Ikuko Tani
Voice ActorIkuko Tani is a veteran Japanese actress and voice performer based in Tokyo, and in Studio Pierrot's Naruto she voices the retired Sand puppeteer Elder Chiyo.
Naruto Role
Tani voices Chiyo, the honored elder and master puppeteer of the Hidden Sand. A former enemy of the Leaf who devised the poisons wielded by her grandson Sasori, Chiyo aids Sakura against him and ultimately gives her own life to revive Gaara during the Kazekage Rescue arc.
Career and Notable Roles
With a career reaching back to 1960, Tani has voiced maternal and elderly figures for decades. She is well known as Moominmamma in the Moomin series, Patrick Star in the Japanese dub of SpongeBob SquarePants, and Minerva McGonagall in the Japanese versions of the Harry Potter films.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ikuko Tani voice in Naruto?
Ikuko Tani voices Chiyo, the honored elder and master puppeteer of the Hidden Sand, in Studio Pierrot's Naruto. Chiyo is a former enemy of the Leaf who devised the poisons wielded by her grandson Sasori.
What happens to Chiyo in Naruto?
Chiyo aids Sakura against her grandson Sasori during the Kazekage Rescue arc and ultimately gives her own life to revive Gaara. It is one of the most memorable sacrifices in the series.
Who is Ikuko Tani?
Ikuko Tani is a veteran Japanese actress and voice performer born in 1939, based in Tokyo. Her career reaches back to 1960, and she has voiced maternal and elderly figures for decades.
What other roles is Ikuko Tani known for?
Tani is well known as Moominmamma in the Moomin series and as Patrick Star in the Japanese dub of SpongeBob SquarePants. Both roles reflect her decades of work voicing warm, maternal characters.
Does Ikuko Tani voice any characters in the Harry Potter films?
Yes, Ikuko Tani voices Minerva McGonagall in the Japanese versions of the Harry Potter films. It is one of several dubbing roles alongside her original anime work.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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