About
Akihiro Maruyama (born May 15, 1935, died June 20, 2026), better known by his stage name Akihiro Miwa, was a Japanese singer, actor, author and drag queen. As an actor he is known for voicing characters in Hayao Miyazaki films Princess Mononoke (1997) and Howl's Moving Castle (2004).
Filmography
Nagasaki: In the Shadow of the Flash2025
Miwa: A Japanese Icon2013 · Himself
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life2009 · Arceus (voice)
Takeshis'2005 · Self
Howl's Moving Castle2004 · Witch of the Waste (voice)
Toy Reanimator2002
Princess Mononoke1997 · Mrs. Moro (voice)
The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima1985 · Self
Harmagedon1983 · Froy (voice)
The Hunchback of Aomori1983
La Marie-vison1983
The Japanese Belly Button1977 · Business man / Yakuza / Assistant professor
The Three Ginza Rascals1976
Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets1971 · Maya at the Hell
Woman Gambling Expert: Stakes of a Game of Chance1970
Black Rose Mansion1969 · Ryuko
Black Lizard1968 · Black Lizard (Mrs. Midorikawa)
The Hunter's Diary1964 · Singer
Invitation to the Enchanted Town1961
Ginza Tomboy1960 · Jirō Ōsawa (Chanson Singer)