- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Voice Actor
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1954-12-08
- Hometown
- Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Sumi Shimamoto
島本須美
Website (WMG) | Wiki (JP)
A Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator of film, anime and video games. She is currently independent of any talent management company.
After graduating from the Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music, she joined Gekidan Seinenza, a theatrical acting troupe. Her best-known voice roles include Nausicaä in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and Kyouko Otonashi in Maison Ikkoku.
She won the role of Nausicaä as she had played Clarisse in The Castle of Cagliostro and impressed Hayao Miyazaki.
She is married to Daisuke Koshikawa, one of the founders of the comedy troupe Chibikko Gang. Their first child, Shiori Koshikawa, has also done voice acting.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Signature roles
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Shinkai Densetsu MEREMANOID
as Narrator
1997
♡ 2,226
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
as Narrator
2025
♡ 2,226
The Apothecary Diaries
as Narrator
2023
♡ 2,226
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again
as Narrator
2023
♡ 2,226
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
as Nausicaä
1984
♡ 1,759
Is this A Zombie? of the Dead
as Eucliwood Hellscythe
2012
♡ 753
Maison Ikkoku
as Kyouko Otonashi
1986
♡ 425
Maison Ikkoku: Deserted Island
as Kyouko Otonashi
1991
♡ 425
Maison Ikkoku: Final Chapter
as Kyouko Otonashi
1988
♡ 425
Dear Brother
as Rei Asaka
1991
♡ 382
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Frequent co-stars
Frequently asked questions
What is Sumi Shimamoto's name in other languages?
Sumi Shimamoto is also known as 島本須美, Sumi Koshikawa (越川須美).
When is Sumi Shimamoto's birthday?
Sumi Shimamoto was born on December 8, 1954.
How old is Sumi Shimamoto?
Sumi Shimamoto is 71 years old.
What is Sumi Shimamoto's gender?
Sumi Shimamoto is female.
What does Sumi Shimamoto do?
Sumi Shimamoto works as Voice Actor.
What language does Sumi Shimamoto voice in?
Sumi Shimamoto performs in Japanese.
Where is Sumi Shimamoto from?
Sumi Shimamoto is from Kochi Prefecture, Japan.
