Several days had passed when actress Hiromi Tsuru, who voiced Bulma, passed away. However, the fans of the Japanese animated television series "Dragon Ball Super" are still mourning. To give tribute to Tsuru, the latest episode of the anime featured a scene showing Bulma cheering on the Universe 7 warriors as they leave for the Tournament of Power.
The last words of Bulma are fitting to the recent demise of Tsuru. Bulma was bidding farewell to the fighters including her husband, Vegeta. She was waving her arms saying, "Everyone, do your best! I'm counting on you all." The line is indeed touching since the anime will now run without Tsuru.
A short message also appeared at the end of the latest episode of the anime to pay homage to the legacy of Tsuru in the "Dragon Ball" fandom. After announcing her death, the message also says, "From children to adults, Tsuru gave many people courage and happiness."
As of now, no one has taken Tsuru's place, and Toei Animation will recast for Bulma's character. Tsuru has been the only voice actress for the said character since the introduction of her role. She had been voicing the Capsule Corporation's Bulma for 31 years. Aside from Bulma, she also worked on other favorite anime and video game franchise such as "Metal Gear Solid."
Some of her notable works include Ukyo Kuonji in "Ranma 1/2," Reiko Mikami in "Ghost Sweeper Mikami," Meryl Stryfe in "Trigun," Dokin-chan in "Soreike! Anpanman" and Madoka Ayukawa in "Kimagure Orange Road."
Tsuru, who is from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, passed away on Nov. 16 at the age of 57. She was found unconscious and unresponsive inside her car. She was rushed to a hospital in Tokyo but was declared dead on arrival. Tsuru's agency, Aoni Production, revealed that the cause of her death was aortic dissection.
