Joji Yanami
Acting Born Aug 30, 1931 Died Dec 3, 2021 Tokyo, Japan 172 credits
Biography
Joji Yanami, whose birth name was Shigemitsu Shirato, was a Japanese voice actor born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 30, 1931. He was known for his work in acting, accumulating 167 known credits according to database records. His stage name was written in Japanese characters as 八奈見乗児, and he was also known by the name 八奈見. Active in the entertainment industry throughout his life, he passed away on December 3, 2021, at the age of 90.
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Career overview
Joji Yanami, born Shigemitsu Shirato, was a Japanese voice actor and male acting professional. His stage name was written in Japanese as 八奈見乗児, with an alternative name listed as 八奈見. Born in Tokyo, Japan on August 30, 1931, Yanami had a career that spanned a notable volume of media production. According to professional records, he accumulated 167 known credits in the field of acting.
Throughout his active years in the entertainment industry, Yanami contributed to both movies and television shows. His work is documented within the scope of his extensive filmography, which encompasses his established credits as a performer. Yanami passed away on December 3, 2021, at the age of ninety in his home country.
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Frequent co-stars
Masako Nozawa
25 shared titles
Kohei Miyauchi
18 shared titles
Hiromi Tsuru
18 shared titles
Naoki Tatsuta
17 shared titles
Toshio Furukawa
16 shared titles
Hiroshi Otake
16 shared titles
Mayumi Tanaka
15 shared titles
Naoko Watanabe
14 shared titles
Daisuke Gori
13 shared titles
Ryo Horikawa
12 shared titles
Career timeline
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsDream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans
Dragon Ball Z KaiYatterman: All New YatterMechas Assembled! Great Decisive Battle in the Toy Kingdom!
YattermanKannagi: Crazy Shrine MaidensDragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!Gegege no Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
Cackling Kitarou
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the TreasureMazinkaiser vs Great Darkness GeneralMazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General
Ape Escape: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helmet
Mazinkaiser
InuYashaOur War Game
Amazing Nurse Nanako
Twinbee PARADISECatnapped!
My Father's Dragon
Dragon Ball GTGegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea BeastUltraman Super Fighter Legend
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion RebornLupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second ComingThe Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVAFatal Fury: The Motion PictureSangokushi: The Distant Land
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super SaiyanDragon Ball Z: Bojack UnboundThe Irresponsible Captain TylorGhost Sweeper GS MikamiDragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
Bastard!!Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special
Kekko KamenDragon Ball Z: Cooler's RevengeDragon Ball Z: Lord SlugMarude DameoI'm All Yours
Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestDragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of GokuDragon Ball Z: The Tree of MightOffice Ladies Remodelling LectureEri Chimpui Activity Large Photo
Dragon Ball ZDragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneMagical HatNeo TokyoMagical Hat
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventureビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
Grimm's Fairy Tale ClassicsGrimm's Fairy Tale ClassicsLalabelNorakuro-kunDragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara CastleDragon BallDragon Ball: Curse of the Blood RubiesMahō no Star Magical Emi: SemishigureDoteraman
Magical Emi, the Magic StarDream Hunter RemDream Star Button NoseGegege no KitaroThe Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
Warriors of the WindBeaten by Black RainKenya BoyBirthKinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
Chiisana TabiMrs. Pepper PotMagical Angel Creamy MamiDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Full Filmography
172 titles- Dragon Ball Z Kai (2024) as Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) as Kaio / Dr. Briefs / Narrator (voice)
- Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013) as King Kai (voice)
- Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (2011) as Narrator (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (2010)
- Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009) as Narrator (voice)
- Yatterman: All New YatterMechas Assembled! Great Decisive Battle in the Toy Kingdom! (2009) as Boyakki (voice)
- Yatterman (2008) as Boyacky (voice)
- Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens (2008) as Mr. Dokusasori (voice)
- Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D (2008)
- Cackling Kitarou (2007) as Ittan Momen
- One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005) as Kerodeek (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004) as Lumberjack (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003) as Mark Williams (voice)
- Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General (2003) as Professor Yumi (voice)
- Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General (2003) as General Angoras (voice)
- Ape Escape: Battle for the Golden Pipo Helmet (2002) as Hakase (voice)
- Mazinkaiser (2001) as Professor Yumi (voice)
- InuYasha (2000) as Tōtōsai (voice)
- Our War Game (2000) as Gennai (voice)
- Amazing Nurse Nanako (1999) as Kuuron (voice)
- Twinbee PARADISE (1998)
- Catnapped! (1998) as Hoi-Hoi (voice)
- My Father's Dragon (1997) as Cat (Voice)
- Dragon Ball GT (1996) as King / Narrator / North Kaiō (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast (1996) as Idosennin (voice)
- Ultraman Super Fighter Legend (1996) as Dr. Notani (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995) as North Kaiô / Narration (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995) as Phillip (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994) as Narration (voice)
- The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA (1994) as HIdezaburo Kitaguchi (voice)
- Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994) as Jubei Yanami (voice)
- Sangokushi: The Distant Land (1994) as Hua Tuo (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) as Kaiô / Burîfu hakase / Narrator (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993) as North Kaiou (voice)
- The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) as Dr. Kitaguchi
- Ghost Sweeper GS Mikami (1993) as Old Man
- Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993) as Narrator (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993) as Narration (voice)
- Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle (1993) as Jubei Yamada
- Time Bokan: Royal Revival (1993) as Boyakkii / Dasainen / Domoke-Yakovitch / Glocky / Kokematsu / Kosuinen (voice)
- Moldiver (1993) as Professor Amagi (voice)
- Moldiver (1993) as Amagi (voice)
- Bastard!! (1992) as King of Metallicana (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Kekko Kamen (1991) as Principal Toenail of Satan (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991) as Narration (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991) as North Kaiou (voice)
- Marude Dameo (1991) as Boss (voice)
- I'm All Yours (1991) as Shigezo Mamiya (voice)
- Monkey Punch's Alice (1991) as Doctor (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990) as Narrator (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) as Narrator / Planthorr (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990) as King Kai (voice)
- Office Ladies Remodelling Lecture (1990) as Usu
- Eri Chimpui Activity Large Photo (1990)
- Uncle Remodelling Course (1990)
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) as Dr. Briefs (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) as Narrator (voice)
- Magical Hat (1989) as Grandpa Tau (voice)
- Neo Tokyo (1989) as (segment "Construction Cancellation Order") (voice)
- Magical Hat (1989) as Grandpa Tau
- Little Wansa (1989) as Lupin (voice)
- Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988) as Narrator
- ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝 (1988)
- Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987) as Dog (voice)
- Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987) as (voice)
- Lalabel (1987) as Lalabelle's grandpa (voice)
- Norakuro-kun (1987) as くろ吉
- Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) as Narrator (voice)
- The Golden Bird (1987) as Big Bird (voice)
- Dream Dimension Gentleman (1987) as Doctor (voice)
- Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle (1986) as Hikozaemon Abekawa
- Dragon Ball (1986) as Narrator (voice)
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) as Narrator (voice)
- Mahō no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure (1986) as Yōsuke Nakamori
- Doteraman (1986) as 鈴木 繁 / インチ鬼大王
- Fist of the North Star (1986) as Galf (voice)
- Mr. Pen Pen (1986) as Iwa-chan (voice)
- Love City (1986) as Ti
- The SuperGal (1986) as Murphy (voice)
- Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach (1986) as Priest (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension (1986) as Ittan-momen (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!! (1986)
- Delpower X Bakuhatsu Miracle Genki! (1986) as Tetsuemon Yanami (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Yokai War (1986) as Ittan Momen (voice)
- Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet (1986) as Acetylene Lamp (voice)
- Magical Emi, the Magic Star (1985) as Yousuke Nakamori (voice)
- Dream Hunter Rem (1985) as Butler (voice)
- Dream Star Button Nose (1985) as Duke Fastener (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro (1985) as Ittan Momen (voice)
- The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island (1985) as Hige Oyaji (voice)
- Warriors of the Wind (1984) as Gikkuri (voice)
- Beaten by Black Rain (1984) as Foreigner (voice)
- Kenya Boy (1984) as Prof. Stein (voice)
- Birth (1984) as Grandpa/Jii
- Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin (1984)
- Chiisana Tabi (1983) as Self - Letter Reader (voice)
- Mrs. Pepper Pot (1983) as Pot Bjorn (voice)
- Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983) as Baribari
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World (1983) as Borobo (voice)
- Patalliro! (1982) as Minister (voice)
- Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX (1982) as Dr. Ban (voice)
- The Wizard of Oz (1982) as Tin Woodman (voice)
- Drifting Clouds (1982) as Shibusawa Sensei (voice)
- Star of the Giants (1982) as Chūta Ban (voice)
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1982) as (voice)
- J9 Series (1981) as パンチョ・ポンチョ
- J9 Series (1981) as スリーJ
- J9 Series (1981) as リッチマン
- Time Bokan Series: Yattodetaman (1981) as Julie Kokematsu
- Braiger (1981) as Pancho Poncho
- Swan Lake (1981) as Minister (voice)
- The Monster of Frankenstein (1981) as Inspector Belbo (voice)
- The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) as God 2 (voice)
- Hippo Director's Zoo Diary (1981) as 大久保
- Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari (1981) as Narration (ナレーション)
- Yuki (1981)
- The Devil and a Princess (1981) as King (voice)
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1980) as Ten (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye (1980)
- Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy (1980) as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
- Toward the Terra (1980) as Doctor (voice)
- Botchan (1980) as Akashatsu (voice)
- Misha the Bearcub (1979) as Officer Todo (voice)
- Zenderman (1979) as Tobocke (voice)
- Young Eleven (1979) as Tetsugoro Mihoro (voice)
- Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978) as Dr. Zero / prime minister (voice)
- Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 (1978) as Animaddo
- Witch Girl Tickle (1978) as Head teacher
- Starzinger (1978) as Assistant Professor Dodge (voice)
- Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia (1978) as Dr. Zero / Prime Minister (voice)
- Time Bokan Series: Yatterman (1977) as Boyacky (voice)
- Jetter Mars (1977) as タワシ長官
- Planet Robot Danguard Ace (1977) as Dr. Sakezō Sado / Vice Fuhrer Hechi (voices)
- UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger (1976) as Dr. Umon
- Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Great Sea Monster (1976) as Dr. Umon / Professor Yumi
- Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World (1976) as Mayor (voice)
- UFO Robot Grendizer (1975) as Genzo Umon / Great King Vega (voice)
- UFO Robot Grendizer (1975) as Dr. Umon
- UFO Robot Grendizer (1975) as Emperor Vega
- The Star of the Seine (1975) as Marquess de Moralle
- Akumaizer 3: The Movie (1975) as Ibiru (voice)
- Akumaizer 3 (1975) as Gabra (voice)
- Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: The Great Space Encounter (1975) as Benkei Kuruma
- Great Mazinger (1974) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
- Calimero (1974) as Mr. Owl (voice)
- Mazinger Z vs. Doctor Hell (1974) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
- Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General (1974) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
- Little Wansa (1973) as ルパン
- Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi / Pochi (voice)
- The Panda's Great Adventure (1973) as Senior (voice)
- Devilman (1972) as Pochi (voice)
- Mazinger Z (1972) as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
- Triton of the Sea (1972) as Ippei
- Animal Treasure Island (1971) as Baron (voice)
- Tomorrow's Joe (1970) as Tonkichi
- Star of the Giants - Big League Ball (1970)
- Star of the Giants - Fateful Showdown (1970)
- もーれつア太郎 (1969) as Kokoro no Boss
- Star of the Giants - Go, Go, Hyuma (1969) as Ban Chuuta (voice)
- Star of the Giants - Bloody Final (1969)
- Star of the Giants (1968) as 伴宙太
- Cyborg 009 (1968) as Professor Gilmore (voice)
- Pyunpyunmaru (1967)
- Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars (1967) as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
- Osomatsu-kun (1966) as Otousan
- Cyborg 009 (1966) as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
- Hustle Punch (1965) as Dr. Haryhary (voice)
- Wolf Boy Ken (1963) as Boss (voice)
- Adventures of Little El Cid
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joji Yanami best known for?
Joji Yanami is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013), Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (2011), Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (2010), Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009).
When and where was Joji Yanami born?
Joji Yanami was born on August 30, 1931 in Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on December 3, 2021.
How many credits does Joji Yanami have?
Joji Yanami has accumulated over 172 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2024.
What is Joji Yanami's background in cinema and television?
Joji Yanami, whose birth name was Shigemitsu Shirato, was a Japanese voice actor born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 30, 1931. He was known for his work in acting, accumulating 167 known credits according to database records. His stage name was written in Japanese characters as 八奈見乗児, and he was also known by the name 八奈見....