Ichiro Mizuki, a 74-year-old singer from Japan, passed away on December 6, 2022, know his cause of death, age and net worth
Lung cancer, which was discovered in July, was the cause of his demise. In honour of the “emperor of anime tunes,” let’s take a look back at 15 of his best songs.
Anime Singer Ichiro Mizuki Cause Of Death, Age, Wife, Songs List, Discography, Net Worth
Ichiro Mizuki’s Top 15 Songs As Fans Mourn Death Of Anime Singer at Age 74
Ichiro Mizuki’s team announced the news of his passing on social media. Toshio Hayakawa, also known as Mizuki, passed away suddenly on December 6 at 6:50 p.m.
Ichiro Mizuki’s Illness
According to Forbes, he was born on January 7, 1948, and experienced vocal cord partial paralysis in April 2021. After his operation in June 2022, he made his lung cancer diagnosis public. When it was discovered that Mizuki’s disease had spread to his lymph nodes and brain, he was frequently taken to the hospital for radiation therapy.
Despite being ill, the singer gave his final live performance on November 27 for the audience.
He was 74 when he died and his real name was Toshio Hayakawa. His net worth stood at $2 million but his family and wife details are not known.
Ichiro Mizuki Famous Songs
In 1968, he issued Kimi Ni Sasageru Boku No Uta as his debut single. He didn’t return to music until 1971, as a result of his lack of commercial success. Ryu, the Cave Boy’s (Genshi Shonen Ryu) opening theme, Genshi Shonen Ryu Ga Iku, was Mizuki’s debut anime song gig theme.
His five-decade career as “Aniki,” the “big brother” of the anime music scene, officially began with the release of the song. More than 1,200 songs by Mizuki were recorded. These included hits from popular anime Mazinger Z, Lupin the Third, Part 2, and Space Pirate Captain Harlock.
15 Must-Listen Ichiro Mizuki Songs
- Mazinger Z
- Ore Wa Great Mazinger
- Tetsuya Theme (Super Robot Taisen)
- Captain Harlock (Space Pirate Captain Harlock)
- Combattler V Theme
- Komoro Dokansho (Komoro original song)
- In Search of My Father (Voltes V ending song)
- Tao (Juken Sentai Gekinranger ending theme)
- The song of Steel Jeeg
- Our Mazinger Z
- Sora TobuMazinger Z
- Tornado (with JAM Project for Mazinkaiser)
- Mazinger Z (Infinity version)
- Godannar season 2 opening theme
- Hagane No Tamashii (Super Robot Spirits theme song)
Fans Mourn “Aniki” Ichiro Mizuki’s Death
Ichiro Mizuki, according to a Twitter user, “was an incredible legend.” The news of his death is really sad. “May he rest in peace always.”
Ichiro Mizuki passing saddens anime & toku fans everywhere. He wasn't a singer of anime & hero music, he was THE singer of them. His music was just as famous as the shows he sung for & his style & flair inspired all that came after.
He will always be the Emperor of Anime Songs. pic.twitter.com/3z9HRtEEvH
— 💿Discotek Media (@discotekmedia) December 12, 2022