Sakiko Tamagawa
Voice ActorSakiko Tamagawa is a Japanese voice actress and singer based in Tokyo who lends her voice to one of Section 9's Tachikoma units on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
Ghost in the Shell Role
Within Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Tamagawa gives voice to one of Section 9's Tachikoma think tanks, the spider-legged AI vehicles whose childlike curiosity provides much of the series' comic relief. Each unit is voiced by a different actress, so her performance helps give this particular Tachikoma its own distinct, chatty personality within the group. The role sits alongside her many other robot and fantastical-creature parts across decades of Japanese anime.
Career and Notable Roles
Tamagawa is represented by the talent agency Sigma Seven and has spent decades voicing a broad mix of heroines and elders across Japanese television anime. Her credits include Princess Kakyuu during the Sailor Stars arc of Sailor Moon, series regular Natsumi Tsujimoto in the You're Under Arrest franchise, and Juiz in Eden of the East, plus long-running family parts in Crayon Shin-chan and Atashin'chi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Sakiko Tamagawa voice in Ghost in the Shell?
Sakiko Tamagawa voices one of Section 9's Tachikoma think tanks in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Each Tachikoma unit is voiced by a different actress, and her performance helps give this particular AI its own chatty, curious personality within the group.
What is Sakiko Tamagawa best known for?
Tamagawa is known for voicing Princess Kakyuu during the Sailor Stars arc of Sailor Moon and series regular Natsumi Tsujimoto in the You're Under Arrest franchise. Those roles sit alongside decades of anime work across Japanese television.
What other anime has Sakiko Tamagawa been in?
Beyond Ghost in the Shell, Tamagawa voiced Juiz in Eden of the East and has held long-running family roles in Crayon Shin-chan and Atashin'chi.
When did Sakiko Tamagawa start her acting career?
Tamagawa, born in 1962, has been active in the industry since 1971. She is also a singer based in Tokyo, alongside her long voice acting career.
What talent agency represents Sakiko Tamagawa?
Sakiko Tamagawa is represented by the talent agency Sigma Seven. She has spent decades voicing a broad mix of heroines and elders across Japanese television anime.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Ghost in the Shell anime series, manga, and official materials. Ghost in the Shell was created by Masamune Shirow, published by Kodansha, and animated by Production I.G. All rights to Ghost in the Shell and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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