Inuko Inuyama
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 1996–2023 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 83 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Inuko Inuyama (Acting).
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Source material: TMDB, IMDb, Biographies.net, Behind The Voice Actors, Baiduwiki.
Name: Inuko Inuyama (犬山イヌコ), pseudonym of Chie Tozuka (戸塚千絵).
Also known as: Conte.
Birthdate: December 16, 1965.
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan.
Gender: Female.
Profession: Japanese voice actress and actress.
Career Start: 1996 in the anime Hot-Blooded Colt.
Known Roles/Credits:
Meowth in the original Japanese version of the Pocket Monsters/Pokémon anime (since 1997).
Manta Oyamada in Shaman King.
Kurumizawa in Tokyo Godfathers.
Fushigisou and Swinub (Dawn's) (Behind The Voice Actors).
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998).
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999).
Pokémon (1997).
Other details: 82 known credits (TMDB).
Inuko Inuyama, a pseudonym for Chie Tozuka, is a Japanese voice actress and actress born on December 16, 1965, in Tokyo, Japan. She began her voice acting career in 1996 through the anime Hot-Blooded Colt. She is primarily known for voicing Meowth in the original Japanese version of the Pocket Monsters anime series, a role she has held since 1997. Her other voice acting credits include Manta Oyamada in Shaman King, Kurumizawa in Tokyo Godfathers, Fushigisou, and Swinub. She is also known for her work in Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Career overview
Inuko Inuyama is a Japanese voice actress and actress born in Tokyo, Japan on December 16, 1965. Also known by her pseudonym Chie Tozuka, she began her voice acting career in 1996 through the anime Hot-Blooded Colt.
She is mainly known for voicing the character Meowth in the original Japanese version of the Pocket Monsters anime, a role she has continuously voiced in the Pokémon anime series since 1997. Her credits in the Pokémon franchise also include working on Pokémon, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, and Pokémon the Movie 2000, alongside voice actors such as Ohtani Ikue, Hayashibara Megumi, Miki Shinichiro, Ueda Yuji, Yuyama Kunihiko, and Tajiri Satoshi. In addition, Behind The Voice Actors notes her visual voice guiding credits for voicing Fushigisou and Dawn's Swinub.
Beyond the Pokémon series, Inuyama has voiced several other notable characters in animation. Her additional voice acting roles include Manta Oyamada in Shaman King and Kurumizawa in Tokyo Godfathers. With numerous credits spanning her career in acting, she remains an established voice actress in Japanese animation.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- Perfect Days (2023) as Bookstore Owner
- ヤコ、ショウがクセになる。 (2022)
- The World Laughs (2022)
- SHAMAN KING (2021) as Manta Oyamada (voice)
- イモンドの勝負 (2021)
- ベイジルタウンの女神 (2021)
- Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020) as Nyarth (voice)
- Butt Detective the Movie: Mystery of the Ruins of Tentōmushi (2020) as Itako (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019) as Nyarth (voice)
- Kaidan Botan Doro: Beauty & Fear (2019)
- Farewell: Comedy of Life Begins with a Lie (2019)
- Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pop Team Epic (2018) as Pipimi (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016) as Nyarth (voice)
- Colorful Ninja Iromaki (2016) as Akamaki (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) as Nyarth (voice)
- Love & Peace (2015) as Troublemaker (voice)
- Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad (2015) as Nyarth (voice)
- Tensai Bakavon ~ The Resurrected Dog of Flanders~ (2015) as Bakabon (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon: Eevee & Friends (2013) as Nyarth (voice)
- Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade (2012) as Nyarth (voice)
- Tug of War! (2012) as Kaoru Himeno
- Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (2012) as Meowth (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011) as Nyarth (voice)
- The Marriage Counselor (2011) as B-ring client
- Goodbye to Our Kindergarten (2011) as housewife
- Goodbye to Our Kindergarten (2011) as Kanna's mother
- Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story (2011) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010) as Nyarth (voice)
- Trouble Man (2010) as Joro
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu's Sparkle Search! (2009) as Nyarth (voice)
- Crime or Punishment?!? (2009) as Ryoko Kazama
- KOBAYASHI KENTARO TELEVISION (2009)
- Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu's Ice Adventure (2008)
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu's Exploration Club (2007) as Meowth (voice)
- Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald (2007) as Walter
- Gumi. Chocolate. Pine. (2007)
- The Sword of Alexander (2007)
- Time Limit Investigator (2006)
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) as Nyarth (voice)
- A Delicious Way to Kill (2006)
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! (2005)
- Pikachu's Ghost Carnival (2005)
- Egg (2005)
- Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter (2005) as Ofuku
- Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu's Summer Festival (2004) as Meowth (voice)
- Wonderful Life (2004)
- Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) as Nyarth (voice)
- SHORT FILMS (2003)
- Pokémon: Gotta Dance! (2003) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pichu Bros. in Party Panic (2003)
- 1980 (2003)
- Pokémon Heroes (2002) as Nyarth (voice)
- Camp Pikachu (2002) as Nyarth (voice)
- Shaman King (2001) as Manta Oyamada
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon 4Ever (2001) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu's PikaBoo (2001) as Nyarth (voice)
- Drowning Fish (2001) as Ami
- Trick (2000)
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) as Nyarth (voice)
- Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer (2000)
- Pikachu & Pichu (2000) as Nyarth (voice)
- The Armchair Detective Returns (2000)
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pikachu's Vacation (1998) as Nyarth (voice) (uncredited)
- Looking for (1998)
- Pokémon (1997) as Nyarth (voice)
- Pokémon (1997) as Wanpachi (voice)
- Midori no Makibaō (1996) as Makibao
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Inuko Inuyama best known for?
Inuko Inuyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Perfect Days (2023), SHAMAN KING (2021), Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020), Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019).
When and where was Inuko Inuyama born?
Inuko Inuyama was born on December 16, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Inuko Inuyama have?
Inuko Inuyama has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2023.
What is Inuko Inuyama's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Inuko Inuyama (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use only provided facts. Source material: TMDB, IMDb, Biographies.net, Behind The Voice Actors, Baiduwiki. Name: Inuko Inuyama (犬山イヌコ), pse...
Inuko Inuyama by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Shaman King (2001) as Manta Oyamada — aged about 35
- SHAMAN KING (2021) as Manta Oyamada (voice) — aged about 55
- Pokémon (1997) as Nyarth (voice) — aged about 31
- Pokémon (1997) as Wanpachi (voice) — aged about 31
- Perfect Days (2023) as Bookstore Owner — aged about 57
- Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020) as Nyarth (voice) — aged about 54
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