Taeko Kawata
Voice ActorTaeko Kawata is a Japanese voice actress recognized for voicing Amy Rose in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, with a voice credit connected to the One Piece anime, produced by Toei Animation, elsewhere in her career.
One Piece Role
Kawata is credited in connection with the One Piece anime, an association that sits alongside the far larger body of work built around her signature role as Amy Rose. The specific character behind this One Piece credit is not documented in publicly available records, a common outcome for performers who take on brief or guest parts in a series of this scale.
Career and Notable Roles
Kawata is best recognized for voicing Amy Rose across the Sonic the Hedgehog games and cartoons, a role she carried for years after graduating from Jissen Commercial High School and joining the talent agency 81 Produce, where she remained until 2010. She later stepped away from agency representation, founding her own company, T-River LLC, and opening a private school in October 2019, having previously worked under the stage name Taeko Yamada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taeko Kawata known for?
Kawata is best recognized for voicing Amy Rose across the Sonic the Hedgehog games and cartoons, a role she carried for years.
How did Taeko Kawata start her career?
Kawata graduated from Jissen Commercial High School before joining the talent agency 81 Produce, where she remained until 2010, launching her voice acting career in 1986.
What character did Taeko Kawata voice in One Piece?
Kawata is credited in connection with the One Piece anime, though the specific character behind this credit is not documented in publicly available records.
Did Taeko Kawata work under another name?
Yes, Kawata previously worked under the stage name Taeko Yamada before her current professional name.
What has Taeko Kawata done since leaving her talent agency?
After leaving 81 Produce in 2010, Kawata founded her own company, T-River LLC, and opened a private school in October 2019.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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