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What is confirmed about her death
81 Produce’s announcement, reproduced by CNA, gave September 8, 2024, as the date of death and her age as 61. It said she died while undergoing treatment for an illness; no specific diagnosis was disclosed in the statement or the reporting.
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Her defining role as Sailor Jupiter
Shinohara voiced Makoto Kino, who transforms into Sailor Jupiter, in the Sailor Moon anime. The series aired from 1992 to 1997, according to the official Sailor Moon account’s tribute, reported by ORICON.
The account praised Shinohara’s “graceful yet powerful performance” and said she brought warmth and strength to Makoto/Sailor Jupiter. It called her “truly irreplaceable” and expressed gratitude for her contributions and achievements.
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Tributes and other notable roles
Sailor Moon series director Kunihiko Ikuhara also mourned her, saying he was “heartbroken and lonely” and thanking her for playing Sailor Jupiter and for their memories. He recalled that she had been happy about flowers he sent to a live show the previous year. His remarks were reported by ORICON.
Among Shinohara’s other recognizable anime roles were Kaho Mizuki in Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, Kaori Toyama in BanG Dream!, and Kushina Uzumaki in Naruto Shippuden, according to ORICON.
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