Ikuko Tani
Actress · Voice actress
87 years (Apr 9, 1939)Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Series casting has kept Ikuko Tani busy as a Japanese actress placed by viewers long before her name is. 'Naruto Shippūden' gave her Chiyo and 320 episodes of screen time. Cast lists also place her in 'A Silent Voice: The Movie'. At 87, the bulk of the career is already on the record. Casting has leaned toward animation. With 35 credits, the resume is a busy one.
Ikuko Tani
Actress · Voice actress
Known for
Series casting has kept Ikuko Tani busy as a Japanese actress placed by viewers long before her name is. 'Naruto Shippūden' gave her Chiyo and 320 episodes of screen time. Cast lists also place her in 'A Silent Voice: The Movie'. At 87, the bulk of the career is already on the record. Casting has leaned toward animation. With 35 credits, the resume is a busy one.
Movies: 14 titles
Plays Ito Nishimiya (voice)
A Silent Voice: The Movie
2016
Plays Natalie's Grandmother (voice)
Pompo the Cinephile
2021
Plays Great Grandmother (voice)
A Letter to Momo
2012
Plays Moominmamma (voice)
Comet in Moominland
1992
Plays Lizzy Bareare (voice)
Overlord: The Dark Hero
2017
Plays Ruvie Tuesti (voice)
Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode Denzel
2009
Plays Queen Mother Kotu
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990
Plays Nurse Kazuyo
Warm Current
1966
Plays Dunkelheit / Lumiere (voice)
After School Midnighters
2012
Plays Obā-chan (voice)
Rainbow Fireflies
2012
Plays Itako (voice)
Nitaboh
2004
Plays 万屋の婆さん (voice)
Grandfather's Lamp
2011
TV Shows: 21 titles
Plays Chiyo (voice)
Naruto Shippūden
2007
Plays Haru Tsukumo (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
2011
Plays Moominmamma (voice)
Moomin
1990
Plays Utako Shikishima (voice)
The New Adventures of Gigantor
1980
Plays Popple, Annie (voice)
Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow
1982
Plays Store Owner (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
2002
Plays Himeko Ōgami (voice)
Ghost Hound
2007
Plays Sakanaka Chizu (voice)
Natsume's Book of Friends
2008
Plays Teruko Higa (voice)
"Deji" Meets Girl
2021
Plays Godmother (voice)
Mieruko-chan
2021
Plays Nene (voice)
Leviathan
2025
Plays Sachiko Uemura (voice)
Death Parade
2015
Plays Old Woman (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019
Plays Ohana-basan (voice)
Kemono Jihen
2021
Plays Minister of Attorney (voice)
World's End Harem
2022
Plays Petra (voice)
Monster
2004
Plays Hana Yamada (voice)
T・P BON
2024
Plays Old Woman (voice)
Konohana Kitan
2017
Plays Old Lady (voice)
Aria
2005
Plays Old Woman (voice)
Chained Soldier
2024
Plays Sally Yung (voice)
Cowboy Bebop
1998
Latest Trailers
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Pompo the Cinephile
Full Filmography
Leviathan
Nene (voice) · 12 episodes
2025–
T・P BON
Hana Yamada (voice)
2024Season 1
Chained Soldier
Old Woman (voice)
2024Season 1
World's End Harem
Minister of Attorney (voice)
2022Season 1
Mieruko-chan
Godmother (voice) · 12 episodes
2021–
"Deji" Meets Girl
Teruko Higa (voice) · 12 episodes
2021–
Pompo the Cinephile
Natalie's Grandmother (voice)
2021
Kemono Jihen
Ohana-basan (voice)
2021Season 1
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Old Woman (voice)
2019Season 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ikuko Tani and where are they from?
Ikuko Tani is 87 years old, born on April 9, 1939 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Ikuko Tani?
Ikuko Tani is best known for roles in A Silent Voice: The Movie, A Letter to Momo, Pompo the Cinephile.
How many movies has Ikuko Tani been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1960), Ikuko Tani has appeared in 14 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Ikuko Tani's first movie?
The career of Ikuko Tani began with The War Without Weapons (1960).
What is Ikuko Tani's most recent movie or series?
Ikuko Tani's most recent release is Leviathan, which premiered on July 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Ikuko Tani appeared in?
On television, Ikuko Tani has appeared in Naruto Shippūden, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Cowboy Bebop, Monster.
Ikuko Tani
1939-04-09 · Tokyo, Japan
Series casting has kept Ikuko Tani busy as a Japanese actress placed by viewers long before her name is. 'Naruto Shippūden' gave her Chiyo and 320 episodes of screen time. Cast lists also place her in 'A Silent Voice: The Movie'. At 87, the bulk of the career is already on the record. Casting has leaned toward animation. With 35 credits, the resume is a busy one.