Voice actor Kiyoshi Kobayashi, known for his role as Daisuke Jigen in the popular anime Lupine the Third, passed away last month due to pneumonia.
he was 89 years old.
Born in Tokyo, Kobayashi made his debut as a voice actor after working as an actor since college.
After that, he was in charge of voice acting in many animations and movies, such as the role of Bem in "Yokai Ningen Bem". He was well-loved for his voice, which is warm even in the bitterness.
While other voice actors have changed generations, he continued to play the role of Daisuke Jigen for about 50 years as the only original cast in the work, but last year, with the comment "Lupin. announced the replacement of
After that, he continued his activities such as narrating TV programs until the beginning of last month, but according to his management office, he died at home due to pneumonia on the 30th of last month.
he was 89 years old.