Shozo Iizuka
Acting Born May 23, 1933 Died Feb 15, 2023 Fukushima, Japan 252 credits
Biography
Shozo Iizuka was a Japanese voice actor from Fukushima. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University. Iizuka was known for his roles in various anime and television series. He played major villain roles in the first eight Metal Hero Series. His other notable roles include Hakaider, Doctor Neo Cortex, 38 out of 50 Vader Monsters, Ryu Jose, Heart, Happosai Ueda, Nappa, and Sergeant Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus in the Japanese dub of The A-Team. Iizuka was born on May 23, 1933, and passed away on February 15, 2023, at the age of 89. He had a career spanning over 190 credits in acting.
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Career overview
Shozo Iizuka was a Japanese voice actor known for his extensive work in various anime and film projects. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University. Iizuka's acting career spanned numerous roles in notable series and films.
Some of his notable roles include Hakaider in Android Kikaider, Doctor Neo Cortex in the Crash Bandicoot series, and 38 out of 50 Vader Monsters in Denshi Sentai Denjiman. He also portrayed Ryu Jose in Mobile Suit Gundam, Heart in Fist of the North Star, Happosai Ueda in Nintama Rantarou, and Nappa in Dragon Ball Z. Additionally, Iizuka played major villain roles in the first eight Metal Hero Series.
Throughout his career, Shozo Iizuka accumulated a significant number of credits, totaling 190 known roles. His work in the Japanese voice acting industry has had a lasting impact, with many of his performances remaining iconic in their respective series and films.
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Sherlock Hound: The Movie
PLUTO
Paranoia Agent: Part 2
Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle
Yu Yu Hakusho - Two Shots / All or Nothing
Onihei
JOKER GAMED.Gray-man HallowKingsglaive: Final Fantasy XVKamen Rider Ghost: Legendary! Rider Souls!Kamen Rider #1
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionThermae Romae II
Walkure RomanzeKamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z
Sword Art OnlineKSpace Cop Gavan The MovieThermae RomaeMagic Tree House
OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen RidersNintama Rantaro the Movie: Ninjutsu Academy - All Hands on Deck!One Piece 3D: Gekisou! Trap Coaster
Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodProfessor Layton and the Eternal DivaArmored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie
Stitch!Fist of the North Star: The Legend of KenshiroThe Battle Cats!Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel
Cackling KitarouReideen
Yomigaeru Sora – Rescue WingsGoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest PreciousMobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
BleachMonsterTetsujin 28Paranoia AgentParanoia Agent: Part 1
PlanetesRequiem from the DarknessTokyo GodfathersカスミンEarly Reins
Millennium Actress
KasuminHyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger VS Super Sentai
Love HinaAndroid KikaiderMezzo ForteMezzo Forte
Voicelugger
Seijuu Sentai GingamanMaster KeatonGetter Robo: ArmageddonMartian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of DarknessYokohama Kaidashi Kikou
Rurouni KenshinGekisou Sentai CarrangerDragon Ball: The Path to PowerNintama Rantaro the MovieUltraman Company
Golden BoyStreet Fighter II: VMemoriesMemoriesGin Rei's Blue Eyes
Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-ChaStreet Fighter II: The Animated MovieGrappler Baki: The Ultimate FighterKamen Rider JBarefoot Gin Rei
Rokudenashi Blues 1993
Tekkaman BladeSuper Sentai ZyurangerGiant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood StillMatchless Raijin-Oh OVAGiant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Future GPX Cyber FormulaDoraemon: Nobita's Dorabian NightsDragon Ball Z: Lord SlugMozaikaBurn Up
Chikyuu Sentai FivemanChikyuu Sentai FivemanChikyuu Sentai FivemanChikyuu Sentai FivemanChikyuu Sentai Fiveman
Dragon Ball ZKamen Rider: Run All Over the WorldCybernetics GuardianDog Soldier: Shadows of the PastTokyo: The Last War
Full Filmography
252 titles- Sherlock Hound: The Movie (2024) as Inspector Lestrade (voice)
- PLUTO (2023) as Darius XIV (voice)
- Paranoia Agent: Part 2 (2021) as いかり けいいち
- Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle (2020) as Bal (voice)
- Yu Yu Hakusho - Two Shots / All or Nothing (2018) as Enki (voice)
- Onihei (2017)
- JOKER GAME (2016) as Ernest Graham (voice)
- D.Gray-man Hallow (2016) as Zuu Mei Chan (voice)
- Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016) as Iedolas Aldercapt (voice)
- Kamen Rider Ghost: Legendary! Rider Souls! (2016) as Dark Mind (voice)
- Kamen Rider #1 (2016) as Alexander Eyecon
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) as Di (voice)
- Thermae Romae II (2014) as Opening Narrator (voice)
- Walkure Romanze (2013) as James Asmussen (voice)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Wars Z (2013) as Demon King Psycho (voice)
- Sword Art Online (2012) as Thrym (voice)
- K (2012) as Daikaku Kokujouji (voice)
- Space Cop Gavan The Movie (2012) as Don Horror (voice)
- Thermae Romae (2012) as Opening Narrator (voice)
- Magic Tree House (2012) as Bones
- After School Midnighters (2012) as Shaburi (voice)
- Stitch and the Planet of Sand (2012) as Jumba Jookiba (voice)
- OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders (2011) as Darom (voice) / King Dark (voice)
- Nintama Rantaro the Movie: Ninjutsu Academy - All Hands on Deck! (2011) as Happousai Hieta (voice)
- One Piece 3D: Gekisou! Trap Coaster (2011) as Captain Trap (voice)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) as Dominic (voice)
- Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva (2009) as Curtis O'Donnell (voice)
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie (2009) as Kaskess
- Stitch! (2008) as Jumba Jookiba
- Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008) as Siska (voice)
- The Battle Cats! (2008)
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel (2008) as Peter Stillman (voice)
- Cackling Kitarou (2007) as Akashita
- Reideen (2007) as (voice)
- Yomigaeru Sora – Rescue Wings (2006) as Yutaka Motomura
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest Precious (2006) as Haido Jin (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 (2006) as Prochnow Martin (voice)
- Bleach (2004) as Baraggan Louisenbairn (voice)
- Monster (2004) as Zobak (voice)
- Tetsujin 28 (2004) as 金田博士（配音）
- Paranoia Agent (2004) as Keiichi Ikari (voice)
- Paranoia Agent: Part 1 (2004) as いかり けいいち
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War (2004) as Martin Prochnow (voice)
- Planetes (2003)
- Requiem from the Darkness (2003) as Matajyuro (voice)
- Tokyo Godfathers (2003) as Oota (voice)
- カスミン (2003) as 霞 仙左右衛門
- Early Reins (2003) as Heaven's Hill Boss (voice)
- Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General (2003) as Ankoku Daishogun (voice)
- Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost (2003) as Wirepuller of Smart Brain
- Millennium Actress (2002) as Genya Tachibana (voice)
- Kasumin (2001)
- Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger VS Super Sentai (2001) as Rakushaasa (voice)
- Love Hina (2000) as Demon King (voice)
- Android Kikaider (2000) as Dr. Den Kômyôji (voice)
- Mezzo Forte (2000) as Momokichi Momoi
- Mezzo Forte (2000) as Momoi Momokichi
- Voicelugger (1999) as Emperor Genbah (Voice)
- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998) as Morg Morg (voice)
- Master Keaton (1998)
- Getter Robo: Armageddon (1998) as Benkei Kuruma (voice)
- Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998) as Azuma (voice)
- Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (1998) as Old Man (voice)
- Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (1998) as Ojisan (voice)
- Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) as PP Chiipuri
- Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996) as Android 8 (voice)
- Nintama Rantaro the Movie (1996)
- Ultraman Company (1996) as Boss Gyan
- Golden Boy (1995) as Juzou Katsuda (voice)
- Street Fighter II: V (1995) as Dhalsim
- Memories (1995) as Announcement in Station 1 (voice)
- Memories (1995) as Ivanov (voice)
- Gin Rei's Blue Eyes (1995) as Tetsugyu (voice)
- Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha (1994)
- Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) as Thunderhawk (voice)
- Grappler Baki: The Ultimate Fighter (1994) as Doppo Orochi
- Kamen Rider J (1994) as Narrator (voice) / Earth Dwellers
- Barefoot Gin Rei (1994) as Tetsugyu (voice)
- Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory (1994) as Watajima (voice)
- The Mighty Gin Rei (1994) as Tetsugyu (voice)
- Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories (1994) as Policeman (voice)
- Rokudenashi Blues 1993 (1993)
- Tekkaman Blade (1992) as Honda
- Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992) as Dora Kinkaku (voice)
- Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) as Tetsugyu
- Matchless Raijin-Oh OVA (1992) as チャンバラー
- Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) as Tetsugyu
- Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring (1992) as Rock (voice)
- Future GPX Cyber Formula (1991) as Tetsuichirou Kurumada
- Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights (1991) as Soldier (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991) as Kakuja (voice)
- Mozaika (1991) as Deller
- Burn Up (1991) as The Chief
- Fly! Peek the Whale (1991) as Odeon
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Gokiragin (voice)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Butalgin (voice)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Sasorinamazugin (voice)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Koganegin (voice)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Tanukitsunegin (voice)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Goriwashigin (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) as Nappa (voice)
- Riki-Oh 2: Child of Destruction (1990) as Butler (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) as Nappa
- Kamen Rider: Run All Over the World (1989) as Bosgun (voice)
- Cybernetics Guardian (1989) as Randol
- Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past (1989) as Officer
- Tokyo: The Last War (1989) as Taira no Masakado (voice)
- Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie (1989) as Ongyo no Kiheiji
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam's Counterattack (1989) as Zakuto (voice)
- Charge! Men's Private School (1988) as Raiden
- Ninja Olympiad (1988) as Ononin Dokusai
- Crying Freeman (1988) as Watajima (voice)
- Kamen Rider Black RX (1988) as Bosgun (voice)
- Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis (1988) as Taira no Masakado (voice)
- Kamen Rider Black: Terror! Demon Mansion at Devil's Pass (1988) as Darom (voice)
- Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die! (1988) as Fudo (voice)
- Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Demon Island! (1988) as Darom (voice)
- Mister Ajikko (1987) as Chef Marui
- Kamen Rider Black (1987) as High Priest Darom / Grand Mutant Darom
- Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) as Shitsuji (voice)
- Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon (1987) as Demonic Beast (voice)
- TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff (1987) as Tyler (voice)
- Super Android Metalder: The Movie (1987) as (voice)
- This is Kamen Rider Black! (1987) as Darom (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Shigato (voice)
- Dimensional Warrior Spielvan (1986) as General Deslock
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) as Panji no chichi (voice)
- Dirty Pair: Project Eden (1986) as Boss
- Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition!! The Junior World Cup (1986) as Tatsuo Mikami (voice)
- Wanna-Be's (1986) as Dr. Sawada
- Urban Square: In Pursuit of Amber (1986) as Gouda (voice)
- The Scarred Man (1986) as Subordinate (ep 3) (voice)
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman (1985) as Jeeg (voice)
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman (1985) as Dabun (voice)
- Megabeast Investigator Juspion (1985) as Satan Goss (voice)
- Dream Hunter Rem (1985) as Mr. Gōtokuji (voice)
- Cosmo Police Justy (1985) as Raumis (voice)
- GoShogun: The Time Étranger (1985) as Man (voice)
- What's Michael? (1985) as K. (voice)
- Lunn Flies into the Wind (1985) as Akira's Father (voice)
- Katri: Girl of the Meadows (1984) as Topol (voice)
- Sherlock Hound (1984) as Inspector Lestrade (voice)
- Space Sheriff Shaider (1984) as Voice of Great Emperor Kubilai
- Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers! (1984) as Great Emperor Kubilai (voice)
- Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie (1984) as Great Emperor Kubilai (voice)
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983) as staff officer C (voice)
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983) as captain (voice)
- Alice in Wonderland (1983) as Humpty Dumpty (voice)
- The Green Cat (1983) as Man A (voice)
- Rain Boy (1983)
- Rainbowman (1982) as ドンゴロス
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981) as Führer Hell Saturn (voice)
- Space Emperor God Sigma (1981) as Ritsu (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981) as Ryû Jose (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow (1981) as Ryû Jose (voice)
- Space Warriors Baldios (1981) as Negros (voice)
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie (1981) as President Hell Satan
- Donbe's Story (1981)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Musasabilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Balar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Tsutakazular (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Chikagerilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Shabonlar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Adobaloolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Firumular (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Hambular (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Samelar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Higekitakolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Denwalar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Tayajigolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Umitsular (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Hamihakilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Medamalar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Kamakilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Taimular (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Chochinlar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Hachidokular (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Noranekolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Akumalar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Sabimushilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Pikarilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Kokelar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Kilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Gamalar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Rekolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Nazolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Deadbolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Kaigalar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Ninpolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Jishinlar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Botolar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Onilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Sakkalar (voice), Karakurilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Karakurilar (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) as Torikagolar (voice) / Mansaku Godai
- Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie (1980) as Angolar (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) as Ryu Jose (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Rich Man
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Satan Egos (voice)
- Gordian Warrior (1979) as Dr. Dobros (voice)
- Manga Sarutobi Sasuke (1979) as Michihito Maryu
- Manga Sarutobi Sasuke (1979) as Hattori Hanzo
- Battle Fever J: The Movie (1979) as Satan Egos (voice)
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Balbas
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Isamu Ryūzaki
- Highschool Baseball Ninja (1978) as 五味連太郎
- Treasure Island (1978) as Hans (voice)
- Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978) as Flinch (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978) as Big Four Robo (voice)
- Message from Space (1978) as Big Sam (voice)
- One Million-Year Trip: Bander Book (1978) as Black Jack's Subordinate (voice)
- Voltes V (1977) as Jangal
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Drill (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Captain Ghost (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Great Priest Cobra (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Ball (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Mite (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Wolf (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Killer (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Mummy (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Devil Wrestler (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Chief Mantis (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Battalion Leader Chameleon (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Shachira Khan (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as General Antongam (voice)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Great King Icarus (voice)
- Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977) as Dorisukoru (voice)
- Ore wa Teppei (1977) as Yoshioka (voice)
- Glacier Warrior Gaislugger (1977) as 志岐博士
- UFO Senshi Dai Apolon (1976) as Gyranik
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane! (1976) as Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption (1976) as Volcano Mask General Magman (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match (1976) as Iron Man Mask General Temujin (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Wing Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Crescent Moon Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Horn Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Sword Mask (voice)
- Reideen the Brave (1975) as Gekido
- Blitz!! Strada 5 (1974) as Mister Asmodeus (voice)
- Kikaida 01 (1973) as Hakaidar / Black Dragon (voice)
- Inazuman (1973) as Emperor Banba (voice)
- Zero Tester (1973) as 恐竜ガロス
- Android Kikaider (1972) as Hakaider (voice)
- Choujin Barom-1 (1972) as Majin Doruge (voice)
- Thunder Mask (1972) as Great Devil Bem King (voice)
- Kamen Rider (1971) as High Priest Darom (voice)
- Kamen Rider (1971) as Bosgun (voice)
- Decision (1971) as (voice)
- Tomorrow's Joe (1970) as Guerilla / Ozaki Tiger
- Tetsujin 28-gou: The Birth (1964)
- MEZZO FORTE as 모모이 모모키치
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shozo Iizuka best known for?
Shozo Iizuka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including PLUTO (2023), JOKER GAME (2016), No Smoking (1951), Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016).
When and where was Shozo Iizuka born?
Shozo Iizuka was born on May 23, 1933 in Fukushima, Japan. They passed away on February 15, 2023.
How many credits does Shozo Iizuka have?
Shozo Iizuka has accumulated over 252 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.
What is Shozo Iizuka's background in cinema and television?
Shozo Iizuka was a Japanese voice actor from Fukushima. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University. Iizuka was known for his roles in various anime and television series. He played major villain roles in the first eight Metal Hero Series. His other notable roles include Hakaider, Doctor Neo Cortex, ...
Shozo Iizuka by the numbers
252credits
99films
153TV series
1964–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) as Tetsugyu — aged about 59
- Choujin Barom-1 (1972) as Majin Doruge (voice) — aged about 39
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) as PP Chiipuri — aged about 63
- Kamen Rider Black RX (1988) as Bosgun (voice) — aged about 55
- Inazuman (1973) as Emperor Banba (voice) — aged about 40
- Kamen Rider Black (1987) as High Priest Darom / Grand Mutant Darom — aged about 54
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