Naoko Matsui
Voice ActorBorn in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Naoko Matsui is a longtime Japanese voice actress whose career reaches back to the early 1980s; she was part of the Death Note voice cast.
Death Note Role
Matsui's connection to Death Note comes through a voice credit on the anime series. The specific character has not been documented in the sources compiled for this profile, and it appears to be one of her many supporting parts rather than a lead role.
Career and Notable Roles
A member of Production Baobab for two decades before going freelance, Matsui built her name on 1980s and 1990s anime staples, including Dorothy Catalonia in Gundam Wing, Roux Louka in Gundam ZZ, and Azusa Shiratori in Ranma 1/2, plus a long-running part as Sonoko Suzuki in Detective Conan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does Naoko Matsui play in Death Note?
Matsui's connection to Death Note comes through a voice credit on the anime series, though the specific character has not been documented in available sources. It appears to be one of her many supporting parts rather than a lead role.
What anime characters has Naoko Matsui voiced?
Matsui voiced Dorothy Catalonia in Gundam Wing, Roux Louka in Gundam ZZ, and Azusa Shiratori in Ranma 1/2. These 1980s and 1990s roles helped build her name in the industry.
What role does Naoko Matsui play in Detective Conan?
Matsui has a long-running part as Sonoko Suzuki in Detective Conan. It stands as one of the most durable credits in her career.
What talent agency was Naoko Matsui with?
Matsui was a member of Production Baobab for two decades before going freelance. That agency period covered much of her core 1980s and 1990s anime work.
Where is Naoko Matsui from?
Matsui was born in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in 1961, and has been active in the industry since 1983. Her career now spans more than four decades.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMadhouse
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