Emi Nitta was born on December 10, 1985 in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Her common voice actress nickname is "Emitsun", which was a nickname given to her by her friend. She voices Honoka Kosaka, one of the main characters in Love Live!.
Her call-and-response during concerts is a simultaneous "Faito da yo!" ( lit. Fight on!) with the audience.
Background[]
Emi Nitta graduated from Nagano Prefecture Shinonoi High School, where she was engaged in band activities with her friends. She was then admitted into a College of Music outside of Nagano Prefecture.
In March 2009, she began her voice actress career after passing a voice acting audition held by S Agency.
On September 10, 2014, she started her major debut as a singer with the release of her first single, "Egao to egao de hajimaru yo!" (笑顔と笑顔で始まるよ! lit. It Begins With A Smile And A Smile!).
In January, 2015, she joined the Tantei Opera Milky Holmes media franchise as a new main member, placing her alongside other Love Live! voice actresses Suzuko Mimori, Sora Tokui and Yoshino Nanjo.
On February 18, 2015, her next two singles "Tankyuu Dreaming" (探求Dreaming lit. Quest Dreaming) and "NEXT PHASE" were released simultaneously.
On October 21, 2015, her first album EMUSIC was released.
On December 2, 2017, she attended Pile's live show "Pile Live at Budokan~ Pile featuring Love Live" as a guest performer.
Personality & Hobbies[]
According to her official profile on her music website, Emi's hobbies are visiting different cafes, karaoke, and researching about dinosaurs. She currently holds a level 3 certification for the Japan Dinosaur Test (全日本恐竜検定 Zennihon kyouryuu kentei).
When stressed by work, she does laundry to relieve stress. [1]
Other Roles[]
Some of Emi's other roles include:
- Mahiru in Princess Connect! Re:Dive
- Marine Amagi in Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD
- Tokoha Anjou in Cardfight!! Vanguard G
- Rikka Morizono in D.C.III: Da Capo III
Other Data[]
- For a collection of translated interviews and videos, please refer to Translated Voice Actress Content.
| Dengeki G's Magazine November 2010 - Character Interview [2] |
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| About Honoka She's a really straightforward child but, oh well, that's what I think. She is comparatively dreamier than other people? Her monologue is also full of words about ideals but... She never gives off a casual feeling though. Even though it's definitely a reckless dream, she'll achieve it with her seriousness, she'll believe it can be realized and work towards it with all her might. That's why I think she has that ability to pull everyone else along. Honoka's Appeal A word for the readers |
| Dengeki G's Magazine Interview Before Final Live[3] |
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| Q1: Please tell us what is something that can't be missing when doing a μ's concert! On the morning of the concert day, I definitely have to listen to "Yume Naki Yume wa Yume ja nai", and get energy from Honoka♪ And I tell myself "Fight-o dayo!" (lol). And then, I definitely have to wear a μ's (Honoka) T-shirt! Whenever I wear it at rehearsals, it really boosts my emotions! Q2: Tell us what you feel about the final solo concert, as well as a message for the readers! |
| Dengeki G's Magazine Arigatou Project (Part 3)[4] |
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 Message from Nitta Emi Ever since the day we met, Honoka has supported me more than anyone else. Both our similarities and our differences, her charm points and, of course, her failings too, all of them are dear to me. My love for you goes without speaking, those words can't even begin to describe my feelings. Even though our involvement with each other might change a little, the two of us will be together even from here onwards. Until the day we meet again, please remain as everyone's shining sun. I'll always, always be counting on you! Honoka♪  MESSAGE FOR YOU! Love Live! started in Dengeki G's Magazine. At that time I didn't know left from right, and just like everyone else I didn't know how Love Live! would turn out. But I thought to myself, that if I put my heart into dancing, something amazing might happen, right? Up until today, it's been a chain of really unbelievable events... They were all things that happened because of Love Live!, because of all the people who were supporting me. Thank you for always watching over the trajectory of us and μ's, and for creating miracles together with us☆ Whenever you hit an obstacle, or whenever you're feeling happy, I would like you to keep remembering us from here on out. No matter when, μ's will always be by everyone's side. Thank you for the greatest youth of my life!! |
Health Issues[]
In December 2014, Emi was diagnosed with vocal cord polyps (a condition that causes pain in her throat whenever she sings). Despite this, she continued making appearances and performed during 5th live, as well as the television show R no Housoku on February 16, 2015 where her vocal strain seemed evident during some of the performances. Her agency had cancelled all her further appearances until the end of March 2015 for her to recover. She expressed her regrets and asked her fans not to worry on Twitter, stating that she'll be back after going to get her "power-up".[5][6][7]
After taking a 2 week break from both her work and Twitter for the operation and recovery between March 21 to April 3, 2015, she has since made a full recovery.
Etymology[]
- The name Emi means "favor, benefit" (恵) (e) and "sea, ocean" (海) (mi).
- Emi's surname Nitta means "fresh, new" (新) (nit) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta).
Trivia[]
- Despite being known for her arm strength, she is forbidden by her agency to be video-recorded in any form of arm-wrestling matches, having been told that she looks "too imposing" while being engaged in such matches.[8][9]
- She appears to be close friends with Aya Uchida and Aina Kusuda; probably because they are all voice actresses who had their first major debut in the voice acting industry with Love Live!.
- Her father is, of course, a fan of hers, but his favorite is Sora Tokui.[10]
- Despite being the eldest of four siblings, she is shorter than her two younger sisters and younger brother.[11]
- She always makes sure to wear μ's T-shirts whenever she attends rehearsals for lives, both as a sort of protective charm as well as a way of supporting the work herself.[12]
- Songs that she sing well on the karaoke: "Magic Number (マジックナンバー)" by Sakamoto Maaya and "Romansu no Kamisama (ロマンスの神様)" by Hirose Kohmi.[13]
Gallery[]
- Please refer to this voice actress' Image Gallery.
References[]
- ↑ μ's Fan Meeting Tour 2015 Session 1 at Nakano Sun Plaza. May 30, 2015
- ↑ Dengeki G's Magazine November 2010 issue
- ↑ Dengeki G's Magazine April 2016 issue
- ↑ Dengeki G's Magazine May 2016 issue
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Nitta_Emi/status/562809244341526528
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Nitta_Emi/status/562811034940235776
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Nitta_Emi/status/562813935834103810
- ↑ ラブライブ！~のぞえりRadio Garden~ Episode 13. March 29, 2014
- ↑ ニコ生ラブライブ!アワー えみつんファイトクラブ Episode 3. June 13, 2014
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Nitta_Emi/status/609367400895483905
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Nitta_Emi/status/625310104854728708
- ↑ NHK Love Live! μ's Special Live Broadcast
- ↑ clubDAM Interview