Reiko Katsura

nihongo|Reiko Kaneuchi – February 22, 2026 |金内 喜久夫|Kaneuchi Kikuo|January 29, 1933 – April 28, 2020

During her time at Kyushu Girls' High School, now known as Fukuoka University Wakaba High School,

Death Katsura died of respiratory failure caused by aspiration pneumonia on February 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Her death was announced by her agency Haikyō a month later on March 4 of that year.

Personality Katsura's vocal range was mezzo-soprano. She initially joined the series a semi-regular cast member, but their specific signature parts naturally emerged from that experience, with acting rarely being a struggle for her, with her saying, "I've been doing this since I was young and fearless, and I just have a great time performing."

She revealed around 2022 that when she returned to voice Rika after a year, the more she tried to remember how to play the role, the harder it became. Relying too heavily on technical skills made the performance lifeless, leading to a rare slump.

Original video animation (OVA) + List of voice performances in original video animation Year Title Role(s) Notes Source 1994 Time Bokan Royal Revival II - Alumni Reunion in the Tatsunokon Kingdom Omotchama

Dubbing Television + List of dub performances in overseas television productions Title Role Notes Source Bewitched Tabitha Stephens (Erin Murphy)