Voice Actress Atsuko Tanaka Passed Away

The voice actress Atsuko Tanaka passed away on August 20 following a year-long battle against an undisclosed illness. She was 61. Her son Hikaru shared the news on X today, apologizing for revealing the parent-child relationship in this way. You can read his message below.

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

Some of Atsuko Tanaka’s notable roles include Flamme in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, Lisa Lisa in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures, Konan in Naruto, Bayonetta in Bayonetta, among many others.

Source: Hikaru Tanaka on X