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

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

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
  • Bayonetta (2009-2018): Bayonetta
  • 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

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