Overview
- Ken Production published an official statement on May 21 confirming that voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara died on May 14, 2026 and that his funeral was held privately with close family.
- Fujiwara was best known for roles including Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, Dorry and other parts in One Piece, and Pippin in Berserk: The Golden Age Arc.
- The agency and family declined to disclose a cause of death and the statement described the funeral arrangements as being in line with the family’s wishes.
- Franchises and colleagues issued public tributes, the My Hero Academia account thanked him for his work as Kurogiri, and peers in the industry shared condolences.
- To maintain broadcast continuity, One Piece has had veteran actor Yasuhiro Mamiya voice Dorry following Fujiwara’s death and further recasting announcements may follow as studios manage ongoing productions.