Yūko Miyamura

Yūko Miyamura (宮村 優子, Miyamura Yūko, born December 4, 1972) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and sound director. Her nickname is Miyamū (みやむー). She played Kazuha Toyama in Detective Conan and Asuka Langley Soryu in Neon Genesis Evangelion.[2]

Yūko Miyamura
宮村 優子
Miyamura at the 2017 Saboten Con
Born (1972-12-04) December 4, 1972
Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Japan[1]
Other namesMiyamū (みやむー)
Occupation
Years active1994–present
AgentJAE Promotion
Notable work
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Spouse(s)
Nakatani D.
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(m. 1998; div. 1999)​

Takayuki Seki
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(m. 2004; div. 2016)​
Children2

Personal life

Miyamura was born in Kobe, and graduated from the theater division for Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music. She was diagnosed with Graves' disease and exophthalmos in May 2007.[3] She was initially married to manga artist, Nakatani D. from 1998 to 1999. Miyamura married stuntman Takayuki Seki in 2004. They had two children together, a daughter born in 2004 and a son born in 2011, before they divorced in 2016.[4] The family lived in Melbourne, Australia, until she returned to Japan after the divorce.

Career

Miyamura released various CD albums as a singer, which feature collaborations with well-known Japanese musicians, such as P-Model vocalist/Berserk series composer Susumu Hirasawa, Yapoos vocalist Jun Togawa and Pizzicato Five vocalist Yasuharu Konishi. Additionally, she also had a short on-screen role in the movie Battle Royale as the video announcer of the event's rules. She is affiliated with Techno Sound as a sound director and Japan Action Enterprises.

Filmography

Television animation
List of voice performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source(s)
1994Brave Police J-DeckerRegina Argine[5][6]
1995The Brave of Gold GoldranChrisEpisode 5
1995–96Wedding PeachAngel Daisy/Hinagiku Tamano[5]
1995–96Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto RangerSouffle[5][6]
1995MojackoApple[5]
1995–96Neon Genesis EvangelionAsuka Langley Soryu[5][6]
1996–presentDetective ConanKazuha ToyamaFirst appears in Episode 118[5]
1996VS Knight Lamune & 40 FireParfait[5]
1996Those Who Hunt ElvesRitsuko Inoue[5][6]
1997PokémonAkane/WhitneyEpisodes 158–159
1997Hyper PoliceNatsuki Sasahara[5][6]
1997Clamp School DetectivesUtako Ohkawa[5][6]
1997Those Who Hunt Elves 2Ritsuko Inoue[5][6]
1997Super Mashin Hero WataruSuzume[5]
1997BerserkCasca[5][6]
1998Outlaw StarAisha Clanclan[5]
1998Neo RangaUshio Shimabara[5]
1998Eat-Man '98Myra Dykstra[5][6]
1999Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoAyano Elizabeth Hakuhōin[5]
1999–00Great Teacher OnizukaNanako MizukiEpisode 1[5][6]
1999ColorfulGiant SchoolgirlEpisode 12[5][6]
1999–00We Know You, Moonlight Mask-kun!Naoto Yamamoto/Gekkou Kamen-kun[5]
2000NieA 7Niea[5]
2003Astro Boy: Mighty AtomMimi[5]
2004–05My-HiMEAlyssa Searrs[5]
2018Shinkansen Henkei Robo ShinkalionAsuka Langley SoryuCameo, Episode 31

Original video animation (OVA)
List of voice performances in anime
Year Title Role Notes Source(s)
1990Be-Bop High SchoolChiharu
1995Battle SkipperShihoko Sasaki
1996My Dear MarieMarie Karigari[6]
1996Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoAyano Elizabeth Hakuhōin
1996Apocalypse ZeroMegumi
1996–97Variable GeoSatomi Yajima
1996–97Adventures of KotetsuLinn Suzuki/Kotetsu
1996–97Alice in Cyberland (ja)Juri Yagami[6]
1996–97Wedding Peach DXHinagiku Tamano
1997Ayane's High KickAyane Mitsui
1997–98Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (Vampire Hunter)Lei-Lei[5]
1997I Dream of Mimi (Buttobi!! CPU)Performa Nackintosh[6]
1998Queen EmeraldasRuda
1998Super Mobile Legend Dinagiga (ja)Marie Vlaanderen
1998Spectral ForceHiro
2000Angel SanctuaryKurai
2002Detective Conan: 16 Suspects!?Kazuha Toyama
2003Detective Conan: Conan, Heiji, and the Vanished BoyKazuha Toyama
2005Spectral Force: Chronicle DivergenceHiro
2006Detective Conan: Follow the Vanished Diamond! Conan & Heiji vs. Kid!Kazuha Toyama
2009Detective Conan: The Stranger from Ten Years LaterKazuha Toyama
2010Detective Conan Magic Files: The Osaka Okonomiyaki OdysseyKazuha Toyama

Anime films
List of voice performances in films
Year Title Role Notes Source(s)
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & RebirthAsuka Langley Soryu[6]
1997The End of EvangelionAsuka Langley Soryu[6]
1997Samurai X The Motion PictureToki Takatsuki[5]
1998Welcome to Lodoss Island!Deedlet[5]
1998Gundam Wing: Endless WaltzGirl A
1999Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the CenturyKazuha Toyama[5]
2000A.LI.CEYuki[5]
2003Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient CapitalKazuha Toyama[5]
2006Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' RequiemKazuha Toyama[5]
2009Detective Conan: The Raven ChaserKazuha Toyama[5]
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceAsuka Langley Shikinami[5]
2010Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the SkyKazuha Toyama[5]
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoAsuka Langley Shikinami[5]
2013Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant SeaKazuha Toyama[5]
2017Detective Conan: The Crimson Love LetterKazuha Toyama[5]
2020Evangelion: 3.0+1.0Asuka Langley Shikinami

Video games
List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Platform(s) Notes Source(s)
1994Ken Sei Mogura: Street Fighter IIChun-LiArcade
1994Travellers! Densetsu o ButtobaseSophiaTurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine)
1995Natsuki Crisis BattleRina TakaokaSuper Famicom
1995Street Fighter ZeroChun-Li, RoseArcade, CPS Changer, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Color, PC[5]
1995Soul EdgeSeong Mi-naArcade, PlayStationPlayStation version[5][6]
1996Street Fighter Zero 2Chun-Li, RoseArcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, SNES, PC[5][6]
1996Neon Genesis Evangelion: 1st ImpressionAsuka Langley SoryuSega Saturn[5]
1996Super Puzzle Fighter II XChun-LiArcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PC, Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance[6]
1996Sword & SorceryAya3DO, Sega SaturnSega Saturn Version
1996X-Men vs. Street FighterChun-LiArcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
1996Nightruth: Explanation of the Paranormal – Yami no TobiraMaria MizunagiPlayStation[5][6]
1996The Kindaichi Case Files: Hihō Island: The New TragedyMiyuki NanaseWindows, PlayStation[5]
1996Street Fighter EXChun-LiArcade, PlayStation[5][6]
1996Alice in Cyberland (ja)Yukari YagamiPlayStation[6]
1996Fire Woman Matoi-gumi (ja)Kana OkadaPC-FX[6]
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of SteelAsuka Langley SoryuWindows 95, Mac OS, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable[6]
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: 2nd ImpressionAsuka Langley SoryuSega Saturn[5][6]
1997Marika ~The World of Truth~ (ja)Marika KanzakiSega Saturn[5][6]
1997Tonari no Princess Rolfee (ja)LionPC-FX[6]
1997My Dream ~On Air ga Matenakute~Kawai KurumiSega Saturn, PlayStation, Windows[5][6]
1997Voice Fantasia S: Ushinawareta Voice PowerMary MiinSega Saturn, PlayStation[5]
1997Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street FighterChun-LiArcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
1997VirusMarySega Saturn[5][6]
1997Kaito Ranma (ja)Mika HanafusaWindows
1997Pocket FighterChun-LiArcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, WonderSwan, PlayStation 2
1997Super Robot Wars F (ja)Grace Urigin, Asuka Langley SoryuSega Saturn, PlayStation[5][6]
19973×3 Eyes Tenrin' ō GenmuMariaWindows, PlayStation[6]
1998Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super HeroesChun-Li, Michelle HeartArcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation[6]
1998Burning RangersTillisSega Saturn[6]
1998Yukyu Fantasia 2nd AlbumCeline WhitesnowSega Saturn, PlayStation[5][6]
1998Anime Freak FX: Vol.6Yuko MiyamuraPC-FX[6]
1998EVE The Lost One (ja)Rina KudoSega Saturn[6]
1998The Kindaichi Case Files: Hell Park Murder CaseMiyuki NanasePlayStation[5]
1998Tail ConcertoAlicia PrisPlayStation[5]
1998Super Robot Wars F Final (ja)Grace Urigin, Asuka Langley SoryuSega Saturn, PlayStation[5][6]
1998Street Fighter EX2Chun-LiArcade, PlayStation[5]
1998Street Fighter Zero 3Chun-LiArcade, PlayStation, Dreamcast, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Advance
1998B.L.U.E. Legend of Water (ja)MayaPlayStation[5]
1998Brave Fencer MusashiLiquerPlayStation[5]
1998Eva to Yukai na Nakama tachi (ja)Asuka Langley SoryuSega Saturn, PlayStation, Windows, Game Boy Color[6]
1998Black/MatrixMichetteSega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation[6]
1998Doki Doki Pretty League: Nekketsu Otome Seishunki (ja)Arisa SendoPlayStation[5][6]
1998The Lost One Last Chapter of Eve (ja)Rina KudoWindows[6]
1998Spectral Force 2HiroPlayStation[5]
1998Yukyu Fantasia Ensemble Celine WhitesnowSega Saturn, PlayStation[5]
1999Yukyu Fantasia Ensemble 2Celine WhitesnowSega Saturn, PlayStation[5]
1999Neon Genesis Evangelion 64Asuka Langley SoryuNintendo 64
1999The Kindaichi Case Files: Azure Dragon Legend Murder CaseMiyuki NanasePlayStation
1999Spectral Force: Itoshiki Ja'akuHiroPlayStation[5]
1999Berserk: Chapter of the Lost Flowers of the MillenniumCascaDreamcast[5]
1999Doki Doki On Air FINALHerselfWindows 95/98[6]
2000Street Fighter EX3Chun-LiPlayStation 2
2000Super Robot Wars α (ja)Asuka Langley SoryuPlayStation, Dreamcast
2000Yuukyuu Kumikyoku Perpetual Suite -All Star Project-Celine WhitesnowPlayStation[5][6]
2000Spectral Force 2: Eternal MiracleHiroWindows
2000Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of HeroesChun-LiArcade, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS
2001Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Raising ProjectAsuka Langley SoryuWindows, Dreamcast
2003DrakengardFairyPlayStation 2[5]
2003Neon Genesis Evangelion 2Asuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
2003Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Raising Project with Asuka Complement ProjectAsuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2, Nintendo DS
2004Super Robot Wars MX (ja)Asuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
2004Spectral Force: Radical ElementsHiroPlayStation 2
2004Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising ProjectAsuka Langley SoryuWindows
2004Berserk – Millennium Empire Arc: Chapter of the Holy Demon WarCascaPlayStation 2
2005Spectral Force ChronicleHiroPlayStation 2[5]
2005Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel 2ndAsuka Langley SoryuWindows, Mac OS (X), PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
20053rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the GalaxyAsuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2
2006Spectral Force 3: Innocent RageCultureXbox 360[5]
2006Secret of Evangelion (ja)Asuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Windows
2007Detective Evangelion (ja)Asuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2[5]
2007Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of MemoriesLarxenePlayStation 2[5]
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
2007Detective Conan: Tsuioku no MirajiyuKazuha ToyamaWii[5]
2007Neon Genesis Evangelion: Battle OrchestraAsuka Langley SoryuPlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
2007Baldr Bullet Equlibrium (ja)Fai MarininaPlayStation 2[5]
2009Kingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysLarxeneNintendo DS[5]
2010uni. (ja)Clarissa von RichthofenWindows[5]
2012Marvel vs. Capcom OriginsChun-LiPlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2013Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 RemixLarxenePlayStation 3
2013Detective Conan: Marionette SymphonyKazuha ToyamaNintendo 3DS[5]
20143rd Super Robot Wars Z (ja)Asuka Langley ShikinamiPlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
2014Detective Conan: Phantom RhapsodyKazuha ToyamaNintendo 3DS[5]
2014Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 RemixLarxenePlayStation 3
2018Super Robot Wars VAsuka Langley ShikinamiPlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
2018Super Robot Wars X-ΩAsuka Langley ShikinamiAndroid, iOS
2019Kingdom Hearts IIILarxenePlayStation 4, Xbox One
2019Kyoutou Kotoba RPG: KotodamanAsuka Langley ShikinamiAndroid, iOSKotodaman × Evangelion collaboration event[7]
2020Honkai Impact 3rdAsuka Langley ShikinamiAndroid, iOS, WindowsHonkai Impact 3rd × Evangelion collaboration

Dubbing
Year Title Role Original Performer Notes Source
1996–00KaBlam!JuneJulia McIlvaine
2002Volcano HighSo Yo-seonGong Hyo-jin
2020RebeccaMrs. DanversJudith AndersonNew Era Movies edition[8]

Live-action
Year Title Role Notes Source
2000Battle RoyaleTraining video announcer[5]
2001EAT&RUN (ja)Yuko[5]
2003The End of Evangelion: RenewalAsuka Langley SoryuPreviously unreleased 11-minute live-action sequence included in the Renewal of Evangelion box set

Television programs

Discography

Solo
Solo Albums
Release Date Title Album information
June 21, 1996 Kenka Banchō (ja)
(ケンカ番長)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-758
  • Type: Album
December 18, 1996 Supēsu Kenka Banchō (ja)
(スペースケンカ番長)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-23118
  • Type: Mini Album
November 22, 1997 Fuichi (ja)
(不意打ち)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60090
  • Type: Album
March 25, 1998 Tamashī (ja)
(魂)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60182
  • Type: Mini Album
July 23, 1998 Sankyū ~Thank You~ (ja)
(産休〜Thank You〜)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60261 (VIZL-33)
  • Type: Album (Limited Edition)
December 2, 1998 Mecha Best (ja)
(めっちゃベスト)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60319
  • Type: Best Of
May 21, 1999 Uguisu Jou (ja)
(鶯嬢)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60380
  • Type: Mini Album
August 25, 1999 Dai Suu Shī (ja)
(大四喜)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60445
  • Type: Album
December 1, 1999 Hobo Single Best (ja)
(ほぼシングルベスト)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-60502
  • Type: Best Of
Solo Singles
Release Date Title Album information
July 21, 1995 Koi wo Surunara
(恋をするなら)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-10679
May 22, 1996 ENDLESS PARTY/HELLO,STRANGE DAYS
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-10760
November 21, 1996 Kurumi Pan/Son'na KISS ja Yurusanai
(くるみパン/そんなKISSじゃ許さない)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-10828
March 5, 1997 Konjou Sentai Guts-man
(根性戦隊ガッツマン)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-10848
May 21, 1997 Heisei Ijinden
(平成偉人伝)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30019
August 21, 1997 KANON
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30053
November 6, 1997 Pi・Pi・Pi/Machi ya Mori ya Tsuki he
(Pi・Pi・Pi/街や森や月へ)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30076
February 21, 1998 Mother
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30182
May 21, 1998 Koi to Yokubou
(恋と欲望)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30219
June 24, 1998 Arigato
(アリガト)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VICL-35030
September 23, 1998 Oho Chinchin / Oppai ga Ippai / Slave & Queen
(オー・チンチン/おっぱいがいっぱい/SLAVE&QUEEN)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30357
July 23, 1999 Meitantei ha Jinsei wo Kotaezu
(名探偵は人生を答えず)
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30434
July 23, 1999 Growin' Up!
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Catalog No.: VIDL-30435
January 11, 2012 Kokoro yo genshi ni modore ~2012 Version~
(心よ原始に戻れ〜2012 version〜)
  • Label: Starchild Records
  • Catalog No.: KICM-1343

Furil'
Main article: Furil § Discography
  • 1995: Yumemiru Ai Tenshi / FURIL [KIDA-106]
  • 1995: Wedding Peach MUSIC BOUQUET 1 [KICA-256]
  • 1995: Wedding Peach MUSIC BOUQUET 2 [KICA-269]
  • 1995: Wedding Peach FURIL [KICA-249]
  • 1995: Wedding Peach Dream Collection [JSCA-29034]

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