Legendary Naruto, Spy X Family voice actor Takaya Hashi passes away at 72

Takaya Hashi, a celebrated veteran Japanese voice actor and actor, known for his roles as the intimidating Toki in Fist of the North Star and Kakuzu in Naruto Shippuden, passed away at the age of 72. 

About Takaya Hashi

Takaya Hashi also provided the Japanese voice for Alan Rickman, Professor Snape in Harry Potter, and was the voice of Emhyr var Emreis in The Witcher 3. Hashi passed away from a heart attack on August 27, 2025, at the age of 72. Apte Pro has officially reported that Takaya Hashi has died of a heart attack. With his demise, anime will never be the same again.

Notable Roles

Toki in Fist of the North Star 

Kakuzu in Naruto Shippuden 

Poseidon Nero in Edens Zero 

Dogstorm in One Piece 

James Black in Detective Conan 

Vearn in Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai 

Old Moriarty in Fate/Grand Order 

Emhyr var Emreis in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Takaya Hashi has made a lasting impact on both Japanese and international fans, becoming a beloved figure in the voice acting community. His passing marks the loss of a talented and active veteran voice actor, who was prominent in the industry throughout the 2010s and 2020s.

Takaya Hashi, known for voice acting in Naruto, One Piece, and Spy X Family, made a name for himself voicing Toki in Fist of the North Star. Since then, he has voiced many notable characters like Kakuzu in Naruto, Dogstorm in One Piece, and Donovan Desmond in Spy X Family.

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He was known for his deep, distinctive voice that remained powerful and effective throughout his career, enabling him to deliver powerful performances even towards the end of his life. Despite his advanced age, Hussey remained a prominent and active talent in the industry until his death in August 2025.

Hashi's iconic voice always stood out, no matter how small the role he played, and especially in his later years, when he began to voice characters almost exclusively older than him.

FAQs

Q: What famous anime voice actor died?

A: Legendary anime voice actor Takaya Hashi has passed away from a heart attack at the age of 72.

Q: Who does Takaya Kuroda voice?

A: He is best known to Western audiences for providing the voice of Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the Yakuza series.

Q: What made Takaya Hashi famous?

A: Takaya Hashi is known for voice acting in Naruto, One Piece, and Spy X Family.