TOKI VOX|JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR / NARRATOR

NORIKO TOKI

土岐典子 — BASED IN JAPAN (JST)

A native Japanese voice,
always on your side.

Bright Warm Playful Trustworthy

Trained on stage and in the dubbing studio, I bring a wide vocal range to every script — from lively boys and girls to warm adult women and rich senior voices. Commercials, corporate videos, short dramas, games, dubbing and audiobooks, plus native Kansai dialect. Live-directed remote sessions are welcome.

🎧 One-click Listening (these clips are also in the Voice Samples below)

Japanese voice actor and narrator Noriko Toki
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Why Work With MeA reliable partner who keeps your production moving.

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Replies within
one business day

Inquiries are answered within 24 hours as a rule. Up to two rounds of minor performance pickups aligned with the original brief are included. Script changes, added lines, and new direction may require an additional fee.

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Studio-grade recording,
live remote sessions

Broadcast-quality home studio built around the NEUMANN U87Ai. Join via Zoom, Google Meet, Source-Connect or SessionLinkPRO and direct me in real time — just like being in the studio. Same-day delivery is available for select projects.

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One voice,
a whole cast

Lively boys and girls, warm adult women, and rich senior voices — all recorded by one actor. Native Kansai dialect widens your casting options even further.

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10 years of teaching —
technique you can direct

A former CATV announcer who has taught at a voice acting academy for 10 years and counting. I turn direction into concrete performance quickly, because I can explain the "why" behind every read.

WORKS WITH

GoogleYouTubeAmazon PrimeTOYOTAPHILIPSPfizerBRAUNHOYALIXILZOHONHKJaguar Japan

* Voice-over and narration credits in commercials and video productions for the brands above.

ProfileA voice that stays close to the listener's heart.

Noriko Toki in kimono with headphones

My Voice

Colleagues describe my voice as "a voice that opens windows" and "a voice that gives you a gentle push forward." From bright and friendly tones to calm brand voices, boy characters and Kansai dialect — whatever the script, my first priority is to reach the listener as their absolute ally.

Background

I first discovered acting in my high school drama club. My professional career began at Iga-Ueno CATV in Japan, working both behind the camera as a program producer and in front of the microphone as an announcer. I then honed my acting on stage with the CHK theater company, worked with the voice agency Stardas 21, and now perform as a freelance voice actor and narrator. Because I began on the production side, I read every script with the producer's intent and the production schedule in mind.

My credits include commercial narration for Google Android and Amazon Prime, Japanese dubbing for films such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," game character voices, and corporate and government videos. In recent years I have played main roles in many vertical short dramas, recording video-synced dialogue entirely from my home studio.

Easy to Direct

Ten years of teaching at a voice acting academy taught me to put technique into words. Vague notes like "a little softer" or "more warmth" are translated into concrete performance on the spot. Fast reactions to direction — and the ability to reproduce the approved take precisely — are why clients come back.

Specialties

TV & Web Commercials Corporate & Explainer Short Drama Games & Anime Dubbing Audiobooks & Radio Drama Kansai Dialect

Home Studio & Workflow

  • Microphones: NEUMANN U87Ai / TELEFUNKEN TF51 (tube) and 10+ condensers, binaural and dynamic mics — the best match is chosen for each project and voice
  • Audio interfaces: NEUMANN MT 48 / RME Babyface Pro FS and more
  • Cleanup & mastering: iZotope RX 11 / Adobe Audition (processed delivery available)
  • Delivery formats: WAV (48kHz/24bit), MP3, or any format you specify
  • Live remote sessions: Zoom / Google Meet / Source-Connect / SessionLinkPRO — direct me and adjust takes in real time
  • Experienced with international clients — English communication is welcome (performances in native Japanese)

Selected CreditsHighlights from past projects.

Commercials

Major brand campaigns

Google Android / Google Chrome / Amazon Prime / YouTube Music Premium / HOYA photochromic lenses / BRAUN beauty device / Schmitect / Jaguar Japan / Tochigi TOYOTA / Nasu Highland Park / Hikaru no Go DVD / cat food commercials, and many more

Short Drama

Main roles in vertical short dramas

Numerous main roles in vertical short-drama productions, with video-synced dialogue recording completed at my home studio for fast delivery.

Narration

TV, corporate & government

One Piece DVD bonus features (Animal Encyclopedia series) / Ania's Animal Quiz / Pfizer / LIXIL renovation / Chiba Bank explainer / arts documentary programs / many corporate and municipal videos

Dubbing

Films & TV series

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers / Rugrats / Mediterraneo / RCMP series / Caitlin's Way / New York Undercover / Thunderstone, and more

Games

Character voices

Mythic Heroes (Daji & Pandora) / Sengoku Dynasty, and many more

Stage & Radio Drama

Stage and drama credits

[Stage] Poupelle of Chimney Town / Mulan / The Biography of Gusuko Budori, and more. [Radio drama] Machiawase / Tabishi Kojimaya Part 3 / Hachishaku-sama, and more

* Many projects are under NDA and not listed here. Details available on request.

Voice SamplesStart with the three signature reels — then browse by genre, right here.

All samples stream right on this page. The three signature reels can be downloaded (⬇ button) for casting and internal sharing.

Signature Reelsstart with these three

Listen in One Godigest & tone comparison

Commercial & Narration Digest

Start here — a quick digest of my range, from commercials to narration.

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ReelStart here

Narration — 4 Tones Compared

Four narration tones back to back. Find the voice that fits your project.

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Movie Trailertheatrical trailer credits

Movie Trailer | Cool & Low

A deep, low tone that builds tension and anticipation. Experienced in theatrical trailer narration — for film and drama trailers and teaser PVs.

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TrailerCoolLow

Commercial10 samples

Bright | Product Commercial

A fresh, upbeat tone — a go-to read for product and service spots.

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CommercialBright

Natural | Conversational

Unforced, everyday dialogue for web videos and drama-style commercials.

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CommercialNatural

Cool & Deep | Brand Ad

Deep, composed and cool — for premium brands and automotive worlds.

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CommercialCoolDeep

Energetic | Commercial

A high-energy read for campaigns and event promotions.

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CommercialEnergetic

Cute & Natural | Product Intro

Friendly and cute — for lifestyle goods, food and app promotions.

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CommercialCute

Warm & Natural | Housing

A warm, embracing read — a great fit for housing, insurance and family services.

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CommercialWarm

Storytelling | Commercial

A narrative read that draws listeners in — for brand films and web commercials.

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CommercialStorytelling

Sexy | Beauty & Fragrance

A silky, alluring tone for cosmetics and fragrance.

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CommercialSexy

Sexy Low | Mature

Low and smoky — confident warmth for grown-up brand worlds.

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CommercialSexyLow

Whisper Low | Commercial

An intimate whisper for relaxation and a sense of luxury.

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CommercialWhisper

Narration7 samples

Straight | Corporate VP

A clean, neutral corporate narration for company and service videos.

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NarrationCorporate

Bright | Corporate VP

A positive, upbeat corporate tone for recruiting and branding videos.

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NarrationCorporateBright

Serious | Medical & Pharma

A calm, credible serious tone for pharma, medical videos and documentaries.

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NarrationSerious

Bright | Explainer Video

Clear, well-paced explainer narration for service intros and manuals.

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NarrationBright

Warm | Narration

A warm storytelling voice for documentaries and message films.

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NarrationWarm

Cool & Low | Narration

A calm, low tone for documentaries and brand films.

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NarrationCoolLow

Kansai Dialect | Narration

Native Kansai-dialect narration for local color and friendly warmth.

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NarrationKansai

Character & Dialogue15 samples

Boy Character (age 8) | Education & Anime

An energetic boy voice for educational content, anime and games.

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CharacterBoy

Encouraging Big Sister (20s)

An uplifting voice that cheers you on.

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CharacterEncouraging

Grandma, Kansai (70s)

A Kansai-dialect grandma — comical or heartfelt.

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CharacterGrandmaKansai

Anime Boy (age 10)

An energetic boy voice for anime, games and education.

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CharacterBoy

Anime Girl (age 9)

An innocent young girl voice for anime and kids' content.

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CharacterGirl

Student (around 20) | Talk & Lines

A true-to-life student voice for coming-of-age and school stories.

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CharacterStudent

Late-20s Woman | Game & Anime

A warm, embracing "big sister" voice for adult female characters.

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CharacterMature

Game Character (30s)

A mature female character for games and apps.

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CharacterGame

Horror Game (30s)

Tension and a touch of madness for horror and mystery titles.

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CharacterHorror

Angry Woman (40s)

A forceful angry performance for drama, reenactments and games.

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CharacterAngry

Angry Woman (50s)

A commanding scolding voice — mothers, bosses, reenactment drama.

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CharacterAngry

Dubbing (30s–50s)

A dubbing tone for foreign dramas and films, across a range of ages.

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CharacterDubbing

Anime Senior (60s)

A comical senior character — a scene-stealing supporting role.

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CharacterSenior

Grandma (60s)

A soft senior voice for drama and storybook reads.

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CharacterGrandma

Cute, Sexy & Kansai | Talking Cats

A whole cast of talking cats — cute, sexy and Kansai dialect. I've also voiced cat food commercials.

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CharacterKansaiRange

Samples on Video & Broadcast Commercials

Get a feel for the voice on video — including a commercial that actually aired.

5 Commercial Voices

Five commercial patterns in 100 seconds — a great place to start.

Narration Collection

Corporate and explainer narration tones, gathered in one video.

On-air Commercial "Sumu Home"

A commercial actually broadcast on TV (15 sec).

TestimonialsClient reviews on Voices.com — quoted as written.

Noriko Toki was very professional and swift to reply. Not only did she conduct herself with aptitude, she had a wide variety of voices to select from and deliver the job. Additionally, her voice recording software and equipment is excellent quality, so the recordings came out in superb condition and ready to use. She is 5/5 stars all around.

― Online ad client · Voices.com

The talented Ms. Toki produced excellent work so quickly! I would recommend her to anyone looking for an actress for a project.

― Videogame client · Voices.com

Noriko fit the exact vibe I was going for. Really fast turn around and professional quality! Definitely hire her for your voice over!

― Online ad client · Voices.com

Amazing anime voice actress! She has nailed the image of my game character correctly. I was very happy for her service and look forward to hiring her again in the future.

― Game developer · Voices.com

Work With Me🐾

Currently booking new projects

Quotes and casting questions are welcome — even at the earliest stage.
Based in Japan (JST). Replies within one business day.

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