Biography

Eiko Yamada (山田 栄子, Yamada Eiko, June 13, 1953) is a Japanese seiyū (voice actress), singer and stage actress born in Koyasu, Kanagawa District, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. She is affiliated with 81 Produce. Her real name is Eiko Hisamura (久村 栄子). She has voiced many characters in the World Masterpiece Theater anime series from Nippon Animation, including lead roles such as Anne in Anne of Green Gables and Jo in Little Women. She has also participated in other anime series such as Dragon Ball and Captain Tsubasa, among others.