In the world of Anime, Production Houses act as the Gods, giving birth to our favorite series, while Voice Actors act as the Angels that bring us their blessings. One of the very prominent voice actors, Miyuki Ichijou, has passed away. It is saddening to hear the demise of someone so wonderful, and our hearts long to have her back. This article is a tribute to one of our most talented individuals in the community.
Voice actress Miyuki Ichijou has passed away of multiple organ failure. She was 76.
Through her long career she’s voiced many characters such as Misa Takatsuki in ARMS to dubbing Marge Simpson for a time! Though most fans probably know her as Jodie Starling in Detective Conan.… pic.twitter.com/A4f8PD5xRh
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Miyuki Ichijou – A Walk Through Her Life
Miyuki Ichijou is a Japanese actress and a voice actress in the anime community. She was born on August 23, 1949, in Mizusawa, Iwate, Japan. Her real name is Hiroko Chieda and she was a lovely individual. She loved traveling and visiting art galleries. She is also an excellent dancer. Truly an artist engaging in various mediums of art. She had no spouse and dedicated her entire life to bringing our favorite characters to life.
Characters she brought to life
She has played some very prominent characters, not limited to Japanese Animation. She has been voice acting supporting characters, making them unforgettable for us. She mostly acts as an older woman, being an essence of wisdom in the show. Her most prominent roles are Jodie Starling in Detective Conan and Marge Simpsons in The Simpsons.
Here are some more of the characters that she was absolutely aced:
- Cardo Nabo from Mobile Suit Gundam
- Roseluica Deikun from Mobile Suit Gundam
- Ei Sasaki from The Devil is a Part-Timer
- Queen Jayne from Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins
- Gran Grandma from BNA
- Gigi from Boss Baby
- Zara’s Grandma from Queen’s Blade: Grimoire
- Izvellia from Rage of Bahamut
- Blue Fairy from Kingdom Hearts 3D
- Minako Momodaira from Nodame Cantabile
- Ms. Lee from Blood+
- Kyogetsu Ujiie from Hell Girl
- Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians
- Nicole Horne from Max Payne
- Fa Li from Mulan
- Annie from Cowboy Bebop
- Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Blue Fairy from Pinnochio
- Lucy Van Pelt from the Charlie Brown series
- Marceau from Night on the Galatic Railroad
A memory that will last forever
Her contributions to the voice acting industry have been massive, from supporting roles to the main cast, she has absolutely aced the characters she has been trusted with. Detective Conan has been one of the most cherished Shonen in the anime community, and to have played one of the most badass characters, she is leaving us with a memory that we cannot replace despite our attempts.
Every time we watch the older episodes of the Simpsons, we will remember her, the absolute perfection she brought to the character Marge. If this is not enough, every time, we watch older Disney movies like Pinnochio and the Hundred and One Dalmatians, we will remember that the woman behind this character has left us, and all that remains of her is her delicately portrayed characters.
However, no matter how sad it gets to lose precious gems like her, we live on. And it is on us to remember them for who they were. As we continue to watch anime and experience joy, we will continue to shelter their memories in our hearts and keep them alive.
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