Noriko Shitaya
Voice ActorHailing from Chiba Prefecture, Noriko Shitaya is a Japanese voice actress who voices Ururu Tsumugiya in the Studio Pierrot anime Bleach and is also known for playing Sakura Matō in the Fate franchise.
Bleach Role
Shitaya voices Ururu Tsumugiya, the quiet, unassuming member of the Urahara Shop staff who is secretly one of its most powerful fighters. The soft-spoken, reserved delivery Shitaya brings to the role contrasts with Ururu's occasional bursts of overwhelming combat strength, a duality that runs through the character's appearances. She has voiced Ururu across the anime's various continuities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Noriko Shitaya?
Noriko Shitaya is a Japanese voice actress hailing from Chiba Prefecture. She is credited on Bleach as part of the Studio Pierrot voice cast.
Who voices Sakura in Fate?
Noriko Shitaya voices Sakura Mato across the Fate franchise, a role that has followed her through multiple entries in the series. It stands as her best known credit outside her work on Bleach.
Who does Noriko Shitaya voice in Bleach?
Shitaya voices Ururu Tsumugiya, the quiet, unassuming member of the Urahara Shop staff who is secretly one of its most powerful fighters. It's her signature role on the series.
How does Noriko Shitaya portray Ururu's character in Bleach?
Shitaya's soft-spoken, reserved delivery contrasts with Ururu's occasional bursts of overwhelming combat strength, a duality that runs through the character's appearances. That contrast is a defining trait of the performance.
When did Noriko Shitaya begin her voice acting career?
Shitaya has worked as a voice actress since 2001. Her career has spanned two decades since that debut.
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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