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).
Personal Details
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
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2011

Natsume's Book of Friends as Aokuchinashi (voice)
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2010

Sound of the Sky as Jacott
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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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2007

Mokke as Obaachan (voice)
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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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2003

Ashita no Nadja as Anna Petrova
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Stratos 4 as Rin Mikuriya
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2002

Millennium Actress as Mother
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2001
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2000

Escaflowne: The Movie as Old Woman
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Inuyasha as Kaede (voice)
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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 Grand Mother
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1994

Tico & Friends as Rozalint
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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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1990

My Daddy Long Legs as Eliza
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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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Anmitsu-hime as Shibucha
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1984

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as Oh-Baba
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Makiba no shôjo Katori as Ilda
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1979

The Rose of Versailles as Nana
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1977

Ore wa Teppei as Tae Uesugi (voice)
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1969

The Genie Family as Shakkuri-sensei