Anisong Artist Maon Kurosaki Dies at 35

by Vindstot
Feb 28, 2023 5:47 PM | 67 Comments

Anisong singer Maon Kurosaki, best known for performing Highschool of the Dead (High School of the Dead) and Toaru Majutsu no Index II (A Certain Magical Index II) ending themes, died on February 16 due to a worsening of her chronic illness. She was 35.

In a statement on Tuesday, Kurosaki's agency Art One Entertainment expressed that it was a sudden event while they were discussing her future, including her summer schedule, and release of her own movie and new songs. The office thanked all of her fans and everyone involved. The wake and funeral were only attended by her close family members.

This comes after Kurosaki collapsed during a livestream concert in September 2021 and underwent emergency surgery for epidural hematoma—a condition in which a mass of blood forms in the space between the skull and the protective covering of the brain.

Born in Tokyo in January 1988, Kurosaki began working and performing at the Dear Stage bar in Akihabara and was noticed by music producer Akihiro Tomita. She subsequently made her major debut with the album HOTD under Geneon Universal Entertainment (now NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan).

Kurosaki performed for a number of anime titles, including Grisaia no Kajitsu (The Fruit of Grisaia), Jormungand: Perfect Order (Jormungand Season 2: Perfect Order), Drifters, Tokyo Ravens, and Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen - Mirai-hen. Her last performance was the ending theme for Tensei shitara Ken deshita (Reincarnated as a Sword).

Source: Oricon News, Music Natalie

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Arigatou.........Maon Kurosaki ,U may soul Rest in peace😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐

Sep 27, 6:07 AM by Yvonnelim99

Just found out about from YouTube comments as I listen to her songs weekly, my 2nd favourite singer losing only to Mami Kawada. And to think it would happen so soon after Index finally found a replacement for Kawada-san after her retirement, this is just too sad 💔 Rest In Peace

Mar 17, 2023 8:03 AM by Meritas

Damn...only at 35 :( I knew a lot of her songs such as the ones from A Certain Magical Index seasons, and songs from Accel World and Shakugan no Shana (as the main vocalist of ALTIMA). R.I.P.

Mar 10, 2023 3:41 PM by chaosflame5

Rest in peace Ms Kurosaki.

Mar 8, 2023 4:13 AM by Haneken2086

Its a real shame she had to pass on this young.

Mar 7, 2023 4:53 PM by Disapeared_Ghost

I'm late to this but rip

Mar 3, 2023 7:05 PM by mintblood

Ivanexo said:
Im starting to think that HotD is a cursed anime, really sad to see other person leaving at such young age

Many actors who starred in Master and Margarita by Bulgakov also died under mysterious circumstances.

Mar 2, 2023 9:42 PM by Memore

Im starting to think that HotD is a cursed anime, really sad to see other person leaving at such young age

Mar 2, 2023 4:33 PM by Ivanexo

So sad, I loved a lot of her music. Gotta binge all her songs for the next week :(

Mar 2, 2023 3:06 PM by removed-user

She was a great singer. I love her Toaru Majutsu no Index theme songs. Rest in peace. :(

Mar 2, 2023 12:01 PM by supermario4ever

May she rest in peace. :(

Mar 2, 2023 11:37 AM by Hirax

Very sad news, may she rest in peace and I wish the best to her loved ones as well. Thank you for all the songs 🌷🌸🌹💐

Mar 2, 2023 11:05 AM by removed-user

This was quite shocking news for me. I always thought that she had an amazing and distinct singing voice, and I like a lot of her songs too. Another music talent gone way too soon. May she rest in peace 🕊

Mar 2, 2023 10:55 AM by GinInYourJuice

Vindstot said:

RIP. Not really into the anime she did the OPs for, but 35 is way too young to die.

Mar 2, 2023 10:43 AM by TheMechaManiac

Vindstot said:
This comes after Kurosaki collapsed during a livestream concert in September 2021 and underwent emergency surgery for epidural hematoma—a condition in which a mass of blood forms in the space between the skull and the protective covering of the brain.

Damn this sounds so tragic and heartbreaking. She was so young, RIP.

Mar 2, 2023 10:04 AM by Vargnatt

I remember watching her in Animax Musix, 35 is still young R.I.P

Mar 2, 2023 5:48 AM by Maou_heika

RIP. I will miss her and thank you for having such great anisong.

Mar 2, 2023 4:42 AM by ExoticNeeds

Index, Grisaia, Tokyo Ravens and Reincarnated as a Sword, and a bunch more that wasn't included.

I will miss her voice.

Mar 2, 2023 4:37 AM by CrazyButNot4U

RIP. She had an amazing voice.

Mar 2, 2023 4:13 AM by TsukuyomiREKT

My deepest condolences, may she rest in peace.

Mar 2, 2023 3:41 AM by Dest31