Ryōko Kinomiya
Voice ActorRyoko Kinomiya, who worked from 1955 until her death in 2013, was a Japanese voice actress and actress known for a distinctively low voice. She voiced Suzi Q Joestar in the original JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA and spent years as the standard Japanese dubbing voice of actress Faye Dunaway.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Kinomiya voices Suzi Q Joestar, Joseph Joestar's wife and Holly Kujo's mother, in episodes of the 1993 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA covering the Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency story arcs. The part is a supporting one within a cast built around Joseph's own escalating battles, and Kinomiya's low, distinctive voice gave the character a warm, grounding presence amid the fighting. It came near the end of a screen career that had already run for close to four decades by the time the adaptation aired.
Career and Notable Roles
Kinomiya built a decades long reputation on a deep voice unusual among Japanese actresses of her generation, which led to her becoming the standard Japanese dubbing voice for Hollywood star Faye Dunaway across multiple film localizations. Born Ryoko Sakurai in Kyoto, she worked continuously from the mid 1950s through the early 2010s across animation, film dubbing, and narration. The Seiyu Awards recognized that career with a Merit Award in 2008, and she died of multiple organ failure in November 2013 at the age of 82.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ryoko Kinomiya voice in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
Kinomiya voices Suzi Q Joestar, Joseph Joestar's wife and Holly Kujo's mother, in the 1993 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA covering the Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency arcs. Her low, distinctive voice gave the supporting character a warm, grounding presence.
Who is Ryoko Kinomiya?
Ryoko Kinomiya, born Ryoko Sakurai in Kyoto in 1931, was a Japanese voice actress known for a distinctively low voice unusual among Japanese actresses of her generation. She worked continuously in animation, film dubbing, and narration from 1955 until her death in 2013.
What is Ryoko Kinomiya best known for?
Kinomiya became the standard Japanese dubbing voice for Hollywood star Faye Dunaway across multiple film localizations, a role built on her unusually deep voice. In 2008, the Seiyu Awards recognized her decades-long career with a Merit Award.
When did Ryoko Kinomiya die?
Kinomiya died in November 2013 of multiple organ failure at the age of 82. Her career in voice acting and dubbing had spanned nearly six decades by that point.
How long was Ryoko Kinomiya's acting career?
Kinomiya worked continuously from 1955 until her death in 2013, a screen career spanning close to six decades. By the time the 1993 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA aired, she had already been performing for close to four decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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