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Michie Kita

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Michie Kita
喜多 道枝
Born
Michie Ogata (纓片 道枝)[1][2][3]

(1935-03-11)March 11, 1935[4][5][6]
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan[6]
DiedNovember 6, 2024(2024-11-06) (aged 89)[3][7]
Tokyo, Japan[3][7]
Occupations
Years active1960–2024
AgentKiraboshi[4]
ChildrenMao (eldest son)[8]
FatherMinoru Kita[9]
Relatives
  • Setsuyo Kita (brother)[9]
  • Roppeita Kita (brother)[9]

Michie Ogata[1][2][3] (纓片 道枝, Ogata Michie; March 11, 1935[4][5][6] – November 6, 2024[3][7]), known professionally as Michie Kita (喜多 道枝, Kita Michie), was a Japanese actress.[6][4] She is best known for her anime voice acting roles as Nello Daas in Dog of Flanders, Eru in Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil, Doronpa in Obake no Q-Tarō, Galahad in King Arthur, Franz Charming in Princess Knight, Nobuhiko Ōbayashi in Don Dracula, and Togenicia in Hana no Ko Lunlun.

Biography

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Kita was born in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan on March 11, 1935.[6] Her father was Minoru Kita (喜多 実, Kita Minoru; February 23, 1900 – October 2, 1986)[9] and her brothers were Setsuyo Kita (喜多 節世, Kita Setsuyo; August 31, 1926 – April 9, 2003)[9] and Roppeita Kita (喜多 六平太, Kita Roppeita; December 6, 1924 – February 21, 2016).[9]

Ever since she was a little girl, Kita loved theater and wanted to become an actress.[10]

She graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Toyotama High School[6] and was a fifth generation graduate of the Haiyuza Theatre Company Attached Actors Training School.[6]

She had been previously affiliated with Gekidan Nakama,[3] the Shiki Theatre Company, Tokyo Engeki Shudan TES,[4] Union Pro,[11] and Grue,[2][5][6] with her final affiliation being with Kiraboshi.[4]

Death

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Kita died of senility in Tokyo on November 6, 2024, at the age of 89.[3][7][8][12][13] On the day's morning, Kita was energetic and had seen her eldest son Mao head off to work, but when he returned home later, he found her collapsed body.[8] She was scheduled to make a talk show appearance the same month, with her agency Kiraboshi noting that she hadn't been sick and remained active throughout her life.[8]

Personality

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Kita's vocal range was soprano.[10][14] Her neat and attractive voice was "captivating."[15]

She was considered memorable for her roles as an innocent and sweet-natured boy.[15]

Filmography

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Feature films

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List of performances in feature films
Year Title Role Notes Source
1958Stolen DesireChigusa Yamamura[16]
1999SaiminMiddle-Aged Woman[17]
2015You're A Good KidAkiko Sasaki[18]
2016Golden Orchestra!Shimako Miyazaki[19]
2018Hoshi ni Katarite

Television animation

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List of voice performances in television animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1963Astro BoyAdditional voice
1965Obake no Q-TarōDoronpa[7][20]
1967Princess KnightFranz Charming[7][21]
1968The Monster KidPrince Demokin
1968Star of the GiantsAdditional voice
1970Otoko Doahō KōshienAyumi Asano
1970The Adventures of Hutch the HoneybeeAdditional voice
1971The Extravagant MuchabeiAdditional voice
1972Science Ninja Team GatchamanMakoto Takahara
1974Urikupen KyūjotaiShōtarō the Rabbit
1975Time BokanUshiwakamaru[7]
1975Dog of FlandersNello Daas[3][7][22][23]
1976Paul's Miraculous AdventurePete, Painter, Zero
1976UFO Warrior Dai ApolonMoira
1977Nobody's Boy: RemiGraceEp. 9[7]
1977Ippatsu Kanta-kunMitsuo
1977Tōshō DaimosSayuri
1979King ArthurGalahad[24][25]
1979Hana no Ko LunlunTogenicia, Narration[7][26]
1979Future Robot DaltaniousKaori
1980Space Warrior BaldiosWife
1980The Wonderful Adventures of NilsPeterEp. 14[7]
1981The Monster KidTōfu
1981The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious IslandWolfgang Amadeus Mozart[7]
1981Fisherman SanpeiIkuo
1981YattodetamanAlan
1982Don DraculaNobuhiko ŌbayashiEps 4, 6[7]
1988OishinboChef Nagata, Kamura's wife
2008Natsume's Book of FriendsHana[7][27]
2008Porphy no Nagai TabiHeinz von Eisenberg

Theatrical animation

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List of voice performances in theatrical animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1980Hana no Ko Lunlun Konnichiwa Sakura no KuniTogenicia, Narration[28]
1983Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea DevilEru[29][30]

Radio programs

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List of voice performances in radio programs
Year Title Role Notes Source
1967Puck In MusicPack

References

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  1. 1 2 "Japanese Talent Directory 2007" (in Japanese). VIP Times. 2007. p. 528.
  2. 1 2 3 "Women’s Section". "Encyclopedia of Voice Actors, 2nd Edition" (in Japanese). Kinema Junpo Sha. March 30, 1996. p. 389. ISBN 4-87376-160-3.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TH Staff (November 11, 2024). "Anime fans mourn the passing of voice actress Michie Kita (Michie Ogata)". TokyoHive.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 喜多 道枝. Kiraboshi (in Japanese).
  5. 1 2 3 "Voice Actor Directory: From Animation to Foreign Films..." (in Japanese). Kindai Eiga-sha. 1985. p. 51.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Japanese Talent Directory '93" (in Japanese). VIP Times. 1993. p. 465.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 8, 2024). "Dog of Flanders Voice Actress Michie Kita Dies at 89". Anime News Network.
  8. 1 2 3 4 声優・喜多道枝さん　死因は老衰「朝は元気で…」自宅で倒れていた「フランダース犬」主人公ネロ役. Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). November 8, 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 喜多実(キタ ミノル*)とは?. Kotobank (in Japanese).
  10. 1 2 "The Encyclopedia of Animation" (in Japanese). TokyoSanseisya. 1981. p. 215.
  11. ↑ "List of Performers (1975 Edition)" (in Japanese). Copyright Materials Association. 1974. p. 139.
  12. ↑ フランダースの犬の主人公ネロの声…声優の喜多道枝さん死去、映画「オケ老人！」にも出演. The Yomiuri Shimbun (in Japanese). November 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ 声優、俳優の喜多道枝さん死去　89歳　「フランダースの犬」主人公の少年ネロ役. Sankei Shimbun (in Japanese). November 8, 2024.
  14. ↑ "The World of Voice Actors: From Animation to Foreign Films". Asahi Sonorama (Fantastic Collection Special Edition). October 30, 1979. p. 79.
  15. 1 2 "The Discerning Voice Actor Encyclopedia '97" (in Japanese). Tokuma Shoten (Romance Album). March 10, 1997. p. 45. ISBN 4-19-720012-9.
  16. ↑ 盗まれた欲情. Eiga.com (in Japanese).
  17. ↑ 催眠. Eiga.com (in Japanese).
  18. ↑ きみはいい子. Eiga.com (in Japanese).
  19. ↑ オケ老人!. Eiga.com (in Japanese).
  20. ↑ オバケのＱ太郎. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  21. ↑ リボンの騎士. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  22. ↑ ネロ/喜多道枝. Nippon Animation (in Japanese).
  23. ↑ フランダースの犬. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  24. ↑ 円卓の騎士物語 燃えろアーサー. Toei Animation (in Japanese).
  25. ↑ 円卓の騎士物語 燃えろアーサー. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  26. ↑ 花の子ルンルン. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  27. ↑ 夏目友人帳. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  28. ↑ 花の子ルンルン こんにちは桜の国. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  29. ↑ ドラえもん のび太の海底鬼岩城. allcinema.net (in Japanese).
  30. ↑ 映画ドラえもん のび太の海底鬼岩城. Eiga.com (in Japanese).
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