Noted Japanese thespian Hisako Kyôda entered this world on February 22, 1935, in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with her nuanced performances in a wide range of critically acclaimed films and television shows. Some of her most notable roles include her portrayal of the titular character in Hayao Miyazaki's beloved animated classic "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" (1984),as well as her unforgettable turn as the enigmatic actress in Satoshi Kon's thought-provoking drama "Millennium Actress" (2001). Additionally, she lent her distinctive voice to the character of Yukina in the popular anime series "Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files" (1992).
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BornFeb 22, 1935 Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Career
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2020

Violet Evergarden: The Movie as Nerine (voice)
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2016

In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World as Ito Morita (voice)
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2014

Yo-kai Watch Movie: It's the Secret of Birth, Meow! as Yukiko Amano (voice)
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2011

Natsume's Book of Friends as Aokuchinashi (voice)
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2009

One Piece: Strong World as Xiao's grandmother (voice)
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2008

Stitch! as Obaa
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Stitch! as Obaa
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2005

Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls as Iga Ogen (voice)
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2004

Môsô dairinin as Mysterious Old Woman (voice)
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2002

Millennium Actress as Chiyoko's Mother (voice)
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2001

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time as Kaede (voice)
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2000

Escaflowne: The Movie as Old Woman (as Naoko Kyoda) (voice)
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Inuyasha as Kaede
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Vandread as Magno Vivan
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1999

Kureyon Shinchan: Bakuhatsu! Onsen Wakuwaku Daikessen as Bookstore Manager (voice)
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1996

Lupin the Third: The Legend of Twilight Gemini as Old Woman (voice)
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1995

Memories as Grandma (voice)
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1993

Kureyon Shinchan: Action Kamen vs Haigure Maô as Grandma (voice)
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1992

Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files as Genkai (voice)
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1989

Pîtâ Pan no bôken as Sinistra (voice)
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1986

Maison Ikkoku as Yukari Godai
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1984

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as Obaba (voice)
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1979

The Rose of Versailles as Nana