Saori Sugimoto, a celebrated Japanese voice actress and narrator of remarkable talent, came into this world on November 17, 1964, in the charming city of Fujisawa, nestled within the picturesque Kanagawa Prefecture. Throughout her illustrious career, she has been proudly affiliated with Aoni Production, a renowned Japanese voice acting agency highly respected within the industry for its impressive roster of accomplished voice actors and actresses.
Saori Sugimoto, a renowned actress, previously utilized the stage name Saori Suzuki before adopting her current moniker. Prior to her rebranding, she had already established herself as a talented performer, taking on a wide variety of roles throughout her career. One of her most notable and enduring roles is that of Kisanta Yamamura in the popular anime series Nintama Rantarō, a part she has played since the show's 12th season.
Sugimoto, a talented voice actress, has been associated with the Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō series for a considerable amount of time, with her most notable and enduring role being that of Ramurin. She voiced this character for many years, and after Ramurin's departure, Sugimoto took on the role of Nyakkii.
In addition to her work on the television series, Sugimoto has also lent her voice to several films within the Shimajiro franchise. Her film credits include Shimajiro and Fufu's Big Adventure, released in 2013, Shimajiro and the Whale's Song, which came out in 2014, Shimajiro and the Mother Tree, released in 2015, Shimajiro in Bookend, which was released in 2016, Shimajiro and the Rainbow Oasis, released in 2017, Shimajiro the Movie: Adventures on Magic Island, released in 2018, Shimajiro and Ururu's Hero Island, released in 2019, Shimajiro Sky and Bone, released in 2021, and Shimajiro and The Prince of Glittering Kingdom, which marked her final voice role before her passing, released in 2022.
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the untimely passing of Sugimoto, a brilliant individual who left an indelible mark on the world, on October 21, 2021, at the tender age of 56.
His life was tragically cut short due to the devastating effects of anorexia, which ultimately led to heart failure, a condition that robbed us of his presence and robbed him of his precious life.
Despite his untimely departure, Sugimoto's legacy lives on, a testament to his courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his craft.
It is our hope that his memory will continue to inspire and motivate others to live life to the fullest, to pursue their passions with unbridled enthusiasm, and to never give up in the face of adversity.
May Sugimoto's spirit continue to soar, and may his passing serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing our mental and physical well-being.
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