*Daisuke Gori - pic from audiotheater.jpMan oh man, this is sad news to bear. Just last week, Yu Tanonaka, another famous Japanese Seiyuu died, and now Daisuke Gori - better known as the voice behind Dozle Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam and Mr. Satan in Dragonball Z, has passed away. Probably one of the more well known Seiyuu's because of his resounding and deep voice, Gori was also the man who lent his voice to many signature fighting games, taking on the role of Tina's father, Bass Armstrong, in the Dead Or Alive series, and even Raiden in SNK's The King Of Fighters XII.
Daisuke Gori will probably be better known to fans as the guy who played Heihachi Mishima, the ambitious and powerful old man who is head of the Mishima Zaibatsu and sponsor of the Tekken tournament.
Details on his demise were posted on Kotaku, and upon learning of his death, it was shocking as it was saddening. Part of me feels that when Gori died, Heihachi died as well, as no other person could I know could give credence or due respect to the role after his excellent performance. The man has done several other projects outstanding projects over the years, with performances in Hokuto No Ken, Gundam, and Transformers to name a few, and looking at his resume just brings a tear to fans eyes. He even played E.Honda in Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, and here's a clip showing just how much his voice fits the role.
Rest In Peace, Daisuke-san, and thanks for the memories.
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