On August 20, the animation industry was shocked Tanaka Atsuko‘s death. Voicing Major Motoko Kusanagi in the long-running and groundbreaking cyberpunk series Ghost in the Shellthis voice actor Appearing in many anime series that have become integral to the medium. With such a distinguished career, it’s no wonder anime and video game creators want to pay tribute to her.
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Atsuko Tanaka, who played Astrid in “Atelier Rorona,” has passed away.
Thank you again for your captivating portrait of this unconventional master, and I pray that his soul may rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/UBmzTYhCF6
— Official @Lesleri Part 2 of the Atelier series begins! (@GustAtelierPR) August 21, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko-Sang, who plays Astrid in “Astrid” Rorona Studiohas passed away.
We express our gratitude for your charming portrait of this eccentric master and offer our heartfelt condolences.
atlas
We would like to express our deepest condolences upon learning of the passing of Atsuko Tanaka. “Shin Megami Tensei V” Her beautiful voice has breathed life into various characters in Atlus’ productions, such as Lilith in Revenge and the Amazons in Dragon’s Crown. I wish you all the best in life.
——Atlas public account (@Atlus_jp) August 20, 2024
We would like to express our deepest condolences upon learning of the death of Mr. Tanaka Atsuko-mulberry. She breathed life into various characters in her Atlas productions, such as Lilith in Atlas Shin Megami Tensei V Revenge and Amazon in Dragon’s Crownwith her beautiful voice. We pray her soul rests in peace.
azur lane
Tanaka Atsuko passed away.
He has appeared in many masterpieces that impressed the management team.
Additionally, in “Azur Lane” they voiced “The Hood” and “Tirpitz” and have supported us since the beginning of the service.I wish you all the best in life.
——Azur Lane official (@azurlane_staff) August 20, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko-My lord is dead.
She has starred in many masterpieces that have impressed the management team. She also voices Hood and Tirpitz azur laneand has supported the service since its launch.
We sincerely pray that her soul rests in peace.
CD project red Japan
“The Witcher 3 We received news that Atsuko Tanaka, who played Yennefer Vengerberg in The Wild Hunt, has passed away. Thank you so much for appearing on this piece. pic.twitter.com/jzHuVHJTa7
— CD PROJEKT RED JAPAN (@CDPRJP) August 20, 2024
We deeply regret his passing Tanaka Atsuko-San, played in “Yennefer of Vengerberg” The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Thank you so much for being in this game.
#Compass 2.0 Combat Providence Analysis System
#compass In Violetta Atsuko Tanaka, the voice actress who played Noir, passed away.
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you for lending your soul to my work as a hero and humbly pray that your soul rests in peace. Management team pic.twitter.com/a1wcwwQTqN
—[官方]#Compass Combat Providence Analysis System (@cps_niconico) August 20, 2024
voice actor Tanaka Atsuko-san, the voice of Violetta Noelle #compasshas passed away.
We sincerely thank you for breathing life into the protagonist of this work and pray that your soul rests in peace. everyone from management
Devil May Cry
“Devil May” Atsuko Tanaka, who played the role of Tracy in the “Scary” series, has passed away.
I would like to once again express my gratitude to her for her role in this role and for playing the captivating role of Trish, and humbly pray that her soul may rest in peace.
“Devil May Cry” series team pic.twitter.com/kzd30Gkwm1
— Devilmaycry_jp (@devilmaycry_jp) August 21, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko plays Tracy in the play Devil May Cry series, has passed.
We once again express our gratitude for your presence and captivating portrayal of Trish, and our deepest condolences.
this Devil May Cry Series Team
Destiny/Grand Order
“Destiny/Grand I couldn’t hide my surprise at the news of the death of Atsuko Tanaka, who played Camilla, Jing Kai and Medea in “Order.”
I would like to express my gratitude for your presence in this production and wish you all the best.FGO plan
—[官方]Destiny/Grand Order (@fgoproject) August 20, 2024
We cannot hide our shock at hearing the news of his death Tanaka Atsuko-Sang, played in “Camilla”, “Jingzhen” and “Medea” Destiny/Grand Order.
We would like to express our gratitude for your participation in this effort and our sincere condolences.FGO plan
Freeze: Beyond the Journey’s End
Tanaka Atsuko, who played the role of Flamme in the anime “Funeral Freeman”, passed away on August 20, 2024.
I once again express my gratitude for his appearance and performance in “Funeral Freeman” and sincerely pray that his soul rests in peace.#freelen#freeze pic.twitter.com/JDBsH7S2Cl——”Friends at the Funeral” animation official (@Anime_Frieren) August 20, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko-san, who plays Flamme in “Flamme” Freeze: Beyond the Journey’s Endpassed away on August 20, 2024.
Once again we would like to express our gratitude for your presence and performance at this event Frozen: Beyond the Journey’s Endwe express our heartfelt condolences.
Genshin Impact
We express our deepest condolences on the news of the passing of Atsuko Tanaka, the voice actress of Genshin Magic Club’s “Raindrop”.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful voice.— Genshin Official (@Genshin_7) August 20, 2024
We would like to express our deepest condolences upon hearing the sad news of your husband’s passing. Tanaka Atsuko-mulberry, voice actor Code R Rhhinedotir of the Hexenzikel in Genshin Impact.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful voice.
Guardian Story
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday) “Guardian Stories” Santa’s Little Helper Atsuko Tanaka, who played Lu, passed away.
We thank you for appearing on Keeper Stories and pray that your soul rests in peace.#keeperstory #Gadetel pic.twitter.com/KkO8zNxOM3
— Guardian Tales Official (@GuardianTalesJP) August 20, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Tanaka Atsuko-san, played in “Santa’s Little Helper Rue” Guardian Storypassed away.
We want to thank you for showing up Guardian Story And may your soul rest in peace.
Ghost in the Shell
Atsuko Tanaka, who played the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi in the “Ghost in the Shell” animated series, has died.
Since the release of “Ghost in the Shell/Ghost in the Shell” in 1995, Tanaka Atsuko has been working on “Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPELEX” and other…
— Ghost in the Shell Official (@thegitsofficial) August 20, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko, who plays the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi in the animated film Ghost in the Shellhas passed away.
since release Ghost in the Shell 1995, Tanaka Atsuko-sama has played the unique role of “Major” in many works Ghost in the Shell series, including Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complexhas a quiet, powerful and charming existence.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and deepest condolences.
August 20, 2024
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045
In “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045”
Atsuko Tanaka, who played the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi, passed away.Mr. Tanaka has also appeared in many TV series.
The only character “Major”
The performance is composed, powerful and charming.I would like to express my sincere gratitude and
I humbly pray that your soul rests in peace.— Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045 Official (@gitssac2045) August 20, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko——The one who plays the protagonist Motoko Kusanagi in “sama” Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045has passed away.
Tanaka-sama has played the unique character “Major” in many series, and his presence is both quiet and powerful, full of charm.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and deepest condolences.
Goddess of Victory: nod
Tanaka Atsuko, who played Ark’s top decision-making AI “Enike” in “Victory: NIKKE”, has passed away.
I would like to express my gratitude for your presence in this production and wish you all the best.
“NIKKE, Goddess of Victory” management team
—[官方]Goddess of Victory: NIKKE (@NIKKE_japan) August 21, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko-san, who plays the supervisory AI Enikk in “Ark” Goddess of Victory: NODhas passed away.
We thank her for being at this game and offer our heartfelt condolences.
this Goddess of Victory: NOD Management team
Gunma-chan
Tanaka Atsuko, who played Jessica in the anime “Gunma-chan”, passed away on August 20.
I’m sorry.
I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace.— Gunmachan official information (@gunmachan_info) August 21, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko-san, who plays Jessica in the show Gunma-chandied on August 20.
We feel very sad about this.
We sincerely pray that her soul rests in peace.
idol master cinderella girls
TV animation “The Idol Master” Atsuko Tanaka, who played managing director Midai in “Cinderella Girls,” has died.
I express my sincere gratitude for his involvement in this work and his performance, and humbly pray that his soul rests in peace.
— The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls[品牌官方](@imas_CGofficial) August 21, 2024
Tanaka Atsuko, who plays the role of managing director Sanbai in the TV animation idol master cinderella girlshas passed away.
We express our sincere gratitude and deepest condolences for her appearance and performance in this series.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Teacher Lisa Lisa played by Atsuko Tanaka is dignified, cold and wonderful.
I wish you all the best in life. pic.twitter.com/VriHjFdFVb
——”JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” official (@araki_jojo) August 20, 2024
Lisa Lisa, played by Atsuko Tanaka, is dignified, cold and overall wonderful.
We pray that your soul rests in peace.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Played the role of “Hanako” in the anime “Jujutsu Kaisen”
He took the role and brought it to life.
Princess Tanaka Atsuko passed away.I would like to express my deepest condolences,
I pray your soul rests in peace.All members of the animation “Jujutsu Kaisen” production committee
——”Jujutsu Kaisen” animation official (@animejujutsu) August 20, 2024
Teacher Atsuko Tanaka plays Hanami in the play Jujutsu Kaisen and breathed life into the character, but has since passed away.
We would like to offer her our deepest condolences and pray that her soul rests in peace.
this Jujutsu Kaisen animation production committee
mobile police patrol
In “WXIII Mobile Police”
Tanaka Atsuko plays Misaki Saeko
I wish you all the best in life. pic.twitter.com/AJ2ZD2gns8— Mobile Police Patrol Officer (@patlabor0810) August 20, 2024
We would like to express our condolences to: Tanaka Atsuko– Sang who plays Misaki Saeko Mobile Police WXIII“.
While Tanaka’s passing is sad, every character she played will live on. Perhaps if we looked up at the skyscrapers, we might see the faint glimmer of her soul, like Major Motoko Kusanagi descending to the ground.
Voice actor Tanaka died on Tuesday after a year-long battle with an unknown illness. She is 61 years old.
Atsuko was born on November 14, 1962 Gunma Prefecture. Her most famous role is “Motoko Kusanagi” Ghost in the Shell franchiseKiyama Harumi Zai A certain scientific electromagnetic gunCamilla is at Destiny/Grand Carnivalwith Custer in fate/stay night series etc.
Her recent roles include Hanami Jujutsu KaisenThe flame is Frozen: Beyond the Journey’s Endrose in Wrong Ways to Use Healing Magicand Da Zi Gozen Yatagarasu: Crows don’t choose their masterswait.
Atsuko also voices game characters such as Poison Street Fighter 3, Street Fighter Vand Street Fighter; Leila Hassan exist Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Originsand Assassin’s Creed Valhalla;Jerry is here Persona 5 StrategyGabby is Shin Megami Tensei IVand Impa in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
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