Ikuko Tani

Ikuko Tani (谷 育子) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and narrator from Tokyo Prefecture. She has had a successful career in both live-action and animated productions. Tani is best known for her roles in popular anime series such as Tanoshii Moomin Ikka, where she voiced the character Moominmamma, and SpongeBob SquarePants, where she provided the voice for Patrick Star in the Japanese version. Additionally, she has lent her voice to characters in various other anime series, including Galaxy Express 999, Cowboy Bebop, and Naruto Shippuden. Tani has also been involved in dubbing foreign films, notably providing the Japanese voice for Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series. Her versatile talent and distinctive voice have made her a beloved figure in the industry.