 Voice actor Shouzou Iizuka, best known for his roles as Keiichi Ikari in Mousou Dairinin (Paranoia Agent) and Nappa in Dragon Ball Z, died on February 15 at 9:14 a.m. from acute heart failure. He was 89. The funeral was held privately by his close relatives.Born in Tokyo in May 1933, Iizuka moved to Iwaki City in Fukushima, where he lived until his high school graduation. While still a student at Nihon University's Fine Arts Department, he founded a theater company and staged plays throughout Japan. He began his voice acting career in 1965 and received his first major role as Ganger in Astroganger in 1972. Iizuka's other notable roles include Genya Tachibana in Sennen Joyuu (Millenium Actress), Jinzouningen 8-gou and Mira-kun in the Dragon Ball series, Baraggan Louisenbairn in Bleach, Fudou and Heart in Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star), and Ryuu Jose in Kidou Senshi Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam). He also replaced Kenji Utsumi after his death as Genji Kamogawa in Hajime no Ippo: Rising. Iizuka received the Merit Award as a voice actor at the 2022 Tokyo Anime Award Festival. Source: Comic Natalie |
DatRandomDudeFeb 28, 2023 5:55 PM
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| We lost another veteran. Rest in peace. |
 ☆☆☆ "There's a huge difference between one and infinity. However, compared to the difference between existence and non-existence, one and infinite are nearly the same. I am the child destined to become the best witch... no... The greatest Creator in the world...!" -Maria Ushiromiya ☆☆☆ |
| Rest in peace. Another veteran has passed away. I will never forget his brilliant voice acting from Dragon Ball Z, Hokuto no Ken, and Paranoia Agent. |
| I've watched so many animes that he was a part of that not only do I recognize the voice but also his picture. RIP |
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| Rest in peace sir. |
| What an awful way to start the day between Maon Kurosaki's passing and this. It's always sad to see a veteran go, though I had the feeling his health wasn't the best since he didn't get roles for an entire year and he was replaced by Tessho Genda in the last season of Nanatsu no Taizai. I really liked him as Baraggan, he knew to give the character the arrogance and power fitting the king of the Hollows. I also didn't know he was the first voice of Nappa. May he rest in peace and condolences to his family. |
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| Another Dragon Ball legend gone....Lord knows I'm dreading the day when we have to say goodbye to em all, but in regards to Iizuka-san, I hope youre wonderful soul rests in peace sir |
| RIP Legend you will always be remembered 😞 |
| "When There Is Evil In This World That Justice Cannot Defeat, Would You Taint Your Hands With Evil To Defeat Evil? Or Would You Remain Steadfast And Righteous Even If It Means Surrendering To Evil?" |
| Rest in peace OG <3 |
| I have a third testicle that gives me psychic powers |
| Rest in peace sir. |
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