Yūko Miyamura
Voice ActorYūko Miyamura is a Japanese actress, singer and sound director who originated the role of Asuka Langley Soryu in the Japanese-language broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Miyamura originated Asuka Langley Soryu, the fiercely competitive Second Child, in the Japanese broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion and reprised the role across the franchise's films, video games and the Rebuild of Evangelion series. Her performance is widely regarded as one of the defining voices of the original 1995-1996 broadcast.
Career and Notable Roles
Known to fans by the nickname Miyamū, Miyamura has worked since the mid-1990s as an actress, singer and sound director across anime, live-action and audio drama projects. Her other notable credits include Kazuha Toyama in Detective Conan and Casca in the dark fantasy series Berserk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Asuka Langley in Japanese?
Yūko Miyamura originated the role of Asuka Langley Soryu in the Japanese broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion. Her performance is widely regarded as one of the defining voices of the original 1995-1996 broadcast.
Did Yūko Miyamura reprise her Evangelion role in other media?
Yes. Miyamura reprised Asuka Langley Soryu across the franchise's films, video games, and the Rebuild of Evangelion series.
What other anime roles is Yūko Miyamura known for?
Miyamura's other notable credits include Kazuha Toyama in Detective Conan and Casca in the dark fantasy series Berserk.
Does Yūko Miyamura do more than voice acting?
Known to fans by the nickname Miyamū, Miyamura has worked since the mid-1990s as an actress, singer and sound director across anime, live-action and audio drama projects.
When did Yūko Miyamura begin her career?
Miyamura began her career in 1994 and has remained active ever since. Born in 1972, she was in her early twenties when she landed Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion, the role that would define her career.
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