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Akihiro Maruyama (born May 15, 1935, died June 20, 2026), better known by his stage name Akihiro Miwa, was a Japanese singer, actor, author and drag queen. As an actor he is known for voicing characters in Hayao Miyazaki films Princess Mononoke (1997) and Howl's Moving Castle (2004).
Akihiro Miwa was a prominent Japanese singer, actor, and drag queen who was a significant cultural figure, recognized for his long career in avant-garde theatre and his distinct vocal performances.
He is widely recognized for his voice acting roles as the Witch of the Waste in Howl's Moving Castle and the wolf goddess Moro in Princess Mononoke, as well as his striking persona in cult classics like Black Lizard.
He had a significant artistic collaboration with the avant-garde theatre company Tenjō Sajiki and playwright Shūji Terayama. Follow Akihiro Miwa on Mood.