Sumi Shimamoto
Voice ActorSumi Shimamoto is a Japanese voice actress and narrator, born in 1954, who voiced Annette and Eriza in the Berserk anime and is also known for her roles in several Hayao Miyazaki films.
Berserk Role
Shimamoto voiced both Annette and Eriza in the Japanese-language version of Berserk. The dual casting is typical of her long career in anime voice work, where she has often taken on supporting female roles across a wide range of productions.
Career and Notable Roles
Shimamoto is widely recognized for her voice work in Hayao Miyazaki's films: she played the title character in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and also appeared in Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Castle of Cagliostro. She has continued working steadily in Japanese animation and narration since the 1970s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime is Sumi Shimamoto famous for?
Sumi Shimamoto is widely recognized for her voice work in Hayao Miyazaki's films, including Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Castle of Cagliostro. She has continued working steadily in Japanese animation and narration since the 1970s.
Who is the voice of Nausicaa?
Sumi Shimamoto voices the title character in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. It stands as one of her most recognized roles from her long career in Japanese animation.
Who does Sumi Shimamoto voice in Berserk?
Sumi Shimamoto voiced both Annette and Eriza in the Japanese-language version of Berserk. Playing two roles in a single production is typical of her long career, where she has often taken on supporting female parts across a wide range of anime.
When was Sumi Shimamoto born?
Sumi Shimamoto was born in 1954. She is a Japanese voice actress and narrator who has worked steadily in the industry since the 1970s.
How long has Sumi Shimamoto worked in the anime industry?
Sumi Shimamoto has worked in Japanese animation and narration since the 1970s. Her career spans decades of supporting voice roles across a wide range of productions.
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