Kugimiya Rie is a well-known Japanese voice actress and singer, born on May 30, 1979, in Osaka, Japan. She is recognized for her distinctive voice and has voiced numerous popular characters in anime, including Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist and Shana from Shakugan no Shana. In addition to her voice acting career, Kugimiya has also performed theme songs for various anime series. She has received several awards for her work, solidifying her status as one of the leading figures in the voice acting industry in Japan.