Hiroyuki Watanabe

was a Japanese actor. He played Akio Ishimuro in Ultraman Gaia.
==Death==
He was found dead in his own house on May 3, 2022.https://ykagent.jp/topics/article/2022-05-05.htmlhttps://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/1ea238a72fda73886efb0448642f7f669606cd0e It was ruled a suicide.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQjuStbanCk&t=189s His funeral is to be held by close relatives.
==Roles==
Year	Title 	Role 	Notes
1998	Ultraman Gaia 	Akio Ishimuro	
1999	Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, & Ultraman Gaia: The Decisive Battle in Hyperspace	Akio Ishimuro	
2001	Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Again 	Akio Ishimuro	
==External Links==
*Web archive of Central profile
==References==
Category:Real Life People
Category:Actors
Category:Male Actors
Category:Actors who appeared in Kamen Rider
Category:Actors who appeared in Garo
Category:Deceased Actors