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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pokemon's Cynthia voice actress passed away at 53
18 Aug - Voice actress Tomo Sakurai was recently revealed to have passed away. The news was announced by her agency Feathered via X, stating that Tomo was urgently hospitalised due to worsening symptoms of multi-organ cancer early this month. "Despite receiving medical care, her symptoms did not improve, and with great regret, we announce that she passed away on 13 August. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for all the kind messages and support she received during her lifetime," they expressed. The company added, "She fought bravely alongside us with the hope of a full recovery, but this outcome leaves us with deep sorrow and regret. To all who supported her, we offer our sincere apologies." As for the funeral, Feathered stated that the ceremony will be held in a private session. At the same time, the company also revealed that fans who have bought tickets to the "TOMO Summer 2025 Live!" will be issued a refund. Debuting in 1987 as part of Lemon Angel, Tomo later became a seiyuu, and has lent her voice to characters like Cynthia in "Pokemon", Mylene Jenius in "Macross 7, and Misao Makimachi in "Rurouni Kenshin". She was 53. (Photo Source: Tomo IG, Comicbook)
Hype Malaysia
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Japanese Voice Actress Tomo Sakurai Passes Away At 53
Although we rarely see their faces, voice actors have brought many of our favourite characters to life through their skill and talent. Their contributions to animation, gaming and audiobooks should never go unnoticed. Sadly, one such talent has left us far too soon. Over the weekend, it was reported that Japanese voice actress Tomo Sakurai (櫻井 智) had passed away at the age of 53. Her team announced on her official social media page that she had succumbed to cancer. According to a statement from her agency, FEATHERED, Sakurai was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2023. She had been undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but sadly, her condition worsened this year. She had been scheduled to hold a solo concert on 17th August (Sunday), but it was cancelled following her emergency hospitalisation. Her agency confirmed that she passed away on 13th August (Wednesday). 'Sakurai was aiming for a full recovery from her illness and was always working hard with us on her treatment. However, we are deeply saddened by this turn of events. We sincerely apologise to everyone who has supported her,' the statement read. A private funeral will be held for close relatives, while a farewell event for fans is being considered at a later date. Tomo Sakurai made her debut back in 1987 as a member of the idol group Lemon Angel before transitioning to voice and stage acting after the group disbanded in 1990. Her first big break was in 1994 when she voiced Mylene Jenius in 'Macross 7'. Other notable anime characters Sakurai voiced include: Marin in 'Akazukin Chacha' (1994-1995) Misao Makimachi in 'Rurouni Kenshin' (1996-1998) Doll Licca in 'Super Doll Licca-chan' (1998-1999) Chigusa Sakai in 'Shakugan no Shana' (2005-2011) Azusa Miura in 'Idolmaster: Xenoglossia' (2007) Cynthia in the 'Pokémon' series (2007-2022) Hinowa in 'Gintama' (2009-2015) Kaede in 'Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again' (2024) We offer our deepest condolences to her loved ones. Her legacy will live on, and she will be dearly missed by fans. Sources: Twitter, Crunchyroll, Feathered
Forbes
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Fire Valkyrie From ‘Macross 7' Gets A Great New Toy This October
The upcoming DX Chogokin Fire Valkyrie from 'Macross 7'. Now that the majority of Macross is available in the West, the Fire Valkyrie from Macross 7 is getting the DX Chogokin toy treatment. Over the years, the Fire Valkyrie has been given numerous toys, even back when its host anime was released in the 90s. From Yamato's and Arcadia's 1/60 scale efforts, both of which were lovely, and the more recent and smaller Hi-Metal R releases from Bandai Spirits. However, the mainline DX Chogokin releases have dealt with other Macross series and skipped over Macross 7 until now. What's a bit different about this release, apart from its bigger scale and extensive use of die-cast, is that it affords a version of the face with its mouth open. You even get the missiles stored in the calves. The styling is also great, with the speakers in the shoulders being done very nicely. If all of this feels a bit strange for Macross, it's worth remembering that Macross 7 is a bit of a different beast compared to the rest of the franchise. In that, the emphasis in Macross 7 is squarely on music and its direct effects on aliens, in this case known as the Protodeviln. To be fair, this is very much in line with the original Macross, but most modern fans entered the fandom around the time of Macross Plus, which is more straightforward as to its narrative underpinnings. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder As such, Macross 7 can be somewhat divisive amongst the fans, but I personally love the series and its numerous OVA and movie spin-offs. The music is also great, with the band of Fire Bomber and its members having their own musically equipped variable fighters, being very much the stars of the show. The Fire Valkyrie, then, is an iconic design for Macross 7, and with any luck, we'll also get a Sound Booster set at some point (especially as the recent Hi-Metal R release did). Priced at 36,300 yen (or around $253 at the current exchange rate), it's definitely expensive but also similar in cost to other DX Chogokin releases from Bandai Spirits. Released in Japan this October, this DX Chogokin Fire Valkyrie is definitely something I will be picking up, and with any luck, it should come Westward too. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
