Rest in peace to the voice of Akagi and Jotaro
Kiyoyuki Yanada passed away 4 years ago at the age of 57. 🥹💔
Rest in Peace, Kiyoyuki Yanada. 🕊️
Born on May 10, 1965, in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan, Yanada became one of the most recognizable voices in Japanese animation. Known for his deep, powerful voice and commanding performances, he built an impressive career spanning more than three decades across anime, video games, and film dubbing.
Notable Voice Roles:
* Takenori Akagi — Slam Dunk
* Nappa — Dragon Ball GT
* General Rilldo — Dragon Ball GT
* Tessai Tsukabishi — Bleach
* Andre Camel — Detective Conan
* Zabine Chareux — Mobile Suit Gundam F91
* Andromon — Digimon Adventure
* Guardromon — Digimon Tamers
* Shuten Doji — Ronin Warriors
* Richter Belmont — Castlevania video game series
* Kage-Maru — Virtua Fighter
* Matasaka Kamishiro — Tokyo Ghoul
Yanada became especially beloved for voicing Takenori Akagi, the powerful and determined captain of Shohoku High School’s basketball team in Slam Dunk. His commanding performance helped make Akagi one of the series’ most memorable characters.
He also left a lasting impression on anime fans through his performances as Nappa and General Rilldo in Dragon Ball GT, Tessai in Bleach, and Andre Camel in Detective Conan. Beyond anime, he voiced Richter Belmont in the Castlevania video game series.
Throughout his career, Yanada also worked in foreign-film dubbing and video games, earning recognition for his distinctive deep voice and versatility.
Kiyoyuki Yanada passed away on November 14, 2022, at the age of 57, while undergoing cancer treatment. His death was publicly announced by fellow voice actor and friend Mitsuaki Madono on November 21, 2022. The specific type of cancer was not publicly disclosed.
His unforgettable voice and remarkable performances continue to live on through the anime characters and video game heroes he brought to life. ❤️
Gone, but never forgotten. 🕊️
Thank you, Kiyoyuki Yanada, for giving generations of anime fans unforgettable characters, powerful performances, and lasting memories. Your incredible voice and legacy will never be forgotten. ❤️
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