Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Takaya Hashi’s Passing, Part I – Interest

We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Takaya Hashi, who played Emhyr var Emreis in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and would like to express our heartfelt condolences. Thank you very much for appearing in this work.

We are sad to announce that voice actor Takaya Hashi, who played Baramos in the Dragon Quest series, has passed away.
His voice, which brought soul to the character, added irreplaceable color to the series.
We offer our heartfelt condolences.

Takaya Hashi, who played the role of Slayer in the GUILTY GEAR series, has passed away.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for his kindness during his lifetime and pray for his soul to rest in peace.

Dear Takaya Hashi-sama, I will miss you.
I had the opportunity to work with you on many dubbing sessions, including the role of my father in The Bush Baby. I will never forget singing together with Maya Okamoto and Jūrōta Kosugi, who were part of my family on the show, until late at night at a karaoke bar with a kotatsu table.
Rest in peace.

At times
That voice stood in my way
I fought alongside that voice
That voice has protected me.
You called me “Megu”
And ask about my life whenever we met…
I’ve always admired you, Takaya Hashi-san.

The last time I saw you was on Ishura.
We had really long conversations in the lobby while we were waiting. About the past and present, all sorts of things. I was so happy to hear about you finding your own way to live in the “present”…
I got to hear your matured, distinctive style up close, but I wanted to hear so much more.
It’s such a shame… Please [rest in peace].

We are sad to announce voice actor Takaya Hashi, who played Fugen, the village chief of Kamura, in the Monster Hunter Rise series, has passed away.
His powerful, soulful line, “Kien Banjo!” [Full of spirit!], inspired the hearts of many hunters.
We offer our deepest condolences.

Takaya Hashi-san
I can still hear your deep, resonant voice, which seemed to sway those around you.
You were a senpai who always had a warm, empathetic smile, even when recording Conan.
Thank you.
I offer my deepest condolences.

“Takaya Hashi-san Passes Away”
He was a kind senpai… It’s a shame.
May his soul rest in peace.

Even if we didn’t have meals together, there are some people I feel relieved to see when I bump into them in the studio.
We exchanged greetings, smiled, and had casual conversation.
When I realize tthis will no longer be possible I once again realize how grateful I was to have met those people.
Thank you, Takaya Hashi-san

I was shocked by the sudden passing of Takaya Hashi-san.
I often saw him at the studio for Nintama Rantarō, where he played Kino Kojiro Taketaka [Dokutake Joshu], the lord of Dokutake Castle, famous for his pakaranpakaran gags.
I offer my deepest condolences.
Thank you for your hard work.

Takaya Hashi-san…
I’m so sad…
I wish we could have worked together at the studio more.
My deepest condolences.

Voice actor Takaya Hashi-san passed away on August 27.
He played the role of de Lugo in the TV anime The Saga of Tanya the Evil. We would like to express our gratitude for his many years of service and our condolences. Thank you very much.

■I was shocked this morning by the sudden news of Takaya Hashi-san’s passing… I had the honor of working with him on many works, including Fist of the North Star and Mobile Police Patlabor. I admired him for his tall stature, good looks, beautiful, soft, deep voice, and skillful acting — but above all, as a person of great character. I offer my deepest condolences.

Takuya Hashi-san, every time we worked together, I was captivated by your resonant and charming voice and acting. I can’t hide my surprise and sadness. I wish we could have worked together more. I believe your presence and the deep voice will continue to live on in our hearts. I pray for your soul to rest in peace. Takaya Hashi-san