A Voice That Resonates,
A Story That Lasts
From the moment I stepped onto the stage at just seven years old to deliver a speech at my school’s graduation ceremony, I realized the impact a voice could have. That unforgettable experience sparked a passion for storytelling that has stayed with me ever since.
Today, with over 25 years of experience as a Japanese voice over artist, I bring warmth, clarity, and depth to every project. My career began as a television and radio announcer, where I developed the ability to engage listeners with a voice that feels both compelling and trustworthy.
Over the years, I have worked across television programs, commercials, corporate videos, e-learning, and audiobooks, always aiming to create narration that is not only heard, but truly felt.
Voice Over Journey
Television & Radio Announcer
Voice Acting &NarrationTraining
Agency Representation
Freelance
Japanese Voice Over Artist
Voice Arts® Awards nominee:
Started a career in Japanese broadcasting as a television and radio announcer.
Worked across news programs, live hosting, radio shows, and information-variety programs, developing strong skills in timing, clarity, audience connection, and live communication.
Broadcast experience included work for:
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Minaminihon Broadcasting (MBC)
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FM Iwaki
After leaving broadcasting, I studied voice acting and narration at the Voice Acting Department of Visual Techno Academy in Tokyo, expanding my expressive range and performance skills for narration, commercials, and character-based work.
Worked with narration and voice-over agencies, building experience across television narration, commercials, promotional content, and broadcast voice-over projects.
Television narration work included:
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Sorakara Nihon wo Mite Miyou (TV Tokyo)
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Yajiuma TV! (TV Asahi)
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Nonstop! (Fuji TV)
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Shogi Weekly (Igo & Shogi Channel)
Also worked on television voice-over projects for major Japanese broadcasters.
Currently working as a freelance Japanese voice over artist for clients in Japan and internationally.
Specializes in:
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Corporate narration
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E-learning
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Commercial voice over
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Audiobooks
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Broadcast narration
Recent work includes projects for Adobe, Audible, and international corporate productions.
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Outstanding Corporate Narration — Best Japanese (2024)
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Outstanding E-Learning Demo — Best Japanese (2026)
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Outstanding Video Game Demo — Best Japanese (2026)
Highlights & Recognition
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25+ years in Japanese broadcast & voice over
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Voice Arts® Awards nominee
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Corporate / E-learning / Audiobook narration
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International voice over projects
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Remote recording & live-directed sessions
Featured Interview
From Behind the Mic to the Page — Featured in Fusion Magazine
Chika Nozaki was featured in the April issue of Fusion Magazine, a special Voice-Over edition from Los Angeles.
The article offered Chika an opportunity to step out from behind the microphone and share her own story — from the beginnings of her career in Japan to the evolution of her work as a Japanese voice-over artist.
In the interview, she reflects on her experience as a TV announcer, event host, narrator, and voice actor, as well as the creative journey that led her toward the international voice-over market.
This feature was connected to her Voice Arts® Awards nomination, which opened the door to meaningful connections within the global voice-over community.
