Hiroshi Tsuchida, Yakuza and Attack on Titan Voice Actor, Dies at 54

 

Japanese actor and voice actor Hiroshi Tsuchida, best known to gaming fans for portraying Kazuki in the Yakuza series, has died at the age of 54.

His talent agency, 81 Produce, announced his passing on October 20, 2026, confirming that Tsuchida died of heart failure on October 11. His funeral was held privately with family members, in accordance with their wishes.

Tsuchida had an extensive career spanning video games, anime, television, and Japanese-language film dubbing.

RGG Studio Pays Tribute to Hiroshi Tsuchida

Tsuchida was closely associated with Sega's Yakuza franchise, having voiced Kazuki since the original game's release in 2005.

Following the announcement of his death, RGG Studio, the developer behind the Like a Dragon series, expressed its condolences and paid tribute to the actor's contributions.

His work in video games extended beyond Yakuza, with credits including Kingdom Hearts II, Soulcalibur, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and other major franchises.

Tsuchida was also widely recognized for voicing Grisha Yeager, the father of Eren Yeager, in Attack on Titan.

Other notable performances included Raidō Namiashi in Naruto and the Japanese voice of Lightning McQueen in Disney and Pixar's Cars films.

According to his official talent agency profile, Tsuchida worked across a wide range of voice acting and performance projects throughout his career.

His passing has prompted tributes from colleagues and fans across the Japanese entertainment industry, reflecting his contributions to both gaming and animation.

Tsuchida leaves behind a legacy of memorable characters, including Kazuki, whose presence has remained part of the Yakuza franchise for more than two decades.