Atsuko Tanaka

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Atsuko Satō (佐藤 敦子, Satō Atsuko, born November 14, 1962, died August 20th, 2024), known professionally as Atsuko Tanaka (田中 敦子, Tanaka Atsuko) was 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 was known for her strong and deep voice, often providing the voice of older, professional women and occasionally villainesses. Her son Hikaru is a voice actor, as well. She was best friends with fellow voice actress Kikuko Inoue.

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Dragon Quest Roles[edit]

Notable Anime Roles[edit]

  • 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 series (2012-2022): Lisa Lisa
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (2015): Amida Arca
  • Jujutsu Kaisen (2020): Hanami
  • Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023): Flamme

Notable Game Roles[edit]

  • Street Fighter series (1999-2016): Chun Li, Poison
  • Tomb Raider series (1997-1999): Lara Croft
  • Valkyrie Profile series (2006-2021): Hrist Valkyrie, Leone, Natalia
  • Devil May Cry series (2008-2019): Trish, Eva, Gloria
  • Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008-2015): Ultimecia
  • Star Ocean: Second Evolution (2008-2023): Opera Vectra
  • Bayonetta (2009-2022): 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
  • Detective Pikachu (2016): Dorothy Fisher
  • Fire Emblem Heroes (2021): Juno, Flavia
  • Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir (2021): Azusa Kasuga
  • SAND LAND (2024): Rosetta
  • Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (2024): Lilith

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