Yō Yoshida is a Japanese actress whose work spans live-action television, film, and stage, with occasional credits as a voice performer. Born on February 3, 1974, in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, she began her acting career in the theater in her mid-twenties before transitioning to on-screen roles.

Her early career was rooted in stage acting, where she performed with various independent theater companies for nearly a decade. This foundation in live performance preceded her move to television and film, which gained momentum in the 2000s and 2010s. Her profile rose significantly with her role as Prosecutor Reiko Baba in the popular television series Hero, a performance that earned her the award for Best Supporting Actress at the International Drama Festival in Tokyo in 2015.

Yoshida has received recognition for her acting across different media, including accolades such as the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress and nominations for the Japan Academy Prize. In addition to her acting, she has experience as a narrator for documentary programs and has been featured in numerous commercial campaigns.

Voice acting is one facet of her broader career. She provided the voice for Izumi Naruse in the animated film The Anthem of the Heart (2015). In the live-action tokusatsu series Kamen Rider BLACK SUN (2022), she played the character Visum. Her filmography also includes a role in the live-action adaptation of Koi wa Ameagari no You ni (titled After the Rain in English), though her specific role in that film is Tomoyo Tachibana. While her primary focus remains live-action performance, these credits demonstrate her occasional work in voice and genre roles.