Kae Araki born Kae Abe on November 6, 1974 in Osaka, Japan, is a seiyu. After standing in for Kotono Mitsuishi (the voice of Usagi Tsukino in the series Sailor Moon) when Mitsuishi had appendicitis, Araki originated the role of Chibiusa in the same series soon after. While training at a seiyu school, Araki acted as senpai to fellow seiyu Konami Yoshida, and they have maintained a close relationship since that time. As of 2005, Araki is employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce.