She was such a legend. Her notable roles include Kusanagi Motoko (Ghost in the Shell), Lisa Lisa (Jojo), Caster (Fate/stay night) and one of the most recent is Flamme (Frieren).
entinio on
Recently voiced Flamme in Frieren or Hanami in Jujutsu. Literally started her carrier in 1993 and worked on Cowboy Beebop. Sad to see this experimented seiyuu gone while she still had work in progress.
Diggooz on
Man, what a terrible loss 🙁
PotatEXTomatEX on
jesus…
Claaash on
Wow this hit me. She really was one of the most iconic voices in all of Anime.
She left too early, but will be forever remembered through all of the great characters she played.
May she rest in peace.
Torque-A on
[The news](https://twitter.com/HikaruTanaka_va/status/1825839477857947649) came from her son Hikaru Tanaka. He apologized for announcing their familial relation in such a way, and mentioned this comes after her battling an unmentioned sickness for almost a year. He ended it saying that he’s proud to have a mother as strong as she was, and to always remember her.
Some of her most well-known roles include Makoto Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, Lisa Lisa in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Konan in Naruto, and Bayonetta. Some of her more recent roles include Rose in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, Hanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Flamme in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
SodiumBombRankEX on
*The* mature lady VA
Rest in peace, legend
patap0nacct on
Iconic voice. Rest in peace.
Aileos on
Damn this is so sudden, especially after having roles in JJK and Frieren.
Her voice has always been so distinctive. She was legendary as the Major in the movies and SAC. And also iconic as Caster in Fate.
Fabio_Rosolen on
Sad. 🙁
I loved her voice.
JRPictures on
Hell of a loss, I just rewatched/relistened to her work on Ghost in the Shell Innocence (for its 4K theatrical run) last night too. Truly a legend amongst Japanese voice over.
Prince-Dizzytoon on
I’ll never forget her performances as Medea and Kainé, RIP🙏🏽
Noggittsune on
Aww sad
Syokhan on
What the fuck? I’m genuinely crushed, she was one of my favorite voice actresses ever and I always loved hearing her voice pop up here and there.
61 is too young to go, man.
Phoenix_Song8 on
This is so sudden. She was such an iconic voice actor and I hope she rests in peace.
McDeath on
Sucks to hear this news. I have been a fan of her work ever since I saw Ghost in the Shell.
opkpopfanboyv3 on
Woah, thats Flamme and Hanami. RIP
Illyricus- on
Just heard about it and I still cannot believe it. Knew she took a hiatus due to health problems, but I didn’t expect this. Very distinct mature woman voice, really liked her as Caster in fate/stay night, Hanami in JJK, Lisa Lisa in JoJo and Bayonetta. The fact she was still active this year makes this even more shocking and heartbreaking. This was a huge loss.
May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family as well, losing a loved one is always tough.
LegitimatePerson on
Rest in Peace to a legend. I can’t believe she’s gone at such a young age.
Plus_Rip4944 on
Wait what? She was on Frieren just months ago??
This was so unexpected
Jaycee_015x on
R.I.P Atsuko-sensei
A4li11 on
That’s just too sudden. Can’t believe it man.
RIP to her. Thank you for voicing a lot of great roles
Time_Fracture on
Is she Rose’s VA in Wrong Way of Healing Magic? If yes, then rest in peace ma’am. 🥀 😭
I believe she will be recasted or maybe she already did the recording before the S2 airing, like TARAKO in Kaiju No. 8.
nisan_23 on
Loved her voice as Lisa Lisa, Konan, Hood, Tirpitz, Reina
nezeta on
We receive the shocking news after the new Ghost in the Shell TV anime was announced for 2026. No matter who takes over the role, I will surely miss her. Also, it is truly sad to hear she passed away at the age of 61, after a year-long battle with illness.
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May she rest in peace.
[All her anime roles](https://myanimelist.net/people/100/Atsuko_Tanaka)
She was such a legend. Her notable roles include Kusanagi Motoko (Ghost in the Shell), Lisa Lisa (Jojo), Caster (Fate/stay night) and one of the most recent is Flamme (Frieren).
Recently voiced Flamme in Frieren or Hanami in Jujutsu. Literally started her carrier in 1993 and worked on Cowboy Beebop. Sad to see this experimented seiyuu gone while she still had work in progress.
Man, what a terrible loss 🙁
jesus…
Wow this hit me. She really was one of the most iconic voices in all of Anime.
She left too early, but will be forever remembered through all of the great characters she played.
May she rest in peace.
[The news](https://twitter.com/HikaruTanaka_va/status/1825839477857947649) came from her son Hikaru Tanaka. He apologized for announcing their familial relation in such a way, and mentioned this comes after her battling an unmentioned sickness for almost a year. He ended it saying that he’s proud to have a mother as strong as she was, and to always remember her.
Some of her most well-known roles include Makoto Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, Lisa Lisa in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Konan in Naruto, and Bayonetta. Some of her more recent roles include Rose in The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, Hanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Flamme in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
*The* mature lady VA
Rest in peace, legend
Iconic voice. Rest in peace.
Damn this is so sudden, especially after having roles in JJK and Frieren.
Her voice has always been so distinctive. She was legendary as the Major in the movies and SAC. And also iconic as Caster in Fate.
Sad. 🙁
I loved her voice.
Hell of a loss, I just rewatched/relistened to her work on Ghost in the Shell Innocence (for its 4K theatrical run) last night too. Truly a legend amongst Japanese voice over.
I’ll never forget her performances as Medea and Kainé, RIP🙏🏽
Aww sad
What the fuck? I’m genuinely crushed, she was one of my favorite voice actresses ever and I always loved hearing her voice pop up here and there.
61 is too young to go, man.
This is so sudden. She was such an iconic voice actor and I hope she rests in peace.
Sucks to hear this news. I have been a fan of her work ever since I saw Ghost in the Shell.
Woah, thats Flamme and Hanami. RIP
Just heard about it and I still cannot believe it. Knew she took a hiatus due to health problems, but I didn’t expect this. Very distinct mature woman voice, really liked her as Caster in fate/stay night, Hanami in JJK, Lisa Lisa in JoJo and Bayonetta. The fact she was still active this year makes this even more shocking and heartbreaking. This was a huge loss.
May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family as well, losing a loved one is always tough.
Rest in Peace to a legend. I can’t believe she’s gone at such a young age.
Wait what? She was on Frieren just months ago??
This was so unexpected
R.I.P Atsuko-sensei
That’s just too sudden. Can’t believe it man.
RIP to her. Thank you for voicing a lot of great roles
Is she Rose’s VA in Wrong Way of Healing Magic? If yes, then rest in peace ma’am. 🥀 😭
I believe she will be recasted or maybe she already did the recording before the S2 airing, like TARAKO in Kaiju No. 8.
Loved her voice as Lisa Lisa, Konan, Hood, Tirpitz, Reina
We receive the shocking news after the new Ghost in the Shell TV anime was announced for 2026. No matter who takes over the role, I will surely miss her. Also, it is truly sad to hear she passed away at the age of 61, after a year-long battle with illness.