Miyuki Ichijo
Voice ActorMiyuki Ichijo, the stage name of Hiroko Okamoto, was a Japanese voice actress and singer who voiced Anastasia in Cowboy Bebop, the anime produced at Sunrise.
Cowboy Bebop Role
Ichijo voiced the character Anastasia in the original Japanese version of Cowboy Bebop, applying the seasoned vocal presence she had built across decades of anime and dubbing work. Her casting came during a long stretch of her career in which she moved between animated roles, foreign-language dubs and children's programming, giving her performance a grounded, experienced quality.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Mizusawa, Iwate, and trained at the Shochiku Music and Dance School, she joined the variety program Stage 101 in 1970 before departing two years later. A puppetry segment on the children's show Okaasan to Issho later steered her toward voice acting, and her anime credits include Jody Rockwell in Yawara! and Jodie Starling for Case Closed, while she also played Julie Braun on Julie the Wild Rose and voiced Misa Takatsuki in Project ARMS. She also served as the standard Japanese dub voice for Marge Simpson on The Simpsons and recorded extensively for early childhood education programs. She died in October 2023 at age 74.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Miyuki Ichijo voice in Cowboy Bebop?
Miyuki Ichijo voices the character Anastasia in the original Japanese version of Cowboy Bebop, applying the seasoned vocal presence she built across decades of anime and dubbing work.
What is Miyuki Ichijo's real name?
Miyuki Ichijo is the stage name of Hiroko Okamoto, who was born in Mizusawa, Iwate and trained at the Shochiku Music and Dance School.
What other anime roles did Miyuki Ichijo play?
Ichijo voiced Jody Rockwell in Yawara!, Jodie Starling in Case Closed, and Misa Takatsuki in Project ARMS, alongside her role as Anastasia in Cowboy Bebop.
Did Miyuki Ichijo voice any non-anime characters?
Yes. Ichijo served as the standard Japanese dub voice for Marge Simpson on The Simpsons and also recorded extensively for early childhood education programs.
When did Miyuki Ichijo die?
Miyuki Ichijo died in October 2023 at age 74, following a career that spanned voice acting, dubbing and children's programming.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Cowboy Bebop anime series, manga, and official materials. Cowboy Bebop was created by Hajime Yatate, published by Sunrise, and animated by Sunrise. All rights to Cowboy Bebop and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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