Atsuko Tanaka was a Japanese voice actor. Her family members included a younger sister and a son named Hikaru. She later succumbed to an undisclosed illness.
Having graduated with a degree in Japanese literature, she joined a performance art company while supporting herself as an office lady. As she took dancing lessons there, an acquaintance convinced her to sign up for Tokyo Announcement Academy's voice acting course. She graduated from the academy in 1991 and has since made a name for herself.
Tanaka was more or less close with some of her fellow voice actors. She became best friends with Kikuko Inoue, had a good working relationship with Rikiya Koyama, and even attended the same kindergarten class as Tōru Furusawa.
Acclaimed for her strong and sultry roles, Tanaka's deep vocal pitch was sometimes lent to more villainous archetypes. A Biglobe poll named her as the voice actor with the sexiest voice in 2012. A few of her roles included Karura in Utawarerumono, the titular protagonist in Bayonetta, and Konan in Naruto. She was also the dub voice for Nicole Kidman.
Works
The following roles listed below come from titles associated with Koei Tecmo and third party works distributed as part of a deal with other companies.
| Title | Roles | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Angelique | Dia | 1994 |
| Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland | Astrid Zexis | 2009 |
| Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland | Astrid Zexis | 2011 |
| Buddy Mission BOND | Nadeshiko Reizei | 2021 |
| Dissidia Final Fantasy NT | Ultimecia | 2015 |
| Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia | Amidatelion, Ultimecia | 2017 |
| Dragoneer's Aria | Sonia Olt | 2007 |
| Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water | Hisoka Kurosawa | 2014 |
| Nioh | Chacha | 2017 |