Kazue Ikura
Voice ActorKazue Ikura is a Japanese actress and voice actress with Aoni Production who, in the Naruto anime by Studio Pierrot, voices Mebuki Haruno, the mother of Sakura.
Naruto Role
Within Naruto, Ikura performs Mebuki Haruno, a Leaf Village resident and the strict but caring mother of the heroine Sakura. It is a supporting part, yet one that fleshes out the Haruno household and the everyday side of life in Konoha.
Career and Notable Roles
Working mainly through Aoni Production, Ikura has been active since the late 1970s. Among her best-known roles is Leni Milchstrasse from Sakura Wars, a character she has even played on stage in costume across many years, along with Kaori Makimura in City Hunter, Toraoh in Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru, and Ryuunosuke Natsume in the series All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kazue Ikura's most famous role?
Kazue Ikura is best known for voicing Leni Milchstrasse in Sakura Wars, a character she has even performed on stage in costume across many years. This crossover between voice work and theater has become a hallmark of her career.
What anime has Kazue Ikura been in?
Beyond Naruto, Ikura has voiced Kaori Makimura in City Hunter, Toraoh in Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru, and Ryuunosuke Natsume in All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku. These roles span decades of her career in Japanese voice acting.
Who does Kazue Ikura voice in Naruto?
In Naruto, Kazue Ikura voices Mebuki Haruno, the strict but caring mother of the heroine Sakura and a resident of the Leaf Village. It is a supporting role that fills out everyday life in Konoha.
What agency represents Kazue Ikura?
Kazue Ikura is represented by Aoni Production, a talent agency for Japanese voice actors. She has been active in the industry since 1979.
What is Kazue Ikura's nationality?
Kazue Ikura is Japanese, born in 1959. She continues to work as an actress and voice actress decades into her career.
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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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