Sumi Shimamoto
Known for
A veteran Japanese voice actress whose warm, expressive voice became woven into the fabric of Studio Ghibli. She voiced the fearless Princess Nausicaä in 'Warriors of the Wind' (1984), the caring mother in 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988), and the wolf-god Moro's human daughter, San's mother, alongside key roles in 'Princess Mononoke' (1997). Decades later she lent her voice to Makoto Shinkai's 'Weathering with You' (2019). A cornerstone of Japanese animation, she is beloved for maternal, gentle-hearted characters delivered with quiet emotional depth.
Sumi Shimamoto
64 Movies
52 Series
A veteran Japanese voice actress whose warm, expressive voice became woven into the fabric of Studio Ghibli. She voiced the fearless Princess Nausicaä in 'Warriors of the Wind' (1984), the caring mother in 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988), and the wolf-god Moro's human daughter, San's mother, alongside key roles in 'Princess Mononoke' (1997). Decades later she lent her voice to Makoto Shinkai's 'Weathering with You' (2019). A cornerstone of Japanese animation, she is beloved for maternal, gentle-hearted characters delivered with quiet emotional depth.
Movies
Plays Toki (voice)
Princess Mononoke
1997
Plays Yasuko Kusakabe (voice)
My Neighbor Totoro
1988
Plays Nausicaä (voice)
Warriors of the Wind
1984
Plays Mamiya (voice)
Weathering with You
2019
Plays Suzu's Mother (voice)
Belle
2021
Plays Lady Clarisse de Cagliostro (voice)
The Castle of Cagliostro
1979
Plays Madame Jarjayes (voice)
The Rose of Versailles
2025
Plays Risa (voice)
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
2011
Plays Akisu's mother (voice)
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
2001
Plays Fillyjonk (voice)
Comet in Moominland
1992
Plays Okita Mitsuba (voice)
Gintama: The Movie
2010
Plays Prince Ruri's Mother (voice)
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
2014
Plays Laughing Owl (Wife) (voice)
The Concierge
2023
Plays Gin Rei (voice)
The Mighty Gin Rei
1994
Plays Shokupanman
Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears
2006
Plays Yorie Tsumura (voice)
Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond
2018
Plays Kyoko Otonashi (voice)
Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
1988
Plays Lahla (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985
Plays Sheri (voice)
Unico in the Island of Magic
1983
Plays Asuka Mizunokoji (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
1986
Plays Satoko Koyama (Sachi's Mother) (voice)
Twilight
2019
Plays Asuka R. Baggio (voice)
Aria the Benedizione
2021
Plays Shokupanman (voice)
Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars
2009
Plays Shokupanman (voice)
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack
1990
Plays Suzu Suzuko
Fire Tripper
1985
Plays Padushka
Kiddy Grade III: Truth Dawn
2007
Plays Shokupanman (voice)
Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song
2010
Plays (voice)
Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present
2023
Plays Sue (voice)
The SuperGal
1986
Plays Shokupanman (voice)
Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage opens
1999
Plays Yamada (voice)
The Rebirth of Buddha
2009
Plays Maki Oyamada (voice)
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
1995
Plays Shokupanman (voice)
Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow
1997
Plays Kyoko Otonashi (voice)
Maison Ikkoku: Deserted Island
1991
Plays Ginrei
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992
Plays Asuka (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
1985
Plays (voice)
Anpanman: Twinkle! Princess Vanilla of Ice Cream Land
2019
Plays Tiki Kalmak (voice)
Hell Target
1987
Plays Kyoko Otonashi (voice)
Prelude Maison Ikkoku: When the Cherry Blossoms Return in the Spring
1992
Plays Kyoko Otonashi
Maison Ikkoku: Through the Passing of the Seasons
1988
TV Shows
Plays Ishizu Ishtar (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
2000
Plays Rury, Den (voice)
Mrs. Pepper Pot
1983
Plays Kyoko Otonashi (voice)
Maison Ikkoku
1986
Plays Urara-enchou
Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha
1994
Plays Emeraude (voice)
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
2005
Plays Dorothy (voice)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
1986
Plays Queen Candy
Sugar Sugar Rune
2005
Plays Yamabuki Heike / Kiku Kuki (voice)
Genji Tsuushin Agedama
1991
Plays Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice)
The Ultraman
1979
Plays Royale Queen
Glitter Force
2012
Plays Matsuoka Sensei (voice)
Dream Fighter Wingman
1984
Plays Sarah Crewe
Princess Sarah
1985
Plays Romina Ladorio
Ninja Robots
1985
Plays Tinkerbell (voice)
The Adventures of Peter Pan
1989
Plays Rei "Hana no Saint-Just" Asaka
Dear Brother
1991
Plays Vishnu
Shurato
1989
Plays 草凪菊子
Mikan Enikki
1992
Plays Shino Hayakawa (voice)
Princess Nine
1998
Plays Mitsuko Suzuki
Seven of Seven
2002
Plays Big Momma (voice)
Sorcerer Hunters
1995
Plays Hilary Wentworth (Voice)
The Mischievous Twins
1991
Plays Queen Horn (voice)
Violinist of Hamelin
1996
Plays Kline Sachsman (voice)
Kurau Phantom Memory
2004
Plays Ryou Nagare (voice)
Getter Robo Arc
2021
Plays Kohaku Tsukishiro (60 years later)(voice)
IRODUKU: The World in Colors
2018
Plays Westa
Avenger
2003
Plays Miranda (voice)
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
1994
Plays Narration (voice)
The Apothecary Diaries
2023
Plays Ginrei
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992
Plays Sumire Hasukawa (voice)
Here Is Greenwood
1991
Latest Trailers
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The Rose of Versailles
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The Rose of Versailles
Madame Jarjayes (voice)
2025
Film
Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun
(voice)
2024
Film
The Apothecary Diaries
Narration (voice) · 10 episodes
2023–
TV
The Concierge
Laughing Owl (Wife) (voice)
2023
Film
Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present
(voice)
2023
Film
Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival
Shokupanman (voice)
2022
Film
Aria the Benedizione
Asuka R. Baggio (voice)
2021
Film
Belle
Suzu's Mother (voice)
2021
Film
Getter Robo Arc
Ryou Nagare (voice) · 13 episodes
2021–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sumi Shimamoto and where are they from?
Sumi Shimamoto is 71 years old, born on December 8, 1954 in Kōchi, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Sumi Shimamoto?
Sumi Shimamoto is best known for roles in Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Warriors of the Wind.
How many movies has Sumi Shimamoto been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Sumi Shimamoto has appeared in 64 movies and 52 TV shows.
What was Sumi Shimamoto's first movie?
The career of Sumi Shimamoto began with Love in the Mud (1977).
What is Sumi Shimamoto's most recent movie or series?
Sumi Shimamoto's most recent release is Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery, which premiered on February 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Sumi Shimamoto appeared in?
On television, Sumi Shimamoto has appeared in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Detective Conan, The Apothecary Diaries, March Comes In Like a Lion.
Sumi Shimamoto
1954-12-08 · Kōchi, Japan
Sumi Shimamoto is a Japanese voice actress.