by There are many deaths in the manga, anime, and entertainment worlds. On the 9th, it was announced by Fuji Television, which has been broadcasting anime for many years, that voice actor TARAKO (real name not disclosed), who was the voice of the main character Maruko in the anime “Chibi Maruko-chan”, passed away in the early hours of the 4th. She was 63 years old.
On the 8th, manga artist Akira Toriyama, who was globally popular for his works such as “Dr. Slump” and “Dragon Ball,” was photographed. It was just announced that Akira Yama (the same real name) passed away suddenly on the 1st due to acute subdural hematoma. Approximately 24 hours later, the sad news of the national voice actor was conveyed on this day. After receiving the news of his death, voice actors who had interacted with TARAKO also expressed their condolences.
Toru Furuya (70), who plays Tuxedo Kamen in the popular anime Sailor Moon and Tooru Amuro in Detective Conan, wrote on his X (formerly Twitter), “I learned that TARAKO passed away suddenly. Akira Toriyama and I met. I’m shocked by the news of her death. I don’t think they co-starred in the anime, but I was acquainted with the singer-songwriter, stage actress, and voice actress for nearly 40 years, and I admired her talent. I pray for her soul’s soul from the bottom of my heart. “I’ll do it,” he says, feeling sad.
TARAKO’s cause of death has not been disclosed. She had been battling illness in recent years. Her last appearance will be on March 24th in the episode “Maruko, Can You Taste Water?”, scheduled for one hour. According to the station, they are considering the voice actor who will replace her and when her replacement will begin broadcasting.
