Sachiko Kojima

Sachiko Kojima (小島 幸子, born January 18, 1979 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a prolific Japanese actress and voice actress affiliated with Mausu Promotion. She began her career in 1987 and has since become a versatile talent known for both anime and video‑game performances, as well as dubbing Hollywood films for the Japanese market. Her breakthrough roles include the charismatic Creta in the Galaxy Angel series, the mysterious Mell Raison in Sakura Wars, and the memorable Angel in Cowboy Bebop, each showcasing her ability to blend emotional depth with dynamic vocal range. Over the decades she has voiced a wide array of characters, from the gentle Molly in Sonic X and the stoic Tina in The Galaxy Railways to the haunting Monad Proxy in Ergo Proxy and the witty Suzi Q in both JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency and Stardust Crusaders. In addition to television animation, Kojima has contributed to theatrical releases such as Naruto the Movie 2: Great Clash! The Illusionary Ruins at the Depths of the Earth (2005) and the recent Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Prologue (2022). Her extensive video‑game portfolio features iconic roles like Taki in the Soulcalibur series, Wraith in the Japanese localization of Apex Legends, and Manuela in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, cementing her status as a go‑to voice for strong, complex heroines. Beyond animation, she is a respected dubbing artist, providing the Japanese voice for actresses such as Amanda Seyfried, Anna Paquin, and Aubrey Plaza in numerous Hollywood titles, thereby bridging Western cinema to Japanese audiences. Personal life: Kojima married sound director Makoto Yasue of Glovision; the couple announced the birth of their first son on August 3 2011 and their second son on May 15 2013, reflecting a balanced dedication to family and her demanding profession. Her continued activity, standing at 170 cm, and her enduring popularity attest to her significant impact on Japanese pop culture.