Japanese Voice Artist & Narrator
Kana Hirakata
Cotton Voice · Tokyo, Japan
Known for her signature ‘Cotton Voice,’ Kana Hirakata is the official Japanese voice of iino, an autonomous mobility vehicle, at Haneda Airport. She humanizes innovation with a light, conversational touch and organic warmth. Providing the ‘Human Advantage’ AI cannot replicate, she ensures an authentic connection between cutting-edge tech and human listeners — in Japanese.
Global Leading Brands
Warmth that travels
through any screen.
Soft, light, and instantly familiar — Kana’s Cotton Voice wraps listeners in comfort whether she’s narrating a luxury brand film, an e-learning module, or a children’s audiobook.
The official voice of
Japan’s smart mobility.
Kana is the designated Japanese voice of iino, an autonomous mobility vehicle operating at Haneda Airport and Takanawa Gateway City — bringing warmth to cutting-edge technology in the world’s busiest transit hubs.
Broadcast-ready,
delivered globally.
Home studio with acoustic treatment (SONEX SOC-2). Microphone: Audio-Technica AT4040. Interface: Steinberg UR22mkII. DAW: Pro Tools. Remote session: Source-Connect / Zoom / Riverside.fm. LAN: Cat6a UTP for broadcast-grade connectivity.
Voice Demos
CM / Commercial narration samples
Video / Documentary narration samples
E-Learning / Corporate narration samples
Track Record
Vocal Skills
| Style | Details |
|---|---|
| Narration | Documentary, brand, corporate, e-learning |
| Commercial | TV / radio / web CM, luxury to everyday |
| Character | Warm maternal, young professional, authoritative |
| Hosting | Live broadcast, podcast, MC, interview |
| Language | Japanese (native) · English (reading / recording) |
| Delivery | Source-Connect, Riverside.fm, Zoom, file delivery |
FAQ
Yes. Kana’s home studio is equipped for Source-Connect, Riverside.fm, and Zoom sessions. Files are delivered via Dropbox or your preferred method, typically same-day for standard projects.
Brand / commercial narration, documentary, corporate e-learning, audio guides, podcast hosting, and live broadcast. Her Cotton Voice — warm, light, and conversational — adapts across tones without losing its distinctive character.
Absolutely. Kana works with international production companies, casting directors, and localization studios. All project communication can be handled in English via email or written message.
Three things: her signature Cotton Voice (soft, warm, instantly trustworthy), deep expertise in Japanese traditional crafts and cultural nuance, and full solo production capability — she records, edits, and delivers without a third-party studio.
Standard projects: 24–48 hours from approved script. Rush delivery available. Contact us for project-specific timelines.