Nako Misaki

Nako Misaki was born on March 8, 1999 in Hyogo, Japan. Her nickname is Nakonako. She voices Chisato Arashi, one of the main characters in Love Live! Superstar!!.

Her image color during concerts is peach pink.

Background
Nako wanted to become a voice actress because she wanted to become someone other than herself, and one of the trigger of it was the Love Live! series. She was introduced to the series while she was in middle school by her older sister, when she started playing School Idol Festival.

Her old stage name is Misaki Higashida.

She made her solo debut as a singer on July 5, 2023 with the release of her album day to YOU.

Personality & Hobbies
Nako's hobbies include trying different ramen, making sweets, and dancing, being part of dance clubs during her time in school. She can cook takoyaki, her favorite season is autumn and her favorite color is yellow.

She also does kiri-e, an art that involves making paper cutouts. She can speak in Kansai dialect. She is a fan of Sumikko Gurashi.

Health Issues
In June 19, 2021, Nako tested positive for COVID-19. She recovered and returned to work on July 2, 2021. She once again tested positive for the virus on January 30, 2022, and eventually recovered again on February 9, 2022.

Etymology

 * Nako's surname Misaki means "cape, promontory" (岬).

Notes & Trivia

 * Nako is the second voice actor in the Love Live! franchise to be diagnosed with COVID-19, followed by Tomoyo Kurosawa (Tsuki Watanabe).
 * Nako has expressed her love for Mimori Suzuko, claiming she was enchanted by her ever since the first time she saw her.
 * Nako's favorite Nijigasaki member is Emma Verde, voiced by Maria Sashide, whom she also loves.
 * Her fanclub name is Tonari ni Nako, and her fans are named otonari.
 * Her solo album day to YOU ranked number ten on Billboard JAPAN's Hot Album ranking a week after its release.