Atsuko Takahata (Born October 11, 1954) is a Japanese actress known for her work in anime and Toku, where her deep voice made her a natural pick for playing villainesses, especially of The Baroness variety. Within the Toku community in particular, she's known for her roles as Galactic Witch Gilza in Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion and Maribaron in Kamen Rider BLACK RX in particular. Outside of Toku, she's also made a name for herself with her appearances in many Japanese dramas and movies.
Live-Action Roles
- Carla/Miyuki Fukano in episode 27 of Tokkei Winspector.
- Galactic Witch Gilza in Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion.
- Intelligence Staff Officer Maribaron in Kamen Rider BLACK RX.
- Kaoru Arima in Ring 0: Birthday.
- Kazumi Honda in Kinpachi-sensei.
- Reiko Ayanokouji in Tokusou Robo Janperson.
- Tsune Tamaki in Yamato.
- Yumiko Sugiyama in Bunny Drop.
Anime Roles
- Debonair in Magic Knight Rayearth.
- Kanoe in X1999.
- Neos Gold in Iczer.
- Sagami in The Tale of Princess Kaguya.
- Tamyūn in Like the Clouds, Like the Wind.
Dubbing Roles
- Elizabeth I in Elizabeth and ''Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
- Evil-Lyn in Masters of the Universe.
- Kathryn Bennet in Air Force One.
- Lacy Warfield in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.