Yuriko Yamaguchi
Voice ActorYuriko Yamaguchi is a Japanese voice actress who has played Ritsuko Akagi, the level-headed NERV scientist, across the entire Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, from the original television series through the Rebuild of Evangelion films.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Yamaguchi has voiced Ritsuko Akagi, NERV's chief scientist and the daughter of the MAGI supercomputer system's original designer, continuously across the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series, its accompanying films, video games and drama CDs, and later the Rebuild of Evangelion film series. The role spans essentially the entire history of the Evangelion franchise in Japanese-language media.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Osaka Prefecture and working in the industry since 1990, Yamaguchi is affiliated with Aoni Production and has built a career spanning anime, tokusatsu and video games. She is also widely known for voicing Nico Robin in One Piece, Sonia in Eureka Seven and Nurse Joy in the Pokémon anime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Yuriko Yamaguchi voice?
Yuriko Yamaguchi voices Ritsuko Akagi, NERV's chief scientist and the daughter of the MAGI supercomputer system's original designer, continuously across the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series, films, video games and drama CDs, and later the Rebuild of Evangelion films.
What is Yuriko Yamaguchi's most famous role?
Within the Evangelion franchise, Yamaguchi is best known as Ritsuko Akagi, a role she has voiced across the entire history of the series in Japanese. Outside it, she is most widely known for voicing Nico Robin in One Piece, part of a career spanning anime, tokusatsu and video games.
What other anime roles has Yuriko Yamaguchi voiced?
Yamaguchi is also known for voicing Sonia in Eureka Seven and Nurse Joy in the Pokémon anime.
What talent agency is Yuriko Yamaguchi affiliated with?
Yamaguchi is affiliated with Aoni Production, part of a career spanning anime, tokusatsu and video games.
When did Yuriko Yamaguchi start her voice acting career?
Yuriko Yamaguchi, born in Osaka Prefecture in 1965, has worked in the industry since 1990.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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