On Monday, 14th of September 2020, the 36-year-old Japanese Actress, Fashion Model, and Voice Actor, Sei Ashina, was found dead in her apartment. According to the reports, the body was discovered by a relative, and upon further investigation, it is believed that the cause of death was Suicide. The Japanese Actress Sei Ah began her career as a fashion model all the way back in 2003, and since then landed roles in several movies and TV Dramas.
Popularly known for playing the role of Hime in the television show Kamen Rider Hibiki in 2005-06, and the role of Mikumo in the Live-Action Film, Kamui Gaiden, based on Sanpei Shirato’s Manga Series The Legend Of Kamui. Sei Ashina had also starred in the NHK period drama called “Yae No Sakura”.
She was born on November 22, 1983, in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. She debuted as a voice actor in 2011 for the Japanese dub of an American TV series “Revenge”, she voiced the lead character, Emily Thorne. Her most recent works were released in January and were the movie “Al Hokai” and a TV series “Theseus No Fune”.
She has also several other roles in movies and TV Shows such as:
- “Killing For The Prosecution” (2018)
- “Yūbe Wa Otanoshimi Deshita Ne” (2019), she played the role of Kuriyama.
- “Futagashira” (2015), she played the role of Ogun
- Nobunaga No Chef (2013-2014), she played the role of Kaede.
- “Impossibility Defense” (2018), she played the role of Risa Yumehara
- “Perfect World” (2018)
- “Watashi wa Shadow” (2011)
- In “Silk” (2007), she played the role of The Girl
- “Saru Lock” (2009)
If you or anyone that you know is going through a rough time and is having any kind of suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the suicide prevention organization available in your country. For India, iCall Helpline can be reached out to by calling the number +91 9152987821 and is available from Monday to Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM.
For the country of Japan, the TELL Lifeline service is available at 03-5774-0992, and an English counseling service is available at 03-4550-1146. In the United States, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255. In Canada, Crisis Services Canada is available at 1-833-456-4566.
Please remember that everyone matters and that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Talk to people about your worries and consult others as you are never alone. If push comes to shove please seek out a therapist or psychiatrist as early as possible.
