TARAKO passed away suddenly - he dominated the world with "Chibi Maruko-chan". He was 63 years old.

The death of voice actor TARAKO was announced on March 8, 2024. The cause of death is unknown. He was 63 years old.

It was announced on March 8 that voice actor and singer-songwriter TARAKO, known for her role as "Maruko (Momoko Sakura)" in the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan," has passed away, with news being distributed by various news media.
The cause of death has not been announced, and according to some reports, Fuji Television, the broadcaster of "Chibi Maruko-chan," is currently in the process of urgently selecting a replacement voice actor for Maruko.

Born on December 17, 1960, TARAKO made her voice acting debut in 1981 as a kindergartener in the TV anime "Urusei Yatsura," followed by her first regular role in 1982 as Chiru in "Battle Mecha Zabungle." In 1983, she also made her debut as a singer-songwriter.
In 1990, her role as Maruko in "Chibi Maruko-chan" became a hit, and she became a nationally known voice actor. He also ran the theater company "WAKU Produce," for which he wrote and directed a wide range of activities.
In recent years, she was the second cast member of the "Danganronpa" series, taking over the role of Monokuma from Nobuyo Oyama, and appeared in "TRIGUN STAMPEDE" as Zazi the Beast. He has been announced to play the role of a child.

We pray for the repose of his soul.