Noriko Hidaka

Noriko Hidaka is recognized for a string of major roles across her five-decade career, including Satsuki Kusakabe in My Neighbor Totoro, Near in Death Note, and Kikyo throughout Inuyasha. She has been active in the voice acting industry since 1984.

Noriko Hidaka voices Akane Tendo in Ranma 1/2, one of the signature roles from her long career in Japanese voice acting. Born in 1962, she has worked continuously in the industry since 1984.

Noriko Hidaka voices Yuki Tsukumo in Jujutsu Kaisen, an immensely powerful special-grade sorcerer introduced later in the series whose relaxed attitude belies her strength. The role draws on Hidaka's decades of experience giving commanding performances to strong female characters.

Beyond Jujutsu Kaisen, Noriko Hidaka was the original voice of Minami Asakura in Touch and continues to voice Masumi Sera in the long-running Detective Conan franchise. These roles sit alongside many other credits across her five-decade career in Japanese voice acting.

Noriko Hidaka, born Noriko Ito in 1962, is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer, and narrator with an extensive resume. She also serves as the regular Japanese dub voice for actress Jayma Mays, matching her voice to Mays's work in Glee and the Smurfs film series.