Figures from across Japan's entertainment industry pay tribute to beloved voice actor
News of the passing of renowned voice actress Atsuko Tanaka has sent shockwaves through the Japanese entertainment industry. Directors, illustrators, manga authors, musicians, and many others were influenced by Tanaka through her illustrious career as the voice of Major Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, Bayonetta: Bloody Fate in Bayonetta, Harumi Kiyama in A Some Scientific Railgun, Hanami from Jujutsu Kaisen, and more. As such, many in the Japanese entertainment industry are paying their respects:
Aya Ichinose (BL manga author)
またおひとり素敵な声優さんが…(`；ω ；')ｳｯ…
田中敦子さんの ご冥福をお祈りいたします。— 一之瀬絢＠7/19 「クールな御曹司は甘い恋をご所望です・１」コミカライズ単行本発売 (@kenzakin ) August 21, 2024
Another great voice actor… (`；ω；')sniff…
I pray for the repose of Atsuko Tanaka-san's soul.
Hirokazu Koyama
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— こやまひろかず (@k_hiroriro) August 20, 2024
I was shocked to hear of Atsuko Tanaka-san's passing. I think I can still hear her voice as Medea… I pray that her soul rests in peace.
Hyung-Tae Kim
Atsuko Tanaka, the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell and Bayonetta, two of the most influential works of my life, has passed away. Her voice will forever be in my heart.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/EKletG0jLr
— Kim Hyung Tae, 김형태, キム・ヒョンテ (@jamm3rd) August 20, 2024
Kojiro Shishido
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love— 宍戸幸次郎/Kōjirō Shishido (@kojirosishido) August 21, 2024
At the company where I used to work, I heard that the most beautiful woman at the dubbing studio was Atsuko Tanaka-san.
so tragic
Maho Hashimoto (model)
うまく言葉が出てこない。
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美しくて知的で色気のある声、大好きでした。
鮮明 て ます。Yes, I do. pic.twitter.com/
— 橋本真帆 (@mahomaho_14) August 20, 2024
I can't find the right words.
Thank you very much Atsuko Tanaka-san, for breathing life into so many works.
I love her beautiful, intelligent and sexy voice.
Atsuko-san has always been a part of my favorite works and I still remember vividly the excitement when we worked together on BAYONETTA.I sincerely pray for your soul to rest in peace.
Mari Shimazaki
心よりお悔やみ申し上げます。
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とある会の際にご挨拶させていただいた時も… https://t.co/ST6FPodMFd— 島崎麻里 (@MariShimazaki) August 20, 2024
My deepest condolences.
I'm a big fan of Atsuko Tanaka-san, who plays the Major, because for many years I was very happy and appreciative that she was able to play Bayonetta through my relationship as a fan of hers.
When I had the chance to greet her at a certain event, she had the same dignified appearance as I had imagined and her gentle temperament matched her voice, and I thought there really was no one else who could voice Bayonetta.
I will listen to it many times. I have remembered it for a long time.
Masahiro Sakurai
田中敦子さんが亡くなられたとうかがいました｡
当方『スマブラ』におけるベヨネッタの声でお世話になっておりました｡
ご冥福をお祈りします…— 桜井 政博/Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) August 20, 2024
I heard that Atsuko Tanaka-san passed away.
I owe her my voice for Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros.
May she rest in peace…
Masami Obari
去年、久しぶりにお仕事ご一緒させていただき、ほんとうに光栄でした‥
どうしても、田中さんにお願いしたくて‥
役作りのディスカッション、楽しかったです。
想像を超えるお芝居に、感動しました。yes photo. twitter.com/KWUXvqFpkM
— 大張正己/Masami Obari (@G1_BARI) August 20, 2024
It was an honor to work with her again last year…
I really want to ask Tanaka-san…
Our discussion about the roles was fun.
I was so moved by her performance, it exceeded my expectations.I would like to express my deepest condolences to Atsuko Tanaka-san.
Thank you very much.
Nobuhiro Suzuki
田中敦子さん、まだお若いのに残念です。
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潘恵子さんからアフCan you do that?と演技で魅了されました。
謹んでお悔やみ申し上げます。 https://t.co/4IA5uPLubJ pic.twitter.com/mP0MjPrlz9— 鈴村展弘@公式アカウント (@suzu_n_official) August 20, 2024
It's a pity, because Atsuko Tanaka-san is still too young.
I had the opportunity to work with her when she voiced Gorgon, one of the Three Wise Gods of the Infershia Pantheon in Mahō Sentai Magiranger.
Keiko Han-san introduced us in the recording studio, and I was captivated by her voice and acting, which had a strong presence even among the many voice actors playing Infershia Pantheon.
My deepest condolences.
Raita Kazama (illustrator)
田中敦子さん…まだまだそのお声をお聞きしたかった…ずっとずっと大好きです…ご冥福をお祈り致します…。
— 風間雷太 RaitaKazama (@kazamaraita) August 20, 2024
Atsuko Tanaka-san…I want to hear your voice again and again…I will always love you…May your soul rest in peace…
Rimukoro
『仙狐さん』のアニメにおきまして、 「大狐」という easilyりました。本当に素敵なお声でした。
心より御冥福をお祈りいたします。 https://t.co/BEAbsOMCCs— 『君のラブを見せてくれ! 』&『世話やきキツネの仙狐さん』リムコロ作品公式 (@sewayakisenko) August 20, 2024
In the anime Senko-san, we asked Atsuko Tanaka to provide a dignified voice for a character who only had one line, “Taiko”. Her singing voice was really amazing.
I sincerely pray for your soul to rest in peace.
Shinjo-kun
ÒㅅÓ。)ﾉ田中敦子さんの訃報におどろいています。。☆2019年のまんさいで動画とらせてってお願いしたとき快く引き受けていただけました。。☆
去年のまんさい、会うの楽しみにしてたけど急にこられなくなったってきいたから心配してました。。☆
ご冥福を、心よりお祈り申し上げます pic.twitter.com/Gcj1Uv86qW— しんじょう君Shinjo-kun🌏 (@susaki_city_PR) August 20, 2024
ÒㅅÓ。)ﾉI was shocked by the news of Atsuko Tanaka-san's passing. ☆When I asked if we could make a video with her for Mansai 2019, she readily agreed.☆
I've been looking forward to seeing her in Mansai these past few years, but I heard that she suddenly couldn't come so I was worried.☆
I pray for her soul to rest in peace.
Takanori Nishikawa
田中敦子さん、これまでも、これからも. You can use it below. WwmGxWMVNH”>https://t.co/WwmGxWMVNH
— TMR15 (@TMR15) August 20, 2024
I have always been a fan of yours, Atsuko Tanaka-san. Having you appear in the videos of my first and second tours as Takanori Nishikawa, both privately and publicly, is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank you very much.
Tanaka left an indelible mark on the Japanese entertainment industry and her fans. And when she passes away, she will certainly be missed.
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