Yoshiko Mita

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Characters played by Yoshiko Mita

Xerneas (voice) — Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)

Voice actor for the legendary Fairy-type Pokémon of life and magic.

Takuma's Mother — Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)

Takuma's grieving parent mentioned or seen briefly.

Hazuki Sakanishi — Yakuza Ladies 3 (1989)

Fierce widow battling for control of her late husband's yakuza clan.

Osode — Samaritan Zatoichi (1968)

Determined woman seeking vengeance, later protected by Zatoichi after escaping yakuza threats.

Ritsu — Revenge (1964)

Ritsu is closely connected to Shinpachi Ezaki and visits him during his confinement at the remote mountain temple. She urges him to escape and build a life elsewhere, but Shinpachi refuses because he believes leaving his ancestral household would dishonor his family and make her unable to face society.

Aya — Brutal Tales of Chivalry (1965)

Resilient woman caught in the crossfire of gang rivalries.

Kyoko Hitomi — Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963)

Kyoko Hitomi is Susumu's lover, whose apparent suicide attempt opens the film. After taking sleeping pills, she leaves a farewell note explaining that their love has been broken and that she sees no reason to continue living. Her despair forces Susumu to examine his conduct and recognize how duty and an arranged future destroyed their relationship.

Hideko — Michi (1986)

Minoru's ex-wife, whom he still loves despite their divorce. When he asks to reconcile, she refuses. Her rejection deepens his despair and contributes to his eventual decision to join Seiji in starting a business, a plan that ends before it can begin when Minoru is killed in a traffic accident.

Machiko — Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial (1988)

Local woman encountered during Tora's travels.

Akiko — League of Gangsters (1963)

The corporate chairman's daughter, initially kidnapped alongside her father. Disillusioned by her father's emotional detachment during captivity, she witnesses Kazama's unwavering resolve. Switching allegiances, she demands a firearm to embrace his outlaw lifestyle and ultimately pledges loyalty to Kazama, joining his reformed gang to forge a new path forward.

Career Overview

Yoshiko Mita has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Gyangu Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Reason For Not Divorcing, A Desirable Marriage, Yakuza Ladies 3. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
111
Birth Date
1941-10-08 00:00:00
Birth Place
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1114149), public domain (CC0).