Nobuo Yamada, also known by his stage name NoB, the singer behind the iconic opening theme "Pegasus Fantasy" for the anime series "Saint Seiya" (Los Caballeros del Zodiaco), passed away at the age of 61 due to kidney cancer. Yamada had been battling the illness for seven years before his death. In addition to his work on "Saint Seiya," he was recognized for his versatility, including collaborations with B'z guitarist Tak Matsumoto and contributions to hard rock and tokusatsu (special effects) songs. His voice became emblematic for fans of the anime genre, and his passing has been widely reported across multiple media outlets.