Keaton Yamada (75), who has been narrating for the popular national anime “Chibimaruko-chan” since its broadcast in 1990, will graduate from the show on the night of March 28 next year, March 4. Television announced. Keaton offered to graduate. The successor is undecided.

On the show, the cold but warm Tsukkomi and lines like “Was” and “Carry on to the second half” have been popular. Keaton commented, “Thank you everyone! The show still ‘continues into the second half.”

After graduating from high school, Keaton joined a theater company with the goal of becoming an actor while working for a construction company. After retiring, he made his debut as a voice actor and was adored for his kind personality. He has been active in Hayato Kami from the anime “Getter Robo”, Yoshimitsu Ashikaga from “Ikkyu-san”, 004 voice of “Cyborg 009” and narration of “Potsun to Ichiya” from TV Asahi.

It is said that he intends to retire from the voice acting business.

◆ Keaton Yamada Born October 25, 1945 in Hokkaido. In addition to playing an active role as a voice actor and actor, the CD “Straight Smoke” is on sale. His book is “Third class, first class.” Blood type A.