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Noriko Tsukase (つかせのりこ, Tsukase Noriko; December 23, 1945[3] – May 15, 1989[4]) was a Japanese voice actress and chanson singer active throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Born
Noriko Hara (原 紀子)[1] (née Tsukase (塚瀬)[2])

(1945-12-23)December 23, 1945
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan[3]
DiedMay 15, 1989(1989-05-15) (aged 43)
Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
OthernameNoko (ノコ)[4]
Occupations
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Noriko Tsukase
つかせ のりこ
Born
Noriko Hara (原 紀子)[1] (née Tsukase (塚瀬)[2])

(1945-12-23)December 23, 1945
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan[3]
DiedMay 15, 1989(1989-05-15) (aged 43)
Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
Other nameNoko (ノコ)[4]
Occupations
Years active1969–1989
AgentAoni Production
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Her most popular roles included Spank in Ohayō! Spank, Miss Alphonne in the original Cutie Honey television series and Non (as well as Furu-Furu the cat) in Majokko Megu-chan.

Other notable voice acting roles of hers are Danko-sensei in Kosoku Denjin Albegas, Kintaro Isu in The Song of Tentomushi, Tamu-Tamu in Temple the Balloonist, Hajime in Doteraman, Harubo in Ippatsuman, Shota in Plawres Sanshiro, Jacky in Jacky the Bear Cub, Marusu (aka the Sphinx's daughter) in Unico in the Island of Magic, Teko in Mahou Shōjo Lalabel, Tera in Future Boy Conan, and Panny (Pamie) in Adventures of the Little Koala.

In addition, she had a number of minor or guest roles in series such as Devilman, Dragon Ball, Tokimeki Tonight, Gatchaman, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, Heidi, Girl of the Alps, Dororon Enma-kun and Himitsu no Akko-chan.

Biography

Tsukase was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan on December 23, 1945.[3]

As a sophomore in high school, she came in second place in a prefectural broadcasting contest.[5] After being told she had an "interesting voice", she thought, "let me try doing what I love", and after graduating from high school, entered the Tokyo Talent Center.[4][5]

Career

She performed in tent theaters and worked in entertainment career activities once she graduated from Tokyo Talent Center.[4]

Afterwards she worked as a disc jockey for Radio Kanto.[6] In 1970, working as the narrator on Dekirukana led her to begin her career as a voice actress.[4] She made her debut as an anime voice actress in 1970 with Mon Chéri CoCo.[7]

She started being affiliated with Aoni Production[8] after having worked with Osaka TV Talent Bureau.[9]

Final years

In later years, she had a career as a chanson singer, particularly being known for her version of "Rokudenashi".[4]

In late January 1989, she retired from all of her regular and ongoing acting roles due to a hospitalization.[4]

Death

Tsukase died from rectal cancer on May 15, 1989, at the age of 43.

Filmography

Television animation

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List of voice performances in television animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1972Mon Chéri CoCoNatalie
DevilmanGande[10][11]
1973Science Ninja Team GatchamanBoy, Child
Cutie HoneyAlphonne Louis Steinbeck III[12]
Demetan Croaker, The Boy FrogPlayer, Nyorokichi, Morita, Elekichi, Bamboo
DoraemonDebuko
Babel IIAdditional voices
Microid SAdditional voices
1974Heidi, Girl of the AlpsTinette
CalimeroCalimero's mother, ChuuChuuFirst voice
Great MazingerShinichi NamuraEp. 7
Getter RoboMiyuki Saotome, Princess GoraEp. 22[13]
The Song of TentomushiKintaro Isshu
Dororon Enma-kunAkira-kunEp. 20
Majokko Megu-chanNon Gō, Furu Furu[14]
1975Getter Robo GSnake King DemonChildhood[13]
Steel JeegAkira
Shogun in His BoyhoodTokuchiyo Abe
Maya the Honey BeeLadybugs, Helga, Female Praying Mantis, Cricket, Female Grass Spider, Additional voices
1976Dino Mech GaikingHachiro, RosaRosa in Ep. 3[15]
Chōdenji Robo Combattler VEmpress Janera, Chie Ichinoki
3000 Leagues in Search of MotherAdditional voices
Blocker Gundan 4 Machine BlasterJinta Hayami[16]
Paul's Miraculous AdventureTom
Magne Robo GakeenKaoru Bizen
Machine HayabusaAdditional voices
Ikkyū-sanAdditional voices
1977Nobody's Boy: RemiBenjamin Akande
Ippatsu Kanta-kunTomoe, Chīko's mother, Kotarō
Monarch: The Big Bear of TallacJacky[17]
Jetter MarsAdditional voices
BalatackFranco, PakapakaPakapaka in Ep. 16[18]
Temple the BalloonistTomtom
YattermanQueen, Kawatarō
Wakusei Robo Danguard AceTsutomu TsukishimaEp. 18
1978Space Pirate Captain HarlockMasu Tsunajima, Mezon, Miyu, Nurem, Sujiko Nemin, Twin SisterSujiko in Episodes 2 and 7, Nurem in Episodes 5-6, Miyu in Ep. 28, Twin Sister in Ep. 34[19]
StarzingerMira, PonpoMira in Ep. 12, Ponpo in Ep. 24
Galaxy Express 999TsuruEp. 11
New Star of the GiantsAdditional voices
The Story of PerrineAdditional voices
The Adventures of the Little PrinceCerca
Majokko TickleTakeshi
Future Boy ConanTeraMain role[20]
1979Bannertail: The Story of Gray SquirrelBannerLead role[21]
New Star of the Giants IIAdditional voices
ZendermanPuss in BootsEp. 12
The Age of DinosaursChobiTelevision film[22]
Maegami-TarōChild of an Ushi-oni/GyūkiTelevision special[23]
Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3Commander Z
1980Tomorrow's Joe 2Chūkichi
Ganbare GonbeSantarō
Lalabel, the Magical GirlTeko[24]
The White Whale of MūGaku Shirakawa (Garakusha)[25]
King Arthur: Prince on White HorseHans[26]
1981Hello! SpankSpankLead role[27]
The Monster KidRodan
The Hippo Director's Zoo DiaryFemale ZookeeperTelevision special
Honey Honey no Suteki na BoukenAdditional voices
Miss MachikoKame[28]
Dogtanian and the Three MuskehoundsFrancois
1982Asari-chanIbara Yabunokouji, TakayukiFirst voice of Ibara Yabunokouji
Gyakuten! IppatsumanHarubo[29]
Tokimeki TonightEmiko TakamiyamaEp. 21
Dr. Slump & Arale-chanNamanekoEp. 57
Tonde Mon PeNandaro[30]
Magical Princess Minky MomoLucasEp. 19
Anime Shout of the WildernessAdditional voices
1983Lightspeed Electroid AlbegasProf. Danko Kibi[31]
Stop!! Hibari-kun!Kaji's mother
Space CobraKoroEp. 26
Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: With Love from SpaceMarthaTelevision special
Serendipity the Pink DragonAkanatssu
Nanako SOSKoenjiEp. 30
PermanFemale Pickpocket, Old Lady, Satoru, Harumi
Boku Patalliro!Additional voices
Plawres SanshiroShōta Yamaguchi
Manga Japanese HistoryAdditional voices
Mīmu Iro Iro Yume no TabiTamasaburō, Konpei
Manga Aesop MonogatariTan
1984Gu Gu GanmoGranny OyoneEp. 34
Adventures of the Little KoalaPamie PenguinMain role
Fist of the North StarJirōEpisodes 9-10
Star Musketeer BismarkKoruna, Bella, DreamyKoruna in Ep. 15, Bella in Ep. 20, Dreamy in Ep. 34
Sōya MonogatariKenji
Little MemoleJimmyEpisodes 24-25
Sherlock HoundParrotEp. 23
1985GeGeGe no KitarōAkaname, Hideo, Okada, Toshio, Kenji, Akio, HachaFirst voice of Akaname
Hai Step JunKichinosuke[32]
Button NoseSoir
1986Ultraman Kids Proverb StoriesRuuki
Ganbare, Kickers!Kenta Ishii[33]
DoteramanDoteramanLead role[34]
Pro Golfer SaruLittle Flying Monkey
1987New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town ChapterGouta, Bat TaguBat Tagu in Ep. 35[35]
Dragon BallKonkichiEp. 83
1988Kiteretsu DaihyakkaThomas Edison
Sakigake!! OtokojukuHidemaro Gokukōji[36]
City Hunter 2Lucifer ReiEp. 12
Tatakae!! RamenmanAnnin (Hangnyin)Ep. 26
Tsurupika HagemaruHagemaru HagedaFirst voice
The Secret of Akko-chanGanmo Unohana, GomaGanmo Unohana in Episodes 1-15, Goma in Episodes 1-18[37]
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Theatrical animation

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Year Title Role Notes Source
1974The Great Adventures of Kikansha Yaemon D51Hanuata[38][39]
Majokko Megu-chanNon Gō
1975Majokko Megu-chan: Messenger from the MoonNon Gō
1977The Wild SwansPrince[40]
1978Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery of the ArcadiaMasu Tsunajima[41]
1980Magical Girl Lalabel: The Sea Calls for a Summer VacationTeruko Takemura/Teko[42]
1981Ashita no Joe 2Additional voices
1982Hello! SpankSpankLead role[43][44][45]
HaguregumoAngo[46][47]
1983Aesop's FableHare[48]
Unico in the Island of MagicMarusu/Sphinx's daughter[49]
1985Little MemoleJimmy
1986Opening the DoorSumega[50][51]
1987New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town ChapterGouta[52]
1988Sakigake!! OtokojukuHidemaro Gokukōji[53]
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Original video animation (OVA)

  • Birth (1984) – Village Girl/Child

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