Born on April 17, 1972, in Tokyo, Japan, Rie Tachikawa grew up with a passion for acting and voice acting. She began her journey in the entertainment industry at a young age, attending a voice acting school in Tokyo. Tachikawa's training was rigorous, with a focus on developing her skills in voice acting, singing, and dancing. Her hard work and dedication paid off, as she began to land small roles in anime and other voice acting projects.