2024 has not been kind to anime fans. We’re first shocked by the passing of beloved comics creator Akira Toriyama. Then summer came and legendary voice actors passed away. Now, as we head into fall, anime fans are shocked by the news Shinohara Emiis passing. Known for roles such as Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter) in the movie Sailor Jupiter Sailor MoonUzumaki Kushina is here Naruto franchiseand Presea from magic knight reasamong others, voice actor leaving its mark on the industry. The animation industry has taken to social media to express its condolences to another well-known figure voice actor.
While Anime News Network usually displays news from voice actors in alphabetical order, we think it’s important that the first news comes from Shinohara’s husband, Watahiro.
Watahiro
I don’t usually post pictures of them together, but this one was special.
My wife Emi Shinohara passed away on September 8th.
Swallowtail butterflies have been flying around me lately.
I feel like it’s some kind of messenger.Looking back, these 26 years have been a lot of fun.
Thank you 🙏May you rest in peace💐
Thank you to everyone who supports us. https://t.co/PZEoc9EDgJ pic.twitter.com/PVflgLOW5k
— History of crossing the ocean (@watari164) September 10, 2024
I don’t usually post a lot of pictures of us together, but I made an exception this time.
my wife, Shinohara Emidied on September 8.
There have been a lot of swallowtail butterflies flying around me lately.
I feel like they are some kind of messengers.Looking back, it has been a wonderful 26 years.
Thank you 🙏May you rest in peace💐
Thank you to everyone who supports us.
Enomoto Atsuko
I’ll never forget it. Rest in peace, Amy. My dear mother. https://t.co/GKJHpOwjaa
— Atsuko Enomoto (@atsuko_bewe) September 10, 2024
I will never forget you. Rest in peace, Emi-san. My dear mother.
Kazuhiko Inoue
Emi Shinohara…I’m shocked. Kushina is nice too, but she’s always friendly when I see her. I hope we can have more cooperation. I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace.
— Yuhiko Inoue (voice actor) (@inouekazuhiko) September 10, 2024
Shinohara Emi …It’s really shocking. Kushina is great, but she’s always so friendly when we meet. I hope we can have more cooperation. I pray her soul rests in peace.
Mitsuishi Kotono
Mr. Shino
Mr. Shinoalready
Mr. Shino…
— Kotono Mitsuishi (@kotochawanmoon) September 10, 2024
Shinosang
Shinosangoh
Shino-san…
Han Huimei
I couldn’t believe it because I didn’t want to believe it.
It would be a lie if I said I didn’t feel it.
— Panめぐみ💎MEGUMI HAN7 (@han_meg_han) September 10, 2024
The reason why I can’t believe it is because I don’t want to believe it.
It would be a lie to say it didn’t feel real.
Mika Kanai
Another friend of the same age, Emi Shinohara, passed away.
sad. sad. . .
My family had a wonderful meal.
We have established a long-term cooperative relationship.
When we meet we can’t stop talking.
I want to say a little more.
Please wait for the day when we meet again.
I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace. https://t.co/sJCEL7YwlY— Mika Kanai (@MIkAKANAI3018) September 10, 2024
Shinohara Emi-chan, another friend my age passed away.
sad. So sad…
We often have meals together as a family.
We have established a long-term cooperative relationship.
When we meet we can’t stop talking.
I wish we could talk more.
Please wait until we meet again.
I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace.
Matsui Naoko
Emi Shinohara…I am filled with the same deep sadness now that I felt when I heard the news of Acchan’s death. What I remember is the animation “Protect My Earth”, where we stood in front of the microphone together as part of a moon base in our previous life. The character of Mulan is really wonderful. I saw Emi-chan’s gentle smile. I wish you all the best in life.
— Naoko Matsui ⭐️has arrived (@42kg) September 10, 2024
Shinohara Emi-chan…I feel the same deep sadness as when I heard the news of Achan’s passing. My first thought was when we stood in front of the microphone please save my earth As a member of the Moon Base in a previous life. You did a really great job playing the role of Mulan. I can imagine your friendly smile, Emi-chan. I pray your soul rests in peace.
Noriko Hidaka
Shinohara Emi…
After the recording of “MIX” ended, the three of us drank tea with Kikko-chan and laughed happily.
I can’t believe Emi-chan is gone.
Why, why, I kept repeating in my mind.— Noriko Hidaka (@nonko_hidaka531) September 10, 2024
Shinohara EmiList
After the MIX dubbing was over, little Kikko and you and I drank tea together, laughed and had a great time.
I can’t believe you’re not with us anymore, Emi-chan.
I kept repeating “why, why” in my mind.
Marina Inoue
I remember this moment.
In Night of the Sea Cat , I was happy to be able to call her mom.I love you forever, Shinohara-san.
I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace. https://t.co/G4VjYjhl5t—Marina Inoue (@Mari_navi) September 10, 2024
I remember this occasion.
I’m so happy to be able to call her “Mom” Umineko-When They CryI love you forever, Shinohara-san.
I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace.
Megumi Ogata
Emi Shinohara and Emi Ogata.
He laughed and told me all kinds of things, saying that because our names have the same Chinese characters, people pronounce them wrong. #sailormoon ,#rais …I take it for granted.
one day #cc sakura I’ll see you again in the sequel.Your gentle smile and voice are always present.
I can’t believe it, Shino-san…— Megumi Ogata (@Megumi_Ogata) September 10, 2024
Shinohara Emi and Megumi Ogata.
We laughed and said that people often mispronounce our names because the Chinese characters are the same and you taught me all kinds of things during this time. Sailor Moon and Reyes…I just took it for granted.
One day we will meet again in the sequel cardcaptor sakura.Your gentle smile and voice will always be here.
I can’t believe it, Shino-san…
Sakuma Rei
Emi-chan
It’s been almost 40 years since we sat down together on a bus trip and talked about our career dreams.
Before I knew it, the topic turned to parenting and family.
I thought we could continue to grow old together.No matter what, it always ends with a smile
“Thank you for your time, see you soon.”Emi-chan
thank you for meeting me
goodbye.— Sakuma Rei (@REISAN_no_HEYA) September 10, 2024
Emi-chan,
About 40 years ago, I sat next to you on a bus trip and we talked about our career dreams.
Unconsciously, the topic turned to parenting and family.
I thought we would continue to grow old together.I will miss you because no matter what, you always ended up smiling and saying
“Thank you for taking the time to see me, see you later.”Emi-chan,
Thank you for meeting me.
goodbye.
Fukami Rika
My dearest, dearest friend passed away. He was full of energy and hope until the end.
We were born on the same day.
I love you forever.#筱haraemi#sailorjupiter#stylishtwins#8月8日 pic.twitter.com/zI0oZ5hoOb
— Rika Fukami♀🧡 (@ricafukami88) September 10, 2024
My very dear, dear friend passed away. She was full of energy and hope until the very end.
We were born on the same day.
I love you forever.
Rika Matsumoto
Huimei passed away.
My friends are traveling more and more.
Can’t believe it…
I still want to create a work together…
I wish you all the best in life. https://t.co/KnDxIzEuMp— 🌈✨Matsumoto Rika✨🌈 (@rica_matsumoto3) September 10, 2024
Emi-chan passed away.
One after another, my friends embarked on journeys to further afield.
I can’t believe it…
I also want to create more works with her…
I pray your soul rests in peace.
Amari Ryutaro
I worked with her in Sailor Moon SS, but Magnolia still impressed me.
Thank you so much.
Rest in peace https://t.co/xQpa2X6JNY
— Okiayu Ryutaro (@chikichikiko) September 10, 2024
we appear together Sailor Moon SS, but what impressed me most was Mulian.
Thank you so much.
May she rest in peace.
Sayaka Ohara
I couldn’t keep up with the news of Megumi Shinohara’s death.
I haven’t accepted Atsuko yet.
As I watch Summer on Umisute, I keep thinking back to the time we met while dubbing.
Ah, I was wondering if we could talk about Umisute.
— Sayaka Ohara (@readingradio) September 10, 2024
My brain can’t process the news. Shinohara Emi‘s death.
I haven’t even come to terms with Atsuko-san’s passing yet.
while watching summer Umineko – When They Cry In the stage play, I always remember when we met during the recording session.
I wonder when we can talk about Umineko’s drama
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Emi Shinohara, I sincerely pray that your soul rests in peace. Being able to play Emi and Naruto as a couple, that famous scene is still one of my fondest memories. Thank you very much for your hard work. I believe we will meet again.#筱haraemi #Kushina #PORT区
— Tomoyuki Morikawa (@moriax291) September 11, 2024
I would like to Shinohara Emi. My best memory is playing a married couple in “Yu Mi-san”. Narutoand that famous scene with her. Thank you very much for your hard work. I believe we will meet again.
Kobayashi Yuko
Together with Emi Shinohara, I played the role of a singer called the Ikeuchi Sisters in the NHK program “Hitorideki Mon” ♪ The members of the Kono Ieuchi Sisters, Satoko Yasunaga, Satoko Kidou, Emi Shinohara, and myself all passed away… …😢
This photo is from the event. pic.twitter.com/L5Jy3p4cTW— Yuko Kobayashi (@konbumirin) September 10, 2024
I have been with Shinohara Emi– Chen Zai Japan Broadcasting Corporation program My pupils As the singing Ikene sisters. Yasunaga Satoko-mulberry, Satoko Kito-Sang, and Shinohara Emi-Sang, except me – have traveled to the great other side…😢
The photos are from that event when they were both young, rest in peace.
Shinohara’s work has left an indelible mark on the anime world. Her death is regrettable, but her spirit lives with some of her contemporaries. She will always be with us firing Sailor Jupiter’s Chou Crème Thunder…I mean Supreme Thunder.
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