Kana Kita

Biography

From a young age, [Name] aspired to be an actress, inspired by performers such as Reiko Takashima and Akiko Yada. She began acting in the sixth grade of elementary school and developed a strong foundation in the performing arts, including ballet, which she has studied since the age of three. Mime is one of her special skills, and she enjoys hobbies like shopping and solo karaoke, often singing songs by Yasuko Omori.

Career Beginnings
Her early career included a stage role as Anne of Green Gables in the 2010 musical Anne of Green Gables – Letters from Anne. In 2012, she won the Grand Prize at the 1st CM Virtual Audition organized by CM NOW alongside Miko Sakakibara. In 2013, she appeared in her first film, portraying a deaf girl, marking the start of her film career.

Breakthrough and Notable Roles
In 2017, she made a guest appearance in Geki Drama 9 Kizoku Tantei. A major milestone came in 2018 when she was selected as a lead voice actress for the animated film Penguin Highway, written by Tomihiko Morimi. To prepare, she studied a fourth-grade classroom—reflecting her dedication to authenticity in performance—and described voice acting as a dream come true.

In 2019, she starred in both parts of the horror films Black Maiden: Chapter Q and Black Maiden: Chapter A. More recently, she has appeared in television dramas including Konya wa Konoji de (2020) and Koisenu Futari (2022).

Artistic Influence and Aspirations
She admires actress Chizuru Ikewaki, particularly her natural and everyday delivery of dialogue, and aspires to achieve a similar level of authenticity. The film Spirited Away (2001) left a lasting impression on her, inspiring her early passion for cinema.