Eiko Masuyama (増山 江威子) was a Japanese actress and narrator. She worked for Aoni Production. She was most known for originating the roles of Fujiko Mine (Lupin III), Honey Kisaragi (Cutie Honey), and Bakabon's Mama (Tensai Bakabon).

Early life

Eiko Masuyama was born on April 22, 1936, the youngest of four sisters. 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.

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. She began to focus on voice acting because of its scheduling flexibility, to balance childcare and work. In 2017, she was awarded the “Anime Outreach Category” at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2017. Masuyama focused on narration, but in anime works she sometimes replayed the voices of earlier characters. In 2021, she won the "Merit Award" at the 15th Seiyu Awards.

Death

Masuyama died of pneumonia on May 20, 2024, at the age of 88.

Filmography

Anime

Dubbing

Live-action

Animation

Awards