Taeko Kawata
Voice ActorTaeko Kawata is a Japanese voice actress widely recognized for voicing Amy Rose in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and she also lent her voice to characters in the Sailor Moon Crystal anime.
Sailor Moon Role
Kawata voiced Momoko Momohara in the 2014 Sailor Moon Crystal series and portrayed Mie Sayama elsewhere in the Sailor Moon franchise. These are supporting parts alongside a voice acting career built primarily around other long-running franchises.
Career and Notable Roles
Kawata is internationally recognized as the longtime Japanese voice of Amy Rose in the Sonic the Hedgehog games and animation. She trained at Jissen Commercial High School and worked with the talent agency 81 Produce until 2010, before launching her own company, T-River LLC, and opening a private school in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Taeko Kawata?
Taeko Kawata is a Japanese voice actress born in 1965 who has worked in the industry since 1986. She is internationally recognized for voicing Amy Rose in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and she also contributed supporting roles to the Sailor Moon Crystal anime.
Who does Taeko Kawata voice in Sailor Moon?
In the 2014 Sailor Moon Crystal series, Kawata voiced Momoko Momohara. She also portrayed Mie Sayama elsewhere in the Sailor Moon franchise, both supporting parts alongside her much larger body of work in other series.
What is Taeko Kawata best known for?
Kawata is internationally recognized as the longtime Japanese voice of Amy Rose across the Sonic the Hedgehog games and animation. That role has become the centerpiece of a career built primarily around long-running franchises outside of Sailor Moon.
What has Taeko Kawata done outside voice acting?
Kawata worked with the talent agency 81 Produce until 2010, after which she launched her own company, T-River LLC. In 2019 she opened a private school, building on training she originally received at Jissen Commercial High School.
When did Taeko Kawata start her voice acting career?
Kawata has been active in the industry since 1986, a career now spanning nearly four decades. She was born in 1965 and trained at Jissen Commercial High School before beginning professionally.
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- Created byNaoko Takeuchi
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- Animated byToei Animation
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