Noriko Tsukase

Noriko Tsukase (つかせのりこ December 23, 1945-May 15, 1989) was a Japanese female seiyuu (voice actor for animated films) active during the 1970s and 1980s.

Tsukase was born Noriko Tsukase (塚瀬紀子) in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Her most popular roles included Spank in Ohayō! Spank, Miss Alphonne in the original Cutie Honey TV series, and Non (as well as Furu-Furu the cat) in Majokko Megu-chan. Other noteworthy roles included: Danko-sensei in Kosoku Denjin Albegas; Tamu-Tamu in Temple the Balloonist; Hajime in Doteraman; Harubo in Ippatsuman; Shota in Plawres Sanshiro; Jacky in Jacky the Bear Cub; Teko in Mahou Shoujo Lalabel; and Tera in Future Boy Conan. In addition, she was credited for a number of minor or guest roles in series such as Devilman, Dragon Ball, Tokimeki Tonight, Gatchaman, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, Alps no Shoujo Heidi, Dororon Enma-kun, and Himitsu no Akko-chan.

Tsukase died on May 15, 1989, from rectal cancer.