Atsuko Tanaka
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Atsuko Satō (佐藤 敦子, Satō Atsuko, born November 14, 1962), known professionally as Atsuko Tanaka (田中 敦子, Tanaka Atsuko) is a Japanese voice actress. Her first role in the Dragon Quest series was voicing Queen Apnea in the Dragon Quest VI CD Theater in 1996. She eventually returned to voice Queen Marina in the Definitive Edition of Dragon Quest XI.
Tanaka is known for her strong and deep voice, often providing the voice of older, professional women and occasionally villainesses. She is best friends with fellow voice actress Kikuko Inoue.
Work
Dragon Quest Roles
- Dragon Quest VI CD Theater (1996): Queen Apnea
- Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (2019): Queen Marina
Notable Anime Roles
- Ghost in the Shell series (1995-present): Motoko Kusanagi
- Berserk (1997-2004): Slan
- Pokémon: Lucy and Lenora
- Fate/stay night (2006-present): Caster/Medea
- Naruto (2009-2018): Konan
- Queen's Blade (2009-2018): Claudette
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012): Lisa Lisa
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015): Amida Arca
- Jujutsu Kaisen (2020): Hanami
Notable Game Roles
- Street Fighter series (1999-2016): Chun Li, Poison
- Tomb Raider series (1997-1999): Lara Croft
- Valkyrie Profile series (2006-present): Hrist Valkyrie, Leone, Natalia
- Devil May Cry series (2008-2019): Trish, Eva, Gloria
- Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008-2015): Ultimecia
- Star Ocean: Second Evolution (2008): Opera Vectra
- Bayonetta (2009-2018): Bayonetta
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (2009): Amidatelion
- Nier (2010-2021): Kaine
- Fire Emblem: Awakening (2012): Flavia
- Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (2012): Alice
- Dragon's Crown (2013): Amazon
- Shin Megami Tensei IV (2013): Gabby, Black Samurai
- Final Fantasy XIV (2013-2015): Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn
- Fire Emblem Heroes (2021): Juno
- Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir (2021): Azusa Kasuga
