Sumiko Shirakawa

Sumiko Shirakawa
白川 澄子
Born
Sumiko Shiratō (白土 澄子)[1]

(1935-06-26)June 26, 1935
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
DiedNovember 25, 2015(2015-11-25) (aged 80)
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
Years active1965–2015
FamilyMitsuharu Shiratō (brother)[2]

Sumiko Shiratō (白土 澄子, Shiratō Sumiko; June 26, 1935 – November 25, 2015[3]) known professionally as Sumiko Shirakawa (白川 澄子, Shirakawa Sumiko) was a Japanese actress who specialized in voice acting.[4]

She is best known known for her roles as Hiroshi Nakajima in Sazae-san, Hidetoshi Dekisugi in Doraemon, and Ace in Space Ace.

Biography

Shirakawa was born on June 26, 1935 in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.[1] Being an avid fan of radio dramas, she joined the TBS Radio Drama Troupe[4][5] after having graduated from the Graduate School of Letters at Keio University.[6] She had been affiliated with Seinen Kobo[7], Fuji Broadcasting Pro[8], Tsuchi no Kai[9], Nanano Kai[10], and Kawa Troupe[11] throughout her career.

Death

On November 26, 2015, Shirakawa failed to attend a recording session for Sazae-san.[12] Her body was discovered at her home by family members and Sazae-san anime staff. She reportedly died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage at her home in Tokyo the night before on November 25.[13][14] She was 80 years old.[15]

Tribute and posthumous releases

A memorial message for Shirakawa was shown during the November 27 broadcast of Doraemon[16], with her final appearance on Sazae-san being broadcast on November 29.[17]

Her wake was held on December 4, with her funeral and memorial service held at the Yoyohata Funeral Hall in Shibuya a day later, her brother Mitsuharu Shiratō serving as chief mourner.[2]

Miina Tominaga, the voice of Katsuo Isono on Sazae-san, released a statement on Shirakawa's death, "I am very surprised and saddened by the sudden news of her passing. She always spoke to me so kindly at the studio. I will miss her so, so much."[2] She spoke an in-character response to Hiroshi Nakajima's familiar catchphrase, "Hey Isono!", responding with, "Nakajima! Nakajima! We're best friends forever, right?"[2]

Personality

Her voice range was alto.[18]

Successors

Following Shirakawa's death, the following individuals have taken over her voice acting roles.

SuccessorCharacterWorkDebut
Rumi OchiaiHiroshi NakajimaSazae-sanEpisode broadcast on December 13, 2015[19][20]

Filmography

Television animation

List of voice performances in television animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1965Space AceAceLead role[21]
Space Boy SoranFake Soran
Kaitō PrideCheck[22]
Astro BoyAdditional voice
1966Jump Out! BatchiriBatchiriLead role[23]
Sally the WitchKen-chan, Don, Shibuya, Kenta, Goro, Tsutomu
1967Adventures of the Young ShadarRoko[24]
1968GeGeGe no KitarōHyakume BōyaEpisode 1
Cyborg 009Bill Curtail, Guy Curtail
1969Attack No. 1AkizukiSecond voice
Tiger MaskJiro Sasaki
Ninpu Kamui GaidenTaikichi
The Genie FamilyBoke-chan, Kaneda, Haruo
The Secret of Akko-chanMotoko "Moko" Naniwa
Mōretsu AtarōTeru
1970Star of the GiantsJiro Samon
1971Sazae-sanHiroshi Nakajima, Grandma Next Door, Takeo, Ikako, HorikawaFirst voice[25]
Andersen StoriesChimney Sweep Chris, Peter/Johann, CarlChimney Sweep Chris in Episodes 13-14, Peter/Johann in Episodes 27-29, Carl in Episodes 42-43
Animentary: The DecisionAdditional voiceEpisode 10
New Little Ghost Q-TarōHakase, Shinichi Ōhara[26]
GeGeGe no KitarōAdditional voice
Maco the MermaidAdditional voice
1972Science Ninja Team GatchamanChinchiro, Boy
Pinocchio: The SeriesGino
Sarutobi EcchanAdditional voice
Mahōtsukai ChappyIppei Arai[27][28]
1973Demetan Croaker, The Boy FrogPaasukeEpisode 27
Jungle KurobeAdditional voice
Neo-Human CasshernMario
1974New Honeybee HutchAdditional voice
1975Tekkaman: The Space KnightBoyEpisode 7
Great MazingerYōichi HamakawaEpisode 46
Time BokanGoemon, Pinocchio, Jim, Boy
Dog of FlandersAndre[29]
Maya the Honey BeeSnail Mom, Child
1976Dino Mech GaikingPera
First Human GiatrusAdditional voice
3000 Leagues in Search of MotherDomenchio
Blocker Gundan 4 Machine BlasterKenEpisode 23
Paul's Miraculous AdventurePaulLead role[30]
Cat Eyed BoyYori[31]
1977Dinosaur War IzenborgMamoru, Jirō, Tsutomu
YattermanGretl, Sushi King, Ken, Tanuki
1978Nobody's Boy: RemiAlexis Acquin
Gatchaman IIHarryEpisode 7
Her Majesty's Petite AngieTony
The Story of PerrineWaldoEpisode 5
Majokko TickleNoboru Iwata
Wakakusa no CharlotteRene
1979Shin Kyojin no Hoshi IIAdditional voice
ZendermanSlimEpisode 37
Hana no Ko LunlunMichelle
Future Robot DaltaniousBoy
1980DoraemonHidetoshi Dekisugi
The Adventures of Tom SawyerSid Sawyer[32]
The Wonderful Adventures of NilsGraskinEpisodes 19-20
1981Astro BoyPula, MitsuruPula in Episode 34, Mitsuru in Episode 35
Muteking, The Dashing WarriorYoshio
Jarinko ChieBoy in the Movie
1983Fuku-chanIchiro-kun
1986GeGeGe no KitarōYoshio
2014Space DandyHiroshi[33]

Theatrical animation

List of voice performances in theatrical animation
Year Title Role(s) Notes Source
1982Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of EvilHidetoshi Dekisugi[34][35]
1984Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the UnderworldHidetoshi Dekisugi[36][37]
1985Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star WarsHidetoshi Dekisugi[38][39]
1988Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Visit to the WestHidetoshi Dekisugi[40][41]
1995Doraemon: Nobita's Diary on the Creation of the WorldHidetoshi Dekisugi[42][43][44]
1997Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral CityPupi[45][46][47]
1999Doraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a WeddingHidetoshi Dekisugi, Adult Hidetoshi DekisugiShort film[48][49]
2001Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged BravesHidetoshi Dekisugi[50][51]

Video games

List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Platform Source
1999Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching MischiefsMocoPlaystation
2001Kids Station: Doraemon: Himitsu no Yojigen PocketHidetoshi DekisugiPlaystation

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