Voice actor Hiroshi Tsuchida, who portrayed the role of Kazuki in the Yakuza series, has passed away at the age of 54.
The actor, whose long list of roles also included the likes of Attack on Titan, the Pokémon anime, and Street Fighter V, died on October 11 from heart failure, with his agency announcing his passing on the 20th.
Hiroshi Tsuchida Dead at 54
Tributes immediately poured in for Tsuchida, including from RGG Studio, the developer of the Like a Dragon series, who posted a heartfelt message on X.
“Mr. Dai Tsuchida, who played the role of Kazuki in the Yakuza series, has passed away. On behalf of everyone at RGG Studio, we respectfully express our condolences and sincerely pray for his eternal rest.”
While he was most well known in the video game world for his world in the Yakuza franchise, first voicing Kazuki in 2005 and his most recent role being in Yaukuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, released 2026, he has a strong record in the industry.
Other video game roles include Tron in Kingdom Hearts 2, Zasalamel in Soulcalibur, and Otis in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, alongside attributed roles in the likes of Tekken, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Nioh, Star Ocean, and Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen.
Outside of video games, Tsuchida’s attributed roles include Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, KPop Demon Hunters, Attack on Titan, and Ultraman Decker, alongside providing the voice of Lightning McQueen in the Japanese dub of Disney’s Cars.
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