Ghost in the Shell VA Atsuko Tanaka Has Passed
by Danica Davidson
August 20, 2024
Unfortunate news has actually been revealed out of Japan as we find out of the death of respected voice star Atsuko Tanaka. The news was exposed by her child, Hikaru Tanaka, who is likewise a commentary skill.
According to Hikaru, his mom had actually been fighting a disease for about a year, up until she caught it at age 61. He did not state what the disease was, since he states his mom didn’t desire it revealed.
This is likewise the very first time that the connection in between the 2 Tanakas was made. There are lots of unassociated individuals out there with the surname Tanaka, and Hikaru discovered it regretful that this is how individuals discovered the connection.
The kid revealed his thankfulness to fans of Atsuko Tanaka, and asked that individuals remember her and her numerous works. He explained his mom’s life as “severe, dignified, and a little lively” while she fought her unidentified health problem.
Atsuko Tanaka was most well-known for her function as Motoko Kusanagi throughout the Ghost in the Shell anime franchise. That’s just scratching the surface area of her profession. She likewise was Bayonetta in the Bayonetta series, Trish in Devil May CryCaster in Fate/stay nightHarumi Kiyama in A Certain Scientific RailgunFlamme in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s EndHanami in Jujutsu KaisenSamari Ittan in Knights of SidoniaEsmeralda in Reign of the Seven SpellbladesCecile Hazuki in Speed Racer XMira in The Vampire Dies in No TimeHibari Torii in The Way of the HousehusbandJagara in Wolf’s RainRose in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magicand Omurasaki no Omae in YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Masteramong others examples.
Homages have actually been putting out in Japan and around the globe from individuals who were touched by Tanaka’s voice work.
Source: ANN
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