Tokyo International News Agency

Wakana Yamazaki, the renowned voice actress best known for her role as Ran Mouri in the anime series "Detective Conan" (Case Closed), passed away on April 18, 2026. She was 61 years old. Her talent agency, Aoni Production, announced the news on their official website and other platforms on May 15. Ms. Yamazaki had only recently announced a hiatus from her activities in February of this year to undergo medical treatment, and many fans had been praying for her recovery and return to the industry. According to the agency's report, she breathed her last on April 18. The sudden, tragic news has sparked a wave of shock and grief across social media, with fans posting messages like "I can't believe it" and "Please tell me this is a lie." Since the anime began broadcasting in 1996, Ms. Yamazaki voiced the nationally beloved character Ran Mouri for approximately 30 years. Her voice, characterized by a dignified yet gentle and lyrical quality, was synonymous...

Wakana Yamazaki, the voice actress who has long played the role of Ran Mouri in the popular anime Detective Conan , will be temporarily suspending her activities to undergo medical treatment, her agency announced. This announcement sent shockwaves through the fan community, with numerous messages wishing for Yamazaki's recovery flooding social media. According to the official Detective Conan website, Akemi Okamura, who also voices Nami in the popular anime ONE PIECE , is scheduled to take over the role until Yamazaki recovers. Okamura will begin voicing Ran Mouri in the TV series starting with the broadcast on the 14th of next month. However, it was confirmed that recording for this year's theatrical film, Detective Conan: The Highway's Fallen Angel , has already been completed by Yamazaki. In response to this news, fans have expressed an outpouring of concern and warm messages, saying things like "This is sad... but please focus on your recovery for now" and ...

Popular voice actress Wakana Yamazaki announced on the 16th that she will be suspending her activities for the time being due to illness and to focus on medical treatment. Fans have expressed widespread concern and wishes for a speedy recovery following the hiatus of Yamazaki, who has long played the iconic role of Ran Mouri in the globally popular anime "Detective Conan." While Yamazaki has already completed recordings for the "Detective Conan" theatrical films, Akemi Okamura will serve as the substitute voice actress for Ran Mouri in the TV series, starting from the broadcast on March 14. This announcement of the substitute has sparked an outpouring of emotion among voice acting fans. This is because Yamazaki previously filled in for Okamura as Nami in the anime "ONE PIECE" when Okamura went on maternity leave. Furthermore, the two have also co-starred as sisters (Nojiko & Nami) in the same work, leading to comments on social media such as "Now ...