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Atsuko Tanaka

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Atsuko Tanaka

Born November 14, 1962 in Maebashi, Gunma, JapanDied August 20, 202450 films

Atsuko Tanaka (田中 敦子, Tanaka Atsuko, November 14, 1962 – August 20, 2024) was a Japanese voice actress and narrator. Born in Maebashi, she became interested in acting during her youth, and while educated at Ferris University, worked as a background extra at Shochiku. After spending years working as an office lady for a Tokyo executive, she enrolled in the Tokyo Announcement Academy and joined the talent agency Mausu Promotion, with whom she was affiliated at the time of her death.

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She was best known for her portrayal of Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell film and franchise, and she also voiced Konan in Naruto, Caster in Fate/stay night, Lisa Lisa in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Chun-Li in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, Claudette in Queen's Blade, Francis Midford in Black Butler, Karura in Utawarerumono, Bayonetta in the Bayonetta series, Hanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Kyrie Ushiromiya in Umineko no Naku Koro ni.

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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas posterFirst watchI Want to Eat Your Pancreas20188.2as Haruki's Mother (voice)After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Ghost in the Shell poster7.9Ghost in the Shell1995Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence poster7.4Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence2004Ghost in the Shell 2.0 poster7.4Ghost in the Shell 2.02008Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society poster7.5Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society2007Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower poster7.4Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower2017Batman Ninja poster5.9Batman Ninja2018Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man poster7.7Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man2005Halo Legends poster7.3Halo Legends2010

Filmography

50 films as actor
  1. TBAOgenki Clinic AdventuresFeeling Good Girl
  2. 2023Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Saigo no NingenMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  3. 2021Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable WarMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  4. 2021Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars
  5. 2021Detective Conan: The Scarlet BulletMary Sera (voice)
  6. 2021Detective Conan: The Scarlet AlibiMary Sera (voice)
  7. 2020ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. - RegardsMauve (voice)
  8. 2019Gundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go! Core FighterWilmit Zenam (voice)
  9. 2019Detective Conan: The Scarlet School TripMary Sera (voice)
  10. 2018Usuzumizakura: GAROAkira (voice)
  11. 2018I Want to Eat Your PancreasHaruki's Mother (voice)
  12. 2018Batman NinjaPoison Ivy / Pamela Isley (voice)
  13. 2017Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage FlowerCaster (voice)
  14. 20173-Nen D-Gumi Glass no Kamen: Tobidase Watashitachi no Victory RoadChigusa Tsukikage (voice)
  15. 2017Black Butler: Book of the AtlanticFrancis Midford (voice)
  16. 2015Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost UrnUzal Delilah (voice)
  17. 2015Chieri and CherryLady Emerald (voice)
  18. 2015Knights of Sidonia: The MovieSamari Ittan (voice)
  19. 2014Sleep Tight My Baby, Cradled in the SkyYuri Aoshima
  20. 2013Bayonetta: Bloody FateBayonetta (voice)
  21. 2012Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal AdventureProfessor Kelly (voice)
  22. 2012Bread of Happiness
  23. 2011Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Special OVAAlice (voice)
  24. 2011Carnival Phantasm: Illya's Castle
  25. 2011TEKKEN: Blood VengeanceNina Williams (voice)
  26. 2010Halo LegendsDr. Halsey (segment "The Package")
  27. 2009God Eater PrologueTsubaki Amamiya
  28. 2009The River's Light蓝
  29. 2008Ghost in the Shell 2.0Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
  30. 2007Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Gyun-Gyun! Fist Sage Great Athletic MeetMichelle Peng (voice)
  31. 2007Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State SocietyMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  32. 2007The Piano ForestNamie Amamiya (voice)
  33. 2006Phoenix: EarthkeepersThe Phoenix (voice)
  34. 2006Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual ElevenMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  35. 2005Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing ManMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  36. 2005Lupin the Third: Angel TacticsKaori (voice)
  37. 2004Phoenix: Robe of Feathers
  38. 2004Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  39. 2003Heart Cocktail Again
  40. 2002Patlabor WXIII the MovieSaeko Misaki (voice)
  41. 2000Reign: The Conqueror MovieCassandra
  42. 1999Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue MassacreYurie Aizawa (voice)
  43. 1997Eikou e no Spur: Igaya Chiharu Monogatari
  44. 1997Psycho Diver: Soul SirenAngelica (voice)
  45. 1997Hermes - Winds of LoveMermaid Delmone (voice)
  46. 1996Advancer TinaTina Owen (voice)
  47. 1995Ghost in the ShellMotoko Kusanagi (voice)
  48. 1995Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!Margarita (voice)
  49. 1995Princess MinervaYurisis Cheloria (voice)
  50. 1993Lupin the Third: Voyage to DangerKaren Korinsky (voice)