Douko Kiya, a well-loved voice actress who has voiced Tara-chan in the popular TV anime "Sazae-san" for over 50 years, passed away on the 5th of this month.
she was 87 years old.
Born in Tokyo, Douko Kika joined a commercial broadcast theater company and pursued a career as a voice actor, appearing in many TV animations.
Among them, in the popular anime "Sazae-san", he has been in charge of the voice of "Tara-chan" and "Fuguta Tarao" for more than 50 years since the broadcast started in 1969. collected.
He was also popular for his role as Hajime in "Tensai Bakabon" and Akbi in "Hakushon Daimao".
According to his agency, Takaya continued working until the 2nd of this month, but he passed away on the 5th of this month.
he was 87 years old.
Voice actor "Thank you, Tara-chan" co-starring in "Sazae-san"
A voice actor who co-starred in "Sazae-san" announced a comment through Fuji TV about the death of Douko Kika.
Midori Kato, who co-starred as Sazae-san from the beginning of the broadcast, said, "Kie-chan, who has been with us as a family for more than 50 years since the first broadcast. So I feel really lonely and sad that Kie-chan is gone.
In addition, Hideyuki Tanaka, who plays Masuo, said, "I'm filled with sorrow at the loss of a precious treasure. Mr. Kiie. Your gentle way of speaking, your kind words, and your wonderful smile...I'll keep this in my heart. Thank you for your hard work for a long time." Please rest in peace. Thank you, Tara-chan."
According to Fuji TV, "Sazae-san", which Mr. Takaya last appeared in, will be broadcast on the 26th of this month, and the successor is currently under consideration.