Atsuko Tanaka – the Japanese voice behind iconic characters like Street Fighter’s Chun-Li, Lara Croft, Bayonetta, and Tess within the Japanese model of The Last of Us – has died on the age of 61.
As properly as in depth online game credit, which embody Nier Replicant’s Kaine, Tanaka additionally had notable roles in anime and different exhibits, together with Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost of the Shell and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Tanaka’s demise was revealed by her son, voice actor Hikaru Tanaka, who confirmed she died of an undisclosed sickness earlier at this time (August 20).
“I want to categorical my deepest gratitude on behalf of the followers who liked Atsuko Tanaka, and to the trade individuals who took care of her throughout her lifetime,” Hikaru Tanaka stated, as machine translated from an article by Oricon News.
“It may be very unlucky that we now have to announce the parent-child relationship on this approach.
“At her request, we won’t reveal the particular title of the illness, however apart from her year-long battle with sickness, I believe she lived a life that was typical of Tanaka: critical, dignified, and slightly playful.
“I am truly blessed to have such a proud mother.”