Eiko Masuyama

Eiko Masuyama
増山 江威子
Born
Tomoko Masada (政田 知子)

(1936-04-22)April 22, 1936
DiedMay 20, 2024(2024-05-20) (aged 88)
Occupations
Years active1957–2024
AgentAoni Production
Notable work
Height155 cm (5 ft 1 in)[2]
SpouseKazuki Masada (政田 一喜) (died 2022)[3]
Children1[4]

Eiko Masuyama (増山 江威子, Masuyama Eiko; born Tomoko Masada (政田 知子, Masada Tomoko), April 22, 1936 – May 20, 2024) was a Japanese actress and narrator. She was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of her death. She was most known for originating the roles of Fujiko Mine in Lupin III, Honey Kisaragi in Cutie Honey, and Bakabon's Mama in Tensai Bakabon.

Biography

Early life

Eiko Masuyama was born on April 22, 1936, the youngest of four sisters.[5] When she was young she spoke slowly. Her teacher told her "You can't talk properly". At age 12, she joined the Children's Theater Company to improve her speech. She studied under Miyoko Asō, overcoming the complex. She later became interested in acting.[6]

Career

When Masuyama was too old for the children's company, Sanno theatrical company was launched by actors Sandayū Dokumamushi and Yasushi Inayoshi.

She became a member of Aoni Production in the 1960s.[7][8] She began to focus on voice acting because of its scheduling flexibility, to balance childcare and work.

Masuyama focused on narration, but in anime works she sometimes reprised the voices of earlier characters.

Final years

In 2017, she was awarded the “Anime Outreach Category” at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2017.[9]

In 2021, she won the "Merit Award" at the 15th Seiyu Awards.[10]

Death

Masuyama died of pneumonia on May 20, 2024, at the age of 88.[11] Her death was announced a month later by Aoni.[12]

Filmography

Television animation

List of voice performances in television animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
19638 ManManami
Astro BoyLucia, Kipiah
1965Kimba the White LionAdditional voice
Super JetterNanae
Prince PlanetRico
1966Leo the LionRukio
Harris no KazeKunimatsu's mother
Sally the WitchYumiko
1967Gokū no DaibōkenTatsuko
1968Star of the GiantsLumi Tachibana, Samon Chiyo
Sabu to Ichi Torimono HikaeAdditional voice
The World of Hans Christian AndersenKaren
1969Lupin the Third: Pilot FilmFujiko Mine
Attack No. 1Midori Hayakawa
MoominAdditional voice
1971Andersen MonogatariCandy, Anna
Shin Obake no Q-TarōU-ko
Marvelous MelmoAdditional voice
Tensai BakabonBakabon's Mama
1972Dokonjō GaeruPyonko
DevilmanFire, Bella
Mahōtsukai ChappyChappy Hans Charles Grimm and Aesop Et Cetera
Lupin the Third Part ICatherine MartinEp. 14
1973Jungle KurobeMama Sarari
MicrosupermanAdditional voice
Fables of the Green ForestPolly
Cutie HoneyHoney Kisaragi
1974Karate MasterRikuya
Great MazingerCleo
Vicky the VikingNarrator
Hoshi no Ko ChobinQueen Ekurea
1975Arabian Nights: Sinbad's AdventuresAdditional voice
Ikkyū-sanIkkyuu's mother, Narrator, Tsubane Iyono
Gamba no BōkenOryuu, Shioji
Laura, the Prairie GirlCaroline Ingalls
Ganso Tensai BakabonBakabon's Mama
Maya the Honey BeeAdditional voice
1976Divine Demon-Dragon GaikingAdditional voice
UFO Warrior Dai ApolonAdditional voice
Little Lulu and Her Little FriendsLittle LuluFirst voice, Episodes 1–3
Candy CandyJane Brighton
1977Lupin the Third Part IIFujiko Mine
The Wild SwansElisa/Adult Elisa
1978Nobody's Boy: RemiAdditional voice
StarzingerProf. Kitty
Captain FutureJoan Randall
Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss ModernKichiji
1980Space Warrior BaldiosAmy Ratein
Back to the ForestMary
1981Good Morning! SpankAiko's mother
Dogtanian and the Three MuskehoundsMilady
1982Andromeda StoriesAdditional voice
Urusei YatsuraMisuzuEp. 43
The Kabocha WineHanae Aoba; Komachi
The Mysterious Cities of GoldAdditional voice
Dr SlumpRibon-chan
Boku Patalliro!Afro 18
1983Story of the Alps: My AnnetteAdditional voice
PermanPerman #3 (Sumire Hoshino)
Cat's EyeLupin's Bride/Henriette Lubelle[13]
1984Lupin III Part IIIFujiko Mine[14]
1985New Little Ghost Q-TarōU-ko
1986Maple Town StoriesChristine
1987Lady Lady!!Magdalene Waverley
1988Little Lord FauntleroyMina
Himitsu no Akko-chanQueen of the Mirror Country
1989Lupin the 3rd: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty!Fujiko MineTelevision special[15]
1990Heisei Tensai BakabonBakabon's Mama
Lupin the 3rd: The Hemingway PapersFujiko MineTelevision special[16]
Magical Taruruto-kunIna Kawai
1991Mischievous Twins: The Tales of St. Clare'sMrs. Wentworth
Lupin the 3rd: Steal Napoleon's Dictionary!Fujiko MineTelevision special[17]
1992Let's Go! AnpanmanMiss Mimi, Queen of Darkness, Witch, Princess Black Snow, Miss Autumn WindFirst voice of Queen of Darkness, Witch, Miss Autumn Wind, Second voice of Miss Mimi
Lupin the 3rd: From Russia with LoveFujiko MineTelevision special[18]
1993Lupin the 3rd: Orders to Assassinate LupinFujiko MineTelevision special[19]
1994Lupin the 3rd: Burn, Zantetsuken!Fujiko MineTelevision special[20]
1995World Fairy Tale SeriesEvil QueenEp. 8
Lupin the 3rd: The Pursuit of Harimao's TreasureFujiko MineTelevision special[21]
1996Lupin the 3rd: The Secret of Twilight GeminiFujiko MineTelevision special[22]
1997Cutie Honey FlashMitsuko Kanzaki
Lupin the 3rd: Walther P-38Fujiko MineTelevision special[23]
1998Mamotte ShugogettenMeihua (Plum Blossom)
Lupin the 3rd: Memories of Blaze ~Tokyo Crisis~Fujiko MineTelevision special[24]
1999Lupin the 3rd: Da Capo of Love ~Fujiko's Unlucky Days~Fujiko MineTelevision special[25]
Rerere no Tensai BakabonBakabon's Mama
2000Lupin the 3rd: $1 Money WarsFujiko MineTelevision special[26]
2001Detective Boy KagemanBeauty FaceFirst voice
Lupin the 3rd: Alcatraz ConnectionFujiko MineTelevision special[27]
2002Weiß Kreuz GlühenQueen
Lupin the 3rd Episode 0: First ContactFujiko MineTelevision special[28]
2003Lupin the 3rd: Operation Return the TreasureFujiko MineTelevision special[29]
2004Lupin the 3rd: Stolen Lupin ~The Copy Cat is a Midsummer's Butterfly~Fujiko MineTelevision special[30]
2005Great Detective ConanFusae Campbell KinoshitaDebuts in Ep. 421
Lupin the 3rd: An Angel's Tactics ~Fragments of a Dream Are the Scent of Murder~Fujiko MineTelevision special[31]
2006Lupin the 3rd: Seven Days RhapsodyFujiko MineTelevision special[32]
2007Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the FogFujiko MineTelevision special[33]
2008Lupin the 3rd: Sweet Lost Night ~The Magic Lamp's Nightmare Premonition~Fujiko MineTelevision special[34]
2009Lupin III vs. Detective ConanFujiko MineTelevision special[35]
2010Lupin the 3rd: The Last JobFujiko MineTelevision special[36]

Theatrical animation

List of voice performances in theatrical animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1968Fables From Hans Christian AndersenKaren[37]
1969Hitori BotchiKen's mother
1970Attack No. 1: The MovieYumi Katsura[38]
Attack No. 1: RevolutionSatomi Yoshimura[39]
Attack No. 1: World ChampionshipShellenina[40]
The Kindly LionMother
1971Attack No. 1: Immortal BirdMidori Hayakawa[41]
Do It! Yasuji's PornoramaSlut in the Park, Car Customer, Blonde Woman at the Airport
Animal Treasure IslandGran
1976Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the WorldSuzanna[42]
1977The Wild SwansEliza/Adult Eliza
1978Lupin the 3rd: Lupin vs. the CloneFujiko Mine[43]
1979Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of CagliostroFujiko Mine[43]
1980Toward the TerraTerra No.5
1981Kaibutsu-kun: Invitation to Monster LandKaiko-chan[44]
1982Kaibutsu-kun: The Demon SwordKaiko-chan
Queen MillenniaPermanent Administrator
Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space AdventureRibbon-chan
Arcadia of My YouthThe Witch
1983Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around the WorldAdditional voice
Aesop's FableGoddess of Spring
1984The Kabocha Wine: Nita no Aijou MonogatariKomachi
Shonen KeniyaYoko Murakami
Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Superpower WarsPerman #3 (Sumire Hoshino)[45]
1985Little MemoleNarrator
Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: Ninja Beast Jippō vs. Miracle EggPerman #3 (Sumire Hoshino)[46]
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of HappinessSusan
Lupin the 3rd: Legend of the Gold of BabylonFujiko Mine[43]
1990Kennosuke-samaKennosuke's motherShort film
1994Sailor Moon S: The MoviePrincess Snow Kaguya
Let's Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's SchoolWitch[47]
1995Lupin the 3rd: Die! NostradamusFujiko Mine[43]
1996Lupin the 3rd: Dead or AliveFujiko Mine[43]
2003Pa-Pa-Pa The Movie: PermanPerman #3 (Sumire Hoshino)Short film[48]
2004Pa-Pa-Pa The Movie: Perman - Octopus with a Pop! Legs with a Pon!Perman #3 (Sumire Hoshino)Short film[49]

Dubbing

Live-action

Animation

Awards

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2021 15th Seiyu Awards Merit Award Won [51]

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