Rest in peace to the original voice of Bulma
Hiromi Tsuru passed away 9 years ago at the age of 57. ๐ฅน๐
Rest in Peace, Hiromi Tsuru. ๐๏ธ
Born on March 29, 1960, in Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Tsuru became one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in Japanese animation. She began her entertainment career as a child performer and went on to build an extraordinary career spanning nearly four decades across anime, video games, and film dubbing.
Notable Voice Roles:
* Bulma โ Dragon Ball franchise
* Madoka Ayukawa โ Kimagure Orange Road
* Ukyo Kuonji โ Ranma ยฝ
* Dokin-chan โ Anpanman
* Reiko Mikami โ Ghost Sweeper Mikami
* Meryl Stryfe โ Trigun
* Perrine Paindavoine โ The Story of Perrine
* Naomi Hunter โ Metal Gear Solid video game series
* Yubel โ Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
* Kiddy Phenil โ Silent Mรถbius
* Shakky โ One Piece
* Julia Chang โ Tekken video game series
Tsuru became especially beloved worldwide for voicing Bulma, one of the most iconic characters in the Dragon Ball franchise. She portrayed the brilliant inventor and longtime friend of Goku for more than three decades, becoming an inseparable part of the seriesโ history.
She also left a lasting impression through her performances as Madoka Ayukawa in Kimagure Orange Road, Ukyo Kuonji in Ranma ยฝ, and Meryl Stryfe in Trigun. Beyond anime, she voiced Naomi Hunter in the Metal Gear Solid video game series and Yubel in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.
Throughout her remarkable career, Tsuru worked across television animation, feature films, video games, and narration, earning the admiration of generations of anime fans and fellow performers.
Hiromi Tsuru passed away on November 16, 2017, at the age of 57, in Tokyo, Japan. Her cause of passing was an aortic dissection.
Her unforgettable voice and remarkable performances continue to live on through the beloved characters she brought to life, especially Bulma, whose legacy remains an important part of anime history. โค๏ธ
Gone, but never forgotten. ๐๏ธ
Thank you, Hiromi Tsuru, for giving generations of anime fans unforgettable characters, wonderful memories, and a voice that will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on forever. โค๏ธ
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