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Tarako (たらこ, Tarako; December 17, 1960 – March 4, 2024) was a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator.
Her debut voice acting role was as a preschooler in Urusei Yatsura. She is most famously known as the original voice actress of Momoko "Maruko" Sakura, the titular character in the long-running television anime series Chibi Maruko-chan from its debut in 1990 until its conclusion in 1992 and its subsequent revival, which premiered in 1995 and continues to this day.
Other notable roles of hers are as Monokuma in the Danganronpa franchise from 2016 to 2024, Frakenrobo in the long running children's anime series Let's Go! Anpanman, Kirara in InuYasha, the titular character of Magical Taruruto-kun, Melody in Hunter × Hunter, and Altena in Noir.
She was employed by the talent management firm Troubadour Musique Office.
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Theme Song Performance
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Voice of Hebimetako · JAPANESE
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Voice of Hebimetako · JAPANESE
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Voice of Mikan · JAPANESE
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Voice of Momoko Sakura · JAPANESE
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Voice of Taruruuto · JAPANESE
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Theme Song Lyrics (OP)
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Voice of Minutes · JAPANESE
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Voice of Chill · JAPANESE
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Voice of Toto Ni · JAPANESE
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Voice of Kirara · JAPANESE
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Voice of Zazie the Beast · JAPANESE
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