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Atsuko Tanaka
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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.
Atsuko Tanaka filmography
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Who was Atsuko Tanaka?+
She was a prominent Japanese voice actress and narrator who worked extensively with the talent agency Mausu Promotion.
What is Atsuko Tanaka known for?+
She provided the voice for major characters including Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, Bayonetta, and Caster in Fate/stay night.
Which agency was she associated with?+
She was affiliated with Mausu Promotion throughout her career.
