Legendary Voice Actress Atsuko Tanaka Passes Away at 61

A Legacy in Video Games, Anime, and Beyond

The voice acting industry has lost a legend with the passing of Atsuko Tanaka, known for her iconic roles in anime and video games.

A Voice of Many Characters

Tanaka's voice has brought life to countless characters, including:

• Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell
• Chun-Li in Street Fighter
• Lara in Final Fantasy: The Crystal Bearers

A Career Spanning Decades

Tanaka's career spanned over four decades, with her first voice acting role in 1982. She has worked across various media, including anime, video games, and dubbing foreign films.

An Industry Mourns

The news of Tanaka's passing was announced by her son, voice actor Hikaru Tanaka, on his social media account.

In a tweet, he wrote, "My mother, voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, passed away on August 20th due to an unspecified illness. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support over the years."

A Legacy Remembered

Atsuko Tanaka's legacy will continue to live on through her unforgettable characters and the impact she has made on the voice acting industry.

She will be deeply missed by fans and colleagues alike.