Yumiko Konatsu
Description
Yumiko Konatsu is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, born on June 6, 1961. She is affiliated with the talent agency Production Tanc. Her career is built upon a foundation of formal training; she studied at Star World Academy and later trained under the tutelage of renowned voice actor Masako Nozawa at Moonlight Productions, as well as under Minoru Ota at Actor Plant.
Konatsu's voice acting career features a range of roles in anime, often portraying supporting or background characters. In film, she is known for her role as Satsuki in the 2020 animated film Michiru Rescue!. Her television animation credits include appearances as an Old Woman in Naruto Shippuden (2015), Old Lady A in March Comes in Like a Lion (2016), and a character named Sumi in Natsume's Book of Friends Go (2016). She has also contributed to long-running and popular series, voicing叶山荣子 in an episode of Detective Conan (2017) and an orchestra member in The Blue Orchestra (2023). Beyond anime, her work includes dubbing for overseas productions, such as providing the Japanese voice for the elderly欧阳 in the Chinese animated series Link Click (2022, 2024).
Throughout her career, Konatsu has consistently worked across various projects, demonstrating her versatility. While specific recurring collaborations with particular directors or studios are not prominently documented, her continued association with Production Tanc represents a long-term professional affiliation. Her achievements include a steady presence in the industry, with roles in significant titles and the distinction of having been trained by pioneering voice actor Masako Nozawa, which marks a notable connection to the history of voice acting in Japan.
Konatsu's voice acting career features a range of roles in anime, often portraying supporting or background characters. In film, she is known for her role as Satsuki in the 2020 animated film Michiru Rescue!. Her television animation credits include appearances as an Old Woman in Naruto Shippuden (2015), Old Lady A in March Comes in Like a Lion (2016), and a character named Sumi in Natsume's Book of Friends Go (2016). She has also contributed to long-running and popular series, voicing叶山荣子 in an episode of Detective Conan (2017) and an orchestra member in The Blue Orchestra (2023). Beyond anime, her work includes dubbing for overseas productions, such as providing the Japanese voice for the elderly欧阳 in the Chinese animated series Link Click (2022, 2024).
Throughout her career, Konatsu has consistently worked across various projects, demonstrating her versatility. While specific recurring collaborations with particular directors or studios are not prominently documented, her continued association with Production Tanc represents a long-term professional affiliation. Her achievements include a steady presence in the industry, with roles in significant titles and the distinction of having been trained by pioneering voice actor Masako Nozawa, which marks a notable connection to the history of voice acting in Japan.
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- JapaneseAnime overview: Michiru Rescue!
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