Japanese actor and voice actor Hiroshi Tsuchida, known for voicing Grisha Yeager in the hit animé series Attack on Titan, has passed away.
He was 54.
His talent agency, 81 Produce, announced his passing on its official website on October 20, 2026.
According to the agency, Hiroshi died of heart failure on October 11.
"In accordance with the wishes of his bereaved family, the funeral service was held privately, attended only by family members.
"We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness and support extended to him during his lifetime and respectfully announce his passing with profound sorrow," the agency wrote.
HIROSHI TSUCHIDA REMEMBERED BY FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES
Following the announcement of Hiroshi's death, fellow voice actor Yuki Kaji, who portrays Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan, paid tribute to his colleague.
Yuki recalled working with Hiroshi throughout the long-running anime series and described him as humble and kind, while praising the conviction and strength he brought to his performances.
He also reflected on the father-and-son relationship between their characters, expressing gratitude for Hiroshi's portrayal of Grisha, which played a crucial role in Eren's story.
"I admired and respected both your calm demeanour and your passionate spirit.
"Without your portrayal of Grisha, Eren at both the beginning and the end of the story could never have existed.
"I am filled with gratitude for the many lines you delivered that stirred the soul.
"Thank you, truly, for the irreplaceable time we shared," Yuki wrote.
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Japanese actor Teruaki Ogawa, Hiroshi's co-star in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, also paid tribute to the late actor.
He posted on X: "Man, you left us way too soon.
"We've truly been through so much together all this time—the fun times, the tough times, the happy moments and the sad ones.
"Even if you've gone up to the sky, the five of us will always be Kakuranger, so the bond between the five of us will last forever."
He added: "Someday, when I make my way over there, let's drink green tea highballs like we always did and laugh together until our stomachs hurt all over again!
"Until then, keep watching over the four of us, smiling and laughing along with us."
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HIROSHI TSUCHIDA'S CAREER
Hiroshi began his acting career in 1994 when he played Saizo, also known as Ninja Blue, in the live-action superhero series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.
He later established himself as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous anime series, films, and video games.
Among his notable roles was Grisha Yeager in Attack on Titan, the father of the animé's protagonist, Eren Yeager.
Tsuchida also voiced Raido Namiashi in Naruto, Capote in One Piece, and Nadim Samaya in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
Outside anime, he was widely recognized as the Japanese voice of Lightning McQueen in Disney and Pixar's Cars film franchise.
He also voiced Kazuki in the Yakuza video game series.
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