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Anime World Offers Condolences After Screen, Voice Actor Hiroshi Tsuchida's Death, Part II

posted on by Ken Iikura-Gross
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells


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October 20 marked a sad day for Super Sentai and anime fans around the world with the news that prolific screen and voice actor Hiroshi Tsuchida's died on October 11. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Tsuchida.


Mabuki Andô

When my nephew was still small, he loved — I mean, really loved — McQueen from Cars, so I asked Hiroshi-san, “Will you record a message for my nephew as a surprise?” He gladly accepted and recorded, “Let's play together sometime!”
When my nephew heard the message, he took it seriously, lol, and kept asking “When is McQueen coming to play?” When I told Tsuchida about this, he apologetically laughed and said, “Yeah, I guess he would believe it.” My nephew apparently still has and treasures that message. It's as if he's grown up with McQueen. Thank you Hiroshi-san.
Hiroshi Tsuchida. A captivating actor. It's too soon, but he raced through life with a svelte style. Remaining cool all the way. Please rest in peace.


Disney Studio Japan

Hiroshi Tsuchida, the Japanese voice of Lightning McQueen from Cars and many other roles, has passed away.
We express our deepest gratitude for breathing life into the genius racer McQueen in Japanese and offer our condolences.


Earth Defense Force

We offer our condolences on the news of Hiroshi Tsuchida's passing.
He brought energy, courage, and smiles as Public Relations Officer Honda in the Earth Defense Force series.
We offer our deep gratitude and pray for his soul to rest in peace.


Riona Imaizumi

Tsuchida, who has voiced characters I've loved since before I became a voice actor.
I was truly happy to work alongside you at a live event. I still remember how you spoke kindly to me.
I'm speechless at hearing the news of his passing.
May he rest in peace.


Kazuhiko Inoue

Hiroshi-chan, I'm so shocked I'm speechless. Your kind smile and reassuring voice. I won't forget it. I pray for Hiroshi Tsuchida's soul to rest in peace


Carin Isobe

I would like to offer my condolence on hearing the news of Hiroshi Tsuchida's passing.
Although we didn't get the change to record together, as [Project Sekai's] Saki, I was always encouraged by Tsuchida's Shindo.
May he rest in peace.


Anri Katsu

Hiroshi Tsuchida,
You were a sempai I really, really, really adored.
I will cherish my memories with you, Hiroshi-san.
May you rest in peace.


Yuka Komatsu

Honestly, reading everyone's posts makes me see how much he was loved.
We worked together on dubbing several foreign films.
His slightly rebellious side and his incredibly kind side, that balance made him so beloved.
Hiroshi-san, thank you!!!!
I wish you were here to slap me on the back the next time I lose my confidence and praise me to death.
Thank you so much big bro.


Kenichirō Matsuda

The first time we worked together was on a dub.
I love Kakuranger
It was an honor
We recently worked together.
Please rest in peace, Tsuchida.


Yū Mizushima

I remember his kind smile.
May he rest in peace.


Ryoko Nagata

We recently worked on Netflix's Don't Say “Good Luck” again.
We voiced a married couple in a story where a family was dealing with an illness. So, when we wrapped he smiled and said, “Wow, that was tough, wasn't it. Great job.”
He was stylish and cool and perfect for sensitive and quirky roles….
I can't believe it.


Kanna Nakamura

Hiroshi Tsuchida,
Hiro-san, I'm incredibly sad.
To think we'll never meet again. So suddenly.
I'm flooded with memories of our time in the studio and over drinks, Hiro-san.
I offer my deepest condolences.


Tōru Nara

Tsuchida,
My thoughts and emotions can't keep up.
I can't believe it.
You've been calling me “Sergeant” for the past few years.
It's too soon. Way too soon.


Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku

【Notice】
Hiroshi Tsuchida, the voice of Yoshiki Shindo, has passed away.
We are grateful to him for breathing life into this work with his wonderful voice and we pray his soul rests in peace.


Mitsuki Saiga

Hiroshi-san…!!?
I'm at a loss of word at how sudden it was…
All I can say is please rest in peace…


Star Blazers: Be Forever Yamato - Rebel 3199

Regarding the passing of Hiroshi Tsuchida
Hiroshi Tsuchida, who voiced Susumu Yamazaki in the Space Battleship Yamato remake series, passed away on October 11.
We are grateful to Hiroshi Tsuchida for his contribution.
We pay our respects to his achievements and offer our heartfelt condolences.
The entire staff of Star Blazers: Be Forever Yamato - Rebel 3199


Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Thank you very much. Truly.
I remember it like yesterday, when we'd talk seriously about acting when we met or in the studio and laughing like crazy with our arms around each other's shoulders when we wrapped.
The last time we met was during a voice recording session, wasn't it. Even now I remember you shyly smiling happily when I mentioned I love McQueen. I was happy too.
The last thing we said to each other was, “Let's both keep doing our best.”
I'm proud we stood in front of the microphone covered in sweat.
“Man, that was a good performance.”
When I think about my memories of you Hiroshi-san, all I see is your smiling face.
Thank you so much.
From now on please encourage many people from where every you are.
Because Hiroshi Tsuchida is beloved by everyone.


Yuto Takenaka

Tsuchida,
Thank you for everything in the studio.
I will never forget how kind you were, smiling at our conversations, and would go out to eat with me after recording sessions even though I was a bit forward in saying “I love Kakurager” when we first met.
Please rest in peace.


Taichi Terahara

Hiroshi Tsuchida,
He was Ninja Blue, the first Super Sentai hero I admired when I was just 4 years old.
He was truly a wonderful person.
I regret my wish of asking him to do some narration work again and to work with him will not come true.
I pray his soul rests in peace.


Yūto Uemura

I voiced a young Grisha in Attack on Titan. I learned so much from and strongly felt Grisha's pain and regret through Tsuchida's performance. May he rest in peace.


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