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Seiyuu and Sound Director Toshihiko Nakajima Dies

by tsubasalover
Sep 15, 2017 8:05 PM | 11 Comments
News reports have revealed on Friday that seiyuu and sound director Toshihiko Nakajima died in a hospital on September 8 from an unspecified illness, which he fought until the end. He was 55 years old. A funeral has been held by close family members.

Nakajima's major voice roles include Kojiro Murdoch from the Mobile Gundam Seed series, Haruhiko Yagi from the Hajime no Ippo series, and Hachiemon from the Inuyasha series. He also worked as a staff member, mainly as a sound director, on the Bungaku Shoujo anime project, Kobato., Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro, and more. His latest work was a sound director of Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama. He was also an active actor in theatrical plays.

Source: Sponichi Annex
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11 Comments Recent Comments

The repairman in SEED? Rest in peace

Sep 17, 2017 4:21 AM by PrevE

He was an important part at bringing Kamogawa Gym's fun atmosphere to life. May he rest in peace.

Sep 17, 2017 12:05 AM by Stein

No main role ever?
But he may R.I.P.

Sep 16, 2017 5:29 PM by Rayzer

Rest in peace Yagi, if Hajime no Ippo may get a sequel it won't be the same.

Sep 16, 2017 4:49 PM by FMmatron

Rest in peace. I appreciate his contribution to the shows that he worked on.

Sep 16, 2017 12:44 PM by Nintendofan204

55 years old is way too young of an age to be dying. I hope he rests in peace.

Sep 16, 2017 12:06 PM by ixaa

Rest In Piece, you did a great job.

Sep 16, 2017 6:06 AM by Hodor96

Rest in peace, Yagi-Chan!

Sep 16, 2017 3:36 AM by steesh

Rest in peace, sir. 55 is too young.

Sep 15, 2017 10:19 PM by phoenixalia

Rest in peace, you will be missed.

Sep 15, 2017 8:55 PM by Hydratic

Never watch the series he had part on, but RIP.

Sep 15, 2017 8:19 PM by _Ako_

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