Atsuko Tanaka

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 Nintendo Switch version 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): Slan
• Fate/stay night (2006-present): Caster/Medea
• Naruto (2009-2018): Konan
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012): Lisa Lisa

Notable Game Roles

• Street Fighter series (1999-2016): Chun Li, Poison
• Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria (2006): Hrist Valkyrie, Leone
• Devil May Cry series (2008-2019): Trish, Eva
• Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008-2015): Ultimecia
• Bayonetta (2009-2018): Bayonetta
• Fire Emblem: Awakening (2012): Flavia
• Dragon's Crown (2013): Amazon

External Links

• Atsuko Tanaka in Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Atsuko Tanaka on Wikipedia