Masako Katsuki Japanese voice actress Date of Birth: 15.10.1958 Country: Japan

1. Early Career
2. Breakthrough Roles
3. Diverse Anime Appearances
4. Sailor Moon and Beyond
5. Notable Roles
6. Recent Career

Early Career

Hiroko Emori is a Japanese voice actress who has voiced a variety of characters throughout her career. In 1983, she made her debut in the anime series "Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman" as Miya. She went on to voice Athena Henderson in "Choujikuu Seiki Orguss" and Peter in "Tokusou Kihei Dorvack".

Breakthrough Roles

In 1985, Emori landed two major roles that would solidify her status as a talented voice actress. She voiced Reccoa Londe in the popular mecha series "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" and Mother Ten in the OVA "Urusei Yatsura: Lovely Muu-chan's Wedding". These roles showcased her versatility and ability to bring depth to both heroic and comedic characters.

Diverse Anime Appearances

Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Emori continued to appear in a wide range of anime series. She voiced Diana Lance in "Kikou Senki Dragonar", Leia in "Fist of the North Star", and Roxanne in "Dirty Pair: Fight!!". Her diverse roles included everything from the gentle and caring Yuuko in "Maison Ikkoku" to the enigmatic witch in "Legend of the Virtual Devil".

Sailor Moon and Beyond

In 1994, Emori joined the cast of the popular magical girl anime series "Sailor Moon S" as Michiru Kaio/Sailor Neptune. She would reprise this role in subsequent Sailor Moon series and films. This iconic role further cemented her status as a beloved voice actress.

Notable Roles

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Emori continued to voice memorable characters. She portrayed Queen Tsunade/Fifth Hokage in the long-running anime series "Naruto", Miranda in "Gungrave", and Born in "Noir". Her diverse roles showcased her versatility and ability to bring life to characters of all ages and backgrounds.

Recent Career

In recent years, Emori has continued to voice roles in anime and video games. She has appeared in popular series such as "The Twelve Kingdoms", "Samurai Champloo", and "Naruto: Shippuden". Her ongoing work demonstrates her enduring talent and passion for the voice acting industry.