Emi Shinohara, the voice of Sailor Jupiter, passed away

The anime world is mourning the passing of Emi Shinohara, the iconic voice actress behind Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter in the '90s anime series "Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon." His talent agency, 81 Produce, was tasked with announcing his death through its official website, reporting that Shinohara had been receiving treatment for an unspecified illness. Unfortunately, this treatment was unsuccessful, and the actress passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 61.

Shinohara leaves behind an immense legacy in the anime and entertainment industry, and is survived by her husband, Hiroshi Watari, who is also a singer and voice actor. Although her best-known role was that of Sailor Jupiter in the original Sailor Moon series and in the films that followed until 1997, her career was full of memorable characters that marked several generations of anime fans.

In addition to her role as Sailor Jupiter, Shinohara voiced iconic characters such as:

Kaho Mizuki in Cardcaptor Sakura (both in the original series and in the Clear Card reboot).
Uzumaki Kushina in Naruto Shippuden and the video games in the franchise.
Aoki Shizuko in Smile Precure!.

Her versatility as a voice actress was not limited to anime alone. He also worked in the Japanese dubbing of Western productions, giving life to characters such as:

Mathilda Lando (originally portrayed by Natalie Portman) in Léon: The Professional.
Anita Randazzo (Salma Hayek) in 54.
Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) in The Wizard of Oz.
Perdita in the animated series 101 Dalmatians.
April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The passing of Emi Shinohara has deeply touched her colleagues and friends in the industry. Rika Fukami, who played Sailor Venus in the series Sailor Moon, shared an emotional message on her social networks: "My very dear, dear friend has passed away. She was full of energy and hope until the last moment. We were born on the same day. I will love you forever."

The community of Sailor Moon and anime fans in general has also taken to social media to express their sadness over the loss of one of the industry's most beloved voice actresses. Shinohara, with her signature style and energy, left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who grew up with her characters.

Source: Comic Natalie