On March 9th, news broke that TARAKO, the voice actress known for bringing to life the beloved character Cherry Maruko from the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan," has passed away.
According to reports from Japanese media on the 9th, TARAKO, the 63-year-old voice actress who voiced the protagonist Cherry Maruko in the popular Japanese animation "Chibi Maruko-chan," passed away suddenly. The cause of her death has not been disclosed yet.
Aside from her voice acting roles, she was also active as a narrator on television programs and was known as an actress, singer-songwriter, and playwright. She authored works such as "The More You Laugh, the More Luck You Have."
Just yesterday, Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama passed away on the 1st of this month due to acute subdural hematoma at the age of 68. The studio sincerely thanks everyone for their deep love and friendship towards him.
As a hugely popular manga artist in Japan, Akira Toriyama is best known for his iconic work "Dr. Slump" and his masterpiece "Dragon Ball," which has enjoyed immense popularity worldwide. "Dragon Ball," in particular, has remained a global phenomenon, with sales exceeding 250 million copies (as of 2018).
