Today (May 5), according to Japanese media reports, actor Watanabe Hiroyuki hanged himself at his home in Early Kanagawa on the morning of May 3, at the age of 66. At present, it is only known that Hiroyuki Watanabe hanged himself, whether it was a suicide or an accident. Watanabe Hiroyuki is a famous Japanese actor. Born in 1955, he starred in many excellent film and television works before his death, such as “Goth Wolf”, “The Wonderful Story of the World“, “Tokyo Sin”, etc., which left a deep impression on people.
In 1998, Watanabe Hiroyuki played the role of Commander Ishimuro Akio in “Ultraman Gaia”. “Ultraman Gaia” is a special TV series filmed by Tsuburaya Co., Ltd., and it has been loved by many audiences as soon as it was broadcast. This drama tells the story of Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Aguru. From opposing each other due to differences in ideas, to fighting side by side against foreign enemies.
Akio Ishiro, played by Hiroyuki Watanabe, is a captain of an air carrier base. His resolute and ruthless character, as well as his extraordinary insight, impressed the audience deeply. Watanabe Hiroyuki also played Kamen Rider Kao in “Kamen Rider Den-O”. When he played Kao, Watanabe Hiroyuki was 51 years old, but his state and appearance were still loved by the audience, and some audiences called him the oldest “Kamen Rider” in history.
After seeing the news of Watanabe Hiroyuki’s suicide, many netizens said: “RIP Commander, Gaia will protect you” “I just watched Gaia again a few days ago, obviously such a calm commander in the drama” . Everyone expressed their surprise and sadness for the death of Watanabe Hiroyuki, and I hope Watanabe Hiroyuki has a good way!