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Voice actor Naoki Bando dies at 69

Original: 坂東尚樹

Japanese voice actor Naoki Bando, known for roles in 'Yo-kai Watch' as Robonyan, Jibanyan's rival characters and others, and in 'Space Brothers', has died. His agency said he passed away on September 28 at the age of 69 while receiving treatment for an illness. Fans and media in Japan are paying tribute to his decades-long career in anime voice work.

Why now: News of the veteran voice actor's death at 69 was announced by his agency, prompting widespread tribute and media coverage in Japan.

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