Obituary: Kiyoyuki Yanada passed away - played Goken Akagi in "SLAM DUNK", Master Liang in "Ta-chan, King of the Jungle", etc.

The death of voice actor Kiyoyuki Yanada was reported via Twitter by voice actor Mitsuaki Madono, who was a close friend of his during his lifetime.

Today, November 21, 2022, voice actor Mitsuaki Madono updated his Twitter page.

He reported that Mr. Liangda had passed away, saying, "As he was a freelance voice actor, and by his wife's wishes, I am here to inform everyone in the voice actor industry and his fans on his behalf.

My friend, Kiyoyuki Yanada, has passed away.

He was a freelance voice actor, so his wife has asked me to report his death on his behalf to everyone in the voice acting industry and his fans.

Even now, as I offer incense and offer my condolences, I still find it hard to believe that he is gone.

I pray from the bottom of my heart for the repose of his soul.

- Mitsuaki Madonodono (@madonodono) November 21, 2022

Kiyoyuki Yanada's low, gravely voice was well-known for his many roles in "Armored Den Samurai Trooper" as Onimaga Shuten, "Jyujin Liger" as Ryu Druk, "King of the Jungle Ta-chan ♡" as Master Liang, and "SLAM DUNK" as Akagi Goken. In "Detective Conan," he played such roles as FBI agent Andre Camel.

We pray for his soul rest in peace.