is a Japanese actress,

voice actress Voice acting is the art of Acting, performing a character or providing information to an audience with one's voice. Performers are often called voice actors/actresses in addition to other names. Examples of voice work include animation, animated, ...

and narrator from

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, Japan. She is most known for the roles of Reika "

Madame Butterfly ''Madama Butterfly'' (; ''Madame Butterfly'') is an opera in three acts (originally two) by Giacomo Puccini, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. It is based on the short story " Madame Butterfly" (1898) by John Lut ...

" Ryuuzaki in ''

Aim for the Ace! ''Aim for the Ace!'', known in Japan as , is a manga series written and illustrated by Sumika Yamamoto. The series tells the story of Hiromi Oka, a high school student who wants to become a professional tennis player as she struggles ag ...

'', Nodoka Saotome in ''

Ranma ½ is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from August 1987 to March 1996, with the chapters collected in 38 volumes by Shogakukan. The story revolves a ...

'', in ''

Galaxy Express 999 is a Japanese manga series. It is written and illustrated by Leiji Matsumoto, later adapted into a number of anime films and television series. It is set in a spacefaring, high-tech future in which humans have learned how to transfer ...

'', Michiko in ''Harmagedon'', and for being the Japanese voice-over actress of

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Filmography

Television animation

;1960s *''

Princess Knight ''Princess Knight'', also known as ''Ribon no Kishi'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. This manga follows the adventures of Sapphire, a girl who was born accidentally with a blue heart of a boy and a pin ...

'' (1967) – Eros *''

Judo Boy is a Japanese anime television series created by Tatsuo Yoshida and directed by his brother, Ippei Kuri (birthnamed Toyoharu Yoshida). The series aired on Fuji TV from April 2, 1969, to September 24, 1969, totaling 26 episodes. While ori ...

'' (1969) – Narieta *'' Kamui the Ninja'' (1969) – Nene ;1970s *'' Pinocchio: The Series'' (1972) – The Blue Fairy *''

'' (1973) – Reika "Madame Butterfly" Ryuuzaki *''

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is a Japanese animated television series directed by Isao Takahata that aired in 1976. It is loosely based on a small part of the Italian novel ''Heart'' (') created by Edmondo De Amicis, i.e., a monthly tale (''racconto mensile'') ''From ...

'' (1976) – Cipriana *''

'' (1978) – Maetel *''

The Story of Perrine is a Japanese anime series by Nippon Animation. It is the fourth production in the '' World Masterpiece Theater'' series (''Calpis Family Theater'' back then). It is based on the French novel '' En Famille'' by Hector Malot. The series orig ...

'' (1978) – Marie Paindavoine ;1980s *''

Patalliro! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mineo Maya. The comedy manga was serialized in ''Hana to Yume'' from 1978 to 1990, before switching to ''Bessatsu Hana to Yume'' in 1991, and now currently is serialized on the app M ...

'' (1982) – Etrange, Patalliro's mother. *''

Aura Battler Dunbine is an anime television series created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Sotsu and Sunrise. Forty-nine episodes aired on Nagoya TV from February 5, 1983, to January 21, 1984. A three-episode anime OVA sequel entitled ''New Story of Aura ...

'' (1983) – Silkey Mau *'' Stop!! Hibari-kun!'' (1983) – Harue *'' Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature'' (1984) – Ryo's Mother *'' The Story of Pollyanna, Girl of Love'' (1986) – Ruth Carew ;1990s *'' Sunset on Third Street'' (1990) – Tomoe Suzuki *''

'' (1992) – Nodoka Saotome *'' Romeo's Blue Skies'' (1995) – Narrator *''

Weiß Kreuz is a series conceptualized by voice actor Takehito Koyasu about four assassination, assassins that work in a flower shop called "Kitty in the House". The assassins are members of a group called Weiß (white), which is run by Persia of t ...

'' (1998) – Kaoruko Amamiya *''

Kindaichi Case Files is a Japanese mystery manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. ...

'' (1999) – Hazuki Asaki ;2000s *''

Sakura Wars is a Japanese steampunk media franchise created by Oji Hiroi and owned by Sega. It is focused around a series of cross-genre video games. The first game in the series was released in 1996, with five sequels and numerous spin-off titles bein ...

'' (2000) – Wakana Shinguji *''

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'' (2004) – Leia *'' Nagasarete Airantou'' (2007) – Suzuran *'' Kon'nichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables'' (2009) – Narrator ;2010s *'' Katanagatari'' (2010) – Narrator

OVA

*'' Devilman: The birth'' (1987) – Sumiko Fudo *''

Vampire Princess Miyu is a Japanese horror manga series by Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshiki Hirano, as well as an anime adaptation by the same creators. The anime was originally adapted as a 4-episode original video animation (OVA) series released in 1988 ...

'' (1988) – Miyu's Mother *'' Legend of the Galactic Heroes: The Gaiden'' (1998) – Johanna von Basel *'' Maetel Legend'' (2000) - Maetel *'' Yukikaze'' (2002) – Lynn Jackson

Theatrical animation

*'' Queen Millennia'' (1982) – Cleopatra *'' Genma Taisen'' (1983) – Michiko Azuma *'' X'' (1996) – Tōru Shirō *'' Mobile Suit Gundam Special Edition'' (2000) – Kamaria Ray

Tokusatsu

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Ultraman Story The , also known as ''Ultraman'', is a Japanese science fiction media franchise owned and produced by Tsuburaya Productions, which began with the television series '' Ultra Q'' in 1966. The franchise has expanded into many television shows, fi ...

'' (1984) – Mother of Ultra *''

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'' (2006) – Mother of Ultra

Video games

*'' Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete'' (1998) - Luna *''

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'' (2008) - Cloud of Darkness *''

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'' (2010) - Kairi's Grandmother *'' Final Fantasy Type-0'' (2011) - Cadetmaster *'' Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn'' (2013) - Hydaelyn

Dubbing

Live-action

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Roman Holiday ''Roman Holiday'' is a 1953 American romantic comedy film directed and produced by William Wyler. It stars Audrey Hepburn as a princess out to see Rome on her own and Gregory Peck as a reporter. Hepburn won an Academy Award for Best Actress f ...

'' (1972 Fuji TV and 1979 TV Asahi edition) – Princess Ann **''

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'' – Sabrina Fairchild **''

War and Peace ''War and Peace'' (; pre-reform Russian: ; ) is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the work comprises both a fictional narrative and chapters in which Tolstoy discusses history and philosophy. An ...

'' – Natasha Rostova **''

Funny Face ''Funny Face'' is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Stanley Donen and written by Leonard Gershe, containing assorted songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Although having the same title as the 1927 Broadway musical ''Funny ...

'' – Jo Stockton **'' Love in the Afternoon'' – Ariane Chavasse **''

The Nun's Story ''The Nun's Story'' is a 1956 novel by Kathryn Hulme. It was a Book of the Month selection and reached No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list, ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list. Premise The lead character of the book, Sister Luk ...

'' (1974 TV Asahi edition) – Sister Luke **'' The Unforgiven'' – Rachel Zachary **'' Breakfast at Tiffany's'' – Holly Golightly / Lula Mae Barnes **'' The Children's Hour'' – Karen Wright **'' Charade'' – Regina "Reggie" Lampert **''

My Fair Lady ''My Fair Lady'' is a musical theatre, musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The story, based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play ''Pygmalion (play), Pygmalion'' and on the Pygmalion (1938 film), 1938 film ...

'' – Eliza Doolittle **'' Paris When It Sizzles'' – Gabrielle Simpson **''

How to Steal a Million ''How to Steal a Million'' is a 1966 American heist comedy film directed by William Wyler and starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, Eli Wallach, Hugh Griffith, and Charles Boyer. The film is set and was filmed in Paris, though the characte ...

'' – Nicole Bonnet **'' Two for the Road'' – Joanna 'Jo' Wallace **'' Wait Until Dark'' (1975 TV Asahi edition) – Susy Hendrix **''

Robin and Marian ''Robin and Marian'' is a 1976 romantic adventure film from Columbia Pictures, shot in Panavision and Technicolor, that was directed by Richard Lester and written by James Goldman after the legend of Robin Hood. The film stars Sean Connery as Rob ...

'' – Lady Marian **''

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'' – Elizabeth Roffe **'' Always'' (1995 NTV edition) – Hap **'' Audrey'' – Audrey Hepburn *''

Airport 1975 ''Airport 1975'' (also known as ''Airport '75'') is a 1974 American air disaster film and the first sequel to the successful 1970 film ''Airport''. It was directed by Jack Smight, produced by William Frye, executive produced by Jennings Lang, a ...

'' (1977 Fuji TV edition) - Sister Ruth (

Helen Reddy Helen Maxine Reddy (25 October 194129 September 2020) was an Australian-American singer, actress, television host, and activist. Born in Melbourne to a show business family, Reddy started her career as an entertainer at age four. She sang on ra ...

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Amélie ''Amélie'' (, , ) is a 2001 French-language romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story ...

'' – Madeleine Wallace (

Yolande Moreau Yolande Moreau (born 27 February 1953) is a Belgian comedian, actress, film director and screenwriter. She has won three César Awards from four nominations. Career She made her cinematic debut with director Agnès Varda in two movies: Sept pi� ...

) *'' Armour of God II: Operation Condor'' – Momoko *'' Back to the Future Part III'' (1993 TV Asahi edition) – Clara Clayton (

Mary Steenburgen Mary Nell Steenburgen (; born February 8, 1953) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter. After studying at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse in the 1970s, she made her professional acting debut in the Western comedy film '' Goin ...

) *'' The Chronicles of Riddick'' – Aereon (

Judi Dench Dame Judith Olivia Dench (born 9 December 1934) is an English actress. Widely considered one of Britain's greatest actors, she is noted for her versatility, having appeared in films and television, as well as for her numerous roles on the stage ...

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Patti LuPone Patti Ann LuPone (born April 21, 1949) is an American actress and singer. After starting her professional career with The Acting Company in 1972, she soon gained acclaim for her leading performances on the Broadway and West End stage. Known f ...

*'' Kramer vs. Kramer'' – Joanna Kramer (

Meryl Streep Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Known for her versatility and adept accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career ...

) *'' La Piscine'' (1978 TV Asahi edition) – Marianne (

Romy Schneider Rosemarie Magdalena Albach (23 September 1938 – 29 May 1982), known professionally as Romy Schneider (), was a German and French actress. She is regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time and became a cult figure due to ...

) *'' The Manchurian Candidate'' – Senator Eleanor Prentiss Shaw (Meryl Streep) *'' Marnie'' (1969 TV Asahi edition) – Lil Mainwaring (

Diane Baker Diane Carol Baker (born February 25, 1938) is an American actress, producer and educator whose career spanned over 50 years. Early life Baker was born February 25, 1938 at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Californi ...

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The Plague of the Zombies ''The Plague of the Zombies'' is a 1966 British horror film directed by John Gilling and starring André Morell, John Carson, Jacqueline Pearce, Brook Williams, and Michael Ripper. Plot In a Cornish village in August 1860, the inhabitants ...

'' – Sylvia Forbes (

Diane Clare Diane Clare (born Diane Dirsztay; 8 July 1938 – 21 June 2013) was an English actress. Career Clare started acting at a young age playing uncredited baby parts in films such as '' The Ghosts of Berkeley Square'' and '' The Silver Fleet'', and ...

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The Reptile ''The Reptile'' is a 1966 British horror film made by Hammer Film Productions. It was directed by John Gilling, and starred Noel Willman, Jacqueline Pearce, Ray Barrett, Jennifer Daniel, and Michael Ripper. Plot summary In the 19th cent ...

'' – Valerie Spalding ( Jennifer Daniel) *''

The River Wild ''The River Wild'' is a 1994 American thriller film starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, and David Strathairn. It was directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Denis O'Neill. It follows a young family whose white-water rafting holiday is endange ...

'' – Gail Hartman (Meryl Streep) *''

Singin' in the Rain ''Singin' in the Rain'' is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, and featuring Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Rita Moreno a ...

'' – Kathy Selden (

Debbie Reynolds Mary Frances "Debbie" Reynolds (April 1, 1932 – December 28, 2016) was an American actress, singer and entrepreneur. Her acting career spanned almost 70 years. Reynolds performed on stage and television and in films into her 80s. She was nom ...

) *'' Smash'' –

Liza Minnelli Liza May Minnelli ( ; born March 12, 1946) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli has received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, ...

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The Towering Inferno ''The Towering Inferno'' is a 1974 American disaster film directed by John Guillermin and produced by Irwin Allen, featuring an ensemble cast led by Paul Newman and Steve McQueen. It was adapted by Stirling Silliphant from the novels '' The ...

'' (1989 TBS edition) – Susan Franklin (

Faye Dunaway Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) is an American actress. She is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Faye Dunaway, many accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, ...

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Animation

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Charlotte's Web ''Charlotte's Web'' is a book of children's literature by American author E. B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams. It was published on October 15, 1952, by Harper & Brothers. It tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his frie ...

'' – Charlotte A. Cavatica *''

Hercules Hercules (, ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted the Gr ...

'' – Hera

Other roles

*''Izumi e no michi'' (1955, film) – Misako Ogawa *'' Haromoni@'' (2007–08, variety show) – Narrator *'' Aoi Honō'' (2014, TV drama) – Maetel (voice)

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ikeda, Masako 1939 births Living people Japanese child actresses Japanese video game actresses Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society voice actors Voice actresses from Tokyo 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses