Saori Sugimoto was a Japanese actress known for her work in anime. She is best recognized for her roles in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, the Shimajiro series, and several feature films including Shimajiro: A Wonderful Adventure.
Personal and Family Life
Saori Sugimoto was born on November 17, 1964, in Kanagawa, Japan. She loved acting from a young age and built a successful career in voice acting. Sugimoto became a beloved figure in the anime community for her distinctive voice and engaging performances.
Career
Throughout her career, Saori voiced many characters in popular anime and films. She contributed her voice to various roles, including Nyakkii Momoyama in the Shimajiro series, which became very popular among children. Her talents extended to different genres, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Saori Sugimoto passed away on October 21, 2021, due to heart failure caused by anorexia. Her death was a profound loss to the anime community, where she is remembered for her vibrant contributions and the warmth she brought to her characters. Sugimoto’s legacy continues through her memorable performances that touched the hearts of many.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| しまじろうとフフのだいぼうけん 〜すくえ!七色の花〜 | 2013-03-15 | Nyakkii Momoyama (voice) |
| 劇場版しまじろうのわお! 『しまじろうと にじのオアシス』 | 2017-03-10 | Momoyama Nyakkii |
| 劇場版 しまじろうのわお ! しまじろうとおおきなき | 2015-03-13 | Nyakkii Momoyama |
| 劇場版アニメ 忍たま乱太郎 忍術学園 全員出動！の段 | 2011-03-12 | Kisanta Yamamura (voice) |
| スーパーマリオの消防隊 | 1989-08-17 | Kaoru (voice) |
| 劇場版 しまじろうのわお！ しまじろうと くじらのうた | 2014-03-14 | Nyakkii Momoyama |
| Gekijouban Shimajirou no wao!: Shimajirou to ehon no kuni | 2016-04-19 | Nyakkii Momoyama |
| しまじろう まほうのしまのだいぼうけん | 2018-03-09 | Nyakkii Momoyama/Ramurin |
| 新機動戦記ガンダムＷ Endless Waltz 特別篇 | 1998-08-01 | Catherine Bloom (voice) |
| 映画しまじろう しまじろうとうるるのヒーローランド | 2019-03-15 | Nyakii (voice) |
| しまじろうとそらとぶふね | 2021-03-12 | Nyakii (voice) |
| しまじろうとキラキラ王国のおうじさま | 2022-03-11 | Nyakkii Momoyama (voice) |
| 巧虎大飞船历险记 | 2019-06-01 | Nyakkii Momoyama |
| 忍たま乱太郎 | 1993-04-10 | Kisanta Yamamura |
| トラップ一家物語 | 1991-01-13 | Martina |
| 新機動戦記ガンダムW | 1995-04-07 | Catherine Bloom (voice) |
| しましまとらのしまじろう | 1993-12-13 | Nyakkii Momoyama / Ramurin |
| ロミオの青い空 | 1995-01-15 | Nana (voice) |
| サンリオアニメ世界名作劇場 | 2001-07-20 | Pompompurin |
| 地獄先生ぬ～べ～ OVA | 1998-06-12 | Miho (voice) |
| 絶対無敵ライジンオーOVA | 1992-09-03 | 池田れいこ |
| 絶対無敵ライジンオー | 1991-04-03 | Miki Mano / Reiko Ikeda (voice) |
| グリーングリーン | 2003-07-14 | Sanae Minami (voice) |