The anime community is mourning the sad news of the passing of Emi Shinohara, the talented seiyuu who lent her voice to a multitude of iconic characters in works such as Sailor Moon, but who will be forever remembered for her portrayal of Makoto Kino, better known as Sailor Jupiter, in that anime. The agency 81 Produce, to which the actress belonged, confirmed the death today, September 10, through an official statement, informing that Shinohara passed away at the age of 61 after a long illness.
Seiyuu Emi Shinohara, who played characters in Sailor Moon and Naruto, dies at age 61
The agency 81 Produce, through an official statement, reported with great sadness the passing of Emi Shinohara on September 8, 2024, the seiyuu, whose real name was Emiko Shinohara. With the message, “passed away at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness that could not be effectively treated with available medications,” the agency expressed its heartfelt thanks to fans for their support during Shinohara’s life and mourned her departure, as well as having to express the news in this way.
The seiyuu Emi Shinohara, dedicated much of her life to play a wide variety of characters in the world of anime, in addition to her iconic role as Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon, she gave life to other memorable characters such as: Kushina Uzumaki in Naruto, Misuzu Misaka in To Aru Majutsu no Index, and the brave Presea in Magic Knight Rayearth, these were some of the characters to which she gave life, and with which many fans remember, they were some of the memorable characters within each series.
The news of his passing has generated great sadness among his fans, in addition to generating a wave of messages of condolences and tributes on social networks. Fans around the world have shared their favorite memories of the characters played by Shinohara and expressed their gratitude for her work, this sad news has become trending, demonstrating the profound impact that the seiyuu had on the anime community.
Emi Shinohara’s legacy will live on in the memory of all those who enjoyed her work and her contribution to the world of anime, her voice and characters will live on in the hearts of her fans and in the history of anime, the community of fans and colleagues pay tribute to her, deeply regretting her death.
Emi Shinohara was a fundamental figure in the anime industry, standing out for her ability to bring to life varied and complex characters. Born on August 8, 1963 in Nagano, Japan, Shinohara began her career in voice acting and dubbing in the 1986s. Throughout her career, she became one of the most beloved and recognizable voices in anime, Emi Shinohara belonged to the agency 81 Produce, an agency of Seiyuus representatives with more than 40 years in Japan.
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