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Famous voice actress Minori Matsushima passes away at 81

The late voice actress was known for her roles in Mazinger Z, Candy Candy, Kinnikuman & One Piece.
The late voice actress was known for her roles in Mazinger Z, Candy Candy, Kinnikuman & One Piece.
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14 Apr 2022 09:04:40 GMT9
14 Apr 2022 09:04:40 GMT9

Amin Abbas

DUBAI: Famous voice actress Minori Matsushima passed away on April 8 at the age of 81 due to pancreatic cancer. She debuted her career as voice actress in the original Astro Boy anime series in 1963.

Legendary Japanese voice actor Akira Kamiya said on Twitter: “I can’t find a word to express my feelings right now. Minori was an older sister who looked at me kindly. I pray for your soul.”

Takashi Shimada, co-creator of Kinnikuman said on Twitter: “I can’t believe it. At the Kinnikuman 40th anniversary party 3 years ago Minori-san said: ‘If there is a next Kinnikuman anime, I’ll do Meat-kun.’ … I’m sad and can’t think of anything anymore. I would like to hear Minori Matsushima’s ‘Oh-jii’ voice again. I would like to express my deepest condolences to Minori Matsushima.”

The late voice actress was known for her roles in many anime series such as: Sayaka Yumi in Mazinger Z, Candy in Candy Candy, Meat-kun in Kinnikuman franchise & Tsuru in One Piece, Dororo in the original Dororo (1969) anime series as well Little Lulu in Little Lulu (1976) anime series.

Matsushima also voiced the Japanese dub over for the character Uhura in the original Star Trek series, and she was known for her narration work in multiple TV shows and commercials.

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