Miyu Takagi

Born: 1996-09-08

Place of birth: Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Miyu Takagi is a Japanese voice actress and performer best known for her work in anime and multimedia projects. She was born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, on September 8, 1996, and grew up in Chiba Prefecture, which she considers her hometown. Standing 164 cm tall and affiliated with 81 Produce, Takagi began her career after participating in the "Wake Up, Girls! AUDITION" in 2012, where she impressed judges with her rendition of "Lost my music." Her breakthrough came in 2014 when she debuted as Miyu Okamoto in both the theatrical film Wake Up, Girls! Seven Idols and the television series Wake Up, Girls!. She also became a member of the voice actress and idol unit Wake Up, Girls!, contributing not only her voice but her presence on stage until the unit disbanded in 2019. Takagi continued building her career with notable roles in the Hacka Doll project, voicing Hacka Doll No. 1 in its anime adaptation that aired in 2015. She performed as part of the Hacka Doll unit alongside fellow voice actresses Kaya Okuno and Nanami Yamashita. That same year, she earned the Special Award at the 9th Seiyuu Awards as a member of Wake Up, Girls!, recognizing her contribution to the industry. Outside of anime, Takagi has served as a local ambassador, notably lending her voice to the character Namiki-chan, mascot of the annual Iida Okanomachi Festival in Nagano Prefecture. With her vibrant energy and dedication, she continues to be a prominent and beloved figure in Japan’s voice acting scene