Nobue Ichitani
Description
Nobue Ichitani is a Japanese actress and voice actress whose career began in the 1970s. She was born on August 6, 1945, in Beijing, China. Her real name is Nobue Yoshinuma. Information about her specific training or how she entered the industry is not widely available.
Ichitani is primarily known for her voice role as Harp in the 1974 animated musical fantasy film Jack and the Beanstalk (also known as Jack in the Land of Wonders). Directed by Gisaburō Sugii, the film is an adaptation of the classic fairy tale. In this production, she provided the voice for the character of Harp, a magical talking instrument Jack encounters in the castle in the clouds. Her performance in the film also included singing, as she performed songs for the character on the movie's soundtrack, including tracks titled I know everything and Don't eat.
Her early voice acting work also reportedly includes a role in the 1967 anime series Chibikko Kaijuu Yadamon. Beyond animation, Ichitani appeared in several live-action films in the late 1970s and early 1980s. These include roles in the Momojiri musume (Pink Tush Girl) film series, such as Pink Tush Girl (1978), Pink Tush Girl: Love Attack (1979), and Pink Tush Girl: Proposal Strategy (1980), in which she played a character named Nobue Sakakibara.
Documented collaborations with specific directors or frequent pairings with other voice actors are not readily apparent from the available information on her career. While her role in Jack and the Beanstalk remains her most recognized credit in animation, details regarding formal accolades or major industry awards are not part of her public record.
Ichitani is primarily known for her voice role as Harp in the 1974 animated musical fantasy film Jack and the Beanstalk (also known as Jack in the Land of Wonders). Directed by Gisaburō Sugii, the film is an adaptation of the classic fairy tale. In this production, she provided the voice for the character of Harp, a magical talking instrument Jack encounters in the castle in the clouds. Her performance in the film also included singing, as she performed songs for the character on the movie's soundtrack, including tracks titled I know everything and Don't eat.
Her early voice acting work also reportedly includes a role in the 1967 anime series Chibikko Kaijuu Yadamon. Beyond animation, Ichitani appeared in several live-action films in the late 1970s and early 1980s. These include roles in the Momojiri musume (Pink Tush Girl) film series, such as Pink Tush Girl (1978), Pink Tush Girl: Love Attack (1979), and Pink Tush Girl: Proposal Strategy (1980), in which she played a character named Nobue Sakakibara.
Documented collaborations with specific directors or frequent pairings with other voice actors are not readily apparent from the available information on her career. While her role in Jack and the Beanstalk remains her most recognized credit in animation, details regarding formal accolades or major industry awards are not part of her public record.
All Characters
- JapaneseAnime overview: Jack and the Beanstalk
- JapaneseAnime overview: Chibikko Kaijū Yadamon
- JapaneseAnime overview: Itazura Tenshi Chippo-chan