Yuko Kobayashi
Japanese voice actress
Yuko Kobayashi (小林 優子, Kobayashi Yūko; born February 6, 1961 in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and narrator, currently affiliated with 81 Produce and married to voice actor Mitsuaki Hoshino.
Filmography
Television animation
Attacker You! (1984), You Hazuki
Ranma ½ (1989), Atsuko, Anna and Ling-Ling
Alfred J. Kwak (1989), Winnie Wana
Moomin (1990), The Mymble
Holly the Ghost (1991), Kyandi (Candy)
Dragon Ball Z (1991), Maron
Miracle Girls (1993), Noe
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam (1993), Junko Jenko, Karel Massarik
Nintama Rantarō (1993), Torawaka Satake, Shina Yamamoto
Tenchi Universe (1995), Mecha-Washu
Pocket Monsters (1997), Shigeru Ōkido (Gary Oak)
Tenchi in Tokyo (1997), Washu Hakubi
Meizu Bakunetsu Jikū (1997), Rapier Saris
Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure (1999), Akane Yamano
Gensomaden Saiyuki (2000), Kouryuu (young Genjo Sanzo), Renli
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (2002), Washu Hakubi
Black Jack (2005), Kazuo's mother
One Piece (2007), Nico Robin (temporary replacement for Yuriko Yamaguchi)
Pururun! Shizuku-chan (2007), Rainy
Bakuman (2012), Mrs. Shiratori
Ai Tenchi Muyo! (2014), Washu Hakubi
One Piece (2015), Kyuin
Unknown date
Oishinbo, Kuniko
Theatrical animation
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Young senpai witch
Comet in Moominland (1992), The Mymble
Tenchi the Movie: Tenchi Muyo in Love (1996), Washu Hakubi
Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness (1997), Washu Hakubi
Maze Bakunetsu Jikuu: Tenpen Kyoui no Giant (1998), Rapier Saris
Tenchi Forever! The Movie (1999), Washu Hakubi
OVAs
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki (1992), Washu Hakubi
Bastard!!
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