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Tarako | |
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 Tarako in 2015 | |
| Born | December 17, 1960 Ōta, Gunma, Japan[1] |
| Died | March 4, 2024 (aged 63) |
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| Years active | 1981–2024 |
| Employer | Troubadour Musique Office |
| Height | 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) |
Tarako (たらこ, Tarako, December 17, 1960 – March 4, 2024)[1][2][3][4] was a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. Her debut role was as a preschooler on Urusei Yatsura. She was better known as the voice of Momoko "Maruko" Sakura, the popular titular character in the long-running anime series Chibi Maruko-chan from its debut in 1990 until its conclusion in 1992 and its subsequent revival, which debuted in 1995 and continues to air as of today, before her eventual death in March 2024, during the second show's 30th year. She was employed by the talent management firm Troubadour Musique Office.[5][6]
Following her death, Kokoro Kikuchi took over the role of Maruko in Chibi Maruko-chan after the show resumed from its one month-long break on April 21st of that year.[7]
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- ^ Antonio Pineda, Rafael (April 11, 2024). "Kokoro Kikuchi Debuts as Chibi Maruko-chan Anime's Lead Role on April 21". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 21, 2024.