Ken Production, the talent agency of voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, who played the role of Goro Daimon in SNK's THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV, announced that he passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
He was 43 years old.
Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Passes Away
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SNKタイトルにご出演いただいた声優・藤原貴弘さんが逝去されました。突然の訃報に接し、弊社一同深い悲しみに包まれております。
藤原さんに演じていただいた「大門五郎（KOF XIV 他）」は、多くのファンの皆さまに愛される存在でした。… pic.twitter.com/AaCWCxoYI9— SNK JAPAN (@SNKPofficial_jp) May 21, 2026
It was announced that Takahiro Fujiwara passed away at the age of 43 on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Takahiro Fujiwara was born in July 1982 and worked as a voice actor.
In SNK works, he played Goro Daimon in THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV and other titles, shaping him into a character loved by many.
『Apex Legends』レヴナントの日本語版声優を務めていただいた、藤原貴弘さんが逝去されました。
藤原さんには、レヴナントに深みと魂を与えていただき、多くのファンに愛されるレジェンドとしてその存在を築いてくださいました。
心より感謝申し上げるとともに、謹んでご冥福をお祈りいたします。
— 【公式】Apex Legends コミュニティ (@ApexCommunityJP) May 21, 2026
In addition, he also voiced Revenant in the popular battle royale Apex Legends and Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, actively working across various media.
Comment from Ken Production, His Talent Agency
Ken Production Official WebsiteOur agency's talent, Takahiro Fujiwara (aged 43),
passed away on May 14.
We express our deepest gratitude for the kindness shown to him by everyone during his lifetime.
Regarding the funeral,
it was held only with close relatives in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.
We kindly ask for your understanding.
