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声優・田中敦子さん死去　61歳　代表作は『攻殻機動隊』草薙素子役など

ニュース｜　アニメ『攻殻機動隊』草薙素子役などで知られる声優の田中敦子さんが、8月20日に亡くなった。61歳。所属事務所の公式サイトと、息子で声優の田中光が自身のXにて報告した。　田中光はXにて「いつもお世話になっている皆様へ」と切り出し、「令和6年8月20日、私の実母であります声優 田中敦子が永眠いたしました」と報告。

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[wipeout364]

She doesn't look very old I wonder what the cause was. Sad to hear regardless. Condolences to her friends and family.

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

RIP.

 

[NanaMiku]

Damn, RIP

She was 61 years old

On August 20, 2024, Tanaka passed away due to an undisclosed illness

 

[shamoomoo]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Very sad news. May she rest in peace.

 

[Gaiff]

Damn, RIP

She was 61 years old

61 is quite young by the standards of Japanese women.

 

[Neon Xenon]

Terrible news. Atsuko Tanaka was one of my favorite voice actresses, and always a pleasure to hear in a role. Such a prolific career along the way, too.

RIP.

 

[Kabelly]

Thinking about it, I don't think I've actually played Bayonetta with the Japanese voice acting on. Rest in peace. She had a nice resume.

 

[[Sigma]]

Sad to hear. A true legend in the VA game. She has been sick for a while I read. RIP.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Third Strike Chun-Li btw.

RIP Queen.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Ugh, RIP.

 

[SJRB]

Oof, that's awful. RIP to an absolute legend.

 

[ReyBrujo]

I remember her from Motoko as I never watched Naruto, Jujutsu nor even played Bayonetta still. RIP.

 

[ssringo]

RIP. It's weird which celebrity deaths hit you hard, or at least harder than you would've thought.

Amongst her more well known roles she also voiced Hood in Azur Lane. In a gacha game that's embraced the perviness more and more as time went on, Hood always had lovely designs and a classy personality thanks to her voice work work.

 

[struggler_guts]

Rest in peace, gone too soon

 

[zokie]

The translation reads:

On August 20, 2024, my mother, the voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, peacefully passed away.

To all the fans who loved Atsuko Tanaka,
To everyone in the industry who worked with her during her lifetime,
I would like to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of her.

It is with great regret that I must inform you of this parent-child relationship in such a manner.

As per her wishes, I will not disclose the specific illness, but she bravely fought it for over a year with grace, humor, and strength. I believe it was a life that was truly characteristic of Atsuko Tanaka.

I feel truly blessed to have had such a proud mother.

Lastly,
Please do not forget that Atsuko Tanaka poured her heart and soul into the characters she loved and brought to life. And Atsuko Tanaka, the voice actress, herself.

With love and respect for the woman and voice actress that was my mother,
I sign this message with love.

August 20, 2024
Hikaru Tanaka


Credit : https://animecorner.me/voice-actress-atsuko-tanaka-passed-away/

in my heart , no one can replace her as the japanese voice for Bayonetta

 

[Soltype]

Thinking about it, I don't think I've actually played Bayonetta with the Japanese voice acting on. Rest in peace. She had a nice resume.

I didn't really know there was a Japanese option, I always assumed it was English for everybody.

 

[ReBurn]

She was only 61. That's sad.

 

[dispensergoinup]

Rest in peace. She did great work.

 

[TheDuskwalker]

That sucks to hear. Rest in peace. My condolences to her family.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Rest in peace. <3

 

[near]

RIP. Incredible loss in talent.

 

[Labadal]

 

[TGO]

R.I.P

 

[Bombolone]

Damn, Motoko from GiTS? Such a powerful, commanding presence.
Absolute legend.
R.I.P I wish the best for her family and friends.

 

[graywolf323]

R.I.P.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[EviLore]

One of the most iconic voice actors in the business. RIP.

 

[Agent_4Seven]

RIP

 

[Robot Carnival]

RIP. she's a true legend in the VA circle.

 

[dreamstation]

That sucks. Guess I'll rewatch Ghost in the Shell over the weekend. RIP.

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

Very heartbreaking news. May she rest in peace. I'll be watching Ghost in the Shell again this weekend in her honor.

 

[Putonahappyface]

R.I.P