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Japanese Singer Sayuri from My Hero Academia Dies at Age 28

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September 29, 2024
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The anime industry mourns the loss of Sayuri, a talented musician who passed away at the age of 28.

It’s a sad day when the entertainment world loses a major talent, and Sayuri’s passing at just 28 is a devastating blow to the anime industry. Despite her young age, Sayuri left an indelible mark on the medium, creating iconic themes for some of the biggest franchises in anime. From My Hero Academia, Lycoris Recoil, Erased, and more, Sayuri’s music will be remembered for years to come.

For those who may not know Sayuri, she was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1996. She began her musical career in middle school and went on to join bands such as Muu and LONGTAL before finding success with a major victory at the 5th Music Revolution event. Her first foray into the anime world came with the series Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace, where her song “Mikazuki” was featured in the adaptation. From there, she went on to create the ending theme for Erased, an emotional anime that still has a passionate fanbase to this day.

An official statement was released via Sayuri’s official social media account, sharing the tragic news of her passing. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the kindness shown to Sayuri during her lifetime, and together with everyone, we would like to pray for her soul to rest in peace. We ask that members of the media please be considerate of the deep grief of her family and relatives and refrain from interviewing those involved.” The funeral was held for close friends and family, following Sayuri’s passing on September 20th.

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Sayuri’s Partner Responds

Amaarashi, a vocalist and composer who has also worked in the anime world, shared a touching message in conjunction with the statement of Sayuri’s passing. “As she battled a chronic illness, she was passionate about music until the very end… And if I may say something a little out of character, I was incredibly happy to be your husband, even though you proposed to me so suddenly, and just a year later, I found myself as the chief mourner. Only Sayuri and I could have lived such a life. Thank you for choosing me and believing in me. I will always be by your side. I love you.”

Fans have been offering their condolences to Sayuri’s family, sharing touching moments from her musical career along with ways that the musician has affected the lives of those who experienced her work. One social media user shared a video of Sayuri passionately playing the guitar, proving just how talented she was in the musical world, anime-related or otherwise.

Earlier this year, on July 25th, Sayuri had announced that she was taking a break from the music world due to a “functional dysphonia”, a condition that can often have ill effects on the afflicted’s voice. In this announcement, she had not stated that she was suffering from any other illnesses and noted that she was working with both a therapist and vocal coach in an effort to combat the dysphonia. Feeling frustrated in being unable to sing and regain her connection to the world, Sayuri’s legacy is one that will not only last within the anime world but the musical world as a whole for years to come.

Our thoughts are with Sayuri’s loved ones during this difficult time.