Wakako Ikeda

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Wakako Ikeda is a Japanese voice actress known for her work in anime from the 1960s through the 1980s. She was born in Tokyo and began her career in the mid-1960s, becoming affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production. She is recognized for her roles in several classic Toei Animation series.

One of her notable roles is Lady Battler in the 1976 anime series Kyōryū Tankentai Born Free, a dinosaur adventure story. She also voiced Hana in Hana no Ko Lunlun, a series about a girl who becomes a flower angel, which aired from 1979 to 1980. In the sports anime Attack No. 1, which first aired in 1969, she played the character Miki. Additionally, she contributed voices to other Toei productions such as Himitsu no Akko-chan and Gegege no Kitaro, as well as Tiger Mask and Star of the Giants.

Throughout her career, Ikeda frequently collaborated with Toei Animation and worked alongside many prominent voice actors of her generation. Her contributions to anime during its formative years have made her a respected figure in the industry. She also engaged in stage acting and dubbing for foreign films, though her primary legacy lies in her anime voice work.
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