Kumiko Watanabe, a talented Japanese actress, entered this world on October 7, 1965, in the city of Chiba, Japan. Born in the year of the fire tiger, Kumiko's early life and upbringing in Chiba, Japan, likely had a profound impact on her development as an artist. With a career spanning multiple decades, Kumiko has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including the popular anime series Inuyasha, which premiered in 2000. Her extensive filmography also includes notable roles in Lunar: Eternal Blue, a 1994 animated film, and Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie, which was released in 1999. Kumiko's personal life has also been the subject of interest, particularly her marriage to fellow actor Kôji Tsujitani.
Biography
Career
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2025

One Piece as Fukurou (voice)
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2022

One Piece Film: Red as Blueno (mini) (voice)
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2020

Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon as Shippo (voice)
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2019

Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane - The Lost Hiroshi as Kao Kosugi
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2013

DokiDoki! PreCure as Regina (voice)
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2012

One Piece Film Z as Gali (voice)
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2011

Suite PreCure as Crescendo Tone (voice)
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Digimon Xros Wars as Gumdramon (voice)
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2010

Working!! as Shirafuji Kyouko (voice)
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2007

Yes! Precure 5 as Yu Natsuki (voice)
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2004

Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island as Shippo (voice)
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Sergeant Keroro as SGT Frog
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2003

InuYasha the Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler as Shippo (voice)
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2002

InuYasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass as Shippo (voice)
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18 Grams of Love as Mother (voice)
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Digimon Frontier as Tomoki 'Tommy' Himi (voice)
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Tenshi na konamaiki as Pekeko
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2001

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

Inuyasha as Shippo (voice)
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1999

Zoids: Chaotic Century as Moonbay (voice)
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Zoids as Moonbay (voice)
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Turn-A Gundam as Fran Doll (voice)
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Corrector Yui as Eco
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1998

Brain Powerd as Quincy Issa
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1996

The Racing Brothers, Lets & Go as J (voice)
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1995

Wedding Peach as Brani
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Soar High! Isami as Izumi Maki (voice)
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1994

Montana Jones as Ahmed (voice)
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1993

Kureyon Shinchan: Action Kamen vs Haigure Maô as Haramaki Lady (voice)
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Nintama Rantarô as Kingo Minamoto
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Mobile Suit V Gundam as Katejina Loos (voice)
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1991

Matchless Raijin-Oh as Youichi Fujinami (voice)
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Genji Tsûshin Agedama as Wapuro (voice)
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1990

Mad Bull 34 as Yín-Yuè (ep 3)
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The Legend of the Dog Warriors: The Hakkenden as Kurayago (voice)
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1988

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers as Jun Yamano
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Sonic Soldier Borgman as Tooru