'Detective Conan' Voice Actress Yumi Ran Passes Away.. Agency: "Underwent treatment for illness, but medication proved ineffective, she has passed away" [★Japan]

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It has been reported that Wakana Yamazaki, the Japanese voice actress who portrayed the voice of Mori Ran (Korean name Yumi Ran) in the anime 'Detective Conan', has passed away.

According to Japanese foreign media outlets including Yahoo Japan on the 15th, her agency Aoni Production announced that day that "Wakana Yamazaki had been undergoing treatment for a long-term illness, but the medication proved ineffective, and she passed away on April 18." It further added, "The wake and funeral were held with only family members present, in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family."

'Detective Conan' production team also conveyed condolences for the deceased through their official SNS account. The production team stated, "We have learned of the passing of voice actress Wakana Yamazaki, who portrayed the role of Mori Ran for approximately 30 years since the TV series began broadcasting in 1996 in 'Detective Conan'. We offer our deepest condolences."

They further added, "The entire 'Detective Conan' production team expresses our profound gratitude for the immense effort Wakana Yamazaki poured into the work and her contributions over the long years, and we sincerely pray for her repose."

Additionally, the production team released a message of condolence received from the original creator Gosho Aoyama. The 'Detective Conan' original creator conveyed, "It is so sad that we can no longer hear that gentle voice, which was naturally by our side, comforting and reassuring to the ear."

'Detective Conan' production team announced, "Regarding the role of Mori Ran in the future, Akemi Okamura will take over the role, carrying in her heart the respect for the character that Wakana Yamazaki cherished and cultivated. The entire production team will faithfully inherit the merits and spirit that Wakana Yamazaki left in the work." They also stated, "Once again, we pray that Wakana Yamazaki rests in peace."

Meanwhile, Wakana Yamazaki voiced the representative character Mori Ran in 'Detective Conan' for approximately 30 years starting from 1996. In addition, she participated in works such as 'Chibi Maruko-chan', 'Crayon Shin-chan', 'Sailor Moon', 'Dragon Ball GT', 'Pokémon', and 'One Piece'.

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