Remembering Voice Actor Naoki Bando

We are sad to share the news that Naoki Bando has died at 69 years old. Bando was a familiar voice in the industry, having contributed his talents to various projects for over four decades.

Fans of the Yo kai Watch series will fondly remember his work as the voice of Robonyan. He also lent his vocal skills to the role of Minovsky in the Gundam: The Origin series. His long career left a lasting impression on viewers who grew up with these characters.

While his passing is a difficult moment for the anime community, his body of work continues to stand as a tribute to his career. We send our thoughts to his family and colleagues during this time.