Yūko Miyamura (宮村 優子, Miyamura Yūko, born December 4, 1972), also known by her nickname Miyamū (みやむー), is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and sound director. She played Kazuha Toyama in Detective Conan, Casca in Berserk and Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion.[2]
Yūko Miyamura | |
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宮村 優子 | |
 Miyamura at the 2017 Saboten Con | |
| Born | December 4, 1972 |
| Other names | Miyamū (みやむー) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | JAE Promotion |
| Notable work | |
| Height | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
| Spouses | Nakatani D.
(m. 1998; div. 1999)Takayuki Seki
(m. 2004; div. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
editMiyamura was born in Kobe, and graduated from the theater division for Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music. She was diagnosed with Graves' disease and exophthalmos in May 2007.[3] She was initially married to manga artist, Nakatani D. from 1998 to 1999. Miyamura married stuntman Takayuki Seki in 2004. They had two children together, a daughter born in 2004 and a son born in 2011, before they divorced in 2016.[4] The family lived in Melbourne, Australia, until she returned to Japan.
Career
editMiyamura released various CD albums as a singer, which feature collaborations with well-known Japanese musicians, such as P-Model vocalist/Berserk series composer Susumu Hirasawa, Yapoos vocalist Jun Togawa and Pizzicato Five producer Yasuharu Konishi. Additionally, she also had a short on-screen role in the movie Battle Royale as the video announcer of the event's rules. She is affiliated with Techno Sound as a sound director and Japan Action Enterprises.
Filmography
editTelevision animation
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Brave Police J-Decker | Regina Argine | [5][6] | |
| 1995 | The Brave of Gold Goldran | Chris | Episode 5 | |
| 1995–96 | Wedding Peach | Angel Daisy/Hinagiku Tamano | [5] | |
| 1995–96 | Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger | Souffle | [5][6] | |
| 1995 | Mojacko | Apple | [5] | |
| 1995–96 | Neon Genesis Evangelion | Asuka Langley Soryu | [5][6] | |
| 1996–present | Detective Conan | Kazuha Toyama | First appears in Episode 118 | [5] |
| 1996 | VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fire | Parfait | [5] | |
| 1996 | Those Who Hunt Elves | Ritsuko Inoue | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Pokémon | Akane/Whitney | Episodes 158–159 | |
| 1997 | Hyper Police | Natsuki Sasahara | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Clamp School Detectives | Utako Ohkawa | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Those Who Hunt Elves 2 | Ritsuko Inoue | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Super Mashin Hero Wataru | Suzume | [5] | |
| 1997 | Berserk | Casca | [5][6] | |
| 1998 | Outlaw Star | Aisha Clanclan | [5] | |
| 1998 | Neo Ranga | Ushio Shimabara | [5] | |
| 1998 | Eat-Man '98 | Myra Dykstra | [5][6] | |
| 1999 | Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko | Ayano Elizabeth Hakuhōin | [5] | |
| 1999–00 | Great Teacher Onizuka | Nanako Mizuki | Episode 1 | [5][6] |
| 1999 | Colorful | Giant Schoolgirl | Episode 12 | [5][6] |
| 1999–00 | We Know You, Moonlight Mask-kun! | Naoto Yamamoto/Gekkou Kamen-kun | [5] | |
| 2000 | NieA 7 | Niea | [5] | |
| 2003 | Astro Boy: Mighty Atom | Mimi | [5] | |
| 2004–05 | My-HiME | Alyssa Searrs | [5] | |
| 2018 | Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion | Asuka Langley Soryu | Cameo, Episode 31 | |
| 2022 | Pop Team Epic 2 | Pipimi | Episode 9A |
Original video animation (OVA)
editAnime films
editVideo games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Platform(s) | Notes | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Ken Sei Mogura: Street Fighter II | Chun-Li | Arcade | ||
| 1994 | Travellers! Densetsu o Buttobase | Sophia | TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine) | ||
| 1995 | Natsuki Crisis Battle | Rina Takaoka | Super Famicom | ||
| 1995 | Street Fighter Zero | Chun-Li, Rose | Arcade, CPS Changer, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Color, PC | [5] | |
| 1995 | Soul Edge | Seong Mi-na | Arcade, PlayStation | PlayStation version | [5][6] |
| 1996 | Street Fighter Zero 2 | Chun-Li, Rose | Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, SNES, PC | [5][6] | |
| 1996 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: 1st Impression | Asuka Langley Soryu | Sega Saturn | [5] | |
| 1996 | Super Puzzle Fighter II X | Chun-Li | Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PC, Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance | [6] | |
| 1996 | Sword & Sorcery | Aya | 3DO, Sega Saturn | Sega Saturn Version | |
| 1996 | X-Men vs. Street Fighter | Chun-Li | Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation | ||
| 1996 | Nightruth: Explanation of the Paranormal – Yami no Tobira | Maria Mizunagi | PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 1996 | The Kindaichi Case Files: Hihō Island: The New Tragedy | Miyuki Nanase | Windows, PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1996 | Street Fighter EX | Chun-Li | Arcade, PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 1996 | Alice in Cyberland (ja) | Yukari Yagami | PlayStation | [6] | |
| 1996 | Fire Woman Matoi-gumi (ja) | Kana Okada | PC-FX | [6] | |
| 1997 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel | Asuka Langley Soryu | Windows 95, Mac OS, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | [6] | |
| 1997 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: 2nd Impression | Asuka Langley Soryu | Sega Saturn | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Marika ~The World of Truth~ (ja) | Marika Kanzaki | Sega Saturn | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Tonari no Princess Rolfee (ja) | Lion | PC-FX | [6] | |
| 1997 | My Dream ~On Air ga Matenakute~ | Kawai Kurumi | Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Windows | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Voice Fantasia S: Ushinawareta Voice Power | Mary Miin | Sega Saturn, PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1997 | Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter | Chun-Li | Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation | ||
| 1997 | Virus | Mary | Sega Saturn | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | Kaito Ranma (ja) | Mika Hanafusa | Windows | ||
| 1997 | Pocket Fighter | Chun-Li | Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, WonderSwan, PlayStation 2 | ||
| 1997 | Super Robot Wars F (ja) | Grace Urigin, Asuka Langley Soryu | Sega Saturn, PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 1997 | 3×3 Eyes Tenrin' ō Genmu | Maria | Windows, PlayStation | [6] | |
| 1998 | Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes | Chun-Li, Michelle Heart | Arcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation | [6] | |
| 1998 | Burning Rangers | Tillis | Sega Saturn | [6] | |
| 1998 | Yukyu Fantasia 2nd Album | Celine Whitesnow | Sega Saturn, PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 1998 | Anime Freak FX: Vol.6 | Yuko Miyamura | PC-FX | [6] | |
| 1998 | EVE The Lost One (ja) | Rina Kudo | Sega Saturn | [6] | |
| 1998 | The Kindaichi Case Files: Hell Park Murder Case | Miyuki Nanase | PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1998 | Tail Concerto | Alicia Pris | PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1998 | Super Robot Wars F Final (ja) | Grace Urigin, Asuka Langley Soryu | Sega Saturn, PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 1998 | Street Fighter EX2 | Chun-Li | Arcade, PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1998 | Street Fighter Zero 3 | Chun-Li | Arcade, PlayStation, Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Advance | ||
| 1998 | B.L.U.E. Legend of Water (ja) | Maya | PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1998 | Brave Fencer Musashi | Liquer | PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1998 | Eva to Yukai na Nakama tachi (ja) | Asuka Langley Soryu | Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Windows, Game Boy Color | [6] | |
| 1998 | Black/Matrix | Michette | Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation | [6] | |
| 1998 | Doki Doki Pretty League: Nekketsu Otome Seishunki (ja) | Arisa Sendo | PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 1998 | The Lost One Last Chapter of Eve (ja) | Rina Kudo | Windows | [6] | |
| 1998 | Spectral Force 2 | Hiro | PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1998 | Yukyu Fantasia Ensemble | Celine Whitesnow | Sega Saturn, PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1999 | Yukyu Fantasia Ensemble 2 | Celine Whitesnow | Sega Saturn, PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1999 | Neon Genesis Evangelion 64 | Asuka Langley Soryu | Nintendo 64 | ||
| 1999 | The Kindaichi Case Files: Azure Dragon Legend Murder Case | Miyuki Nanase | PlayStation | ||
| 1999 | Spectral Force: Itoshiki Ja'aku | Hiro | PlayStation | [5] | |
| 1999 | Berserk: Chapter of the Lost Flowers of the Millennium | Casca | Dreamcast | [5] | |
| 1999 | Doki Doki On Air FINAL | Herself | Windows 95/98 | [6] | |
| 2000 | Street Fighter EX3 | Chun-Li | PlayStation 2 | ||
| 2000 | Super Robot Wars α (ja) | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation, Dreamcast | ||
| 2000 | Yuukyuu Kumikyoku Perpetual Suite -All Star Project- | Celine Whitesnow | PlayStation | [5][6] | |
| 2000 | Spectral Force 2: Eternal Miracle | Hiro | Windows | ||
| 2000 | Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes | Chun-Li | Arcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS | ||
| 2001 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Raising Project | Asuka Langley Soryu | Windows, Dreamcast | ||
| 2003 | Drakengard | Fairy | PlayStation 2 | [5] | |
| 2003 | Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | ||
| 2003 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Raising Project with Asuka Complement Project | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS | ||
| 2004 | Super Robot Wars MX (ja) | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | ||
| 2004 | Spectral Force: Radical Elements | Hiro | PlayStation 2 | ||
| 2004 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising Project | Asuka Langley Soryu | Windows | ||
| 2004 | Berserk – Millennium Empire Arc: Chapter of the Holy Demon War | Casca | PlayStation 2 | ||
| 2005 | Spectral Force Chronicle | Hiro | PlayStation 2 | [5] | |
| 2005 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel 2nd | Asuka Langley Soryu | Windows, Mac OS (X), PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | ||
| 2005 | 3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2 | ||
| 2006 | Spectral Force 3: Innocent Rage | Culture | Xbox 360 | [5] | |
| 2006 | Secret of Evangelion (ja) | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Windows | ||
| 2007 | Detective Evangelion (ja) | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2 | [5] | |
| 2007 | Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories | Larxene | PlayStation 2 | [5] | |
| Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix | |||||
| 2007 | Detective Conan: Tsuioku no Mirajiyu | Kazuha Toyama | Wii | [5] | |
| 2007 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Battle Orchestra | Asuka Langley Soryu | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | ||
| 2007 | Baldr Bullet Equlibrium (ja) | Fai Marinina | PlayStation 2 | [5] | |
| 2009 | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | Larxene | Nintendo DS | [5] | |
| 2010 | uni. (ja) | Clarissa von Richthofen | Windows | [5] | |
| 2012 | Marvel vs. Capcom Origins | Chun-Li | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | ||
| 2013 | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix | Larxene | PlayStation 3 | ||
| 2013 | Detective Conan: Marionette Symphony | Kazuha Toyama | Nintendo 3DS | [5] | |
| 2014 | 3rd Super Robot Wars Z (ja) | Asuka Langley Shikinami | PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita | ||
| 2014 | Detective Conan: Phantom Rhapsody | Kazuha Toyama | Nintendo 3DS | [5] | |
| 2014 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | Larxene | PlayStation 3 | ||
| 2018 | Super Robot Wars V | Asuka Langley Shikinami | PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | ||
| 2018 | Super Robot Wars X-Ω | Asuka Langley Shikinami | Android, iOS | ||
| 2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Larxene | PlayStation 4, Xbox One | ||
| 2019 | Kyoutou Kotoba RPG: Kotodaman | Asuka Langley Shikinami | Android, iOS | Kotodaman × Evangelion collaboration event | [7] |
| 2020 | Honkai Impact 3rd | Asuka Langley Shikinami | Android, iOS, Windows | Honkai Impact 3rd × Evangelion collaboration | |
| 2024 | Goddess of Victory: Nikke | Asuka Langley Shikinami | Android, iOS | [8] |
Dubbing
edit| Year | Title | Role | Original Performer | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ginger Snaps | Ginger Fitzgerald | Katharine Isabelle | [9] | |
| 2002 | Volcano High | So Yo-seon | Gong Hyo-jin | ||
| 2020 | Rebecca | Mrs. Danvers | Judith Anderson | New Era Movies edition | [10] |
Live-action
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Battle Royale | Training video announcer | [5] | |
| 2001 | EAT&RUN (ja) | Yuko | [5] | |
| 2003 | The End of Evangelion: Renewal | Asuka Langley Soryu | Previously unreleased 11-minute live-action sequence included in the Renewal of Evangelion box set |
Television programs
edit- Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Puffy (narration)
- Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (Kyoko Hayase, Infant Demon Drop)
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger Shushutto the Movie (Knuckle)
- Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (Guest)
As Sound Director
editDiscography
editSolo
edit| Release Date | Title | Album information |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 1996 | Kenka Banchō (ja) (ケンカ番長) |
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| December 18, 1996 | Supēsu Kenka Banchō (ja) (スペースケンカ番長) |
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| November 22, 1997 | Fuichi (ja) (不意打ち) |
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| March 25, 1998 | Tamashī (ja) (魂) |
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| July 23, 1998 | Sankyū ~Thank You~ (ja) (産休〜Thank You〜) |
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| December 2, 1998 | Mecha Best (ja) (めっちゃベスト) |
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| May 21, 1999 | Uguisu Jou (ja) (鶯嬢) |
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| August 25, 1999 | Dai Suu Shī (ja) (大四喜) |
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| December 1, 1999 | Hobo Single Best (ja) (ほぼシングルベスト) |
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| Release Date | Title | Album information |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 1995 | Koi wo Surunara (恋をするなら) |
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| May 22, 1996 | ENDLESS PARTY/HELLO,STRANGE DAYS |
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| November 21, 1996 | Kurumi Pan/Son'na KISS ja Yurusanai (くるみパン/そんなKISSじゃ許さない) |
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| March 5, 1997 | Konjou Sentai Guts-man (根性戦隊ガッツマン) |
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| May 21, 1997 | Heisei Ijinden (平成偉人伝) |
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| August 21, 1997 | KANON |
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| November 6, 1997 | Pi・Pi・Pi/Machi ya Mori ya Tsuki he (Pi・Pi・Pi/街や森や月へ) |
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| February 21, 1998 | Mother |
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| May 21, 1998 | Koi to Yokubou (恋と欲望) |
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| June 24, 1998 | Arigato (アリガト) |
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| September 23, 1998 | Oho Chinchin / Oppai ga Ippai / Slave & Queen (オー・チンチン/おっぱいがいっぱい/SLAVE&QUEEN) |
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| July 23, 1999 | Meitantei ha Jinsei wo Kotaezu (名探偵は人生を答えず) |
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| July 23, 1999 | Growin' Up! |
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| January 11, 2012 | Kokoro yo genshi ni modore ~2012 Version~ (心よ原始に戻れ〜2012 version〜) |
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| September 1, 2022 | Moon Reverie (月、想ふ時) |
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In Seyuu Groups
editFuril'
edit- 1995: Yumemiru Ai Tenshi / FURIL [KIDA-106]
- 1995: Wedding Peach MUSIC BOUQUET 1 [KICA-256]
- 1995: Wedding Peach MUSIC BOUQUET 2 [KICA-269]
- 1995: Wedding Peach FURIL [KICA-249]
- 1995: Wedding Peach Dream Collection [JSCA-29034]
References
edit- ^ 『オリコン・ウィーク The Ichiban』Vol.20 9 February 1998 号、オリコン、17頁
- ^ "Madman Entertainment Announces Madman Anime Festival 2016". Anime News Network. March 23, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
- ^ "親子知新". www3.bigcosmic.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^ "Voice Actress Yuko Miyamura Announces Divorce". Anime News Network. July 18, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx 声優さん出演リスト 個別表示：宮村優子 [Voice actor's appearance list individual display: Yuuko Miyamura]. Voice Artist Database (in Japanese). GamePlaza-HARUKA-. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq Doi, Hitoshi. "Miyamura Yuko roles". Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
- ^ "【公式】人気アニメーション作品『エヴァンゲリオン』×コトダマン コラボイベント開催！".
- ^ "【NIKKE×エヴァンゲリオン】式波・アスカ・ラングレー（声優：宮村優子）がコラボSSRキャラ第1弾として8/22より参戦！【勝利の女神：NIKKE（メガニケ）】". dengekionline.com (in Japanese). August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "ジンジャー スナップスGinger Snaps". Videospace. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "名画新吹き替えシリーズ NEW ERA MOVIES②". Cinema 1900 Novecento. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "『チェリまほ』2024年1月放送決定、追加声優に古川慎・佐藤元 | アニメイトタイムズ". Animate Times (in Japanese). Retrieved July 17, 2024.
External links
edit- JAE Promotion profile (in Japanese)
- Official blog (in Japanese)
- Yūko Miyamura's channel on YouTube
- Yūko Miyamura on Twitter
- Yūko Miyamura at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Yūko Miyamura at IMDb