Biography and filmography

Atsuko Tanaka

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.

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Movies (50)

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Saigo no Ningen

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Saigo no Ningen

2023 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War

2021 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars

Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars

2021

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet

2021 · Mary Sera (voice)

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi

Detective Conan: The Scarlet Alibi

2021 · Mary Sera (voice)

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. - Regards

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. - Regards

2020 · Mauve (voice)

Gundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go! Core Fighter

Gundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go! Core Fighter

2019 · Wilmit Zenam (voice)

Detective Conan: The Scarlet School Trip

Detective Conan: The Scarlet School Trip

2019 · Mary Sera (voice)

Usuzumizakura: GARO

Usuzumizakura: GARO

2018 · Akira (voice)

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

2018 · Haruki's Mother (voice)

Batman Ninja

Batman Ninja

2018 · Poison Ivy / Pamela Isley (voice)

Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower

Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower

2017 · Caster (voice)

3-Nen D-Gumi Glass no Kamen: Tobidase Watashitachi no Victory Road

3-Nen D-Gumi Glass no Kamen: Tobidase Watashitachi no Victory Road

2017 · Chigusa Tsukikage (voice)

Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic

Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic

2017 · Francis Midford (voice)

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn

2015 · Uzal Delilah (voice)

Chieri and Cherry

Chieri and Cherry

2015 · Lady Emerald (voice)

Knights of Sidonia: The Movie

Knights of Sidonia: The Movie

2015 · Samari Ittan (voice)

Sleep Tight My Baby, Cradled in the Sky

Sleep Tight My Baby, Cradled in the Sky

2014 · Yuri Aoshima

Bayonetta: Bloody Fate

Bayonetta: Bloody Fate

2013 · Bayonetta (voice)

Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure

Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure

2012 · Professor Kelly (voice)

Bread of Happiness

Bread of Happiness

2012

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Special OVA

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward Special OVA

2011 · Alice (voice)

Carnival Phantasm: Illya's Castle

Carnival Phantasm: Illya's Castle

2011

TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance

TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance

2011 · Nina Williams (voice)

Halo Legends

Halo Legends

2010 · Dr. Halsey (segment "The Package")

God Eater Prologue

God Eater Prologue

2009 · Tsubaki Amamiya

The River's Light

The River's Light

2009 · 蓝

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

2008 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Gyun-Gyun! Fist Sage Great Athletic Meet

Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Gyun-Gyun! Fist Sage Great Athletic Meet

2007 · Michelle Peng (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

2007 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

The Piano Forest

The Piano Forest

2007 · Namie Amamiya (voice)

Phoenix: Earthkeepers

Phoenix: Earthkeepers

2006 · The Phoenix (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven

2006 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

2005 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics

Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics

2005 · Kaori (voice)

Phoenix: Robe of Feathers

Phoenix: Robe of Feathers

2004

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Heart Cocktail Again

Heart Cocktail Again

2003

The Cat Returns

The Cat Returns

2002 · Additional Voices (voice)

Patlabor WXIII the Movie

Patlabor WXIII the Movie

2002 · Saeko Misaki (voice)

Reign: The Conqueror Movie

Reign: The Conqueror Movie

2000 · Cassandra

Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue Massacre

Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue Massacre

1999 · Yurie Aizawa (voice)

Eikou e no Spur: Igaya Chiharu Monogatari

Eikou e no Spur: Igaya Chiharu Monogatari

1997

Psycho Diver: Soul Siren

Psycho Diver: Soul Siren

1997 · Angelica (voice)

Hermes - Winds of Love

Hermes - Winds of Love

1997 · Mermaid Delmone (voice)

Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell

1995 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!

Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!

1995 · Margarita (voice)

Princess Minerva

Princess Minerva

1995 · Yurisis Cheloria (voice)

Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger

Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger

1993 · Karen Korinsky (voice)

Sacrée frousse !

Sacrée frousse !

· Lady Emerald (second segment) (voice)

TV shows (101)

#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT

#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT

2025 · Violetta (voice)

YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

2024 · Ōmurasaki no Omae (voice)

Brave Bang Bravern!

Brave Bang Bravern!

2024 · Kunus (voice)

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

2024 · Rose (voice)

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

2023 · Flamme (voice)

Make My Day

Make My Day

2023 · Cathy Beck (voice)

Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer

Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer

2022 · Muu (voice)

Kimi to Fit Boxing

Kimi to Fit Boxing

2021 · Laura (voice)

The Way of the Househusband

The Way of the Househusband

2021 · Hibari Torii (voice)

Ganbare! TEAM NACS

Ganbare! TEAM NACS

2021

The Gymnastics Samurai

The Gymnastics Samurai

2020 · Mari Aragaki (voice)

JUJUTSU KAISEN

JUJUTSU KAISEN

2020 · Hanami (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045

2020 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Listeners

Listeners

2020 · Kim (voice)

Queen's Blade UNLIMITED

Queen's Blade UNLIMITED

2018

Cutie Honey Universe

Cutie Honey Universe

2018 · Inspector Genet / Sister Jill (voice)

A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-

A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-

2018 · Akiko Nanbara (voice)

Today's Menu for the Emiya Family

Today's Menu for the Emiya Family

2018 · Caster (voice)

Devilman Crybaby

Devilman Crybaby

2018 · Sirene (voice)

GARO -VANISHING LINE-

GARO -VANISHING LINE-

2017 · Sister (voice)

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.

2017 · Mauve (voice)

The Glass Mask Year 3 Class D

The Glass Mask Year 3 Class D

2016 · Chigusa Tsukikage (voice)

Thunderbolt Fantasy

Thunderbolt Fantasy

2016 · Narrator (Voice)

SUPER LOVERS

SUPER LOVERS

2016 · Haruko Kaidou (voice)

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn

Pandora in the Crimson Shell: Ghost Urn

2016 · Uzal Delilah (voice)

Hifuu Club Activity Record ~ The Sealed Esoteric History

Hifuu Club Activity Record ~ The Sealed Esoteric History

2015

God Eater

God Eater

2015 · Tsubaki Amamiya (voice)

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

2015 · Tahamenay (voice)

THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls

THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls

2015 · Executive Director Mishiro (voice)

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]

Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]

2014 · Caster (voice)

Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April

2014 · Yuriko Ochiai (voice)

Parasyte -the maxim-

Parasyte -the maxim-

2014 · Ryoko Tamiya (voice), Reiko Tamura (voice)

Knights of Sidonia

Knights of Sidonia

2014 · Ittan Samari (voice)

The Irregular at Magic High School

The Irregular at Magic High School

2014 · Virginia Balance (voice)

Glitter Force Doki Doki

Glitter Force Doki Doki

2013 · Marmo (voice)

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

2012 · Lisa Lisa (voice)

Little Busters!

Little Busters!

2012 · Announcer (voice)

Kokoro Connect

Kokoro Connect

2012 · Reika Nagase (voice)

Campione!

Campione!

2012 · Lucretia Zola

Tari Tari

Tari Tari

2012 · Naoko Takakura (voice)

Ozma

Ozma

2012 · Binas

Mazinkaiser SKL

Mazinkaiser SKL

2011 · Aira (voice)

Halo Legends

Halo Legends

2010 · Dr. Halsey

Aoi Bungaku Series

Aoi Bungaku Series

2009 · Madam

A Certain Scientific Railgun

A Certain Scientific Railgun

2009 · Harumi Kiyama (voice)

Nyan Koi!

Nyan Koi!

2009 · Nyamsus

Princess Lover!

Princess Lover!

2009 · Josephine (voice)

Umineko: When They Cry

Umineko: When They Cry

2009 · Kasumi Sumadera

Beyond the Heavens

Beyond the Heavens

2009 · Bian Linglong

Queen's Blade

Queen's Blade

2009 · Claudette (voice)

Black Butler

Black Butler

2008 · Francis Midford (voice)

The Hill Dyed Rose Madder

The Hill Dyed Rose Madder

2008 · Nagase (Mother)

The Daughter of Twenty Faces

The Daughter of Twenty Faces

2008 · Seiji Tamiya (voice)

Amatsuki

Amatsuki

2008

Devil May Cry

Devil May Cry

2007 · Trish (voice)

Juken Sentai Gekiranger

Juken Sentai Gekiranger

2007 · Michelle Peng (Voice)

Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

2007 · Konan (voice)

Shattered Angels

Shattered Angels

2007 · Mika Ayanokōji (voice)

Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry

Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry

2006 · Captain Vivian Medlock

Hataraki Man

Hataraki Man

2006 · Maiko Kaji (voice)

Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

2006 · Freya (voice)

Le Chevalier D'Eon

Le Chevalier D'Eon

2006 · Queen Elizabeth of Russia

Utawarerumono

Utawarerumono

2006 · Karurauatsuurei

Ergo Proxy

Ergo Proxy

2006 · Lacan (voice)

Fate/stay night

Fate/stay night

2006 · Caster (voice)

Noein: To Your Other Self

Noein: To Your Other Self

2005 · Miyuki Gotou (voice)

Prayers

Prayers

2005

Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animation

Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animation

2005 · Viletta Badim (voice)

Mahou Sentai Magiranger

Mahou Sentai Magiranger

2005 · Gorgon (Voice)

Gallery Fake

Gallery Fake

2005 · Fei Cui

Destiny of the Shrine Maiden

Destiny of the Shrine Maiden

2004 · アメノムラクモ / Ame no Murakumo

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple

Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple

2004 · Miss Lemon (voice)

Tweeny Witches

Tweeny Witches

2004 · Atelia (voice)

Monster

Monster

2004 · Margot (voice)

Maburaho

Maburaho

2003 · Maika Kazetsubaki

Battle Programmer Shirase

Battle Programmer Shirase

2003 · Kotoe Amano (voice)

Hoop Days

Hoop Days

2003

Wolf's Rain

Wolf's Rain

2003 · Jagara (voice)

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

2002 · Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

RahXephon

RahXephon

2002 · Sayoko Nanamori (voice)

Salaryman Kintaro

Salaryman Kintaro

2001 · Misuzu Suenaga (voice)

Gravitation

Gravitation

2000 · Kaoruko (voice)

Reign: The Conqueror

Reign: The Conqueror

1999 · Cassandra (voice)

BuBu ChaCha

BuBu ChaCha

1999 · Mom

Angel Links

Angel Links

1999 · Valeria Vertone (voice)

Legend of Himiko

Legend of Himiko

1999 · Fujina

Super Doll★Licca-chan

Super Doll★Licca-chan

1998 · Puru

Master Keaton

Master Keaton

1998

Brain Powerd

Brain Powerd

1998 · Shiela Glass (voice)

Fancy Lala

Fancy Lala

1998 · Yumi Haneishi (voice)

Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop

1998 · Coffy (voice)

AWOL -Absent Without Leave-

AWOL -Absent Without Leave-

1998

Master of Mosquiton '99

Master of Mosquiton '99

1997 · Wolf Lady

AIKa

AIKa

1997 · Nena Hagen (voice)

Speed Racer X

Speed Racer X

1997

Variable Geo

Variable Geo

1997 · Miranda Jahana

Magic User's Club OVA

Magic User's Club OVA

1996

Virtua Fighter

Virtua Fighter

1995

Mahoujin Guru Guru

Mahoujin Guru Guru

1994

Yamato Takeru

Yamato Takeru

1994 · Shaman (voice)

Black Jack

Black Jack

1993 · Abumaru (voice)