Junko Iwao
Biography
Junko Iwao is a Japanese voice actress and singer born on February 18, 1970, in Beppu, Oita, Japan. Her stage name is written in Japanese characters as 岩男潤子. With seventy-five known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database, she is recognized for numerous voice roles in television, film, and video games. Her notable anime roles include voicing Tomoyo Daidouji, who is Sakura's best friend and cousin in Cardcaptor Sakura, and playing lead character Mima Kirigoe in Perfect Blue. Her other anime voice work includes Ceres in Ceres, Celestial Legend and Kikyo in Hunter x Hunter. In the video game medium, she has provided voices for Pai Chan in Virtua Fighter, Mint in Tales of Phantasia, and Serika in To Heart.
Career overview
Junko Iwao is a Japanese voice actress and singer who was born on February 18, 1970, in Beppu, Ōita, Japan. Active in the entertainment industry, she is recognized for her extensive work in both television animation and video games, with seventy-five known acting credits listed in her profile.
Among her notable voice acting roles in animation, she provided the voice of Tomoyo Daidōji, who is the best friend and cousin of the main character in Cardcaptor Sakura. Her other prominent anime credits include voicing the lead character Mima Kirigoe in Perfect Blue, Ceres in Ceres, Celestial Legend, and Kikyo in Hunter x Hunter.
In addition to her work in television and film, Iwao has lent her voice to various video game characters. Her game credits include voicing Pai Chan in Virtua Fighter, Mint in Tales of Phantasia, and Serika in To Heart.
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76 titles- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist (2021) as Self
- Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion The Movie: The Marvelous Fast ALFA-X That Comes From the Future (2019) as Horaki Sisters (voice)
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me (2018) as Rikka's Mother (voice)
- Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2018) as Tomoyo Daidoji
- Onihei (2017) as Hisae (voice)
- カードキャプターさくら クリアカード編 プロローグ さくらとふたつのくま (2017) as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Working!!! Lord of the Takanashi (2016) as Haruna Otoo (voice)
- Attack on Titan (2013) as Sasha's Mother (voice)
- Attack on Titan (2013) as Lisa Braus (voice)
- Tamako Market (2013) as Sayuri Yumoto (voice)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) as Kazuko Satome (voice)
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version (2013) as Rikka's Mother (voice)
- Place to Place (2012) as Kikue Sakuragawa (voice)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) as Kazuko Saotome (voice)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal (2012) as Kazuko Saotome (voice)
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) as Kikyo (voice)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) as Kazuko Saotome (voice)
- Wagnaria!! (2010) as Haruna Otoo (voice)
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- Lucky Star (2007) as Honoka Iwasaki (voice)
- Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- よしむね (2006) as (voice)
- Hell Girl (2005)
- Mushi-Shi (2005)
- My-Otome (2005) as Akane Soir (voice)
- My-Hime (2004) as Akane Higurashi (voice)
- Idol Fighter Su-Chi-Pai II (2003) as Monster (voice)
- Ceres: Celestial Legend (2000) as (voice)
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card (2000) as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Go! Anpanman: Yakisobapanman and Black Sabotenman (2000) as Yakisaki-san
- Leave it to Kero! (2000) as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Oni Tensei (2000)
- To Heart (1999) as Serika Kurusugawa / Ayaka Kurusugawa (voice)
- Betterman (1999) as Sakura (voice)
- Magic User's Club! (1999) as Akane Aikawa (voice)
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999) as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (1999) as Tomoe Yukishiro (voice)
- Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (1999) as Tomoe Yukishiro (voice)
- Cardcaptor Sakura (1998) as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Perfect Blue (1998) as Mima Kirigoe (voice)
- Devil Lady (1998) as Jun Fudo / Devil Lady (voice)
- EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² (1998) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- Revival of Evangelion (1998) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- Cardcaptor Sakura (1998) as Tomoyo Daidouji (voice)
- Tomoyo's Cardcaptor Sakura Video Diary! (1998) as Tomoyo Daidouji (Voice)
- Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File (1998) as Self
- Variable Geo (1997) as Chiho Masuda
- Hyper Speed GranDoll (1997)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- Hyper Speed GranDoll (1997)
- Psycho Diver: Soul Siren (1997) as Yuki Kanou (voice)
- Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness (1997) as Mayuka
- City Hunter Special: Goodbye My Sweetheart (1997) as Emi Makaze (voice)
- X (1996) as Kotori Monou
- Blue Seed Beyond (1996) as Valencia Tachibana (voice)
- Magic User's Club OVA (1996)
- Tales of Byston Well: Garzey's Wing (1996)
- Harimogu Harry (1996)
- Super Atragon - Part II (1996) as Annette (voice)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) as Hikari Horaki (voice)
- Golden Boy (1995) as Employee B (voice)
- Saint Tail (1995) as Kyoko
- School Ghosts (1995)
- Super Atragon (1995) as Annette (voice)
- Princess Minerva (1995) as Tua (voice)
- Super Atragon - Part I (1995) as Annette (voice)
- Macross 7 (1994) as Sally (voice)
- Montana Jones (1994) as Melissa (voice)
- Key the Metal Idol (1994) as Tokiko "Key" Mima (voice)
- Key the Metal Idol (1994) Thanks
- New Cutey Honey (1994) as Natsuko (voice)
- Gatchaman OVA (1994) as Jupiter Ninja (ep 2)
- Get Going! Godzilland: Hiragana (1994) as Anguirus (voice)
- Get Going! Godzilland: Counting 1-2-3! (1994) as Anguirus (voice)
- Chibi Maruko-chan (1990) as Kenta Hasegawa (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Junko Iwao best known for?
Junko Iwao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021), Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion The Movie: The Marvelous Fast ALFA-X That Comes From the Future (2019), 25th Hour (2002), 25th Hour (2002).
When and where was Junko Iwao born?
Junko Iwao was born on February 18, 1970 in Beppu, Oita, Japan.
How many credits does Junko Iwao have?
Junko Iwao has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2021.
What is Junko Iwao's background in cinema and television?
Junko Iwao is a Japanese voice actress and singer born on February 18, 1970, in Beppu, Oita, Japan. Her stage name is written in Japanese characters as 岩男潤子. With seventy-five known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database, she is recognized for numerous voice roles in television, film, and video games. Her notabl...