by In March of this year, it was reported that TARAKO, the voice actor who played the main character Maruko in the anime “Chibi Maruko-chan” (Fuji TV), had passed away.
Work is underway to select a voice actor to replace the real-life model Noritaka Hamasaki, who was very similar to the character in the anime. Still, a decision has yet to be made. Past episodes of the ongoing anime are being aired, and rebroadcasts are expected to continue for a while.
An entertainment agency official familiar with the anime situation says the following about the current situation where a successor has yet to be decided. TARAKO has been the voice actor for about 35 years since the anime began broadcasting in 1990 without being replaced once. Her impression is so strong that people sayMaruko TARAKO”. If this happens, it will have a significant impact on viewers. We must be cautious in selecting a successor to avoid making viewers uncomfortable.”
So, who’s making waves as potential candidates for the new voice actor on social media?
Predictions for Maruko’s successor voice actor are being raised on social media. Among them, Inuko Inuyama (58) is considered a strong candidate. I feel like Inuko Inuyama is the only choice. No matter how I try, I can only think of Inuko Inuyama. Mr. Inuyama, please give your voice to Chibi Maruko-chan! Although Inuyama’s main job is as an actress, she is also a voice actor.
There are many careers available. She gained popularity for her role as Meowth in Pokémon. She was nominated because her voice is similar to TARAKO’s. There are many precedents for her to be replaced by a voice actor whose voice is identical to her predecessor, such as in Lupin the Third and Crayon Shin-chan, so the possibility is not low.
The likely candidate is singer Iruka (73), who has a voice similar to others. The only candidate I can think of is the singer Iruka. The radio voices of TARAKO, Momoko Sakura, and Iruka were identical. TARAKO and Iruka were once guests on a radio program hosted by the original author, Momoko Sakura. Appearance. It became a hot topic, and all three had similar voices.
Many support another candidate, Ano-chan, a famous talent who is active in many areas as a musician and actor. I want that girl to do it. Will she be my successor…? I feel like her voice resembles Chibi Maruko-chan》 From the quality of her voice and her lisping tone, I think it’s Maruko.
Many people are repeating the same image. She is doing very well in the entertainment industry, so it would be a hot topic if she were to become her successor as a voice actress. Other candidates include comedian Yasuko, radio personality Kozo Ota, and voice actor Izumi Kitita.
“TARAKO was chosen as the voice actor because her voice was similar to that of the original author, Momoko Sakura. It was a nomination by Sakura herself, and it strongly reflects her wishes, so the flow is as follows. I think that will be followed.” (entertainment industry official mentioned above). There may not be a bold appointment that would completely change the image.
