, better known by her

stage name A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent concept among writers is called a ''nom de plume'' (pen name). Some performers ...

, is a Japanese

voice actress Voice acting is the art of Acting, performing a character or providing information to an audience with one's voice. Performers are often called voice actors/actresses in addition to other names. Examples of voice work include animation, animated, ...

from the

Tokyo Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...

Metropolis area. She is employed by

81 Produce is a voice talent management firm in Japan founded on 3 February 1981 (thus the year is the company's namesake). A hybrid CD-ROM featuring voice talent data for members of 81 Produce was released on 19 October 1997. The company is located in Sh ...

. Her best-known roles include Otose in ''

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'' and Orochimaru in ''

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''. She also voices Sakura Ogami in ''

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'' and the Scooter Lady in the '' You're Under Arrest'' series.

Filmography

Anime

Video games

Overseas dubbing

Tokusatsu

Notes

References

External links

Official agency profile
* {{authority control 1960 births 81 Produce voice actors Living people Japanese video game actresses Voice actresses from Tokyo Metropolis 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses