Gone but never forgotten 🕊️
Tomomichi Nishimura, a voice and performer whose work touched generations of fans across anime, games, and animation.
From memorable mentors and leaders to fearsome villains and unforgettable personalities, his performances brought countless characters to life and left a lasting mark on the stories we love.
Some of his most memorable roles include:
• Mitsuyoshi “Coach” Anzai — Slam Dunk
• Ōnoki (Third Tsuchikage) — Naruto Shippuden
• Hyogoro of the Flower — One Piece
• Akuma / Gouki — Street Fighter
• M. Bison (Vega in Japan) — Street Fighter
• Yūichi Tachibana — Initial D
• George Saotome (Blue Ogre) & Narrator — Yu Yu Hakusho
• Superion (Silverbolt combination leader) — Transformers: Scramble City
• Major Francis Monogram — Phineas and Ferb (Japanese dub)
• Shibaraku Tsurugibe — Mashin Hero Wataru
• Jamitov Hymem — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
• Richard Mardukas — Full Metal Panic!
• Rei Hino’s Grandfather — Sailor Moon
• Nurarihyon — GeGeGe no Kitarō
• Tomobiki High School Principal — Urusei Yatsura
and many more!
Today marks the first anniversary of his passing, but the characters he helped bring to life will continue to inspire laughter, excitement, nostalgia, and cherished memories for generations to come.
Rest in peace, legend 🕯️
HUNTERxHUNTER Volume 39 by Yoshihiro Togashi will be releasing on July 3rd, 2026.
No details about the resumption of the series are known. We'll keep updating this information.
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Today is the birthday of an icon— the talented voice actress of many beloved characters and an amazing singer, Hayami Saori! 🎊💝
Let's wish Hayamin all the best @hayami_official 🥳
#SaoriHayami#早見沙織
@Shr00msy FYI
Her name is Moriguchi Hiroko, she's part of Showa Idols (idols that active in Showa period) and she is still active today singing Gundam songs
Oh and this song titled "Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete" was written by the late great Neil Sedaka