Megumi Hayashibara

is a Japanese voice actress, singer, lyricist and radio personality from Kita ward in Tokyo. She is best known for her roles in "Neon Genesis Evangelion", "Love Hina", "Saber Marionette J", "Magical Princess Minky Momo", "Mashin Hero Wataru", "Ranma ½", "Cowboy Bebop", "Slayers", "Detective Conan", "Pokémon", "All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku", "Video Girl Ai", and "Shaman King".