Taeko Nakanishi
Voice ActorTaeko Nakanishi was a Japanese voice actress previously affiliated with Aoni Production who voiced the villainous Makai Tree in the first story arc of Sailor Moon R.
Sailor Moon Role
Nakanishi voiced the Makai Tree, referred to in some translations as the Hell Tree, the central villain of the opening arc of Sailor Moon R.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Taeko Nakanishi?
Taeko Nakanishi was a Japanese voice actress born in 1931 who worked for decades at the talent agency Aoni Production. She was active in the industry from 1950 until 2007 and voiced the villainous Makai Tree in the opening arc of Sailor Moon R.
Who does Taeko Nakanishi voice in Sailor Moon?
Nakanishi voiced the Makai Tree, also translated as the Hell Tree, the central villain of the first story arc in Sailor Moon R. It stands as one of her notable antagonist roles from a career spent primarily at Aoni Production.
What other anime has Taeko Nakanishi been in?
Nakanishi voiced the Panther Claw villains in the Cutie Honey anime, another notable antagonist role alongside her Sailor Moon R work. Both parts drew on her ability to voice imposing, menacing characters.
What dubbing work did Taeko Nakanishi do?
Nakanishi provided the Japanese-dub voice of Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist, work that sat alongside her Japanese-original anime roles such as the Makai Tree in Sailor Moon R and the Panther Claw villains in Cutie Honey.
When was Taeko Nakanishi active in the industry?
Nakanishi was born in 1931 and remained active in the industry from 1950 through 2007, a career of more than five decades based at the talent agency Aoni Production.
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