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Kaneto Shiozawa

Acting Born Jan 28, 1954 Tokyo, Japan 24 credits

Biography

Kaneto Shiozawa, born Toshikazu Shiozawa on January 28, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, was a renowned Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was known for his distinctive calm and aristocratic voice, which often led to him being cast as intellectual or villainous characters. His stage name was inspired by the Japanese director Kaneto Shindō.

Shiozawa's career spanned from 1975 until his untimely death in 2000. He voiced iconic characters such as Rei in Fist of the North Star, M'Quve in Mobile Suit Gundam, Iason in Ai No Kusabi and Gray Fox in Metal Gear Solid. He also portrayed Prince Demande in Sailor Moon and Devimon in Digimon Adventure. His contributions extended to video games, anime, and even dubbing roles, including Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.

Tragically, Shiozawa passed away on May 10, 2000, at the age of 46, due to a cerebral contusion caused by a fall at his home. His legacy lives on through the memorable characters he brought to life and the admiration of fans and fellow voice actors alike.

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Known for

Sailor Moon

as Prince Demand (voice)

Saint Seiya

as Mū (voice)

Future Boy Conan

as Crew Member (voice)

Future Boy Conan

as Additional Voices (voice)

Magic Knight Rayearth

1994

Full filmography

  • Sailor Moon (1992) as Prince Demand (voice)
  • Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983) as Byman Hagard (voice)
  • Saint Seiya (1986) as Mū (voice)
  • Fist of the North Star (1984) as Rei
  • Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Pikason (voice)
  • Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990) as Emperor Neo (voice)
  • Kindaichi Case Files (1997) as Kyoji Sayama
  • Street Fighter II: V (1995) as Vega
  • Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) as M'Quve (voice)
  • Future Boy Conan (1978) as Crew Member (voice)
  • Future Boy Conan (1978) as Additional Voices (voice)
  • Magic Knight Rayearth (1994)
  • Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988) as Paul von Oberstein (voice)
  • Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987) as Bear / Prince (voice)
  • Blue Comet SPT Layzner (1985) as Le-Cain
  • Touch (1985) as Takeshi Kuroki (voice)
  • Kimagure Orange Road (1987) as Matsuda sensei
  • Miss Machiko (1981) as Mr. Fukuoka (voice)
  • Miss Machiko (1981) as Mr. Kagoshima (voice)
  • Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995) as Bara-Brain (voice)
  • Bubblegum Crisis (1987) as J.B. Gibson (voice)
  • Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998) as Businera (voice)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998) as Shadi (voice)
  • Monster Farm (1999) as Gali (voice)