Ikue Ōtani (大谷 育江 Ōtani Ikue, born August 18, 1965, age 55) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. Although born in Tokyo, she grew up in the Niigata Prefecture. Her debut was in the 1986 anime adaptation of the Ganbare, Kickers! manga as Kiyoshi Hara. Since then, she has played numerous female and male roles in a variety of anime, films, and video games. She is attached to the talent management agency Mausu Promotion.
Tamagotchi Roles
| Film/Series | Year(s) | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tamagotchi! Yume Kira Dream | 2012-2013 | Mumutchi, Pinkbotchi |
| Tamagotchi! Miracle Friends | 2013-2014 | Aokumotchi |
Notable Non-Tamagotchi Roles
| Film/Series | Year(s) | Language | Character
(Original Actor/Actress if dubbed) |
Corporate Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animaniacs | 1993-1998 | Japanese | Dot Warner
(Tress MacNeille) |
WarnerMedia (AT&T) |
| Detective Conan
(Case Closed) |
1996-present | Japanese | Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya | Shogagukan |
| Pokémon (anime) | 1997-present | Worldwide | Pikachu | The Pokémon Company (Nintendo/Creatures Inc./Game Freak)
OLM Digital |
| One Piece | 1999-present | Japanese | Tony Tony Chopper | Shueisha
Toei Animation |
| Hamtaro | 2000-2013 | Japanese | Oshare | Shogakukan
TMS Entertainment |
| How the Grinch Stole Christmas | 2000 | Japanese | Cindy Lou Who
(Taylor Momsen) |
Dr. Seuss Estate [General]
NBCUniversal (Comcast) [Film] |
| Zatch Bell! | 2003-2006 | Japanese | Zatch Bell | Shogagukan |
| Naruto | 2003-present | Japanese | Konohamaru Sarutobi | Shueisha
Studio Pirerot |
| My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic | 2010-2019 | Japanese | Apple Bloom
(Michelle Creber) |
Hasbro
Media DHX |
| Smile PreCure!
(Glitter Force) |
2012-2013 | Japanese | Candy | Toei Animation (Smile PreCure!)
Hasbro (Glitter Force) |
| Fire Emblem | 2012-Present | Japanese | Tiki | Nintendo
Intelligent Systems |
| Persona 5 | 2016 | Japanese | Morgana | Atlus (Sega Sammy Holdings)
P-Studio |