★ HOW OLD IS SHIHO NIIYAMA?
Shiho Niiyama is 56 years old, born March 21, 1970 in Japan · Aries.
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★ LEDE
About
Shiho Niiyama voiced some of anime's most iconic characters before her death at 29. Born in Matsuyama, Japan, in 1970, she brought Kou Seiya/Sailor Star Fighter to life in Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon and voiced Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight. Niiyama was affiliated with Aoni Production and performed with the voice actor group Virgo. An Aries born into voice acting, she left an indelible mark on 1990s anime despite her brief career.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Shiho Niiyama was a Japanese voice actress whose roles defined late-1990s anime, even as her career spanned just a few years. Born March 21, 1970, in Matsuyama, Ehime, she became best known for voicing Kou Seiya/Sailor Star Fighter in Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon—one of the franchise's most recognizable characters. Beyond Sailor Moon, she voiced Risa Kanzaki in Neighborhood Story, Suou Takamura in Clamp School Detectives, and Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, her final role. She was also part of Virgo, a voice actor group performing in the anime and game Ojōsama Sōsamō. Niiyama worked with Aoni Production at the time of her death. As an Aries, she embodied quick intuition and creative energy—traits that suited her vocal performances. Voice actors perform character dialogue for animation, games, and media projects, bringing emotional depth to visual storytelling. In 1998, Niiyama was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent a bone marrow transplant on February 7, 2000. She died from complications—internal bleeding in her lung—at 29 years old, just hours after the transplant procedure. Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight aired her final voice performance.
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Trivia
- Niiyama voiced Kou Seiya/Sailor Star Fighter in Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, one of the most beloved Sailor Scouts.
- She was part of Virgo, a dedicated voice actor group for the anime and game Ojōsama Sōsamō.
- Her final performance was as Deedlit in Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, which aired after her death.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Shiho Niiyama reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shiho Niiyama?
- Shiho Niiyama is 56 years old (born March 21, 1970).
- When is Shiho Niiyama's birthday?
- Shiho Niiyama was born on March 21, 1970.
- What is Shiho Niiyama's zodiac sign?
- Shiho Niiyama is a Aries, born March 21, 1970.
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- Shiho Niiyama was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Shiho Niiyama from?
- Shiho Niiyama is from Japan.
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- Shiho Niiyama is a actor.
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