Japanese singer Maon Kurosaki, who has performed opening theme songs and ending songs for many well-known anime series such as High School of The Dead, Toaru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index), Shakugan no Shana (Shana of the Burning Eyes), and Accel World, has passed away suddenly at the age of 35 on February 16, 2023, due to the deterioration of her illness. Her agency released a statement regarding her passing.

According to the announcement released by the agency, everyone involved is deeply saddened due to the sudden nature of this event. In consideration of her family's wishes, the funeral has already been quietly held with only close relatives in attendance. In fact, Maon Kurosaki had collapsed suddenly during an online concert in September 2021 and was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma, for which she underwent emergency surgery. Unfortunately, she passed away due to the worsening of her illness ...