81 Produce announced on October 20, 2026 that actor and voice actor Tsuchida Dai died on October 11, 2026. He was 54. The agency said the cause was heart failure.
A career across tokusatsu, anime, and dubbing
Tsuchida was born on February 8 and was from Tokyo. He was known for playing NinjaBlue / Saizou in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger and Lightning McQueen in Disney and Pixar’s Cars series. His other credits included HANE2 (Hanejirou) in Ultraman Decker, Okita Trainer in Uma Musume Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP, Iketani Kouichirou in Initial D, and Grisha Yeager in Shingeki no Kyojin.
He was also active in foreign-film dubbing, with roles in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the Transformers series, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Agency statement and funeral
In its announcement, 81 Produce said that Tsuchida passed away at 54 due to heart failure on October 11. The agency stated that the funeral was held for family members only, in accordance with the family’s wishes. It also expressed gratitude for the support he received during his lifetime.
| Name | Tsuchida Dai |
|---|---|
| Born | February 8 |
| Hometown | Tokyo |
| Date of death | October 11, 2026 |
| Age | 54 |
| Cause | Heart failure |
| Agency | 81 Produce |
| Announcement | October 20, 2026 |
| Funeral | Held for close family only, per the family’s wishes |
