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Dragon Ball Daima has introduced many memorable characters in its new yet return to the Roots franchise. But it has to be emphasized that a seemingly auxiliary character such as Tamagami No.2 holds a unique place in fans’ hearts. There are multiple reasons for this.

Dragon Ball Daima Tamagamis | Credits: Toei Animation

Tamagami 2 was portrayed by the late voice actor Hideyuki Umezu; after his passing, Tamagami 2’s character now stands as a tribute to Umezu’s talent and legacy.

The showdown between Tamagami 2 and Vegeta wasn’t just another battle in the Dragon Ball universe. It had a deeper, much more layered meaning. It is meant to be viewed as a symbolic moment, honoring Umezu’s contributions to anime.

Dragon Ball Daima pays its respects to Umezu

In May 2024, just a month after the passing of the legendary mangaka and creator of the Dragon Ball series, Akira Toriyama, the anime...

One Piece Voice Actor Hideyuki Umezu Dies at 68 - Main Image

In what is sad news for many anime fans, notable One Piece voice actor Hideyuki Umezu has died recently, as confirmed by voice actor agency 81 Produce.

Umezu’s death was announced by the agency yesterday, May 21, via an official update on its website. There, Umezu’s cause of death was confirmed.

As is the case with deaths in the anime and manga industry, Umezu’s passing was announced some days after it happened, with a funeral ceremony held only for close family and friends.

81 Produce Confirms Hideyuki Umezu Dies at Age 68

Hideyuki Umezu died at age 68, with his official cause of death being interstitial pneumonia. It’s not clear if Umezu’s illness was only recent, as the private lives of talents in Japan are often not disclosed.

Umezu began working as a voice actor in the 80s,...

Image via 81 Produce official website The voice talent agency 81 Produce announced on their official website May 21 that voice actor Hideyuki Umezu passed away due to interstitial pneumonia on May 17 at the age of 68. According to the statement, the funeral service was held with only relatives in attendance following wishes from his family. The agency writes, "We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness during his life and respectfully inform you of his passing." Hideyuki Umezu was born in Aichi Prefecture on July 24, 1955. After graduating from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, he enrolled in the voice acting course at Nhk Actors Seminar and made his voice acting debut in 1982. He was a voice actor not only in anime series, but also in Japanese dubbing for foreign films, as well as narrating TV programs. His notable anime character roles include: David Rutherford in Blue Comet Spt Layzner (1985) Nel...

Both the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood have excellent rogues galleries to challenge Edward and Alphonse, although they're very different from one another. While the 2003 adaptation possesses a darker tone overall, it's in the manga-loyal Brotherhood where most of the franchise's darkest villains are found.

Both anime adaptations of Hiromu Arakawa's manga are serious and mature stories where the villains of each perfectly complement their themes. Known for their horrific acts, tragic stories and, in some cases, more realistic forms of evil, Fullmetal Alchemist's cast of villains include some of the darkest monsters in anime.

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Roronoa Zoro was the first person to join the Straw Hat Pirates, and he has gone on to become one of the most popular characters in One Piece. His dream is to become the world's strongest swordsman, and he is well on his way to accomplishing that dream. Zoro has defeated villains like Daz Bonez, Monet, Pica, and King, and he has fought powerful villains like Enel, Big Mom, and Kaido, but there are other strong One Piece villains that he has never fought.

Most of the villains that Zoro has not fought are fellow pirates, which might make facing off against them complicated, but his blades haven't clashed with several well-known Marines. The majority of these One Piece villains possess some type of Devil Fruit power, and most of them can also use multiple forms of Haki. Now that One Piece has entered its final saga, there is a...