Heihachi Tekken 7 Voice Actor

Tekken 7 Voice Actor Unshō Ishizuka Passes Away

Legendary Japanese voice actor was 67 years old

Ishizuka voiced Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken series since 1994

Unshō Ishizuka, the legendary Japanese voice actor who voiced Heihachi Mishima in the Tekken series since 1994, has passed away at the age of 67. The news was confirmed by his agency, Aoni Production, on Saturday.

Ishizuka was a prolific voice actor, having voiced over 1,000 characters in anime, video games, and films. In addition to Heihachi Mishima, he was also known for his roles as Professor Oak in the Pokémon anime, Jet Black in One Piece, and Van Hohenheim in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Ishizuka's death is a huge loss for the voice acting community. He was a beloved and respected actor, and his work will be missed by fans around the world.

In a statement, Bandai Namco, the publisher of the Tekken series, said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Unshō Ishizuka. He was a talented voice actor who brought the character of Heihachi Mishima to life. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."