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Kujira

Wakako Matsumoto, better known by her stage name Kujira, is a Japanese voice actress from the Tokyo Metropolis area. She is employed by 81 Produce. Her best-known roles include Otose in Gintama and Orochimaru in Naruto.

Kujira

Japanese voice actress Kujira doing a funny pose at the conclusion of her panel at Anime Boston 2026.

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Name
Kujira
Birth Name
Wakako Matsumoto
Born
1 April 1960
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation
Voice actress
Nationality
Japan.
Languages
Japanese.

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Wakako Matsumoto, better known by her stage name Kujira, is a Japanese voice actress from the Tokyo Metropolis area. She is employed by 81 Produce. Her best-known roles include Otose in Gintama and Orochimaru in Naruto.

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