was a Japanese voice actress and chanson singer active throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Her most popular roles included Spank in Ohayō! Spank, Miss Alphonne in the original Cutie Honey television series and Non (as well as Furu-Furu the cat) in Majokko Megu-chan.

Other notable voice acting roles of hers are Danko-sensei in Kosoku Denjin Albegas, Kintaro Isu in The Song of Tentomushi, Tamu-Tamu in Temple the Balloonist, Hajime in Doteraman, Harubo in Ippatsuman, Shota in Plawres Sanshiro, Jacky in Jacky the Bear Cub, Marusu (aka the Sphinx's daughter) in Unico in the Island of Magic, Teko in Mahou Shōjo Lalabel, Tera in Future Boy Conan, and Panny (Pamie) in Adventures of the Little Koala.

In addition, she had a number of minor or guest roles in series such as Devilman, Dragon Ball, Tokimeki Tonight, Gatchaman, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, Heidi, Girl of the Alps, Dororon Enma-kun and Himitsu no Akko-chan.

Biography Tsukase was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan on December 23, 1945.

As a sophomore in high school, she came in second place in a prefectural broadcasting contest.『アニメーション大百科』(in Japanese). Tokyo Sanshisha. 1981. page 225. After being told she had an "interesting voice", she thought, "let me try doing what I love", and after graduating from high school, entered the Tokyo Talent Center.「追悼」in『AERA』(in Japanese).May 30, 1989 issue. Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc. May 30, 1989. page 64.

Career

She performed in tent theaters and worked in entertainment career activities once she graduated from Tokyo Talent Center.

Afterwards she worked as a disc jockey for Radio Kanto.『声優の世界－アニメーションから外国映画まで』(in Japanese). Asahi Sonorama (Fantastic Collection Special Edition). October 30, 1979. page 92. In 1970, working as the narrator on Dekirukana led her to begin her career as a voice actress, making her debut as an anime voice actress with Mon Chéri CoCo.「声優オールスター50ガイド」in『週刊TVガイド』(in Japanese). Tokyo News Agency. March 12, 1982. page 165.

She started being affiliated with Aoni Production after having worked with Osaka TV Talent Bureau.『日本タレント名鑑（1989年版）』(in Japanese). VIP Times. 1989. page 407.

Final years

In later years, she had a career as a chanson singer, particularly being known for her version of "Rokudenashi".

In late January 1989, she retired from all of her regular and ongoing acting roles due to a hospitalization.

Death

Tsukase died from rectal cancer on May 15, 1989, at the age of 43.

Filmography Television animation + List of voice performances in television animation Year Title Role Notes Source 1972 Mon Chéri CoCo Natalie Devilman Gande 「声のヒーロー37人総登場」in『ロマンアルバム(4) テレビランド増刊号 デビルマン』(in Japanese). Tokuma Shoten. February 25, 1978.「PICTURE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DAEMON」in『デビルマン解体新書』(in Japanese). Kodansha. February 10, 1999. 110 pages. . 1973 Science Ninja Team Gatchaman Boy, Child Cutie Honey Alphonne Louis Steinbeck III Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog Player, Nyorokichi, Morita, Elekichi, Bamboo Doraemon Debuko Babel II Additional voices Microid S Additional voices 1974 Heidi, Girl of the Alps Tinette Calimero Calimero's mother, ChuuChuu First voice Great Mazinger Shinichi Namura Ep. 7 Getter Robo Miyuki Saotome, Princess Gora Ep. 22 「『ゲッターロボ』『ゲッターロボG』ゲスト・キャスト一覧」『ゲッターロボ大全』(in Japanese). Published by Futabasha on October 15, 1998. 210 pages. The Song of Tentomushi Kintaro Isshu Dororon Enma-kun Akira-kun Ep. 20 Majokko Megu-chan Non Gō, Furu Furu 1975 Getter Robo G Snake King Demon Childhood Steel Jeeg Akira Shogun in His Boyhood Tokuchiyo Abe Maya the Honey Bee Ladybugs, Helga, Female Praying Mantis, Cricket, Female Grass Spider, Additional voices 1976 Dino Mech Gaiking Hachiro, Rosa Rosa in Ep. 3 Chōdenji Robo Combattler V Empress Janera, Chie Ichinoki 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Additional voices Blocker Gundan 4 Machine Blaster Jinta Hayami Paul's Miraculous Adventure Tom Magne Robo Gakeen Kaoru Bizen Machine Hayabusa Additional voices Ikkyū-san Additional voices 1977 Nobody's Boy: Remi Benjamin Akande Ippatsu Kanta-kun Tomoe, Chīko's mother, Kotarō Monarch: The Big Bear of Tallac Jacky Jetter Mars Additional voices Balatack Franco, Pakapaka Pakapaka in Ep. 16 Temple the Balloonist Tomtom Yatterman Queen, Kawatarō Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace Tsutomu Tsukishima Ep. 18 1978 Space Pirate Captain Harlock Masu Tsunajima, Mezon, Miyu, Nurem, Sujiko Nemin, Twin Sister Sujiko in Episodes 2 and 7, Nurem in Episodes 5-6, Miyu in Ep. 28, Twin Sister in Ep. 34 Starzinger Mira, Ponpo Mira in Ep. 12, Ponpo in Ep. 24 Galaxy Express 999 Tsuru Ep. 11 New Star of the Giants Additional voices The Story of Perrine Additional voices The Adventures of the Little Prince Cerca Majokko Tickle Takeshi Future Boy Conan Tera Main role 1979 Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel Banner Lead role New Star of the Giants II Additional voices Zenderman Puss in Boots Ep. 12 The Age of Dinosaurs Chobi Television film Maegami-Tarō Child of an Ushi-oni/Gyūki Television special Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 Commander Z 1980 Tomorrow's Joe 2 Chūkichi Ganbare Gonbe Santarō Lalabel, the Magical Girl Teko The White Whale of Mū Gaku Shirakawa (Garakusha) King Arthur: Prince on White Horse Hans 1981 Hello! Spank Spank Lead role The Monster Kid Rodan The Hippo Director's Zoo Diary Female Zookeeper Television special Honey Honey no Suteki na Bouken Additional voices Miss Machiko Kame Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds Francois 1982 Asari-chan Ibara Yabunokouji, Takayuki First voice of Ibara Yabunokouji Gyakuten! Ippatsuman Harubo Tokimeki Tonight Emiko Takamiyama Ep. 21 Dr. Slump & Arale-chan Namaneko Ep. 57 Tonde Mon Pe Nandaro Magical Princess Minky Momo Lucas Ep. 19 Anime Shout of the Wilderness Additional voices 1983 Lightspeed Electroid Albegas Prof. Danko Kibi Stop!! Hibari-kun! Kaji's mother Space Cobra Koro Ep. 26 Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: With Love from Space Martha Television special Serendipity the Pink Dragon Akanatssu Nanako SOS Koenji Ep. 30 Perman Female Pickpocket, Old Lady, Satoru, Harumi Boku Patalliro! Additional voices Plawres Sanshiro Shōta Yamaguchi Manga Japanese History Additional voices Mīmu Iro Iro Yume no Tabi Tamasaburō, Konpei Manga Aesop Monogatari Tan 1984 Gu Gu Ganmo Granny Oyone Ep. 34 Adventures of the Little Koala Pamie Penguin Main role Fist of the North Star Jirō Episodes 9-10 Star Musketeer Bismark Koruna, Bella, Dreamy Koruna in Ep. 15, Bella in Ep. 20, Dreamy in Ep. 34 Sōya Monogatari Kenji Little Memole Jimmy Episodes 24-25 Sherlock Hound Parrot Ep. 23 1985 GeGeGe no Kitarō Akaname, Hideo, Okada, Toshio, Kenji, Akio, Hacha First voice of Akaname Hai Step Jun Kichinosuke Button Nose Soir 1986 Ultraman Kids Proverb Stories Ruuki Ganbare, Kickers! Kenta Ishii Doteraman Doteraman Lead role Pro Golfer Saru Little Flying Monkey 1987 New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town Chapter Gouta, Bat Tagu Bat Tagu in Ep. 35 Dragon Ball Konkichi Ep. 83 1988 Kiteretsu Daihyakka Thomas Edison Sakigake!! Otokojuku Hidemaro Gokukōji City Hunter 2 Lucifer Rei Ep. 12 Tatakae!! Ramenman Annin (Hangnyin) Ep. 26 Tsurupika Hagemaru Hagemaru Hageda First voice The Secret of Akko-chan Ganmo Unohana, Goma Ganmo Unohana in Episodes 1-15, Goma in Episodes 1-18

Theatrical animation + List of voice performances in theatrical animation Year Title Role Notes Source 1974 The Great Adventures of Kikansha Yaemon D51 Hanuata Majokko Megu-chan Non Gō 1975 Majokko Megu-chan: Messenger from the Moon Non Gō 1977 The Wild Swans Prince 1978 Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery of the Arcadia Masu Tsunajima 1980 Magical Girl Lalabel: The Sea Calls for a Summer Vacation Teruko Takemura/Teko 1981 Ashita no Joe 2 Additional voices 1982 Hello! Spank Spank Lead role Haguregumo Ango 1983 Aesop's Fable Hare Unico in the Island of Magic Marusu/Sphinx's daughter 1985 Little Memole Jimmy 1986 Opening the Door Sumega 1987 New Maple Town Stories: Palm Town Chapter Gouta 1988 Sakigake!! Otokojuku Hidemaro Gokukōji

Original video animation (OVA) Birth (1984) – Village Girl/Child

Successors Kazuko Sugiyama – Tsurupika Hagemaru: Hagemaru Yūko Mita – Himitsu no Akko-chan: Gammo Chie Satō – Himitsu no Akko-chan: Goma Akari Hibino – Super Robot Wars: Chōdenji Robo Combattler V: Chie Ichinoki Yuki Matsuoka – Super Robot Wars: Chōdenji Robo Combattler V: Empress Janera Yuri Amano – Super Robot Wars: Getter Robo: Miyuki Saotome Minami Takayama – Heidi, Girl of the Alps: Tinette Hiroko Emori – Sakigake!! Otokojuku: Hidemaro Gokukouji

References

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