Yakkun Sakurazuka
Voice actress and singer from Japan
Born
September 24th, 1976
48 years ago
Died
October 5th, 2013
11 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Japan
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Started a career in voice acting in the late 1990s, providing voices for various anime and video game characters. Gained popularity for roles in projects such as "Yu-Gi-Oh!" as the voice of Mai Valentine and contributed to the Japanese dub of animated films. Additionally, pursued a music career, releasing singles and albums, performing both vocal tracks for anime and original songs. Continued to engage with fans through live performances and events, solidifying a presence in the entertainment industry.
Voiced Mai Valentine in 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'
Provided voices for numerous anime characters
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