Rihoko Yoshida is a former Japanese voice actress and current business executive, celebrated for her extensive and influential career during the 1970s and 1980s. Born on January 24, 1949, in Tokyo, she was active in voice acting from 1971 until her retirement from the profession in 1998.

Yoshida's career was marked by remarkable versatility, allowing her to portray a wide spectrum of characters. She was equally adept at voicing innocent young girls, strong-willed adult women, and nurturing mothers. This range is evident in some of her most iconic roles, which include the magical girl Megu Kanzaki in Majokko Megu-chan, the determined Monsley in Future Boy Conan, the aristocratic Maria Grace Fleed in UFO Robo Grendizer, and the sweet-natured Klara Sesemann in the classic series Heidi, Girl of the Alps. Her filmography is vast, encompassing numerous other significant parts such as Michiru Saotome in Getter Robo, Rosalie in The Rose of Versailles, Miwa Uzuki in Steel Jeeg, and the title character in Majokko Tickle.

Throughout her prolific career, Yoshida became a familiar voice in several long-running and prestigious series. She was a prominent cast member in the World Masterpiece Theater franchise, appearing in eight different productions, including Southern Rainbow Lucy, where she also served as narrator. Her talent extended beyond anime to dubbing, where she frequently lent her voice to strong female characters in Western films, becoming the regular Japanese voice for actresses like Sigourney Weaver and Linda Hamilton.

Yoshida chose to retire from voice acting in 1998 at the height of her career. Following her retirement, she transitioned successfully to the business side of the industry. She held managerial positions, including a role as a director at 81 Produce, and later served as a manager for the renowned voice actress Masako Nozawa at her agency, Office Nozawa. Her legacy in anime is also carried on by successors like Miho Yoshida, who took over many of her classic roles in later projects.