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 the Third Twitter
