Masako Katsuki
Voice ActorMasako Katsuki is a veteran Japanese voice actress and narrator, represented by 81 Produce after starting her career at Theater Echo, who voiced Yoshino Soma and Ran'Tao in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach.
Bleach Role
Masako Katsuki lent her voice to two anime-original characters in Bleach: Yoshino Soma, who appeared during one of the show's filler story arcs, and Ran'Tao, a Bount ally introduced in the Bount arc. Both roles came from material created specifically for the anime rather than Tite Kubo's original manga, showcasing Katsuki's range across the franchise's expanded television continuity.
Career and Notable Roles
Debuting as Mary Scott in Shiroi Kiba: White Fang Monogatari, Katsuki has built a decades-long career spanning anime, dubbed foreign films, video games, drama CDs, and commercial narration. She is widely recognized for a run of major roles including Tsunade in Naruto, Sailor Neptune (Michiru Kaioh) in the Sailor Moon franchise, Maya Kitajima from Glass Mask, and Reccoa Londe from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, alongside decades of credits with Theater Echo and 81 Produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Tsunade in Japanese?
Masako Katsuki voices Tsunade in the Japanese version of Naruto. She is also known for playing Sailor Neptune, or Michiru Kaioh, in the Sailor Moon franchise.
Has Masako Katsuki dubbed for foreign films?
Katsuki's decades-long career spans dubbed foreign films alongside anime, video games, drama CDs, and commercial narration work. That range sits alongside her supporting roles in Bleach.
Who does Masako Katsuki voice in Bleach?
Katsuki voices two anime-original characters in Bleach: Yoshino Soma, who appears during one of the show's filler arcs, and Ran'Tao, a Bount ally introduced in the Bount arc.
What was Masako Katsuki's debut role?
Katsuki debuted as Mary Scott in Shiroi Kiba: White Fang Monogatari, going on to build a decades-long career across anime, dubbing, and narration.
What talent agencies has Masako Katsuki been affiliated with?
Katsuki started her career at Theater Echo before moving to her current agency, 81 Produce. She was born in 1958 and has built one of the longest-running careers among Japanese voice actresses.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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