A Shinto priestess from the island of Hinomoto (an alternate reading of the kanji for Japan), she is a member of the elite society of priestesses that protect their homeland. She was designed and illustrated by the artist Eiwa.

In a land where a queen is chosen every few years solely by winning a tournament, there can be no short supply of formidable opponents. For one woman warrior however, an early defeat clearly shows her that she is lacking in experience though she may be bountiful in body. 
Fortunately, while defeat could spell one's doom, her life is saved by a powerful stranger. But unfortunately for this savior, less-than-pure motives and shrewd family members mean her reward is a prison cell. Her release is prompt when the unseasoned warrior she saved, tired of her current lifestyle of nobility, sets off to prove herself. 
(Source: Media Blasters)

[Profile](https://osawa-inc.co.jp/women/notomamiko/)

A Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer. She is married and has one kid.

**Non-anime roles:**
- Shinano - Azur Lane (VG)
- Emma - Goddess of Victory: Nikke (VG)
- Skirk - Genshin Impact (VG)
- Durandal - Honkai Impact 3rd (VG)
- Jun Kazama - Tekken series (VG)
- Mother - Avataro Sentai Donbrothers (Super Sentai) 
- Rella Melancoryphus Cygnus - Metaphor: ReFantazio (VG)
- Yi Xuan - Zenless Zone Zero (VG)

[Website](http://micheleknotz.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MicheleKnotz)

Received the role of Yagi after winning the Big Apple Anime Fest Voice Acting Contest.

After experiencing the numerous trials encountered on her journey, Reina has grown as a warrior. Determined to take part in the Queen's Blade tournament, she arrives at the capital city Gainos, where Queen Aldora awaits. There gathers a number of beautiful warriors who, like Reina, are there for the Queen's Blade. 
Amongst them is Reina's sister, Claudette, determined to restore the glory of House Vance; Tomoe and Shizuka, who are both fighting for their homeland of Hinomoto; Nanael who has been ordered to participate by the Archangel; and the subordinates of the Marshland Witch. 
All these beautiful fighters who gather in Gainos have been one objective, to win through the Queen's Blade, the tournament to select the strongest, most beautiful queen. Who would ascend to that glorious throne? That can only be determined via battle. 
(Source: AnimeNfo)

Queen's Blade OVA. Contains short stories from the lives of the warriors after the Queen's Blade competition.

Vanquished Queens OVAs depict what happened to various characters who were absent in Queen's Blade: Rebellion and what happened to them after Queen's Blade: Utsukushiki Toushitachi.

The tagline for the new project is, "More strongly, more violently, reboot!" According to Miyagomono-ya Hans, Queen's Blade Unlimited returns to the origin nine years ago, while simultaneously depicting a never-before-seen Queen's Blade world. (Source: Anime News Network)

Special episodes added to DVDs and Blu-rays.

Specials included on the Vanquished Queens BD.

In the tradition, it is only the strongest women that can rule this kingdom. The battle that decides the strongest woman done once every four years. This battle is called Queen's Blade.
