Yūko Miyamura
Voice ActorYuko Miyamura is a Japanese actress, singer, and sound director best known internationally as the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion. In Berserk she voices Casca, the skilled mercenary swordswoman and second-in-command of the Band of the Hawk.
Berserk Role
Miyamura provides the voice of Casca throughout the Berserk anime, a former slave turned elite mercenary who rises to become second-in-command of the Band of the Hawk and Guts' closest companion. It is one of her signature early roles, arriving around the same period she was cast as Asuka in Evangelion, and it showcases the range she brought to playing determined, battle-hardened women. Casca's arc, from hardened soldier to a woman scarred by the story's central tragedy, remains one of the more demanding roles of Miyamura's career.
Career and Notable Roles
Miyamura is equally known for voicing Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion, one of the most recognized characters in anime, and Kazuha Toyama in the long-running Detective Conan franchise. Beyond voice acting, she has worked as a singer, on-screen actress, and sound director, building a multi-decade career across Japanese entertainment since the 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yuko Miyamura known for?
Miyamura is best known internationally as the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion, one of the most recognized characters in anime. She is also known for voicing Kazuha Toyama in the long-running Detective Conan franchise.
Who voices Asuka Langley in Japanese?
Yuko Miyamura provides the Japanese voice of Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion. The casting came around the same period she was cast as Casca in Berserk, another demanding role that showcased her range with strong-willed female characters.
Who does Yuko Miyamura voice in Berserk?
Miyamura voices Casca, a former slave turned elite mercenary who rises to become second-in-command of the Band of the Hawk and Guts' closest companion. Casca's arc, from hardened soldier to a woman scarred by the story's central tragedy, remains one of the most demanding roles of Miyamura's career.
What other work has Yuko Miyamura done besides voice acting?
Beyond voice acting, Miyamura has worked as a singer, an on-screen actress, and a sound director. She has built a multi-decade career across Japanese entertainment since the 1990s.
When did Yuko Miyamura start her acting career?
Miyamura was born in 1972 and has been active in the industry since 1994, giving her more than three decades of work across Japanese entertainment.
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