The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest. Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people. This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel. To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect. Everything I know about acting, activism, and humanism has been profoundly shaped by the Jewish friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have been integral and family throughout every point of my life.
This merger has real consequences for real people, and for the entire country. Scrutinizing the Ellisons, including Oracle’s business built on data, surveillance technology and government contracts, and the serious threat to editorial freedom and the loss of a livelihood for thousands of families, is fair and necessary. The $111 billion deal would hand one family control over CNN, HBO and Warner Bros., backed in part by foreign money whose influence on editorial decisions has never been fully explained to the public.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for serious national security review, and regulators still haven’t given the public a real answer. Until they do, the merger shouldn’t move forward. Now is the time to dive boldly into all these issues, not step back or concede.
Rest in peace to the original voice behind Konan, Motoko Kusanagi and Bayonetta.
Atsuko Tanaka passed away 2 years ago today at the age of 61. 🥹
Rest in Peace, Atsuko Tanaka. 🕊️
She left behind an extraordinary legacy that continues to inspire anime and gaming fans around the world. Best known for her iconic Japanese voice performances as Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell and Bayonetta in the Bayonetta series, Atsuko Tanaka built a remarkable career as a Japanese voice actress and narrator, captivating generations through her powerful voice, versatility, and unforgettable performances.
Notable Voice Roles:
• Motoko Kusanagi – Ghost in the Shell
• Bayonetta – Bayonetta series (Japanese voice)
• Lara Croft – Tomb Raider II & Tomb Raider III (Japanese voice)
• Yennefer – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Japanese voice)
• Konan – Naruto
• Lisa Lisa – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
• Hanami – Jujutsu Kaisen
Gone, but never forgotten.
From giving Motoko Kusanagi and Bayonetta their unforgettable Japanese voices to portraying Lara Croft during the classic Tomb Raider era and Yennefer in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Atsuko Tanaka left an enduring mark on anime and video games. Her remarkable legacy continues to live on through her unforgettable characters, distinctive voice, and the generations of fans she inspired. ❤️