01. Commercial Reel 1

(upbeat, warm, confident, conversational)

02. Commercial Reel 2

(bright, clear, strong, elegant)

03. Osaka EXPO 2025 (English,Japanese)

(bilingual, corporate, friendly, warm)

04. TV Promo (Dlife)

(fun, exciting, upbeat, cool)

05. Game Trailer Demo

(strong, A.I. instruction, low to medium tone)

MAI's Promo
Reel

VIDEOS

Dlife TV Promo

EU Food & Farming

JAL/Universal Studio Japan

Panasonic Doltz Jet Washer

Toyota Lexus Teammate

Mobility Vision 2050

Mitsui Logistics

Osaka EXPO 2025

DEMOS

ABOUT

MAI ONISHI

A master of the voiceover industry with over 20 years of experience, MAI stands out as a truly bilingual voice artist fluent in Japanese and English. Her voice has breathed life into countless TV and Web commercials, promos, movie trailers, explainers, sound logos, and iconic character roles in games and anime.

MAI won the 2023 SOVAS Voice Arts Awards Outstanding Commercial TV or Web - Best Japanese Voiceover, adding to her list of prestigious international recognition. Some of MAI’s most notable collaborations include global giants like Google, Shiseido, Panasonic, Toyota, FOX, and Disney.

From her professional home studio, MAI delivers broadcast-quality audio with remarkable versatility. Her voice adapts effortlessly - whether conversational and natural, strong and engaging, or gentle and calming.

Having worked as an advertising copywriter, MAI brings something special to every recording. She doesn't just read words - she understands what makes people listen and connects deeply with Japanese audiences.

Want to make your project stand out and become truly extraordinary? Let MAI turn your words into an unforgettable sonic masterpiece!

AWARDS

<WINNER>

Voice Arts Awards 2023
Outstanding Commercial -TV or Web- Best Japanese Voiceover


<NOMINATED>

Voice Arts Awards 2023
Outstanding Corporate Narration - Best Japanese Voiceover

One Voice Awards USA 2022
Best International Voiceover Performance

PROFESSIONAL HOME STUDIO

Custom Recording Booth

Computer: MacBook Air M3

Mics: AKG C414, Rode NT1-A / Audio-Technica AT2035

Interface: Roland Rubix22

DAW: Logic Pro Ver.11.0

Others: Souce Connect Standard, SessionLink, Cleanfeed, Zoom

WORKS

<Commercials>

  • Google, Amazon Music, Netflix, Spotify, Netflix, Toyota Lexus, Shiseido, Panasonic, JAL, Uniqlo, Rakuten

<TV Promos>

  • FOX, Disney, Dlife, National Geographic, Netflix, NHK World

<TV Dramas and Anime>

  • Evangelion, Handy Manny, Dora the Explorer, Detective Conan, Heroes, NCIS, ER, Sex and the City

<Movie Trailers>

  • Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia, Bridget Jones’s Baby, The Intern, Zootopia

Hello! Thanks for stopping by.

Are you looking to create a video with Japanese voiceover
but aren't sure what sounds truly natural to Japanese ears?
Or struggled with a Japanese script that was too long for your video?
This can all be solved by working with me!

Being a bilingual voice artist with native fluency in Japanese and English
(plus some conversational Spanish from my Costa Rican upbringing 😊),
combined with my background as an advertising agency copywriter,
makes me pretty unique.
I understand what works for the Japanese market from
both performance and production angles.

Working with me means you get:
✅Clear communication in English for precise creative direction
✅Natural, contemporary Japanese that fits your timing
✅Authentic Japanese voiceover or English reads with a subtle Japanese accent
✅Access to my network of Japanese voice talent for casting needs

Ready to bring your project to life in Japanese?
Let's create something amazing together!

TESTIMONIALS

Hoping to work again with Mai on future projects, big plus she’s fluently bilingual!

“Great session with Mai for our video game trailer.

Helped us a lot with the Japanese script and fantastic job with remote recording.

Big plus she’s fluently bilingual too. Hoping to work again on future projects.”

Co-owner of Aurae Studios,
France

Enjoyable live-directed session with great success.

“Working with Mai is wonderful.

Great communication, very professional and makes the whole recording an enjoyable experience.

We did a live-directed session, and she performed two different roles with great success. Thank you!”

Project manager of Resonance,
Spain

Mai went above and beyond to ensure the finished video was of the best possible quality.

“I can wholeheartedly recommend Mai!

We approached her with a highly technical script packed with industry-specific terms and not only did she deliver an excellent voiceover, she also went above and beyond to feedback on and then correct several errors originally made by our translator to ensure the finished video was of the best possible quality.”

Product Marketing Manager of Global Water Intelligence,
London

Highly recommended for your voiceover needs.

“Mai assisted with the voiceover for a corporate video for one of my key clients here in Japan.

Absolutely brilliant work ethic and stellar results. Highly recommended for your voiceover needs.”

Strategic communicator, award-winning writer and editor, PR Company,
Sweden and Japan

Her bilingual skills and versatile voice range make her absolutely irreplaceable.

“Mai is a vocal dynamo that sparkles with energy and rhythm.

She’s perfect for our channel’s image, plus her bilingual skills and versatile voice range make her absolutely irreplaceable.”

Chief Producer, TV Channel,
Japan

Mai brings movie trailers to life with her incredible vocal range.

“Working with Mai is pure audio magic.

She brings movie trailers to life with her incredible vocal range— switching effortlessly from cool and edgy to sparkling and vibrant.

Her voice stands out perfectly from the background music, and at the studio, she energizes everyone around her!”

Director, Movie Trailer Company,
Japan

Spot-on delivery, nails every session with precision, and crafts scripts with heart and creativity.

“Mai has a very elegant and polished voice.

Her delivery is always spot-on, nailing every recording session with crystal-clear precision.

She doesn't just read scripts— she crafts them with real heart and creativity, making even the most challenging projects look easy.”

CEO/Director, Commercial Production Company,
Japan

Cinematic experience...Mai breathes life into words.

“A cinematic experience, that’s what I’d say working with Mai.

She breathes life into words. Her incredible storytelling ability turns mechanical scripts into narratives that come alive.”

CEO/Director, Video Production Company,
Japan

She brings real magic to every project.

“Mai isn't just a voice talent—she's a storytelling wizard.

Her voice glides between soft whispers and powerful moments, showing her incredible talent for understanding the story behind every script.

She brings real magic to every project.”

Director, TV Promo Production Company,
Japan

Authentic real English combined with advertising copywriter background makes Mai very unique!

“Mai is perfect if you want a cool, sophisticated, and stylish voiceover.

She speaks authentic and real English too that goes way beyond textbooks.

With her advertising copywriter background, she doesn't just read scripts—she delivers them perfectly tuned to clients’ request.”

CEO, Bilingual Casting Agency,
Japan

HAPPY CLIENTS

Hope you enjoyed exploring my website.

Did you find a demo that fits your project?
I can also record a short custom sample tailored to your project right from my home studio.

Let’s connect and create something extraordinary!