Yūko Mizutani
| Yūko Mizutani | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | 水谷優子 |
| Born |
November 4, 1964 Ama District, Aichi, Japan |
| Died |
May 17, 2016 (aged 51) Tokyo, Japan |
| Cause of death | Breast cancer |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1985–2016 |
| Agent | Aoni Production |
| Spouse(s) | Mizuho Nishikubo |
Yūko Mizutani (水谷 優子 Mizutani Yūko, November 4, 1964 – May 17, 2016) was a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer, and narrator from Ama District, Aichi. Throughout her life, she was attached to Production Baobab; she was attached to Aoni Production at the time of her death. Mizutani was best known for her roles of Sakiko Sakura in Chibi Maruko-chan, Mihoshi Kuramitsu in Tenchi Muyo!, Ikuko Tsukino in Sailor Moon Crystal, Soten in InuYasha, Sora Takenouchi in Digimon Adventure, Sarah Zabiarov and Cheimin Noa in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Pinoko in Black Jack. Mizutani was the official Japanese voice actress for Minnie Mouse from 1991 until her death;[1] she also voiced her in the Kingdom Hearts franchise.[2]
On May 17, 2016, Mizutani died as a result of breast cancer. She was 51 years old at the time of her death.[3]
Filmography
TV anime
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985-1986) – Sarah Zabiarov and Cheimin Noa
- Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos (1986-1987) – Leina Stōl
- Zillion (1987-1987) – Apple
- Tenkū Senki Shurato (1989-1990) – Lakshu
- Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko (1990) – Kyoko Hoshihana
- Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990-1991) – Marie
- Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (1990-1991) – Omitsu
- Chibi Maruko-chan (1990-2016) – Sakiko Sakura
- Tekkaman Blade (1992) – Miyuki Aiba/Tekkaman Rapier
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994-1995) – Black Joker
- Tenchi Universe (1995) - Mihoshi Kuramitsu
- Sorcerer Hunters (1995-1996) – Chocolate Misu
- Shadow Skill (1995-2004) – Fouly
- After War Gundam X (1996) – Carris Nautilus
- Martian Successor Nadesico (1996-1997) – Aqua
- Brave Command Dagwon (1996-1997) – Erika Serizawa
- Saber Marionette J (1996-1997) – Luchs
- Tenchi in Tokyo (1997) - Mihoshi Kuramitsu
- Weiss Kreuz (1998) – Tot
- Saber Marionette J to X (1998-1999) – Luchs
- Digimon Adventure (1999-2000) – Sora Takenouchi
- Excel Saga (1999-2000) – The Great Will of the Macrocosm
- Inuyasha (2000) – Sōten
- Detective Conan (2000) – Shinobu Shimon
- Digimon Adventure 02 (2000-2001) – Sora Takenouchi
- Hoshi no Kirby (2001-2003) – Memu (Lady Like), Waddle Doo, Mabel, Coo, Chilly, Walky, and Devil Frog
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX (2004-2008) – Sara
- Black Jack (2004-2006) – Pinoko
- Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl (2006) – Namiko Tsuki
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation: Divine Wars (2006-2007) – Excellen Browning
- Shiki (2010) – Kyōko Ozaki, Atsuko Yasumori
- Notari Matsutarō (2014) – Reiko Minami
- Ai Tenchi Muyo! (2014) – Mihoshi[4]
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (2014-2016) – Ikuko Tsukino
- The Rolling Girls (2015) – Aya Suzumoto
OVA
- Bubblegum Crisis (1987-1991 OVA series) – Anri
- Leina series (1988) – Leina Stōl
- Bio-Booster Armor Guyver (1989-1992 OVA series) – Mizuki Segawa
- Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma (1989) – Kotone
- Tenchi_Muyo!_Ryo-Ohki (1992) - Mihoshi Kuramitsu
- Black Jack (1993-2011) - Pinoko
- Angel Cop (1989-1994) – Freya
- KO Beast (1992) – V-Sion
- Idol Defense Force Hummingbird (1993-1995) – Hitomi Nakajo
- Magical Girl Pretty Sammy - Mihoshi Mizutani
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation: The Animation (2005) – Excellen Browning
- Eve no jikan (2008-2009 ONA) – Naoko
- Ranma ½ OVA's – Kurumi
Video games
- Flash Hiders (1993) – Harman Do Elan
- Puyo Puyo CD (1994) – Draco Centauros, Sukiyapodes
- Battle Tycoon: Flash Hiders SFX (1995) – Harman Do Elan
- Puyo Puyo CD Tsu (1996) – Draco Centauros
- Rockman X4 (1997) – Iris
- Magical Drop F (1999) – Justice & High Priestess
- Growlanser (1999) – Karene Langley
- Puyo Puyo~n (1999) – Witch
- Super Robot Wars Impact (2002) – Excellen Browning & Alfimi
- Kingdom Hearts series (2002) – Minnie Mouse
- Growlanser II: The Sense of Justice (2004) – Karene Langley
- Namco × Capcom (2005) – Toby Masuyo, Katana & 99
- Super Robot Wars Original Generations (2007) – Excellen Browning & Lemon Browning and Alfimi
- Super Robot Wars Original Generation Gaiden (2007) – Excellen Browning & Alfimi
- Super Robot Wars OG Saga: Endless Frontier EXCEED (2008) – Alfimi, Katana & Byakuya
- Project X Zone (2012) – Iris, Katana, Akatana & Byakuya X
Films
- Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Visit to the West (1988) (Linlei)
- Tenchi Muyo in Love! (1996) – Mihoshi Kuramitsu
- Dead Leaves (2004) – Galactica
- Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004) (Zubu)
- Dōbutsu no Mori (2006) – Perimi/Phyllis
Drama CDs
- Analyst no Yuutsu series 1: Benchmark ni Koi wo Shite – Chizuru Mizusawa
References
- ↑ "声優・水谷優子さんが乳がんで死去、代表作は『ちびまる子ちゃん』" (in Japanese). Mynavi. May 19, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ↑ Lovett, Jamie (May 19, 2016). "Original Voice Actress For Digimon's Sora, Yuko Mizutani, Dies At 51". comicbook.com. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ↑ "声優・水谷優子さん、乳がんで死去 『ちびまる子ちゃん』お姉ちゃんなど". Yahoo! News (in Japanese). May 19, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ↑ "CAST・STAFF" (in Japanese). 愛・天地無用！アニメ公式サイト. Retrieved 2014-09-12.
External links
- Yūko Mizutani at Aoni Production (Japanese)
- Yūko Mizutani at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Yūko Mizutani at the Internet Movie Database
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