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Sakiko Tamagawa

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Sakiko Tamagawa

Sakiko Tamagawa is a highly respected Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer whose career spans over five decades. Born on January 20, 1962 in Tokyo, she entered the entertainment industry at a remarkably young age, debuting in 1971 and quickly establishing herself as a versatile talent. Affiliated with the prominent agency Sigma Seven, Tamagawa has contributed her distinctive voice to a broad spectrum of anime series, theatrical productions, and video games, earning a reputation for both dramatic depth and comedic timing. Notable early roles include Rei Kuki in Genji Tsuushin Agedama and the beloved Princess Kakyuu Natsumi Tsujimoto in the first season of You’re Under Arrest, a character she continued to portray across multiple film and OVA adaptations. Her vocal range allowed her to embody iconic characters such as Pirotess in Record of Lodoss War, the quirky Cocoa in NG Knight Ramune & 40, and the enigmatic Tachikoma in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, each performance highlighting her ability to convey personality through nuanced intonation.

Beyond anime, Tamagawa’s contributions extend to the world of audio dramas, dubbing, and even musical endeavors, where she has released songs that complement her acting work. Her role as Kazama’s mother in the long‑running comedy Crayon Shin‑chan and as Toyama‑san in Atashin'chi demonstrate her lasting appeal across generations of viewers. In more recent years, she has taken on mature and complex characters such as Juiz in Eden of the East and Jasmine in Cross Ange, proving her adaptability in evolving genres. Married to fellow voice actor Shūichi Ikeda, Tamakira continues to inspire aspiring performers, maintaining a vibrant presence in the industry while balancing her personal life. Her enduring legacy reflects a commitment to artistic excellence and an unmistakable influence on Japanese pop culture.

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Given Name: Sakiko

Born: Tokyo, Japan

Citizenship: Japanese

Birthday: January 20, 1962

Occupations: Actress, Voice actress, Singer

Years Active: 1971-present

Spouses: Shūichi Ikeda

Movies Featuring Sakiko Tamagawa

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - Sustainable War

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - Sustainable War

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D

Appleseed XIII: Tartaros

Appleseed XIII: Tartaros

009 Re:Cyborg

009 Re:Cyborg

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends from the Heart

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends from the Heart

HeartCatch PreCure!

HeartCatch PreCure!

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Xi AVANT

Xi AVANT

Appleseed XIII: Ouranos

Appleseed XIII: Ouranos

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends

Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends

Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons

Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons

Anemone: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution

Anemone: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution

Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!

Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!

Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small

Detective Conan: Episode One - The Great Detective Turned Small

Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven

Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven

You’re Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

You’re Under Arrest: No Mercy!!

.hack//Legend of the Twilight

.hack//Legend of the Twilight

Samurai Champloo

Samurai Champloo

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man

Witchblade

Witchblade

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo!

Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Dance! Amigo!

Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis

Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis

Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound

I’m in Love With My Little Sister

I’m in Love With My Little Sister

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven

Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven

Handsome Girl

Handsome Girl

Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China

Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China

Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

Violence Jack: Hell’s Wind

Violence Jack: Hell’s Wind

Go Nagai World

Go Nagai World

Area 88

Area 88

Carol

Carol

Record of Lodoss War

Record of Lodoss War

Lady Georgie

Lady Georgie

Greed

Greed

Maryuu Senki

Maryuu Senki

Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth

Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth

Battle Royale High School

Battle Royale High School

Demon of Steel: Battle of the Great Demon Beasts

Demon of Steel: Battle of the Great Demon Beasts

Armor Hunter Merowlink

Armor Hunter Merowlink

A.D. Police Files

A.D. Police Files

Lullaby for Wednesday’s Cinderella

Lullaby for Wednesday’s Cinderella

Dear Brother

Dear Brother

Lucy of the Southern Rainbow

Lucy of the Southern Rainbow

Call Me Tonight

Call Me Tonight

Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara: Black Iron Mystery Train

Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara: Black Iron Mystery Train

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine

Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine

Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring’s Feel Good Final Battle

Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring’s Feel Good Final Battle

Eden of the East

Eden of the East

You’re Under Arrest

You’re Under Arrest

Chocchan Monogatari

Chocchan Monogatari

Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko II

Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko II

AIKa

AIKa

Spriggan

Spriggan

Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko

Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko

Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture

Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture

Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring

Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring

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