Atsuko Tanaka
Biography
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.
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.
Known For
TV
JUJUTSU KAISEN
Hanami (voice)
2020
TV
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Flamme (voice)
2023
TV
Naruto Shippūden
Konan (voice)
2007
TV
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Lisa Lisa (voice)
2012
TV
Monster
Margot (voice)
2004
TV
Cowboy Bebop
Coffy (voice)
1998
TV
Utawarerumono
Karurauatsuurei
2006
TV
Black Butler
Francis Midford (voice)
2008
TV
Gravitation
Kaoruko (voice)
2000
TV
A Certain Scientific Railgun
Harumi Kiyama (voice)
2009
TV
The Irregular at Magic High School
Virginia Balance (voice)
2014
TV
Parasyte -the maxim-
Ryoko Tamiya (voice)
2014
TV
Parasyte -the maxim-
Reiko Tamura (voice)
2014
TV
Your Lie in April
Yuriko Ochiai (voice)
2014
TV
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
Tahamenay (voice)
2015
TV
Master Keaton
1998
TV
Tari Tari
Naoko Takakura (voice)
2012
TV
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
Freya (voice)
2006
TV
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)
2002
TV
Glitter Force Doki Doki
Marmo (voice)
2013
Filmography
2025TV#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECTas Violetta (voice)2024TVYATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Masteras Ōmurasaki no Omae (voice)2024TVBrave Bang Bravern!as Kunus (voice)2024TVThe Wrong Way to Use Healing Magicas Rose (voice)2023FilmGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045 The Last Humanas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2023TVFrieren: Beyond Journey's Endas Flamme (voice)2023TVMAKE MY DAYas Cathy Beck (voice)2022TVLucifer and the Biscuit Hammeras Muu (voice)2021FilmGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable Waras Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2021TVKimi to Fit Boxingas Laura (voice)2021FilmKnights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars2021FilmDetective Conan: The Scarlet Bulletas Mary Sera (voice)2021TVThe Way of the Househusbandas Hibari Torii (voice)2021TVGanbare! TEAM NACS2021FilmDetective Conan: The Scarlet Alibias Mary Sera (voice)2020TVThe Gymnastics Samuraias Mari Aragaki (voice)2020TVJUJUTSU KAISENas Hanami (voice)2020TVGhost in the Shell: SAC_2045as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2020TVListenersas Kim (voice)2020FilmACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. - Regardsas Mauve (voice)2019FilmGundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go! Core Fighteras Wilmit Zenam (voice)2019FilmDetective Conan: The Scarlet School Tripas Mary Sera (voice)2018FilmUsuzumizakura: GAROas Akira (voice)2018FilmI Want to Eat Your Pancreasas Haruki's Mother (voice)2018TVQueen's Blade UNLIMITED2018TVCutie Honey Universeas Inspector Genet / Sister Jill (voice)2018FilmBatman Ninjaas Poison Ivy / Pamela Isley (voice)2018TVA.I.C.O. -Incarnation-as Akiko Nanbara (voice)2018TVDevilman Crybabyas Sirene (voice)2017TVToday's Menu for the Emiya Familyas Caster (voice)2017FilmFate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Floweras Caster (voice)2017TVGARO -VANISHING LINE-as Sister (voice)2017Film3-Nen D-Gumi Glass no Kamen: Tobidase Watashitachi no Victory Roadas Chigusa Tsukikage (voice)2017FilmBlack Butler: Book of the Atlanticas Francis Midford (voice)2017TVACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.as Mauve (voice)2016TVThe Glass Mask Year 3 Class Das Chigusa Tsukikage (voice)2016TVThunderbolt Fantasyas Narrator (Voice)2016TVSUPER LOVERSas Haruko Kaidou (voice)2016TVPandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urnas Uzal Delilah2015TVHifuu Club Activity Record ~ The Sealed Esoteric History2015FilmPandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urnas Uzal Delilah (voice)2015FilmChieri and Cherryas Lady Emerald (voice)2015TVGod Eateras Tsubaki Amamiya (voice)2015TVThe Heroic Legend of Arslanas Tahamenay (voice)2015FilmKnights of Sidonia: The Movieas Samari Ittan (voice)2015TVTHE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girlsas Executive Director Mishiro (voice)2014TVFate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]as Caster (voice)2014TVYour Lie in Aprilas Yuriko Ochiai (voice)2014TVParasyte -the maxim-as Ryoko Tamiya (voice)2014FilmSleep Tight My Baby, Cradled in the Skyas Yuri Aoshima2014TVKnights of Sidoniaas Ittan Samari (voice)2014TVThe Irregular at Magic High Schoolas Virginia Balance (voice)2013FilmBayonetta: Bloody Fateas Bayonetta (voice)2013TVGlitter Force Doki Dokias Marmo (voice)2012TVJoJo's Bizarre Adventureas Lisa Lisa (voice)2012TVLittle Busters!as Announcer (voice)2012TVKokoro Connectas Reika Nagase (voice)2012TVCampione!as Lucretia Zola2012TVTari Tarias Naoko Takakura (voice)2012TVOzmaas Binas2012FilmDoraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventureas Professor Kelly (voice)2012FilmBread of Happiness2011FilmZero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Special OVAas Alice (voice)2011FilmCarnival Phantasm: Illya's Castle2011FilmTEKKEN: Blood Vengeanceas Nina Williams (voice)2011TVMazinkaiser SKLas Aira (voice)2010FilmHalo Legendsas Dr. Halsey (segment "The Package")2010TVHalo Legendsas Dr. Halsey2009TVAoi Bungaku Seriesas Madam2009TVA Certain Scientific Railgunas Harumi Kiyama (voice)2009TVNyan Koi!as Nyamsus2009FilmGod Eater Prologueas Tsubaki Amamiya2009TVPrincess Lover!as Josephine (voice)2009TVUmineko: When They Cryas Kasumi Sumadera2009FilmThe River's Lightas 蓝2009TVBeyond the Heavensas Bian Linglong2009TVQueen's Bladeas Claudette (voice)2008TVBlack Butleras Francis Midford (voice)2008TVThe Hill Dyed Rose Madderas Nagase (Mother)2008FilmGhost in the Shell 2.0as Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2008TVThe Daughter of Twenty Facesas Seiji Tamiya (voice)2008TVAmatsuki2007FilmJuken Sentai Gekiranger: Gyun-Gyun! Fist Sage Great Athletic Meetas Michelle Peng (voice)2007FilmGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Societyas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2007FilmThe Piano Forestas Namie Amamiya (voice)2007TVDevil May Cryas Trish (voice)2007TVJuken Sentai Gekirangeras Michelle Peng (Voice)2007TVNaruto Shippūdenas Konan (voice)2007TVShattered Angelsas Mika Ayanokōji (voice)2006TVStrain: Strategic Armored Infantryas Captain Vivian Medlock2006TVHataraki Manas Kaji, Maiko2006TVKenichi: The Mightiest Discipleas Freya (voice)2006TVLe Chevalier D'Eonas Queen Elizabeth of Russia2006TVUtawarerumonoas Karurauatsuurei2006TVErgo Proxyas Lacan (voice)2006FilmPhoenix: Earthkeepersas The Phoenix (voice)2006FilmGhost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Elevenas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2006TVFate/stay nightas Caster (voice)2005TVNoein: To Your Other Selfas Miyuki Gotou (voice)2005FilmGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Manas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2005TVPrayers2005FilmLupin the Third: Angel Tacticsas Kaori (voice)2005FilmSuper Robot Wars2005TVSuper Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animationas Viletta Badim (voice)2005TVMahou Sentai Magirangeras Gorgon (Voice)2005TVGallery Fakeas Fei Cui2004TVDestiny of the Shrine Maiden2004FilmPhoenix: Robe of Feathers2004TVAgatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marpleas Miss Lemon (voice)2004TVTweeny Witchesas Atelia (voice)2004TVMonsteras Margot (voice)2004FilmGhost in the Shell 2: Innocenceas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2004FilmThe Making of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocenceas Self2003FilmHeart Cocktail Again2003TVMaburahoas Maika Kazetsubaki2003TVBattle Programmer Shiraseas Kotoe Amano (voice)2003TVHoop Days2003TVWolf's Rainas Jagara (voice)2002TVGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complexas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)2002FilmPatlabor WXIII The Movieas Saeko Misaki (voice)2002TVRahXephonas Sayoko Nanamori (voice)2001TVSalaryman Kintaroas Misuzu Suenaga (voice)2000FilmReign: The Conqueror Movieas Cassandra2000TVGravitationas Kaoruko (voice)1999TVReign: The Conqueroras Cassandra (voice)1999FilmKindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacreas Yurie Aizawa (voice)1999TVBuBu ChaChaas Mom1999TVAngel Linksas Valeria Vertone (voice)1999TVLegend of Himikoas Fujina1998TVSuper Doll★Licca-chanas Puru1998TVMaster Keaton1998TVBrain Powerdas Shiela Glass (voice)1998TVFancy Lalaas Yumi Haneishi (voice)1998TVCowboy Bebopas Coffy (voice)1998TVAWOL -Absent Without Leave-1997TVMaster of Mosquiton '99as Wolf Lady1997FilmEikou e no Spur: Igaya Chiharu Monogatari1997FilmPsycho Diver: Soul Sirenas Angelica (voice)1997TVAIKaas Nena Hagen (voice)1997FilmHermes - Winds of Loveas Mermaid Delmone (voice)1997TVSpeed Racer X1997TVVariable Geoas Miranda Jahana1996FilmAdvancer Tinaas Tina Owen (voice)1996TVアドバンサー・ティナas Tina Owen (voice)1996TVMagic User's Club OVA1995FilmGhost in the Shellas Motoko Kusanagi (voice)1995TVVirtua Fighter1995FilmMacross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!as Margarita (voice)1995FilmPrincess Minervaas Yurisis Cheloria (voice)1995FilmGhost in the Shell: Production Reportas Self1994TVMy Sexual Harassmentas Yumi Mayakawa (voice)1994TVMahoujin Guru Guru1994TVYamato Takeruas Shaman (voice)1993TVBlack Jackas Abumaru (voice)1993FilmLupin the Third: Voyage to Dangeras Karen Korinsky (voice)—FilmOgenki Clinic Adventuresas Feeling Good Girl