Naoki Bandō: key obituary facts
Is Naoki Bandō dead? Yes. Naoki Bandō died on September 28, 2026, at age 68.
Cause of death: Naoki Bandō's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Naoki Bandō known for?
He was a Japanese actor.
More about Naoki Bandō
Born: 12 December 1957.
Place of birth: Asahikawa.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, seiyū.
Nationality: Japan.
Career began: 1984.
Also known as: Naoki Bando, Naoki Bandou.
Years active: 1980–2026.
Naoki Bandō, a Japanese voice actor known for work in anime and video games, died on September 28, 2026, at age 68.
Born in Asahikawa, Japan, on December 12, 1957, he began his career in 1984 and was also known as Koichiro Bandō, Naoki Bando and Naoki Bandou. Bandō was affiliated with Production Ace and voiced characters including Lord Emon in Shadow of the Colossus, Larikush in Baten Kaitos and Gatō in Naruto.
He also provided the Japanese dub voice of Splatter in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.