Chiyoko Kawashima
Voice ActorChiyoko Kawashima is a retired Japanese voice actress, active from 1974 until 2001, who voiced several roles in the original Sailor Moon anime, including Usagi's classmate Haruna Sakurada and her younger brother Shingo Tsukino.
Sailor Moon Role
Kawashima voiced a cluster of parts in the original Sailor Moon anime, most notably Haruna Sakurada, Usagi's classmate and close friend, and Shingo Tsukino, Usagi's younger brother, both recurring members of the everyday cast surrounding the heroine. She also lent her voice to several one-off villain and monster roles across the series, including Yamandakka, Utonberino, Derella, and the group known as the DD Girls. This spread of parts, from ordinary schoolgirl to comic-relief villain, reflects the kind of range voice actresses were regularly asked to cover in the original run.
Career and Notable Roles
Born Chiyoko Shimoyama in Tokyo, Kawashima worked as a voice actress for nearly three decades before stepping away from the industry in 2001. Her last credited role was Koron Kusakabe, the mother of protagonist Maron Kusakabe, in the anime Phantom Thief Jeanne, closing out a career that began in the mid-1970s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Chiyoko Kawashima voice in Sailor Moon?
Kawashima voiced Haruna Sakurada, Usagi's classmate and close friend, and Shingo Tsukino, Usagi's younger brother, in the original Sailor Moon anime. Both were recurring members of the everyday cast surrounding the heroine.
What villain roles did Chiyoko Kawashima voice in Sailor Moon?
Kawashima also lent her voice to several one-off villain and monster roles, including Yamandakka, Utonberino, Derella, and the group known as the DD Girls. This range from ordinary schoolgirl to comic-relief villain was typical of voice actresses in the original run.
What is Chiyoko Kawashima's real name?
Chiyoko Kawashima was born Chiyoko Shimoyama in Tokyo, before adopting her professional name as a voice actress. She used that name throughout her run in the industry.
When did Chiyoko Kawashima retire from voice acting?
Kawashima was active from 1974 until 2001, stepping away from the industry after nearly three decades of work. She is now retired.
What was Chiyoko Kawashima's last voice role?
Kawashima's last credited role was Koron Kusakabe, the mother of protagonist Maron Kusakabe, in the anime Phantom Thief Jeanne. The role marked the final credit before she stepped away from the industry.
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