Tokyo International News Agency

It has been revealed that voice actor Tasuku Hatanaka has been cast as Lafta Vox, a new character in what appears to be an upcoming social game. The announcement has captured massive attention across social media, with fans expressing their absolute delight and high expectations for the combination of Hatanaka's voice and the character's striking design. Fans Fall at First Sight for the "Hardworking Genius" with Hair Over One Eye and Jagged Teeth The newly announced character, Lafta Vox, features an appealing design: a hoodie, hair covering one eye, and sharp, jagged teeth. On top of that, his character description lists him as a "genius of effort." Following the announcement that Hatanaka would voice this character, the internet exploded with enthusiastic comments like "Tasuku Hatanaka is the perfect choice for this design," "I fell in love at first sight," and "I can't resist his voice, I'm definitely playing this." Ha...

It was announced on March 14th by her sister on the official X (formerly Twitter) account that voice actress Yukie Maeda passed away on March 9th at the age of 52 due to malignant sarcoma. Maeda had publicly announced her illness in October last year and had just declared her retirement from voice acting at the end of February this year. Her sister conveyed the sad news, stating, "She lived positively and passed away with a smile characteristic of my sister," suggesting that Maeda remained cheerful until her last moments. This sudden news has brought great shock and sadness to many fans and fellow voice actors. Yukie Maeda was widely known for her roles as Feli in the popular game series "Puyo Puyo" and as Cao Cao (Karin) in the anime series "Koihime Musou." She also captivated many fans with her unique presence and acting skills, playing memorable characters in numerous other works, including Mari Aizawa in "Disaster Report," Onsen Tamago and Sa...

On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the keyword "Atsuko Tanaka" trended, leading many users to re-evaluate her overwhelming presence. The discussion began with the argument that "there are few Japanese female voice actors capable of playing strong female characters." When counterarguments arose, asking for "specific factual evidence," the conversation ultimately converged around the now-famous phrase, "Not enough Atsuko Tanaka." Users posted comments such as, "Atsuko Tanaka...tough night," "Indeed, Atsuko Tanaka is so unique that there's no comparison. Others are doing their best, but that dignity + allure is in a class of its own," and "I feel like a Major Kusanagi-level performance from Atsuko Tanaka will never come again... an eternal void." These remarks highlight how deeply Atsuko Tanaka's voice and acting have resonated with many people. Her role as Motoko Kusanagi in the *Ghost in the S...