Japanese talent agency Aoni Production announced today that voice actor Saori Sugimoto passed away on October 21 because of congestive heart failure that was due to anorexia. Sugimoto was most well known in Japan for voicing many characters in children’s programming, such as the voice of both Ramurin and Nyakkii in the Shimajiro early-learning franchise, as well as the second generation voice of Kisanta Yamamura in the Nintama Rantaroanime, taking over the role from Tomiko Suzuki, who passed in 2003.
For western fans, Sugimoto would be recognized as the voice of Catherine Bloom in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, as well as voices in the Ninja Gaiden OVA and the original Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA. Sugimoto also voiced roles in Crayon Shin-chan and Chibi Maruko-chan, which spanned over three decades. A private funeral was held for family members on October 28.
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