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Koji Yada

Acting Born Apr 15, 1933 Tokyo, Japan 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

One Piece

as Zeff (voice)

Monster

as Mustafa (voice)

Mazinger Z

as Dr. Morimori / Piguman

Another

as Ryohei (voice)

Full filmography

  • One Piece (1999) as Zeff (voice)
  • Monster (2004) as Mustafa (voice)
  • Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter (2002) as Old Dohko (voice)
  • Cackling Kitarou (2007) as Ido-Sennin
  • Mazinger Z (1972) as Dr. Morimori / Piguman
  • Den-noh Coil (2007) as Illegal (voice)
  • Den-noh Coil (2007) as Null (voice)
  • Den-noh Coil (2007) as Okonogi's Grandfather (voice)
  • Another (2012) as Ryohei (voice)
  • Decision (1971) as (voice)
  • Graveyard Kitaro (2008) as Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)
  • Sindbad the Sailor (1975) as Baruba (voice)
  • Armored Fleet Dairugger XV (1982) as Dick ASIMOV (voice)
  • The Little Judge from Hell (1973) as Jigoku-Okuri (voice)
  • The Little Judge from Hell (1973) as Tatami-Kaeshi (voice)
  • Triton of the Sea (1972) as Marcus
  • Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka (1977) as Masaru Obinata (voice)
  • Twin Hawks (1984) as リヒター
  • Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey (1980) as Spirit of the Time
  • Looking Up at the Half-Moon (2006) as Yoshizō Tada (voice)
  • Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992) as Dr. Gero (voice)
  • Jungle Kurobee (1973) as パパ
  • Babel II (1973) as コンピューター
  • Fuusen no Doratarou (1981) as 頑固先生