The actor passed away from unspecified illness on November 29th, 2025.
The Japanese voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura, known for his portrayals of Akuma and M. Bison in several Street Fighter games, as well as his extensive work in anime, has passed away aged 79, we’re sad to report.
The news was originally shared on the website of the actor’s agency, Arts Vision, earlier today (as accessed via the Anime News Network), with the announcement stating that the voice artist passed away from an unspecified illness on November 29th. His agency had previously reported he would be taking a break from voice acting, earlier this year, in September, due to poor health.
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The actor passed away from unspecified illness on November 29th, 2025.
The Japanese voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura, known for his portrayals of Akuma and M. Bison in several Street Fighter games, as well as his extensive work in anime, has passed away aged 79, we’re sad to report.
The news was originally shared on the website of the actor’s agency, Arts Vision, earlier today (as accessed via the Anime News Network), with the announcement stating that the voice artist passed away from an unspecified illness on November 29th. His agency had previously reported he would be taking a break from voice acting, earlier this year, in September, due to poor health.
Read the full article on timeextension.com
