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Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, and actor Ichiro Mizuki 水木一郎, known as the "Emperor of Anime Songs," passed away on December 6th, 2022, at the age of 74. According to his agency, Mizuki died of lung cancer.
In a statement on his official website, his agency, Yellow Bird, said:
Since his debut in 1968, Ichiro Mizuki sang countless anisong (anime song) hits for classic anime such as Mazinger Z and Captain Harlock, earning the nicknames "Aniki" (big brother) or "the emperor" of anisongs. He was also famous for tokusatsu songs in such works as the Kamen Rider series and many others. In his career spanning over half a century, he recorded over 1,200 songs for Japanese film, television, and video games, and he created the anisong band JAM Project in 2000.
Fans have taken to Twitter to express their sadness at Mizuki's passing. "I was hoping to see him healthy and full of energy again... But I'm sure he's having a blast in heaven," one wrote. Another stated: "I'm shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. I wanted to see him again." "I can't believe I won't be able to see Aniki again," wrote a third.
Ichiro Mizuki was a true legend in the world of anisongs and a shining light inspiring so many other artists and fans around the world. May he rest in peace.