Nichou The WindMaker

[Anime Feels @animefeelsx_]

Rest in peace to the voice behind Konan

Atsuko Tanaka would have turned 64 years old. 🥺

Rest in Peace, Atsuko Tanaka. 🕊️

Born on November 14, 1962, in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Atsuko Tanaka was a legendary Japanese voice actress and narrator best known for voicing Major Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell franchise. Her distinctive, powerful voice brought countless iconic anime and video game characters to life, making her one of the most recognizable voices in Japanese entertainment. She passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 61, following a year-long battle with an undisclosed illness.

Iconic Anime & Voice Roles:

* Ghost in the Shell – Major Motoko Kusanagi
* Naruto: Shippuden – Konan
* Jujutsu Kaisen – Hanami
* JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Lisa Lisa
* Fate/stay night – Caster
* Bayonetta – Bayonetta (Japanese voice)
* Black Butler – Francis Midford
* Parasyte: The Maxim – Reiko Tamura
* Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Flamme
* Devilman Crybaby – Sirene
* Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Amida Arca
* Utawarerumono – Karura

Atsuko Tanaka became one of the most respected voice actresses in Japan, earning admiration for her commanding voice, remarkable versatility, and ability to portray powerful, intelligent, and complex female characters. Her performances left a lasting impression on anime fans and video game players around the world.

Her most iconic role was Major Motoko Kusanagi in the Ghost in the Shell franchise. Beginning with the 1995 animated film, Tanaka portrayed the iconic cyborg protagonist across numerous films and television productions, including Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Her powerful and composed performance became inseparable from the character’s identity.

She also became widely recognized for voicing Konan in Naruto: Shippuden. As one of the founding members of Akatsuki and a close companion of Nagato, Konan was a memorable character whose quiet strength and loyalty were brought to life through Tanaka’s performance.

In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, she voiced Lisa Lisa, the mysterious and skilled Ripple master who trained Joseph Joestar. She also portrayed Caster in the Fate/stay night franchise, showcasing her ability to bring elegance and menace to her characters.

Beyond anime, Tanaka became the Japanese voice of Bayonetta in the popular video game franchise. Her confident and commanding delivery perfectly suited the iconic witch, making her performance a favorite among gaming fans.

Her talents also extended to international film and television dubbing. She regularly provided Japanese voices for actresses including Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez, introducing her distinctive voice to audiences beyond anime and gaming.

Throughout her career, Tanaka contributed to numerous other productions, including Jujutsu Kaisen, Devilman Crybaby, Black Butler, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, and Parasyte: The Maxim. Her extraordinary range allowed her to move effortlessly between anime, video games, narration, and international dubbing.

On August 20, 2024, Tanaka’s son, fellow voice actor Hikaru Tanaka, announced her passing at the age of 61. She had been battling an undisclosed illness for approximately a year. In accordance with her wishes, her family chose not to reveal the specific illness.

Although Atsuko Tanaka is no longer with us, her unmistakable voice continues to live on through the unforgettable characters she brought to life. From Major Motoko Kusanagi to Konan, Lisa Lisa, and Bayonetta, her performances remain cherished by generations of anime and gaming fans.

Gone, but never forgotten.

Thank you, Atsuko, for giving your voice to so many unforgettable characters and creating memories that will continue to live on through anime and video games. Your extraordinary talent and legacy will never be forgotten. ❤️🎙️

Rest in peace, Atsuko Tanaka. 🕊️❤️

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

Props to the clerk 🤣

Writer: Ian

[NintendHOME – News & Opinions Nintendo @NintendHOME]

🕹 Nintendo Switch Online – Nouvelles icônes pour The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2e semaine) et Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (4e et dernière semaine).

Et à partir de demain, Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Académie Dandori vous permettra d’obtenir des icônes exclusives en passant les épreuves chaque weekend.

[Sire Red @SireRed]

Godzilla Minus-007

[Yankuza丨La Chaine MOKKORI TIMES 丨RÉTRO VIDÉO BOY @Yankuza_]

Nous apprenons avec une certaine tristesse le décès de la comédienne de doublage Laurence Crouzet (1961-2026), à l’âge de 65 ans.

Elle avait prêté sa voix à de nombreux personnages de séries d’animation, notamment April O’Neil (Les Tortues Ninja), Jo March (Les Quatre Filles du Dr March), Shina, Hilda, Kiki, Shunrei et June (Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque), Betty Laroche (Les Pierrafeu) ou encore Lunch (Dragon Ball)…

[Nichou The WindMaker @NichouTWM]

@SireRed Mais c'est clair.

[Vota @ZeldaAnecdotes]

Bien EVIDEMMENT que je passe mon temps à vérifier quels secrets/interactions cachées sont toujours présentent dans le remake de Zelda Ocarina of Time

On peut toujours réparer les panneaux avec la berceuse de Zelda, nous sommes sauvés

[Nichou The WindMaker @NichouTWM]

@ZeldaAnecdotes Ah excellent! Je ne connaissais pas. Je montrerai ça à mes filles.

[SnowCamel @purpleicegram]

Sheik — The Legend of Zelda

#ゼルダの伝説 #時のオカリナ

[ActuGaming @ActuG]

Il n'y a pas que l'industrie du jeu vidéo qui tremble face à l'arrivée de GTA 6

The Hollywood Reporter rapporte qu'une certaine crainte est également présente chez les services de streaming et le monde du cinéma

« Il s’agira d’un tournant décisif, non seulement pour l’industrie du jeu vidéo, mais aussi pour tous les acteurs des secteurs des médias et du divertissement, qui devront faire face au fait qu’une partie de leur audience va délaisser leurs plateformes pour aller jouer à GTA 6. »

[Kayane @Kayane]

Sans surprise, le remake d'Ocarina of Time est un gros carton, avec plus de 5,2 millions d'exemplaires vendus en 4 jours !

Là où ça devient fou, c'est que la version Switch 2 n'est déjà plus bien loin de la version Nintendo 3DS (environ 6 millions) et la version N64 (7 millions et quelques). En 4 jours.

Couplez ça au fait que la Switch 2 a récemment dépassé les 25 millions de consoles vendues, ça veut dire qu'environ 1 joueur sur 5 a déjà pris le jeu, sans parler des ventes à venir pour Noël et tout le tintouin... Ouais, ça confirme l'idée qu'une nouvelle génération de joueurs va connaître les traumas des Effrois et des poules 😆

[Genki✨ @Genki_JPN]

Okami, Bayonetta and Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya is playing The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time on stream!

[Nichou The WindMaker @NichouTWM]

@lecrivaillon C'est navrant. Tant pis pour eux lol.

[Jason Schreier @jasonschreier]

BREAKING: PlayStation is canceling Fairgames, the online shooter from Haven Studios that was announced in 2023. No jobs will be cut as a result of the cancellation, PlayStation says. Haven will instead support other games in the org. https://t.co/vS8diAOhps

[ArceusBowser @ArceusBowser212]

People really paid $1000 for a PS5 Pro only for the game to be 30FPS still

[Nichou The WindMaker @NichouTWM]

@vingadorbrambz Yeah. I agree. And it's sad that some people use the fact that OoT remake runs at 60 fps to argue against GTA 6. They are two different games. This overfocus on fps is just dumb. The question should be: does a game offer a great experience?

[Press START / Suliven @SulivenGAMING]

Juste énorme !
On en parlait hier soir en live et j'estimais 5 millions au regard des premières informations en notre possession
Au final c'est 5.2 millions de vente pour Ocarina of Time remake sur sa semaine de lancement
Bravo et mérité 👏

[NintendHOME – News & Opinions Nintendo @NintendHOME]

📈 Ventes – Nintendo dévoile officiellement que The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time a été distribué à 5,2 millions d’exemplaires dans le monde (dont 810 000 au Japon). C’est le plus gros démarrage d’un jeu sur Nintendo Switch 2.