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Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki, Known as Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, Passes Away at 61

Wakana Yamazaki, the voice actress best known for portraying Ran Mouri in the long-running anime Detective Conan, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 61. Her agency, Aoni Production, made the official announcement. Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama expressed his condolences, stating he is 'very sad,' and the series' official channels also conveyed their mourning. Okamura Akemi has been named as her successor for the role of Ran Mouri.

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Nijimen was the only source to explicitly name Akemi Okamura as Yamazaki's successor for the Ran Mouri role; other outlets focused on the announcement of the passing and condolences without mentioning a replacement.

What we know

  • Wakana Yamazaki passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 61
  • Her agency Aoni Production made the official announcement of her death
  • She was best known for voicing Ran Mouri in Detective Conan, a role she held for decades
  • Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama shared a condolence message, saying 'I am very sad'
  • Yamazaki also voiced Ayane in the Dead or Alive game series among other roles
  • Akemi Okamura has been confirmed as the new voice of Ran Mouri going forward

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