Masako Katsuki
Voice ActorMasako Katsuki is a Japanese actress, narrator, and voice actress affiliated with 81 Produce, and she plays the legendary kunoichi Tsunade in Naruto.
Naruto Role
In Naruto, Katsuki voices Tsunade, one of the three Legendary Sannin and granddaughter of the First Hokage. A gifted medical ninja with monstrous physical strength and a bond with the giant slugs, Tsunade is persuaded to return to the Hidden Leaf and becomes its Fifth Hokage.
Career and Notable Roles
Over a long career in theater, anime, and dubbing, Katsuki has voiced Michiru Kaioh, better known as Sailor Neptune, in Sailor Moon, Maya Kitajima in Glass Mask, Reccoa Londe in Zeta Gundam, and Maria Von Trapp in the Trapp Family Story. She also works extensively as a narrator and in Japanese dubs of foreign films and television.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masako Katsuki's most iconic role?
Outside Naruto, Katsuki is best known for voicing Michiru Kaioh, known as Sailor Neptune, in Sailor Moon. She also played Maya Kitajima in Glass Mask over her long career in theater and anime.
Who voices Tsunade in Japanese?
Katsuki voices Tsunade in the Japanese version of Naruto. Tsunade is one of the three Legendary Sannin, a granddaughter of the First Hokage, and a gifted medical ninja who becomes the Fifth Hokage.
What other anime has Masako Katsuki been in?
Katsuki voices Reccoa Londe in Zeta Gundam and Maria Von Trapp in the Trapp Family Story, adding to a long career in Japanese theater, anime, and dubbing.
What agency is Masako Katsuki affiliated with?
Katsuki is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce. Beyond acting, she works extensively as a narrator and in Japanese dubs of foreign films and television.
Who is Masako Katsuki?
Born in 1958, Katsuki is a Japanese actress, narrator, and voice actress who has spent a long career across theater, anime, and dubbing.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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