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Koji Yada

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81 Years Old

Koji Yada (矢田 耕司) was a renowned Japanese voice actor, celebrated for his extensive work in anime, video games, and dubbing. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away on May 1, 2014. Yada was affiliated with the voice talent agency Haikyo (Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society) during his career. Career Highlights Koji Yada was best known for his unique voice, often used to portray villainous, eccentric, or mysterious characters in various iconic anime series and films. His career spanned several decades, and he became a well-known name in the industry. Notable Roles Some of his most memorable roles include: Dr. Gero (Dragon Ball Z): The sinister scientist and creator of the Androids and Cell, Yada's voice perfectly captured the calculating and vengeful nature of the character. Nezumi Otoko (GeGeGe no Kitaro): A recurring character in this classic supernatural anime series, often portrayed as sly and mischievous. Paptimus Scirocco (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam): The ambitious and manipulative antagonist of the series, a role that showcased Yada's versatility in playing complex villains. King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist, 2003 version): Voicing the original King Bradley in the earlier adaptation of the series. Legacy Koji Yada’s distinct voice and ability to bring depth to his characters left a significant impact on the anime industry. Even after his passing, his roles remain cherished by fans around the world. His work continues to inspire both audiences and aspiring voice actors.

Born

Tokyo, Japan on 15th April 1933

Died

1st May 2014

All Credits

One Piece Image
One Piece
Zeff (voice)
Cackling Kitarou Image
Cackling Kitarou
Ido-Sennin
Mazinger Z Image
Mazinger Z
Dr. Morimori / Piguman
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey Image
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Spirit of the Time
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV Image
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Dick ASIMOV (voice)
Little Witch Chappy Image
Little Witch Chappy
Papa (voice)
Twin Hawks Image
Twin Hawks
リヒター
Monster Image
Monster
Mustafa (voice)
Den-noh Coil Image
Den-noh Coil
Okonogi's Grandfather (voice)
Den-noh Coil Image
Den-noh Coil
Null (voice)
Den-noh Coil Image
Den-noh Coil
Illegal (voice)
The Little Judge from Hell Image
The Little Judge from Hell
Tatami-Kaeshi (voice)
The Little Judge from Hell Image
The Little Judge from Hell
Jigoku-Okuri (voice)
Sindbad the Sailor Image
Sindbad the Sailor
Baruba (voice)
Another Image
Another
Ryohei (voice)
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka Image
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Masaru Obinata (voice)
Decision Image
Decision
(voice)
Akumaizer 3 Image
Akumaizer 3
Evil (voice)
Triton of the Sea Image
Triton of the Sea
Marcus
Jungle Kurobee Image
Jungle Kurobee
パパ
Looking Up at the Half-Moon Image
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Yoshizō Tada (voice)
Graveyard Kitaro Image
Graveyard Kitaro
Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter Image
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Old Dohko (voice)
Babel II Image
Babel II
コンピューター
Cat-Eyed Boy Image
Cat-Eyed Boy
Nadare-Maneki (voice)
Fuusen no Doratarou Image
Fuusen no Doratarou
頑固先生
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! Image
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dr. Gero (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest Image
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dr. Kochin (voice)
GinRei Image
GinRei
Fist of the North Star Image
Fist of the North Star
Colonel (voice)
Mechakko Dotakon Image
Mechakko Dotakon
戸部源太
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle Image
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Tung Fu Rue
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 Image
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Zeff (voice)
Kenya Boy Image
Kenya Boy
Moor A (voice)
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Image
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth Image
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Illumidas Officer
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express Image
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
Skunk Kusai (voice)
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf Image
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Tung Fu Rue (voice)
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico Image
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
God 4 (voice)
Drifting Clouds Image
Drifting Clouds
Tome (voice)
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!! Image
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Officer (voice)
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System Image
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness Image
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
The Jailer (voice)
Future War 198X Image
Future War 198X
Lloyd (voice)
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas Image
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
Captain (voice)
Andromeda Stories Image
Andromeda Stories
Chancellor (voice)
Lensman Image
Lensman
Greedle (voice)
The Door Into Summer Image
The Door Into Summer
Professor (voice)
Sangokushi: The Distant Land Image
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
Huang Zhong (voice)
The Legend of Marine Snow Image
The Legend of Marine Snow
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin Image
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck Image
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
O'Prien (voice)
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝 Image
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green Image
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Kyus Rotar (voice)
The Green Cat Image
The Green Cat
Heck Ben (voice)
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari Image
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
園山俊二
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes Image
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Chandana (voice)
Summer with Kuro Image
Summer with Kuro
Nobuko's Father (voice)
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life Image
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
Beaten by Black Rain Image
Beaten by Black Rain
Yoshio's Father (voice)
Akumaizer 3: The Movie Image
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Gabura (voice)