Hōko Kuwashima (桑島 法子 Kuwashima Hōko, born December 12, 1975) is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Kanegasaki, Iwate, Japan.
Best known for playing children and young women, some of her best known roles include Sango in InuYasha, Yurika Misumaru in Martian Successor Nadesico, Megumi Minami in Detective School Q, Tomoyo Sakagami in Clannad, Maron Kusakabe in Phantom Thief Jeanne, Filia Ul Copt in Slayers TRY, Kenny (Saien Manabu) and Jigsaw in the Beyblade franchise, Cutemon and Laylamon in Digimon Fusion, among many others.
She was the replacement for seiyū Tomoko Kawakami in the role of Soi Fong in Bleach, when she was diagnosed with the cancer that later led to her death.
In addition to her career as a voice actress, she is also a dedicated singer, interpreting several themes for many anime in which she participated.
She is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.
Dub Actors
| Actor | No. of Roles | Country |
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| Kelly Sheridan | 8 | 
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| Luci Christian | 3 | 
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| Colleen Clinkenbeard | 3 |
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| Karen Strassman | 3 |
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| Ryan Bartley | 2 |
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| Leah Clark | 2 |
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| Benjamin Diskin | 2 |
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| Jennifer K. Earhart | 2 |
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| Caitlin Glass | 2 |
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| Kate Higgins | 2 |
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| Alex Hood | 2 |
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| Erica Mendez | 2 |
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| Cindy Robinson | 2 |
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| Mallorie Rodak | 2 |
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| Michelle Ruff | 2 |
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| Carrie Savage | 2 |
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| Kira Vincent-Davis | 2 |
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| Amy Birnbaum | 1 |
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| Kaytha Coker | 1 |
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| Amber Marie Davis | 1 |
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| Carol Anne Day | 1 |
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| Brian Drummond | 1 |
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| Dorothy Elias-Fahn | 1 |
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| Melissa Fahn | 1 |
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| Sandy Fox | 1 |
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| Dan Gascon | 1 |
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| Onalea Gilbertson | 1 |
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| Barbara Goodson | 1 |
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| Kim Mai Guest | 1 |
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| Terri Hawkes | 1 |
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| Megan Hollingshead | 1 |
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| Sarah Johns | 1 |
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| Brittney Karbowski | 1 |
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| Wendee Lee | 1 |
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| Natasha Malinsky | 1 |
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| Carli Mosier | 1 |
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| Lisa Ortiz | 1 |
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| Colleen O'Shaughnessey | 1 |
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| Tricia Pierce | 1 |
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| Tara Platt | 1 |
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| Laura Post | 1 |
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| Kirsten Potter | 1 |
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| Monica Rial | 1 |
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| Jennifer Roberts | 1 |
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| Christina Rose | 1 |
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| Tara Sands | 1 |
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| Erica Schroeder | 1 |
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| Tabitha St. Germain | 1 |
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| Rena Strober | 1 |
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| Allison Sumrall | 1 |
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| Julie Ann Taylor | 1 |
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| Meredith Taylor-Parry | 1 |
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| Jeannie Tirado | 1 |
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| Daisy Tormé | 1 |
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| Cristina Valenzuela | 1 |
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| Sarah West | 1 |
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Filmography
| Year | Character | Title | Dub Voice | Dub Country |
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| 1996-1997 | Yurika Misumaru | Martian Successor Nadesico | Jennifer K. Earhart | United States |
| 1997-2002 | Kiichi (ep. 191) | Pokémon | Amy Birnbaum | United States |
| 1997 | Filia Ul Copt | Slayers TRY | Tara Sands | United States |
| 1998 | Yurika Misumaru | Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of Darkness | Jennifer K. Earhart | United States |
| 1998 | Mei Ling | Metal Gear Solid | Kim Mai Guest | United States |
| 1999 | Miyako Asami | Betterman | Meredith Taylor-Parry | Canada |
| Chandi | Onalea Gilbertson | |||
| Kazuho Heichin | Dan Gascon | |||
| 1999-2000 | Nakahito Kagura | Steel Angel Kurumi | Kira Vincent-Davis | United States |
| 2000-2004 | Sango | InuYasha | Kelly Sheridan | Canada |
| 2000 | Nakahito Kagura | Steel Angel Kurumi Encore | Kira Vincent-Davis | United States |
| 2001-2003 | Saien Manabu | Beyblade | Alex Hood | Canada |
| 2001 | Cashier | Cowboy Bebop: The Movie | Michelle Ruff | United States |
| 2001-2002 | Mikio (ep. 36) | Cyborg 009 | Barbara Goodson | United States |
| 2001 | Tiki Musicanova | Geneshaft | Sandy Fox | United States |
| 2001 | Sango | InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time | Kelly Sheridan | Canada |
| 2001 | Kirika Yūmura | Noir | Monica Rial | United States |
| 2001 | Nako Kagura | Steel Angel Kurumi 2 | Luci Christian | United States |
| 2001 | Satsuki Yatouji | X: Episode 0 | Karen Strassman | United States |
| 2002 | Kagura | Azumanga Daioh | Allison Sumrall | United States |
| 2002 | Saien Manabu | Beyblade The Movie: Fierce Battle | Alex Hood | Canada |
| 2002 | Sango | InuYasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass | Kelly Sheridan | Canada |
| 2002-2003 | Fllay Allster | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED | Tabitha St. Germain | Canada |
| Erica Mendez | United States | |||
| Natarle Badgiruel | Sarah Johns | Canada | ||
| Lisa Ortiz | United States | |||
| 2002-2003 | Shoukei | The Twelve Kingdoms | Kate Higgins | United States |
| 2003-2004 | Rose Thomas | Fullmetal Alchemist | Colleen Clinkenbeard | United States |
| 2003 | Sango | InuYasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler | Kelly Sheridan | Canada |
| 2003 | Shigure | Ninja Scroll: The Series | Daisy Tormé | United States |
| 2003-2006 | Molly | Sonic X | Erica Schroeder | United States |
| 2003-2006 | Kolulu | Zatch Bell! | Kate Higgins | United States |
| 2004-2012 | Soi Fong (eps. 206-366) |
Bleach | Karen Strassman | United States |
| Cirucci Sanderwicci | Tricia Pierce | |||
| 2004 | Rose Thomas | Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir | Colleen Clinkenbeard | United States |
| 2004 | Aya Watsuji | Interlude | Terri Hawkes | Canada |
| 2004 | Sango | InuYasha the Movie: Fire on the Mystic Island | Kelly Sheridan | Canada |
| 2004 | InuYasha - The Secret of the Cursed Mask | Canada | ||
| 2004 | Margaret Burton | Madlax | Luci Christian | United States |
| 2004 | Sheila | Tweeny Witches | Cindy Robinson | United States |
| 2005 | Ranke | Naruto The Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel | Megan Hollingshead | United States |
| 2005-2006 | Hop | Transformers: Cybertron | Brian Drummond | Canada |
| 2006-2008 | Lala | D.Gray-man | Caitlin Glass | United States |
| 2006 | Kristeva | Ergo Proxy | Kirsten Potter | United States |
| 2006 | Mordred (ep. 21) | Fate/stay night | Julie Ann Taylor | United States |
| 2006-2008 | Yomi Kasuga | Kekkaishi | Colleen O'Shaughnessey | United States |
| 2006-2007 | Kaede Tanimoto | Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple | Brittney Karbowski | United States |
| 2006-2010 | Yukari (ep. 13) | Pokémon Diamond & Pearl | Natasha Malinsky | United States |
| 2007-2008 | Tomoyo Sakagami | Clannad | Kaytha Coker | United States |
| 2007 | Iris Gonzalez (ep. 9) | El Cazador de la Bruja | Carrie Savage | United States |
| 2008-2009 | Medusa Gorgon | Soul Eater | Luci Christian | United States |
| Rachel Boyd | Carrie Savage | |||
| 2009-2010 | Sango | InuYasha: The Final Act | Kelly Sheridan | Canada |
| 2010-2012 | Nene Amano | Digimon Fusion | Melissa Fahn | United States |
| Mrs. Kudo | Michelle Ruff | |||
| Cutemon | Benjamin Diskin | |||
| G-Cutemon | ||||
| Lilithmon | Cindy Robinson | |||
| 2010 | Daisy (ep. 3) | Halo Legends | Carli Mosier | United States |
| 2011-2012 | Jigsaw | Beyblade: Metal Fury | ¿? | Canada |
| 2011 | Harminia | Gosick | Colleen Clinkenbeard | United States |
| 2011 | Princess Yo | Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital | Cristina Valenzuela | United States |
| 2012 | Schoolteacher | The Life of Budori Gusuko | Amber Marie Davis | United States |
| 2012 | Angelica (ep. 6) | Lupin the 3rd: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine | Leah Clark | United States |
| 2012-2013 | Yuki Mori | Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 | Mallorie Rodak | United States |
| Yurisha Iscandar | ||||
| 2013 | Urara Suzuki | Gatchaman Crowds | ¿? | United States |
| 2013 | Sasha Hammer | Iron Man: Rise of Technovore | Tara Platt | United States |
| 2014-2015 | Blind Child (ep. 137) | Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters | Leah Clark | United States |
| 2014-2016 | Esmeraude | Sailor Moon Crystal | Rena Strober | United States |
| 2014 | Urd | Sword Art Online II | Karen Strassman | United States |
| 2014-2016 | Kyoko Sawamura | World Trigger | Carol Anne Day | Canada |
| 2015-2016 | Kasane Kujiragi | Durarara!!x2 | Wendee Lee | United States |
| 2016 | Celes | World of Final Fantasy | Christina Rose | United States |
| 2017 | Elma | Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | Caitlin Glass | United Kingdom |
| 2018-2021 | Koku (young) | B: The Beginning | Erica Mendez | United States |
| 2018 | Android 21 | Dragon Ball Legends | Jeannie Tirado | United States |
| 2018 | Wang Yi | Dynasty Warriors 9 | Jennifer Roberts | United States |
| 2018 | Satomi Niiyama | Liz & the Blue Bird | Ryan Bartley | United States |
| 2018 | Primrose Alezhard | Octopath Traveler | Laura Post | United States |
| 2019-2020 | Mitsuru Kagurazaka (ep. 5) | 7SEEDS | Sarah West | United States |
| 2019 | Kie Kamado (ep. 1) | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | Dorothy Elias-Fahn | United States |
| 2019 | Satomi Niiyama | Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Oath's Finale | Ryan Bartley | United States |
| 2020-2022 | Sango | Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon | Kelly Sheridan | United States |
