Eiko Masuyama, who voiced Fujiko Mine in the Lupin the Third series initially in 1969 and then would star in the role from 1977 to 2012 in a range of capers that includes Hayao Miyazaki's The Castle of Cagliostro film and the Case Closed crossover special, passed away on May 20, 2024 at the age of 89 due to pneumonia. The announcement was made on Masuyama's agency Aoni Production's official website , as well as the official Lupin the Third anime series Twitter account . Aoni Production also noted that a private funeral was held with her family in accordance to her wishes. Masuyama was also known for playing Honey Kisaragi in the original Cutie Honey anime series and Snow Princess Kaguya in Sailor Moon S: The Movie - Hearts in Ice . Our condolences go out to Masuyama's family, and we want to thank her for her contributions to the anime industry. Source: Aoni Production , Lupin...
- 6/3/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The Castle Of Cagliostro
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Gorô Naya, Sumi Shimamoto, Tarô Ishida | Written by Hayao Miyazaki, Haruya Yamazaki | Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Most of us are familiar with Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, who have for 30 years been bringing the world beautifully told stories of magical worlds and extraordinary characters, from Porco Rosso to Spirited Away. But many might not know Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s first film, without which that 30-year legacy likely wouldn’t exist: The Castle of Cagliostro.
Miyazaki has always had something of an affinity for Italy and his films don’t shy away from this influence, from Porco Rosso’s Mediterranean dogfights to even his studio’s name (many Italian WWII planes were given the name Ghibli), and Cagliostro is no different, taking place in a hyperactive stylised version of Northern Italy.
The story picks up on a pair of happy-go-lucky thieves,...
Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Eiko Masuyama, Gorô Naya, Sumi Shimamoto, Tarô Ishida | Written by Hayao Miyazaki, Haruya Yamazaki | Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Most of us are familiar with Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, who have for 30 years been bringing the world beautifully told stories of magical worlds and extraordinary characters, from Porco Rosso to Spirited Away. But many might not know Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s first film, without which that 30-year legacy likely wouldn’t exist: The Castle of Cagliostro.
Miyazaki has always had something of an affinity for Italy and his films don’t shy away from this influence, from Porco Rosso’s Mediterranean dogfights to even his studio’s name (many Italian WWII planes were given the name Ghibli), and Cagliostro is no different, taking place in a hyperactive stylised version of Northern Italy.
The story picks up on a pair of happy-go-lucky thieves,...
- 10/31/2012
- by Mark Allen
- Nerdly
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