Akiko Yamao is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for her roles in several anime series, including Inuyasha, Cowboy Bebop, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Wolf's Rain.
Yamao made her debut in 1984, when she was cast in the role of a minor character in the Japanese live action television series "The Adventures of Sazae-san". She went on to appear in a number of other live action shows, including "Himitsu no Akko-chan" and "Sakigake!! Otokojuku".
In the early 1990s, Yamao began to focus her career on voice acting. Her first major role in anime was as the character Tsuyu in the series "Kodomo no Omocha". Other notable roles include Ran Mouri in "Detective Conan", Kanta in "Inuyasha", and Yuka in "Cowboy Bebop".
In the 2000s, Yamao's voice acting work increased greatly. She voiced numerous characters in the popular anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist", including the characters Riza Hawkeye and the homunculus Envy. She also voiced the character Quent Yaiden in the series "Wolf's Rain".
Yamao has also lent her voice to video games, most notably providing the voice of Reiko in the "Silent Hill" series. She has also provided the voice of characters in games such as "Tales of Symphonia" and "Tales of Vesperia".
In addition to her voice acting work, Yamao has also appeared in a few movies. She appeared in the live action adaptation of "Fullmetal Alchemist" as the character Lust. She also appeared in the film "The Sky Crawlers" as the character Miyuki.
Akiko Yamao is an experienced and versatile actress and voice actress. She has been in the industry for over 30 years and has worked on a number of beloved anime series and video games. Her work has been praised by fans and critics alike, and she continues to be an important figure in the anime and video game industry.