Voice of beloved Japanese kid’s show character speaks out about living with ALS

Since his debut in 1992, the character of Nyanchu has been a popular children’s character on Japan’s public broadcaster NHK.

He also has the facial expression of a golden age Japanese TV comedian like Sanma Akashiya and a gravelly-yet-buoyant voice to match.

That signature tone is provided by Kyousei Tsukui, a voice actor who’s made appearances on many of anime’s greatest works from Anpanman to Trigun.