Mamiko Noto
Voice ActorMamiko Noto is a Japanese actress and singer who voices the giant slug Katsuyu in the Japanese version of Naruto, the anime produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
In the Japanese Naruto, Noto voices Katsuyu, the enormous slug summon bonded to Tsunade who can split into countless smaller bodies to shield and heal allies across a battlefield. The calm, protective creature suits Noto's famously soft and gentle speaking voice.
Career and Notable Roles
Noto is loved across anime for a run of quiet, tender heroines, among them Rin in Inuyasha, Kotomi Ichinose in Clannad, and Sawako Kuronuma in Kimi ni Todoke. She has picked up Seiyu Award nominations and won a Best Supporting Actor honor at the 18th Seiyu Awards, and she has also released charting character songs and albums.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mamiko Noto voice in Naruto?
In the Japanese version of Naruto, Noto voices Katsuyu, the enormous slug summon bonded to Tsunade. The creature can split into countless smaller bodies to shield and heal allies across the battlefield.
What is Mamiko Noto best known for?
Noto is celebrated across anime for a run of quiet, tender heroines, including Rin in Inuyasha and Kotomi Ichinose in Clannad. Her famously soft, gentle speaking voice suits the caretaking roles she is best known for.
What other anime has Mamiko Noto been in?
Beyond Inuyasha and Clannad, Noto voices Sawako Kuronuma in Kimi ni Todoke, another gentle heroine role that fits her signature vocal style.
Has Mamiko Noto won any awards?
Noto has received Seiyu Award nominations and won a Best Supporting Actor honor at the 18th Seiyu Awards. She has also released charting character songs and albums alongside her voice acting career.
When did Mamiko Noto start voice acting?
Born in 1980, Noto has worked as a Japanese voice actress and singer since 1998, spanning both anime roles and a music career.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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