Voice actress Eiko Masuyama, known for her roles as Fujiko Mine in “Lupin the Third” and the mother in “Tensai Bakabon,” passed away on May 20 at the age of 89. Aoni Production, her affiliated agency, announced her passing on June 3, citing pneumonia as the cause of death despite medical treatment. The official Twitter account for the “Lupin the Third” anime also shared a tribute message in memory of Masuyama, acknowledging her contributions to the industry. Her passing marks the end of a career that left a lasting impact on the world of voice acting.

声優の増山江威子さんが、5月20日にご逝去されました。
「ルパン三世」ではPART1でのゲスト出演をはじめ、PART2からは峰不二子役としてTV、映画と多くの作品をご担当いただきました。
長年のご活躍への感謝と共に、お悔やみを申し上げます。
ありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/kWZ0QXa1ih

— アニメ「ルパン三世」公式 (@lupin_anime) June 3, 2024

This cover of "Yogiri no Honey" by Eiko Masuyama definitely hits harder now, Eiko will always be a legend. https://t.co/UkCsNrZqrH pic.twitter.com/L8anGfNGcc

— MP474 (aka Tramond Wolfe) (@NelsonWolfe5) June 3, 2024