Hiromi Tsuru is a famous voice actress in Japan who was found dead today in her car. Police are still goin over the case but right now the belief is that she died from an illness. Hiromi was the voice of many character most famous was Bulma briefs of Dragon Ball. At least that is what I read. Now the page is being updated so I will post the update below.
“Update: Soreike! Anpanman producer Atsushi Kirimoto told the Mantan Web news site on Firday: “I’m so shocked to hear about her sudden passing. I pray with all my heart that she finds happiness in the next world. Regarding who will succeed her as Dokin-chan, we will make an announcement once the successor is decided.” Mantan Web also reached out to Fuji TV regarding who will succeed Tsuru in her role as Bulma, but was told the replacement is still undecided. Source: Mainichi Shimbun’s Mantan Web
Update 2: Sumi Shimamoto, who voices Shokupanman in the Soreike! Anpanman anime series, announced on the Jōhō Live Miyaneya program on Friday that the staff is urgently looking for a replacement for Tsuru for recordings planned for next week for the yearly Anpanman Christmas special. The special normally airs on the Friday before Christmas Eve, and will air this year on December 22. Shimamoto commented on Tsuru’s passing, saying “I just can’t believe it. I’m so sad. Next week, for the 30th time, we’re recording the Christmas special for Anpanman. I thought I would just be able to see her again like usual, but…” The show’s staff told Mantan Web that there is plenty of stock for Anpanman‘s regular broadcasts, and only the Christmas special hasn’t yet been recorded. Source: Mantan Web
Update 3: Tsuru’s agency Aoni Production announced on Friday that the cause of death was aortic dissection. The agency said that her family will hold a private funeral. Source: Oricon via Hachima Kikō“
To the family my condolences.
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