Noriko Hidaka

, better known by the stage name of , is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator. She played Minami Asakura in "Touch", Akane Tendo in "Ranma ½", Satsuki Kusakabe in "My Neighbor Totoro", Near in "Death Note", Yuki Tsukumo in "Jujutsu Kaisen", Jean Roque Raltique in "" and Kikyo in "Inuyasha". She is also the dub actress for Jayma Mays in the American TV series "Glee", as well as in "The Smurfs" film series.
Biography.
Hidaka was born in the Kudan area of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, where she attended Fujimi Elementary School. Her parents owned a Western-style clothing store named "Tailor Itō". She began her career as an idol star, but switched to voice acting, and was employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce. Hidaka used to use the kanji variant 日髙 (note that the second kanji is different). She switched to the current usage (日高) around 1995 when she found that it was written that way already on many things and after friends recommended the kanji with the lower stroke count. Her fans have given her the affectionate name "Nonko" (ノン子). In 1982, during her time as an idol star, Hidaka appeared in the commercial for Nivea skin milk. She has also done voice-over commercials for programs and games, in which she plays a role for "".
Video games.
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