Actor Hiroshi Tsuchida, who brought characters to life in game and anime series like Yakuza, Attack on Titan, and myriads of others, has passed away at the age of 54. The loss comes as a shock to those who worked with the actor, including the studio behind Yakuza, as well as his fans.
Hiroshi Tsuchida Passes Away
According to Oricon, Hiroshi Tsuchida’s agency announced on October 20 that he passed away on October 11 at the age of just 54. The actor died of heart failure. Tsuchida had a long career in the industry, initially getting his start in live action sentai hero shows back in 1994. While he would continue to appear in and provide his voice to said shows up through 2026, his work extended into anime, video games, and dubbing roles, as well. In the Yakuza franchise, he provided the voice of Kazuki, while he played Grisha Yeager, the father of Erin Yeager, in Attack on Titan. Following the announcement of his loss, his memory has been paid tribute to by fans and by those he worked with, including RGG, the studio behind the Yakuza series.
