
Atsuko Tanaka
Biography
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.
TV Shows(30)

#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT
Violetta (voice)

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic
Rose (voice)

YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
Ōmurasaki no Omae (voice)

Brave Bang Bravern!
Kunus (voice)

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Flamme (voice)

MAKE MY DAY
Cathy Beck (voice)

Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
Muu (voice)

Kimi to Fit Boxing
Laura (voice)

The Way of the Househusband
Hibari Torii (voice)

Ganbare! TEAM NACS

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
Motoko Kusanagi (voice)

Listeners
Kim (voice)

The Gymnastics Samurai
Mari Aragaki (voice)

JUJUTSU KAISEN
Hanami (voice)

A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-
Akiko Nanbara (voice)

Cutie Honey Universe
Inspector Genet / Sister Jill (voice)

Today's Menu for the Emiya Family
Caster (voice)

Devilman Crybaby
Sirene (voice)

Queen's Blade UNLIMITED

ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
Mauve (voice)