Kiyoyuki Yanada, the voice of Captain Akagi and Richter Belmont, dies. Learn more about his passing and Kiyoyuki Yanada cause of death in detail
What happened to Kiyoyuki Yanada?
Through Twitter, actor Mitsuaki Madono announced on Monday the death of Kiyoyuki Yanada, a voice actor known for playing Captain Takenori Akagi in Slam Dunk, Richter Belmont in Castlevania: SotN/ Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Jotaro Kujo in the video game. from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure from 1998.
📰 Kiyoyuki Yanada, voice of many anime and Fighting game characters since the 90s, has passed away.
The unfortunate news was shared by one of his closest friends and fellow VA, Mitsuaki Madono. pic.twitter.com/KR7Yar9pSv
— Fighting-Games Daily (@FGC_Daily) November 21, 2022
Kiyoyuki Yanada cause of death
According to Madono, it was Yanada’s wife who allowed him to publish the death of his friend and partner of 57 years. The causes of his death remain unknown. Once got enough information on Yanada cause of death we will update this page.
The statement reads,
My friend Kiyoyuki Yanada passed away. As he was a freelancer, at the request of his wife, I would like to make this report to everyone involved in the voice acting industry and his fans. , I still can’t believe it even now that I mourned, but I will pray from the bottom of my heart for Mr. Yanada’s soul.
友人の梁田清之君が逝去されました
彼はフリーだったため奥様の御意向により、僕が代わってここに声優業界関係者の皆様並びに彼のファンの皆様にご報告させて頂きます
線香をあげ、弔わせて頂いた今でも信じられない思いですが
心より梁田君のご冥福をお祈りさせて頂きます
— 真殿光昭 (@madonodono) November 21, 2022
Kiyoyuki Yanada: Biography
Japanese voice actor Kiyoyuki Yanada (, Yanada Kiyoyuki, May 10, 1965 – November 20, 2022) was formerly associated with Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR.
Before beginning his career as a voice actor in 1987, he had a young ambition to teach physical education. He originally appeared in an audition for the part of Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors.
He filled some of the duties left vacant by the late Yo Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. Also, he enjoyed playing baseball, soccer, and karate in addition to driving.
Some of Yanada’s roles include Takenori Akagi in Slam Dunk, Shuten Dōji in Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors), Megatron in Transformers: Armada, Shu Aozaki in Durarara!!×2, Andromon in Digimon Adventure, Grunbeld Arcbeast in Berserk, Toraichi Tamiya in Ah! My Goddess, Andre Camel in Detective Conan, Takeshi Ooi in Death Note, Saeki in Hajime no Ippo, Gateau Mocha in Sorcerer Hunters, Zabine Chareux in Mobile Suit Gundam F91, and Tessai Tsukabishi in Bleach. He also voiced Richter Belmont in the Castlevania franchise and Mike Haggar from CAPCOM’s Final Fight and fighting games.
Tributes to Kiyoyuki Yanada:
📰 Kiyoyuki Yanada, voice of many anime and Fighting game characters since the 90s, has passed away.
The unfortunate news was shared by one of his closest friends and fellow VA, Mitsuaki Madono.
— fanirahmawati (@fanithea31) November 21, 2022
RIP to Kiyoyuki Yanada. He was one of my favorite anime VAs, Mitsuaki Madono just revealed his death on this website not that long ago I think. Yanada's most notable roles were in Code Geass, Slam Dunk, etc. RIP legend.😢
— Jerry John (@JerryJo36653266) November 21, 2022
#AlertaF | Su muerte fue confirmada por el actor Mitsuaki Madono.https://t.co/q4jk4xyQf0#KiyoyukiYanada #SlamDunk #Akagi
— Alerta Geek (@AlertaGeekCL) November 21, 2022
Here is the tweet from his friend Mitsuaki Madono, who informed us of Kiyoyuki Yanada's passing this time. https://t.co/QP9zFzCeXG
— Masta 🇯🇵真人 (@_masta_manga) November 21, 2022
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