INTRODUCTION
Yuka Ozaki is a Japanese voice actress, actress, singer, and television personality known for her energetic voice performances and long career in Japanese entertainment that began when she was still a child. Born in Tokyo, she first appeared in television dramas and films as a child actress before transitioning into voice acting and anime-related entertainment. Over the years she has become especially popular among anime fans thanks to her cheerful personality and distinctive voice.
She gained major nationwide recognition after voicing Serval in the anime series Kemono Friends, a role that significantly boosted her popularity in the anime industry. Her performance, combined with her lively character image, made her one of the most recognizable voice actresses among younger anime audiences.
In addition to voice acting, Ozaki is active in music, television, stage performances, and gravure photography. Her versatility across multiple entertainment fields — including anime, drama, music, and modeling — has made her a well-known figure in Japan’s pop culture scene. With more than two decades of industry experience, she represents the rare case of a successful child actress who smoothly transitioned into a prominent modern voice actress.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Yuka Ozaki (尾崎由香)
Former Stage Name : Chiaki Ozaki (尾崎千瑛)
Also Known As : Ozapure (おざぴゅあ), Ozakkī (おざっきー)
Nationality : Japanese
Ethnicity : Asian, Japanese
Profession : Voice Actress, Actress, Singer, Television Personality, Former Child Actress
Industry Category : Anime Voice Acting, Television Drama, Film, Music, Entertainment
Years Active : 2000 – Present
Agency / Management : Three Hundred Entertainment
Date of Birth : May 15, 1993
Age : 32 (as of 2025)
Birthplace : Tokyo, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 150 cm
Hair & Eye Color : Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Taurus
Blood Type : AB
Languages : Japanese
Marital Status : Married (2024 – )
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : In July 2024 Yuka Ozaki announced her marriage to a non-celebrity partner, attracting attention among fans and media in Japan. She continues to appear in anime voice acting projects and stage performances while maintaining active engagement with fans through social media and live events.
CAREER
Career Overview : Japanese actress and voice actress who began her career as a child performer and later became widely known through anime voice acting roles and music activities.
Career & Achievements : Over two decades of work across television drama, anime voice acting, music releases, stage performances, and entertainment programs.
Career Highlights : Breakthrough role as Serval in the anime series Kemono Friends, participation in music unit projects related to the series, and winning the Singing Award at the Seiyu Awards as part of the unit Doubutsu Biscuits × PPP in 2018.
Debut : Television drama debut in Aoi Tokugawa Sandai (2000) as Wakihime
Notable Works : Kemono Friends, BanG Dream!, Anima Yell!, Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, Sonny Boy
Awards & Recognition : Singing Award at the Seiyu Awards (2018), recognized for anime music performance with the Kemono Friends cast unit
Acting : Active in anime voice acting, television drama acting, film roles, stage theatre, and narration work
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Yuka Ozaki was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Her involvement in entertainment began extremely early — even appearing in promotional materials as a baby — which later developed into a professional acting career.
Background : When she was about five years old she watched a stage performance starring Japanese actress Yumi Adachi, which inspired her dream of becoming an actress. This experience motivated her to pursue acting seriously from a young age.
As a child actress she appeared in numerous Japanese television dramas, films, and commercials under the stage name Chiaki Ozaki. After several years of acting experience, she gradually expanded her career into voice acting.
In 2015 she joined the voice acting agency Hibiki and adopted the professional name Yuka Ozaki, marking the beginning of her full-scale career as an anime voice actress.
Education : Private
Major : Private
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Filmography : Television drama, anime voice acting, films, stage plays
TV Shows :
Aoi Tokugawa Sandai (2000), Wakihime
Dr. Koto Clinic (2004), Hina
IS: Otoko demo Onna demo Nai Sei (2011), Yoshiko Hatano
Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office Man (2021), Junko Mashita
Chaser Game (2022), Ririka Yamazaki
Anime Voice Acting :
Kemono Friends (2017–2019), Serval
BanG Dream! (2017–2020), Asuka Toyama
Anima Yell! (2018), Kohane Hatoya
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (2020), Ren Isuzu
Sonny Boy (2021), Minor Role
Edomae Elf (2023), Koito Koganei
Rinkai! (2024), Sora Iwaki
Film :
Helen the Baby Fox (2006)
Maze (2006)
Chacha: Princess of Heaven (2007)
Tokyo Tribe (2014)
Stage Theatre :
Kemono Friends Stage Play (2017–2018)
Romeo and Juliet Reading Theater (2019)
This Is a Emotional Doctor! (2021)
Magical Girl Raising Project Stage (2025)
Publications :
Photo Book : P(yu)re (2018)
Photo Book : OZAKI YUKA (2020)
Essay Book : Pyua to Pia (2018)
MUSIC / DISCOGRAPHY
Music Career : J-Pop singer and anime song performer
Record Label : Warner Music Japan
Singles :
LET'S GO JUMP☆ (2018)
Otoshimono (2018)
Digital Song : Smile! Smile! Smile! (2019)
Albums :
MIXED (2019)
NiNa (Mini Album, 2020)
Music Style : Anime songs, J-Pop idol style music, character songs
Music Videos : LET'S GO JUMP☆, Otoshimono
MAGAZINE FEATURES / GRAVURE
Magazine Features :
Weekly Young Jump
Weekly Big Comic Spirits
FRIDAY Magazine
Manga Action
bis Fashion Magazine
Gravure : Appeared in multiple Japanese magazines featuring swimsuit and lifestyle photo shoots that helped expand her popularity beyond anime fans while remaining mainstream entertainment content suitable for general media audiences.
TV / MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV / Media Appearances :
NHK High School Course – Home Economics
Monthly Bushiroad TV
AnimeReco TV
Bang Dream! TV
Street Q Variety – Show Me Your Smartphone
Online Programs :
Ayayuka no Pekopeko Ibaraki
Kemono Friends Hour
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Cheerful, energetic, and approachable voice actress known for her bright personality and enthusiastic fan interaction.
Cultural Influence : Became widely recognized among anime fans after Kemono Friends and helped popularize the character Serval as a symbol of the franchise’s success.
Fashion Style : Cute Japanese idol fashion, casual street style, and anime-event stage outfits.
Visual Signature : Petite height, youthful appearance, expressive voice acting style, bright smile.
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Personal Life : Married to a non-celebrity partner in 2024.
Hobbies : Watching movies, photography, mountain climbing, cooking sweets.
Special Skills : Baking desserts, eating extremely spicy food, voice acting character performance.
Personal Interests : Anime culture, outdoor activities, photography, creative storytelling.
Languages : Japanese
Family : Has one older brother.
TRIVIA / FUN FACTS / BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Fun Facts :
Her nickname “Ozapure” was given by fellow voice actress Sora Tokui.
She describes herself as a curious and adventurous personality.
Her favorite food is ice cream while she dislikes birds.
She originally aimed to become a stage actress before focusing on voice acting.
Behind-the-scenes notes : Her energetic personality and improvisation skills are often praised by directors during anime recordings.
Lesser-known details : She appeared in numerous Japanese TV commercials and print advertisements as a child actress before becoming famous in anime.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Official Website : https://www.ozakiyuka.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ozaki_yuka515
X (Twitter) : https://twitter.com/ozaki_yuka515
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@ozakiyuka
Other Platforms : Japanese fan communities, anime event livestream platforms, radio program channels