Minami Takayama, born Izumi Arai in 1964, is a prolific Japanese voice actress whose career has indelibly shaped the landscape of anime for home video collectors. While perhaps best known to many as the enduring voice of Conan Edogawa in the *Detective Conan* franchise – a role she continues to portray in recent hits like 2023’s *Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara: Black Iron Mystery Train*, a prime candidate for future 4K releases – her legacy on physical media extends far deeper. Collectors regularly seek out her earlier performances, especially her dual role as both Kiki and Ursula in Studio Ghibli's beloved 1989 classic, *Kiki's Delivery Service*. Finding pristine DVD or Blu-ray editions featuring her iconic voicework for this era-defining film is a quest for many cinephiles. Her memorable turn as Nabiki Tendo in *Ranma ½* and as the titular character in *Moomin* also makes early home video releases of these series highly prized. Each of these roles represents a touchstone in animation history, solidifying Takayama's status as a foundational voice artist whose contributions make many physical media collections truly complete.