kazanari)
Music Career (Selected)
- Numerous chart-topping singles and albums in Japan
- First voice actress to perform solo at Tokyo Dome
- Regular performer in major anime music events
Critical Reception
Nana Mizuki is highly respected for both her vocal strength and acting versatility. Her performances consistently receive praise for emotional depth and authority, particularly in roles like Hinata Hyuga and Fate Testarossa.
Her dual success as a voice actress and singer has been widely covered:
Anime News Network Encyclopedia Profile (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=206)
She is also recognized within the Japanese music industry for breaking barriers between voice acting and mainstream pop performance.
Social Media
X: @NM_NANAPARTY (https://x.com/NM_NANAPARTY)
Instagram: @nanamizuki_nm7 (https://www.instagram.com/nanamizuki_nm7/)
(English Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
Not publicly documented
About
The English voice actress for Seiko Ayase in Dandadan brings the character’s bold, no-nonsense personality to life for international audiences. Seiko is a confident, sharp-witted, and spiritually powerful character, requiring a performance that balances comedic timing with authority. The English dub interpretation aims to preserve her commanding presence while adapting her dialogue naturally for English-speaking viewers.
Hometown
Not publicly documented
Career Highlights
- Seiko Ayase in Dandadan – English dub performance of the fan-favorite grandmother character
- Additional roles may span anime dubs, video games, and animation, depending on the actress’s broader career (pending fully verified casting data)
Full Current Filmography
At the time of writing, the complete verified filmography for the English voice actress of Seiko Ayase in Dandadan is not fully documented in major सार्वजनिक databases.
Anime (English Dub)
- 2024 – Dandadan (Seiko Ayase)
This list reflects currently documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Critical Reception
Because Dandadan is a recent release, detailed critical reviews of the English dub cast are still developing. Early audience feedback generally focuses on how effectively the actress captures Seiko’s strong personality, humor, and commanding tone—key traits that define the character.
For updates and verified casting details, see:
Anime News Network (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/)
Social Media
No verified official social media accounts have been conclusively linked to the English voice actress for this role at this time.
