[Memorial exhibition for Seiyu Atsuko Tanaka] to be held in her hometown of Maebashi, Gunma, from November 14, her birthday.

(Reference) Memorial Exhibition for Atsuko Tanaka, Seiyu, to be held in her hometown of Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, from November 14 to convey her feelings for her old hometown.

Memorial Exhibition Announced for Late Atsuko Tanaka in Hometown
A memorial exhibition honoring Atsuko Tanaka, who passed away in August, will be held in her hometown of Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The exhibition will commence with an opening ceremony on Thursday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. Notably, this date coincides with Atsuko Tanaka’s birthday, adding a poignant touch to the event.

The memorial exhibition will mainly showcase the activities and background of the artist who breathed life into the character Motoko Kusanagi in “Ghost in the Shell,” “Detective Conan,” “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” and many other works, as well as the thoughts and feelings she held toward her hometown.

(Quote) Farewell to the strong and gentle voice of Seiyu Atsuko Tanaka, mourned by fans in Gunma Prefecture and beyond after her passing.
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Historia Maebashi is a historical entertainment facility operated by Koshidaka Products, a subsidiary of Koshidaka Holdings (HD), which operates Manekineko karaoke boxes, etc. It is a new facility that opened on April 26, 2024. It is a new facility that opened on April 26, 2024.

Visitors can also listen to Mr. Tanaka’s voice inside the Historia Maebashi facility.
Ms. Tanaka narrates the history of Maebashi in the role of a “cat storyteller who has lived in Maebashi for 400 years.

▼ Click here to watch a video where you can hear a bit of Atsuko Tanaka’s narration of Historia Maebashi!

Atsuko Tanaka was also actively involved in local events, narrating at the Maebashi Fireworks Festival in 2022, doing a mini talk show at the Maebashi Book Fest, and serving as a special judge at the GUNMA Manga/Anime Festa for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023.

Hitoshi Teshima, honorary director of the facility and representative director of the Gunma Institute of Regional Studies, one of the organizers of this memorial exhibition, said, “It is meant to be a local farewell party. We hope visitors will feel again Ms. Tanaka’s ‘Maebashi love'”.