Tarako, Voice Actress of the Main Character 'CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN', Passed Away at the Age of 63

Kapanlagi.com - In the past few days, sorrow seems to continue to hit the entertainment world in Japan. After the departure of Akira Toriyama, the mangaka of DRAGON BALL on March 1, 2024, on March 9, 2024, Tarako, the voice actress of CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN, was reported to have passed away.

According to Japan Times, the seiyuu, whose real name is unknown, breathed her last breath at the age of 63. According to the agency's statement, Tarako passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, due to undisclosed reasons.

Tarako herself was reported to have been struggling against her illness since the beginning of the year. According to the agency from Fuji Television Network, Taraoki continued to work despite being sick.

1. Voicing for 34 Years

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Tarako has been voicing for CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN for 34 years since the manga was adapted into an anime in 1990. Tarako voiced Sakura Momoko after being selected in an audition conducted by Momoko Sakura, the creator of CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN manga.

Since then and until now, Tarako has been the voice of Sakura Momoko, the main character of CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN.

To honor the late Tarako, the official website of the CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN television anime announced that Tarako's final episode will air in Japan on March 24, 2024, with a duration of one hour.

2. Career Journey

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Since the beginning of her career, Tarako has never introduced herself by her real name. Tarako started her career in 1981, voicing a supporting role in the anime URUSEI YATSURA. In this anime, Tarako voiced a supporting character. Since then, her career has been on the rise.

Before becoming the main voice actress for CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN, Tarako also voiced a character in DRAGON BALL, named Tama. Finally, in 1990, Tarako got the opportunity to voice the main character Sakura Momoko in the CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN series until now, for 34 years.

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