Office BAN, the agency of narrator "Eiji Tsuda," who provided voices for SNK's "KOF" series and automatic train station announcements, announced that he passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.
He was 76 years old.
Narrator Eiji Tsuda Passes Away
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It was revealed that Eiji Tsuda passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age of 76.
Eiji Tsuda was born in August 1948 and began his career as a voice actor around 1970.
In SNK works, he was praised by many for his roles as Takuma Sakazaki in "Art of Fighting" and "THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94," and Jacques Ducalis in "BURIKI ONE."
He also handled narration for commercials and train station announcements.
Comment from Yuuki Shioyama, Representative Director, Office BAN Inc.
On January 13, our affiliated talent, Eiji Tsuda, passed away.
Mr. Tsuda had recovered from aortic dissection and was diligently working in the world of narration every day.
After the new year, he was hospitalized and underwent treatment, but unfortunately, he passed away.
The wake and funeral services were held privately with close relatives, and the obituary was announced after the funeral.
We are deeply saddened by this sudden news.
We extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.
We express our profound gratitude to all those who have supported us throughout his career,
and respectfully make this announcement.
(Translated from Japanese)
Office BAN Inc. Official Website
