Biography

Akihiro Maruyama (May 15, 1935 - 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).

Known For

Howl's Moving Castle

Witch of the Waste (voice)

Princess Mononoke

Mrs. Moro (voice)

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Arceus (voice)

Takeshis'

Self

Harmagedon

Froy (voice)

Black Lizard

Black Lizard (Mrs. Midorikawa)

Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets

Maya at the Hell

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Self