Yūko Mizutani
Voice ActorYūko Mizutani (1964-2016) was a Japanese voice actress who voiced Ikuko Tsukino, Usagi's mother, in Sailor Moon Crystal, alongside decades of other well-known anime roles before her death in 2016.
Sailor Moon Role
Mizutani voiced Ikuko Tsukino, Usagi's mother, in Sailor Moon Crystal, the 2014 anime adaptation that revisited the franchise's original manga more closely. The part was a supporting one within the Tsukino household rather than a lead Guardian role, giving Mizutani's warm, grounded delivery a chance to anchor the family scenes surrounding Usagi's double life as Sailor Moon. It stands as one of her later credits, arriving within roughly two years of her death in 2016.
Career and Notable Roles
Based for years with Production Baobab before moving to Aoni Production, Mizutani's other signature roles included Chibi Maruko-chan's Sakiko Sakura, Tenchi Muyo!'s Mihoshi Kuramitsu, and Black Jack's assistant Pinoko, plus Sora Takenouchi in the original Digimon Adventure and supporting parts across the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Super Robot Wars series. She was also the official Japanese voice of Minnie Mouse, including in the Kingdom Hearts games. Mizutani died on May 17, 2016, at age 51, and her roles were later taken over by other actresses including Aya Endō and Machiko Toyoshima.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yuko Mizutani?
Yuko Mizutani was a Japanese voice actress, narrator, and singer affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production throughout her career. She is remembered for voicing Ikuko Tsukino, Usagi's mother, in the Japanese original of Sailor Moon Crystal.
Who does Yuko Mizutani voice in Sailor Moon?
Mizutani voiced Ikuko Tsukino, Usagi's mother, in the Japanese original of Sailor Moon Crystal, contributing to the series during the final years of her career before her death in 2016.
What is Yuko Mizutani best known for?
Mizutani was the official Japanese voice of Minnie Mouse, a role she held through the Kingdom Hearts games until her death in 2016, after which Aya Endo took over the part.
What other anime characters did Yuko Mizutani voice?
Mizutani voiced Sakiko Sakura on Chibi Maruko-chan, Mihoshi on Tenchi Muyo!, and Sora Takenouchi in Digimon Adventure, among other roles.
When did Yuko Mizutani pass away?
Mizutani was born in 1964 and died in 2016, having worked in the industry since 1985, a career of more than three decades based at Aoni Production.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Sailor Moon anime series, manga, and official materials. Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi, published by Kodansha, and animated by Toei Animation. All rights to Sailor Moon and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byNaoko Takeuchi
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byToei Animation
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