A legendary voice from Japanese anime has just passed away. Actress Eiko Masuyama, known for having provided the voice of Fujiko’s character in the franchise for almost forty years. Lupine IIIHe died on May 20, Japanese media reports.
The actress, who was born in Tokyo in 1936, died of pneumonia. She was 89 years old. Her funeral took place several days ago in the presence of only her family, according to Japanese media.
Eiko Masuyama began her career in the 60s participating in the dubbing ofAstroBoy, the first animated series on Japanese television. Then, in the 1970s, she created the role of the femme fatale Fujiko Mine, heroine of the series. Lupine III.
From “Lupine III” to “Cutie Honey”
This legendary character, highly appreciated by followers of this rereading of Arsène Lupine, accompanied him for much of his career. Eiko Masuyama dubbed it until 2010 and the film’s release. Lupine III: the last work.
Eiko Masuyama also created the role of Honey Kisaragi in the anime. darling honey (cherry honey), based on a successful manga by Go Nagai, Grendizer’s father. In 2017 and then in 2021, he received two awards that reward his entire career.
Source: BFM TV
