Voice actress Kawakami Tomoko passed away: role of Shindo Hikaru in Hikaru-no Go

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2011 June 10 (Fri.), Production BAOBAB broke the news that the voice actress Kawakami Tomoko passed away at 16:45 on June 9.

Kawakami Tomoko acted in various animations: The notable ones are “Shojo Kakumei Utena (Revolutionary Girl Utena)” (the role of Tenjo Utena), “Hikaru-no Go” (Shindo Hikaru), “Keroro Gunso (Sgt. Frog)” (Hinata Fuyuki).

May her soul rest in peace.


Translation: Narumi Sato




Original article (Japanese): Daily Terrafor

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