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Keiko Toda

Known For
Acting
Born
September 12, 1957 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Active Years
1972–2026 (55 Years)
Total Credits
250 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 12, 1957 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan 250 credits
250
Total Credits
1972–2026
55 Years Career Span
92
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Keiko Toda (戸田 恵子) was born on 12 September 1957 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. She is a Japanese actress, voice actress, narrator, singer and media talent. In addition to her extensive work in live‑action film and television, she has performed as an enka singer under the stage name Yumi Ayu (あゆ 朱美). Her career includes more than two hundred credited appearances, with TMDB listing 248 credits to date. Among her many roles, she is most widely recognized for providing the voice of the children’s hero Anpanman in the long‑running anime series Soreike! Anpanman. She is also known by the aliases あゆ朱美, とだ けいこ and 戶.

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Career

Career overview

Keiko Toda, born on 12 September 1957 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, is a Japanese actress whose career spans several decades and encompasses work in film, television, animation, and narration. According to the Motion Picture Database, she has accumulated more than two hundred credited appearances, reflecting a prolific presence across a wide range of productions. Her professional profile lists acting as her primary discipline, and she is also recognized for contributions as a voice actress, narrator, and singer.

Among her many roles, Toda is most widely identified with the voice of the children’s hero Anpanman in the long‑running anime series Soreike! Anpanman, a part that has become her signature performance. In addition to her work in voice‑over and on‑screen acting, she has pursued a parallel career as an enka singer under the stage name Yumi Ayu, demonstrating versatility across both musical and dramatic fields. Throughout her career, Toda has been credited under various name variations, including her Japanese stage name 戸田恵子 and the romanized forms Keiko Toda and Yumi Ayu, underscoring her multifaceted contributions to Japanese entertainment.

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Time Loop DetectiveGo! Anpanman: Pantan and the star of promisesGoodbye, Noirうちの弁護士はまたしても手がかかる
Alice in Wonderland –Dive in Wonderland–Go! Anpanman: Chapon’s Hero!Gate on the Horizon: GothFUTURE KID TAKARAHome Sweet Home
The Colors WithinLet's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and LulunThe Boxfish and the Sea of MinamataHare no Hi Cinderella Wedding Dress wo Nihon e! Aru Josei no Chosen
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseKitchen Knife and Green Chili PepperOur Lawyer is a HandfulLUPIN THE 3rd vs. CAT'S EYECity Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust
Urusei YatsuraGo! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival
We Made a Beautiful BouquetVoice Spring!Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Flurry and the Land of Clouds
Healin' Good PrecureHisStardust over the TownWhat Is Love?Mottainai Grandma
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionCity Hunter: Shinjuku Private EyesFarewell: Comedy of Life Begins with a LieAnpanman: Twinkle! Princess Vanilla of Ice Cream Land
MiraclesAnpanman: Shine! Kulun and the Stars of Life
Bushimeshi!--The Samurai CookGo! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt AdventureLaughing Lucky Cats
Dr. Hikojiro 2Anpanman: Nanda and Runda from Star of ToysInspector Souichi Habu 4 ~The Man Called Poisonous Habu~
それいけ!アンパンマン リズムでうたおう! アンパンマン夏まつりDr. HikojiroThe NoiseEquation of Love and Tone Deafness
Hanasaki Mai Speaks OutSoreike! Anpanman: Ringo Bōya to Minna no NegaiOut BurnLast Doctorあんぱんまんたいそう & さんさんたいそう
Olympic RansomGo! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of HopeThe Serialist
BlackboardBlackboardThe Pod of Good FortuneAnpanman: Revive Banana Island!Villain
CSI: Crime Scene TalksHUNTER - Women After Reward MoneyGo! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of MiraclesMisaki Number One!!Into the White Night
The History of Our Family桂ちづる診察日録はじめましてトーマスシリーズ トーマスとこうざんてつどうのなかまたちGo! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand PrixAnpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song
Bura TamoriThe Three MusketeersThe Three MusketeersToro to Tabi Suru: The MovieMR.BRAIN
Go! Anpanman: Franken-Robo-kun's Surprised ChristmasThe Magic HourKabei: Our MotherAnpanman: The Secret of Fairy Rin-Rin
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Singing Buttocks BombBambino!Go! Anpanman: Horror Man and Horror HorakoAnpanman: Purun, the Soap BubbleWaruboro
Junjo KirariAngel's EggGo! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue TearsGo! Anpanman: The Best - Everybody likes AnpanmanSuite Dreams
Anpanman: Adventure of HappieGo! Anpanman: Princess Black-Snow and Popular Baikinman
Divorce LawyerDetective Conan: Magician of the Silver SkyQuill: The Life of a Guide DogNin x Nin: The Ninja Star HattoriSore Ike! Anpanman: Tsukiko to Shiratama - Tokimeki Dancing
Requiem from the DarknessGo! Anpanman and hiragana play: First time with a i u e oGo! Anpanman: Ruby's Wishあした天気になあれ。14ヶ月〜妻が子供に還っていく〜
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective DuoMakeover! Dramatic Before & AfterHRGo! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating CastleTensai Yanagisawa Kyouju no Seikatsu
ChurasanPokémon 4EverStar StruckGo! Anpanman: The Amazing Naganegiman and YakisobapanmanGo! Anpanman: Gomira's Star
Go! Anpanman: Yakisobapanman and Black SabotenmanGo! Anpanman: Song and dance funThe Boy Who Saw the WindGo! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid PrincessTales of the Unusual
GTO: The MovieOmizu no Hanamichiそれいけ!アンパンマン アンパンマンとたのしい仲間たちLupin the Third: The Columbus FilesGo! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage opens
ShomuniGo! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange FriendGalaxy Express 999: Eternal FantasyI Love Dad Best in the WorldGo! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the Sun
Farewell, Mr. PremierWelcome Back, Mr. McDonaldそれいけ!アンパンマン ぼくらはヒーローGo! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Keiko Toda best known for?

Keiko Toda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Goodbye, Noir (2026), Alice in Wonderland –Dive in Wonderland– (2025), Go! Anpanman: Chapon’s Hero! (2025), The Colors Within (2024).

When and where was Keiko Toda born?

Keiko Toda was born on September 12, 1957 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.

How many credits does Keiko Toda have?

Keiko Toda has accumulated over 250 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.

What is Keiko Toda's background in cinema and television?

Keiko Toda (戸田 恵子) was born on 12 September 1957 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. She is a Japanese actress, voice actress, narrator, singer and media talent. In addition to her extensive work in live‑action film and television, she has performed as an enka singer under the stage name Yumi Ayu (あゆ 朱美). Her career includes more...

Keiko Toda by the numbers

250credits
166films
84TV series
1972–2026active years

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