Megumi Hayashibara, a multifaceted Japanese entertainment personality, was born on March 30, 1967, in Tokyo.
As a renowned voice actress, she has brought to life a diverse range of characters in various anime series, including Ranma ½, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Slayers, Detective Conan, Pokémon, All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku, and Shaman King.
Her impressive repertoire of roles includes Ranma Saotome in Ranma ½, Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Faye Valentine in Cowboy Bebop, Lina Inverse in Slayers, Ai Haibara in Detective Conan, Musashi/Jessie of Team Rocket in Pokémon, Atsuko Natsume and Atsuko Higuchi in All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku, and Anna Kyoyama in Shaman King.
In addition to her voice acting career, Megumi Hayashibara is also a registered nurse, having completed her education and training to become a fully qualified healthcare professional.
Throughout her career, she has been known by various nicknames, including Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin.