AB2talent | Natsuko Yamazaki

Award-Winning Japanese Voiceover & Narrator

30+ Years of Experience | Source-Connect & Remote Production from Japan

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Natsuko Yamazaki | Award-Winning Voice Actor (30+ Yrs Exp, 2-Hr Delivery)

About Natsuko Yamazaki — Bringing Stories to Life with Heartfelt Voice.

  • Experience: 30+years as a professional announcer and narrator
  • Language: Japanese(native)
  • Specialties: Commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, audiobooks, game, e-learning, IVR
  • Remote Recording: Live directed sessions via Source-Connect, Session Link Pro, Zoom, and Google Meet
  • Turnaround: As fast as 2 hours, average 8 hours
  • Studio: Professional home studio with Neumann microphone
  • Awards: SOVAS Voice Arts Awards(Winner), One Voice Awards US (Nominee, International category)

Award-Winning Quality

  • Natsuko Yamazaki holding her trophy after winning the 2026 SOVAS Voice Arts Award
  • Natsuko Yamazaki with the picture book author team at the SOVAS Voice Arts Awards
  • Cover of the Japanese-Language    edition of the award-winning picture book, translated into multiple Languages
  • Natsuko Yamazaki with Tina, the team leader of Project Be Brave
  • Natsuko Yamazaki with Angela, winner of the Chinese-Language category in Project Be Brave
  • Natsuko Yamazaki with fellow multilingual narrators from Project Be Brave
  • Natsuko Yamazaki networking with fellow voice artists at the Voice Arts Awards
  • Natsuko Yamazaki posting with fellow award-winning voice artists at the awards ceremony

🏆️AWARD WINNER

2026 SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards | Audiobook – Best Japanese Voiceover

2024 SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards | Audiobook – Best Japanese Voiceover

🏆️AWARD NOMINEE

ONE VOICE AWARDS USA 2026BEST INTERNATIONAL OVERALL VOICEOVER PEFORMANCE

2026 SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards | Corporate – Best Japanese Voiceover

2024 SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards | E-Learning – Best Japanese Voiceover

🏆️ DOMESTIC AWARD

・ National Board of Regional Visual Industry Associations Grand Prix 2010 – Grand Prize, Program Category

・ Japan Public Relations Association National Public Relations Competition 2015 – Honorable Mention

This recognition reflects my commitment to delivering world-class quality for your project.

What I Bring to Your Project

Reliable, High-Quality Delivery

Count on broadcast-ready audio, delivered on or ahead of schedule. I provide professionally edited files and maintain clear communication to ensure your project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Versatile Performance

Your brand has a unique voice. My job is to bring it to life. Whether you need the warm, conversational tone of a trusted friend, the authoritative confidence for corporate narration, or the energetic appeal for a commercial, I have the range and experience to match your vision and connect authentically with your audience.

Professional Home Studio

My professional studio, featuring high-end equipment like a Neumann microphone, is built to deliver pristine, broadcast-quality audio. This setup ensures fast turnarounds and allows us to collaborate seamlessly through remote directed sessions from anywhere in the world.

  • Microphone / NeumannTLM102 ,Shure SM63
  • Interface / Focusrite Scarlett2i2
  • Computer / MacBook Pro
  • DAW / Logic pro ,Audacity ,iZotope RX10 Standard Souce-Connect
  • Connection Option /Zoom, Googlemeet, Session link pro, Source Connect
  • Project Turn around /24-48 hours, depending on project and availability
One-Stop Multilingual Solution

Need more than just Japanese? Through my network of trusted professional voice actors, I can manage your multilingual projects. Save time and hassle by getting all your voiceover needs met in one place.

Full-Service Production Partner

Beyond world-class voiceovers, I can offer a complete production solution. By partnering with “i-company”, a professional TV production team, I can manage your project from start to finish—including video shooting, directing, and post-production. Get a seamless experience and a final, polished product, all in one place.

Demos

Commercials /Internet Ads |Corporate |Documentary |Audiobooks |eLearning |Games &Anime |IVR etc

Various types of voices for TV, commercials, etc. are compiled into voice samples.

Corporate video

English Narration/IVR /E-learning And more

Bright and friendly/ Calm and soothing/ Warm and/ approachable/ Whisper/ And others to suit your needs.

Commercial

Automotive/ Cosmetics/ Chocolate

Authoritative and trustworthy/ Gentle and warm/ Vibrant and energetic

Character voices

Anime/ Video Games/ Audiobooks

Seductive/ Witch/ Young Girl/ Teenage Girl/ Boy/ Warrior/ Big Sister/ Grandmother/ Grandfather

Trusted By

Featured Projects

  • Nintendo Switch & Sanrio | Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Voice of “Cogimyun”)
  • International Corporate Video | Live-directed narration for a collaborative campaign between a major U.S. audio brand and a global automotive company, recorded in real time with the overseas production team
  • Audiobook Narrations | Multi-Year SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards Winner (2024 & 2026)

CM/Corporate VP Narration

Selected Clients & Credits Commercials & Corporate

Sanrio /NISSAN /Ajinomoto / Alinamin Pharmaceutical / Asahi Breweries / Coca-Cola (Japan) / Honda / Hokuriku Bank / Hokuriku Electrical Construction /Hokuriku Electric Power / JA Kyosai /JR West / Kanefuku / Kanazawa Medical University Hospital / Kanazawa University / Kansai Electric Power /Kao / Kirin / Komatsu NTC / Kosé / Morinaga/ Oji F-Tex / Otsuka Pharmaceutical /Toagosei / Yakult /Yamakawa Publishing

Government & Public Projects

G7 Toyama Kanazawa Education Ministers’ Meeting (Official Narration)

Toyama City, Takaoka City, Nanto City, Tateyama Town (Documentary Footage, Public Relations Program, YouTube Narration)

Broadcasters

Me-Tele (Nagoya Broadcasting Network)/ Tulip TV/ Toyama Television/ Kitanihon Broadcasting/ FM Toyama/ Various Cable TV Stations/ Kitanihon Shimbun (Newspaper)/ Toyama Shimbun (Newspaper)

Nintendo SWITCH/ Sanrio

Commercial

Audio Guide

What’s New

【Production Update】Narrating the TBS Network Special “Koraku Daijiten 2026” & Premium Japanese Voiceover / Video Production Services
Natsuko Yamazaki (I-Company) offers professional Japanese narration for TV & museum guides, along with high-quality Toyama nature & tourism video footage. Your one-stop solution for Japanese media production.
Ehon Land 2026 Begins: A Japanese Picture Book Reading by Yuko Omori
Ehon Land 2026, a Japanese picture book event, has begun. I narrated Yuko Omori's "The World Is Full of Things I Love" (KADOKAWA). Streaming until Oct 31, 2026.
[Pastry × Design × Manufacturing] World-Class Leaders Converge in Toyama! “Fusion” Talk Event Report
Event report on "Fusion" at Toyama University. Discover insights on regional revitalization and inspiration from pastry chef Hiroyuki Tsujiguchi, designer Kazuo Tanaka, and Takashi Sugino.
Repeat Booking!! A Remote Live-Directed Session with Germany
Behind the scenes of a remote live-directed voiceover session connecting Germany and my professional home studio. Discover how a collaborative approach with the production team solved tight time-sync constraints and why repeat bookings are the ultimate mark of trust for a Japanese voice actor.
Beyond Borders: Honored as a Finalist for the 2026 One Voice Awards USA
Natsuko Yamazaki, a two-time SOVAS winner, is a finalist for the One Voice Awards USA 2026. Discover her story of global collaboration and 30 years of Japanese voiceover excellence for brands like Nissan and Bose. Professional broadcast quality from her Japan-based studio.

Testimonials

Here’s what directors and producers around the world have to say after working with me.

Game Director (2025 / USA / Game)

“We heard nothing but raves about your work — always great when talent makes the job easy.”

Broadcast Director (2025 / Japan / Narration)

I always appreciate her polished, easy-to-listen-to narration. She responds very quickly, which has saved me many times when deadlines were tight. I’d love to keep working with her.

Anime Producer (2025 / Japan / Voice Acting)

Delivery of the data was incredibly fast, and the quality was excellent. I’m sure everyone finds her very easy to work with. Highly recommended — I’m truly grateful, and I’d love to work together again.

Producer (2025 / USA / Audiobook)

“You did an incredible job. I promise to rate you 5 stars today. Thank you for this opportunity.”

Event Organizer (2025 / Japan / MC)

She’s always our go-to for hosting our parties. Her gentle, warm tone puts the whole venue at ease. She also offers great suggestions during planning meetings and adapts smoothly to last-minute changes — we always feel reassured leaving it in her hands.

Producer (2025 / Canada / Short Film)

“This is perfect. Thank you.”

Producer (2025 / Italy)

“Absolutely perfect. Exactly what I was looking for.”

Event Organizer (2025 / Japan / Harvest Festival MC)

Having her introduce each vendor and conduct interviews throughout kept the venue lively and engaged. Visitors told us it really helped them understand what made the hot pot dishes special — it was wonderful.

If you’re ready to discuss your voice-over project, feel free to reach out anytime. And if you’re also looking for video production support, read on to learn more about i-Company.

Video Production

We run a video production company called i-Company. This year we celebrated our 20th anniversary.

Please feel free to contact us for interviews, filming and editing requests within Japan.

Let’s Work Together

Ready to bring your project to life?

1. The Brief

You send me your project details and script using the quote form.

2. The Quote

I’ll review your request and send you a detailed quote and turnaround time.

3. The Recording

Once approved, I’ll record your script in my professional home studio.

4.The Delivery

You’ll receive the broadcast-quality audio files, edited and ready to use.

FAQ

Delivery is possible in as little as 2 hours, with an average turnaround of 8 hours. Please feel free to contact me for urgent projects.

Rates vary depending on length and use case (commercial, corporate video, audiobook, etc.). Please contact me via the free quote form for details.

Recordings are made in a professional home studio equipped with a Neumann TLM102 microphone, and I also support live-directed sessions via Source-Connect.

In addition to English narration, I can arrange multilingual narration (Chinese, Spanish, etc.) as a one-stop service.

Yes, revisions and re-reads are supported after reviewing the first draft (the number and scope depend on the project).

I have experience across a wide range of genres including corporate videos, commercials, e-learning, audiobooks, games/anime, IVR, hosting, and MC work.

Yes. Projects that can be completed entirely by email or online meetings and data delivery can be requested from anywhere in Japan or overseas.

We accept Wise (preferred), PayPal, and bank transfers. If you wish to pay via bank transfer, the specific details will be provided along with your quote.


I’m passionate about helping brands connect with their audience through the power of voice. Let’s discuss your project and how I can help you achieve your goals. I look forward to collaborating with you.

natsuko.japanesevoice23@gmail.com

1-5-6 shimizu-machi,Toyama-city,Toyama, JAPAN 

i-company

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