Sayuri Death News: Singer-songwriter Sayuri dies at age 28; Fans say: “You were special” |

Japanese singer-songwriter Sayuri tragically passed away at the age of 28.
The shocking news was shared online by her husband Amaarashi in a post using her official X name. The note confirmed that the musician died on September 20th.
“We would like to humbly inform everyone who supported us Sayuri that she died on September 20th. She was 28 years old,” the statement, translated from Japanese, said.

The note also states that the star was laid to rest at a private funeral in accordance with her family’s wishes. “In accordance with her family’s wishes, the funeral took place privately, with only close relatives and acquaintances present. We sincerely thank you for your kind support of Sayuri during her lifetime and would like to join you in praying for her eternal peace.”
The note continued to ask fans and media for privacy during this difficult time. It said: “We ask members of the media to respect the deep grief of the family and to refrain from contacting them or seeking interviews with relatives.” Since Sayuri also worked as a freelancer, we received fan letters and other correspondence in the office the live production company. We ask that you please refrain from sending any further messages of condolence at this time.
Her husband, fellow musician Amaarashi, whom she married on March 18 this year, shared on his X handle that Sayuri had been quietly battling a chronic illness for some time. He also grabbed his handle to deliver a heartfelt message to his late wife. He wrote: “She had a passion for music until the end as she battled chronic illness. I can’t say much, but this is an undeniable truth. I hope you continue to receive the love that Sayuri-san brought forth.” . And if you can accept it, I want you to accept it and live with me.
He thanked her for choosing him as her husband, adding: “And let me say something that’s a little out of character. I was so happy to be your husband, even though you proposed to me out of nowhere and then one.” A year later, I became the main mourner. Only Sayuri and I can live a life like this. Thank you for choosing me and believing in me.

The shocking news of her death comes just a month after the singer announced on July 25 that she was pausing her music career due to “functional dysphonia” – a condition that affects her voice.
Soon, fans flooded social media with notes of love and remembrance, saying, “Rest in peace, Sayuri.”. Thank you for being part of this masterpiece. They were special.
Another said: “I loved her songs :((( gone way too soon man…”

Yet another added: “RIP Sayuri, I first know her song from the ending song Rampo Kitan Game of Laplace.”

Sayuri’s musical journey began in her teenage years in her hometown of Fukuoka, where she gained fame as a singer and guitarist. At 19, she made her solo debut in 2016 with the single “Mikazuki,” which served as the ending theme for the anime “Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace.” She then sang several popular anime theme songs, including “Hana no To” (Tower of Flower) from “Lycoris Recoil” (2022), “Heikōsen” (Parallel Lines) from “Scum’s Wish” (2017), and “Sore wa “Chiisa na Hikari no yō na” (That Was Like a Little Light) from “ERASED” (2016) and “Kōkai no Uta” (Song of Regret) from “My Hero Academia‘ (2019).