Michie Kita was a Japanese actress and voice actor born on March 11, 1935, in Tokyo, Japan. She passed away on November 6, 2024, at the age of 89. Throughout her extensive career, she was affiliated with the talent agency Kiraboshi. Her early passion for acting led her to train at the Haiyuza Theatre Company training school, and she subsequently performed with various theater groups, including Gekidan Nakama and the Shiki Theatre Company, before focusing on voice work and on-screen roles.

Kita is perhaps best known for her iconic role as the protagonist Nello in the beloved animated series A Dog of Flanders. This role is frequently cited as her most recognized performance. Her versatility as a voice actor was famously demonstrated in this series, where she voiced a total of eight different characters, including Nello, his grandfather, and the narration, showcasing an extraordinary vocal range that allowed her to switch seamlessly between young boys, elderly women, and narrators. This ability was highlighted on a television program where she performed all eight roles live, astounding the audience and hosts.

Her career in anime spanned several decades, featuring a wide array of roles in classic series. In addition to her role in A Dog of Flanders, she voiced Nobuhiko Ōbayashi in Don Dracula and Doronpa in the first Obake no Q-Taro anime. She also provided the voice for Togenishia and served as the narrator for Hana no Ko Lun Lun. Other notable anime credits include roles in Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Time Bokan, Princess Knight, and later series such as Natsume's Book of Friends.

Beyond voice acting, Kita had a prolific career in live-action television dramas and film. Her television appearances include roles in the NHK taiga drama Like the Flying Winds and series such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Code Blue. In film, she appeared in productions like Hypnosis and received particular acclaim for her performance in the 2015 movie You Are a Good Child, which won the Best Film Award at the TAMA Film Festival that year. Her career was marked by a dedication to her craft and a remarkable ability to bring depth and distinction to a vast range of characters across different media.