Japanese voice acting agency, Aoni Production, has some very sad news for fans, as they announced that legendary seiyuu, Unshou Ishizuka, has recently passed away.
The Pokemon anime staff have yet to announce his replacement for the role, which Ishizuka has retained since 1997.
He will continue to be the voice of both Professor Samuel Oak, Samson Oak, and the Narrator until October, as he has already recorded several lines.
He also voiced Van Hohenheim in Fullmetal Alchemist, as well as Mr. Satan in the various Dragon Ball anime and video games.