

Masako Ikeda
Acting•Born January 1, 1939•Died March 3, 2026 (age 87)•Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Masako Ikeda (池田 昌子, Ikeda Masako; 1 January 1939 – 3 March 2026) was a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. She is most known for the roles of Reika "Madame Butterfly" Ryuuzaki in Aim for the Ace!, Nodoka Saotome in Ranma ½, Maetel in Galaxy Express 999, Michiko in Harmagedon, and for being the Japanese voice-over actress of Audrey Hepburn. Ikeda died from an intracerebral hemorrhage on 3 March 2026 at the age of 87.
Known For

Monster
2004•TV Series•
8.5

Ranma ½
1989•TV Series•
8.6

Romeo's Blue Skies
1995•TV Series•
8.7

Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
2011•TV Series•
8.4

Space Brothers
2012•TV Series•
8.1

Galaxy Express 999
1978•TV Series•
7.8

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
1994•TV Series•
7.3

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
1980•TV Series•
7.7
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 1, 1939
Day of DeathMarch 3, 2026
Place of BirthTokyo, Japan
Popularity1.2
