Takahiro Fujiwara, a voice actor who played the role of Goro Daimon in SNK's "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV," passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, his agency Ken Productions announced. He was 43 years old.
Voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara passed 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 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 43.
Takahiro Fujiwara was born in July 1982 and worked as a voice actor. He played Goro Daimon in "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV" and other SNK titles, making him a much-loved character.
『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
He has also played Revenant in the popular battle royale "Apex Legends" and Black Mist in "My Hero Academia" in various media.
Comments from Ken Productions
Our actor Takahiro Fujiwara (age 43) passed away on May 14. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone for their kindness and support during his life. In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral service was held only with immediate family members. We ask for your kind understanding.