Takeshi Aono
Acting Born Jun 19, 1936 Died Apr 9, 2012 Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan 198 credits
Biography
Takeshi Aono was a Japanese voice actor and actor who was affiliated with Aoni Production. He was born on June 19, 1936, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Throughout his career in acting, he accumulated 193 known credits on the platform. He is also known to gamers as the voice of the diabolical Dr. Wily in the PlayStation-era Mega Man games. Takeshi Aono passed away on April 9, 2012, at the age of 75.
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Career overview
Takeshi Aono was a Japanese voice actor and actor who was affiliated with Aoni Production. He was born in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan, on June 19, 1936. Throughout his career, he accumulated 193 known credits in acting across movies and television shows. Gamers also knew him for providing the voice of the character Dr. Wily in the PlayStation-era Mega Man games.
He passed away on April 9, 2012, at the age of 75. Information regarding his life and career is documented through his affiliation with Aoni Production and his extensive credited work in the entertainment industry.
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One Piece: The Movie
RedlineOne Piece Film: Strong WorldTokyo Magnitude 8.0Space Battleship Yamato ResurrectionPsalms of Planets Eureka Seven: Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers
Natsume's Book of FriendsOne Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry BlossomFist of the North Star: The Legend of KenshiroMetal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic NovelMetal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel
ClannadCackling KitarouMononokeTales of Symphonia: The AnimationOne Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta
D.Gray-manThe Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaThe Familiar of ZeroGintamaOne Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle
Eureka SevenMushi-ShiBasiliskMahou Sentai MagirangerOne Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
MonsterMonkey TurnOne Piece: Curse of the Sacred SwordLupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Someday's DreamersRequiem from the DarknessFireStormOne Piece: Dead End Adventure
Magical Shopping Arcade AbenobashiOne Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange AnimalsLupin the Third: Return of Pycal
Great DangaiohVampiyan KidsOne Piece: Clockwork Island AdventureMetropolisBlack Jack: Internet-han
ShinzoPuppet Princess
Tenchi Forever!Tenchi Forever!trancemission
Cowboy BebopTRIGUNMaster KeatonYu-Gi-Oh!Nazca
Detatoko PrincessHaunted JunctionDetatoko Princess
Hime-chan's RibbonYou're Under Arrest!Hurricane Polymar: Holy BloodBirdy the MightyFire Emblem
School GhostsGin Rei's Blue Eyes
New Cutey HoneyGinReiSamurai Shodown: The Motion PictureGatchaman OVAGhost Sweeper Mikami
Black JackNinja ScrollCrayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard DevilDragon HalfYu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal
Tenchi Muyo!Tenchi Muyo!Tenchi Muyo!Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood StillSuper Zugan
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai3x3 EyesUltraman Kids: 30 Million Light-Years in Search of MotherRoujin ZThe Ultimate Esper R
Chibi Maruko-chanThe Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog WarriorsCyber City Oedo 808Devilman - Volume 2: Demon BirdSol Bianca
Dragon Ball ZRanma ½Dragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneTransformers: VictoryGoku II: Midnight Eye
Violence Jack: Evil TownFist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!Charge!! Men's Private Schoolビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝Samurai Gold
Lady Lady!!Bubblegum Crisis · ProducerTsuide ni TonchinkanDevilmanWicked City
Dragon BallDragon BallUltraman Kids no Kotowaza MonogatariFist of the North StarSpace-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Ninja RobotsNight on the Galactic RailroadPenguin's Memory: A Tale of HappinessThe Dagger of KamuiGegege no Kitaro
Fist of the North StarLensman
Chiisana TabiAishite KnightBarefoot GenGolgo 13: The ProfessionalFinal Yamato
The Mysterious Cities of GoldPatalliro!Time Bokan Series: Gyakuten IppatsumanSix God Combination GodMars: The MovieFuture War 198X
J9 SeriesCall of the Wild: Howl, BuckEnchanted Journey
Full Filmography
198 titles- One Piece: The Movie (2026) as Ganzo (voice)
- Redline (2009) as Old Man Mole (voice)
- One Piece Film: Strong World (2009) as Pirate (voice)
- Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 (2009) as Mr. Furuichi (voice)
- Space Battleship Yamato Resurrection (2009) as Shiro Sanada (voice)
- Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven: Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers (2009) as School Principal (voice)
- The River's Light (2009) as 鼠爷爷
- Natsume's Book of Friends (2008) as Tsuyukami (voice)
- One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom (2008) as Isshi 1 (voice)
- Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008) as Fugen (voice)
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel (2008) as Roy Campbell (voice)
- Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel (2008) as Roy Campbell (voice)
- Clannad (2007) as Toshio Yukimura (voice)
- Cackling Kitarou (2007) as Nurarihyon
- Mononoke (2007) as Robou Oosawa (voice)
- Tales of Symphonia: The Animation (2007) as Rodyle (voice)
- One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta (2007) as Lassoo (voice)
- D.Gray-man (2006) as Bookman (voice)
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006) as Building Manager (voice)
- The Familiar of Zero (2006) as Osmond (voice)
- Gintama (2006) as Hiraga, Gengai (voice)
- One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006) as Gonzou (voice)
- Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006) as Alien Zarab (Voice)
- Eureka Seven (2005) as Axel Thurston (voice)
- Mushi-Shi (2005)
- Basilisk (2005) as Azuki Rousai (voice)
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) as Hades Beastman King of Hell Kobold Bullrates (voice)
- One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005) as Kerojii (voice)
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) as Banks (voice)
- Fighting Beauty Wulong (2005) as Mao Hung
- Futari wa Precure Max Heart Movie 2: Friend of Yukizora (2005) as Sage
- Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005) as Old Master (voice)
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence (2005) as Granin (voice)
- Monster (2004) as Heitmeyer (voice)
- Monkey Turn (2004)
- One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004) as Boo Kong (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004) as Brian Murphy (voice)
- Someday's Dreamers (2003) as Tsuneyoshi Satou (voice)
- Requiem from the Darkness (2003) as Jihei (voice)
- FireStorm (2003)
- One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003) as Bartender (voice)
- Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) as Masayuki Asahina (voice)
- One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals (2002) as Bald Parrot (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002) as Mysterious Old Man (voice)
- Great Dangaioh (2001) as Gunji Yonamine
- Vampiyan Kids (2001) as Shinigami
- One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001) as Skunk One (voice)
- Metropolis (2001) as Ponkotz (voice)
- Black Jack: Internet-han (2001)
- Shinzo (2000) as Lanacuras (voice)
- Puppet Princess (2000) as Head of the Deathless Ninjas
- Tenchi Forever! (1999) as Katsuhito Masaki
- Tenchi Forever! (1999) as Nobuyuki Masaki
- trancemission (1999)
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) as Doohan (voice)
- TRIGUN (1998) as Stan (voice)
- Master Keaton (1998)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998) as Sugoroku Mutou (voice)
- Nazca (1998) as Yukinojo Miura
- Ninja Resurrection (1998) as Sekiguchi Jushin Ujimune (voice)
- Detatoko Princess (1997) as Jii (voice)
- Haunted Junction (1997) as Rijichou (voice)
- Detatoko Princess (1997)
- Hime-chan's Ribbon (1996) as Kumosuke
- You're Under Arrest! (1996) as Nakajima Daimaru (Voice)
- Hurricane Polymar: Holy Blood (1996) as Joe Kuruma
- Birdy the Mighty (1996) as Yamazaki (voice)
- Fire Emblem (1996) as Gharnef (voice)
- Debutante Detective Corps (1996) as Keibuho Daichi (voice)
- Tenchi Muyo! In Love (1996) as Katsuhito Masaki / Nobuyuki Masaki (old)
- Apocalypse Zero (1996) as Eikichi (voice)
- New Hurricane Polymar (1996) as Joe Kuruma (voice)
- Neighborhood Story The Movie (1996) as Houji (voice)
- School Ghosts (1995)
- Gin Rei's Blue Eyes (1995) as Issei (voice)
- New Cutey Honey (1994) as Professor Kabuto (voice)
- GinRei (1994)
- Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (1994) as Hattori Hanzou
- Gatchaman OVA (1994) as Dr. Donaldson (ep 2)
- Ghost Sweeper Mikami (1994) as Mitsuhide Akechi (voice)
- Sangokushi: The Distant Land (1994) as Guan Yu (voice)
- Barefoot Gin Rei (1994) as Issei (voice)
- The Mighty Gin Rei (1994) as Issei (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994) as Urashima Taro(voice)
- Black Jack (1993) as Andre (voice)
- Ninja Scroll (1993) as Dakuan (voice)
- Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993) as Professor Skelton / Zonbiribii (voice)
- Dragon Half (1993) as Ruth (voice)
- Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - The Golden Seal (1993) as Garuga/Yasha (voice)
- Coo of the Far Seas (1993) as Captain Roslan (voice)
- Sangokushi: The Yangtze Is Burning! (1993) as Guan Yu (voice)
- Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko (1993) as Jark Shogun (voice)
- Tenchi Muyou! The Night Before the Carnival (1993) as Katsuhito Masaki (voice)
- Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater (1993) as Shigure Aotsuki (voice)
- Art of Fighting (1993) as Ryuhaku Todou
- Tenchi Muyo! (1992) as Katsuhito Masaki (voice)
- Tenchi Muyo! (1992) as Nobuyuki Masaki (voice)
- Tenchi Muyo! (1992) as Katsuhiko Masaki (voice)
- Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) as Issei
- Super Zugan (1992)
- Ushio and Tora (1992) as Shigure Aotsuki
- Green Legend Ran (1992) as Kiba (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Gather Together! Goku's World (1992) as Démon Piccolo
- Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) as Issei
- 三国志 (1992) Creator
- Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms (1992) as Guan Yu (voice)
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991) as Hudler
- 3x3 Eyes (1991) as Сhou
- Ultraman Kids: 30 Million Light-Years in Search of Mother (1991) as Mr. Grosser (Voice)
- Roujin Z (1991) as Ache C (voice)
- The Ultimate Esper R (1991)
- Magical★Taruruuto-kun Movie (1991)
- Chibi Maruko-chan (1990) as Tomozo Sakura (voice)
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990) as Bansaku Inuzuka (voice)
- Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990) as Dave Kurokawa (voice)
- Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird (1990) as Jinmen (voice)
- Sol Bianca (1990) as Batros (voice)
- Shin Karate Jigokuhen (1990)
- Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990) as Dave Kurokawa (voice)
- Vampire Wars (1990) as Charlie Milan (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) as Kami (voice)
- Ranma ½ (1989) as Kinni (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) as Kami-sama (voice)
- Transformers: Victory (1989) as Deathsaurus (voice)
- Goku II: Midnight Eye (1989) as Wong (voice)
- Violence Jack: Evil Town (1988) as Mad Saurus
- Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die! (1988) as Rihaku (voice)
- Charge!! Men's Private School (1988) as Big Morgan (voice)
- ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝 (1988)
- Samurai Gold (1988) as Governor A(voice)
- Lady Lady!! (1987) as (voice)
- Bubblegum Crisis (1987) Producer
- Tsuide ni Tonchinkan (1987) as 毒鬼警部
- Devilman (1987) as Jinmen
- Wicked City (1987) as Mr. Shadow (voice)
- Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh (1987) as Dr. Tarsan
- The Golden Bird (1987) as White Rose King (voice)
- Dragon Ball (1986)
- Dragon Ball (1986) as Piccolo Daimao (voice)
- Ultraman Kids no Kotowaza Monogatari (1986) as グローサー先生
- Fist of the North Star (1986) as Fox (voice)
- Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger (1986) as Hokubei (voice)
- Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) as Teacher
- Delpower X Bakuhatsu Miracle Genki! (1986) as Von Getzel
- Prefectural Earth Defense Force (1986) as Scope Tsurusaki (voice)
- Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet (1986) as Sukarabe (voice)
- Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension (1986) as Nurarihyon (voice)
- Girl Detective Club (1986) as Board Chairman (voice)
- Go Go Toraemon (1986)
- Thunderbirds 2086: Cloudburst & Nightmare (1986) as Grant Hansen (voice)
- Ninja Robots (1985) as Hazzard Pascha
- Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) as Wireless Operator (voice)
- Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness (1985) as The Manager (voice)
- The Dagger of Kamui (1985) as Sanpei
- Gegege no Kitaro (1985) as Nurarihyon (voice)
- Fist of the North Star (1984) as Rihaku
- Lensman (1984) as LaVerne Thorndyke (voice)
- Chiisana Tabi (1983) as Self - Letter Reader (voice)
- Aishite Knight (1983) as Shige-San
- Barefoot Gen (1983) as Hidezo (voice)
- Golgo 13: The Professional (1983) as Pablo
- Final Yamato (1983) as Shiro Sanada
- Rain Boy (1983) as Father (voice)
- Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete (1983) as リー警部 (voice)
- The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982) as Sancho (voice)
- Patalliro! (1982) as 衛兵隊長
- Time Bokan Series: Gyakuten Ippatsuman (1982) as ナカシマ営業部員
- Six God Combination GodMars: The Movie (1982) as Tadashi Myojin (voice)
- Future War 198X (1982) as Minister of Defence Bugarrin (voice)
- Thunderbirds 2086 (1982) as Gran Hansen
- Arcadia of My Youth (1982) as Murigson
- Techno Police 21C (1982) as Jack
- J9 Series (1981) as Bill (ビル)/Vincent Show (ビンセント・ショウ)
- Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck (1981) as Manuel / Bob (voice)
- Enchanted Journey (1981) as Gamba / House Rats (voice)
- There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game (1980) as Takeshi Yasuda
- Be Forever Yamato (1980) as Shirou Sanada (voice)
- Be Forever Yamato (1980) as Shirô Sanada (voice)
- Nobody's Boy: Remi (Movie) (1980) as Jerome Baraberin (voice)
- There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race (1980) as Takeshi Yasuda
- Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage (1979) as Shirô Sanada
- Young Eleven (1979) as Shin Mizuki (voice)
- There Goes Our Hero (1979) as ヤスダ
- Daikengo the Guardian of Space (1978) as ロボレオン
- Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978) as Shiro Sanada
- Nobody's Boy: Remi (1977) as Père Barberin (voice)
- Her Majesty's Petite Angie (1977) as Roger
- Space Battleship Yamato (1977) as Sanada Shirô / Berger (voice)
- Sindbad the Sailor (1975) as Giant Blue Devil (voice)
- Space Battleship Yamato (1974) as Shiro Sanada
- Hurricane Polymar (1974) as Kuruma Joe (voice)
- Karate Master (1973) as 黒木
- Decision (1971) as (voice)
- Nozomi in the Sun (1971) as Akira Nitta (voice)
- Nozomi in the Sun (1971) as Akita Nitta (voice)
- Goro the Terrible (1970) as 工藤
- The Ideal Boy's Gang Leader (1969) as Narrator
- Ultraman (1966) as Alien Zarab / Imit-Ultraman (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Takeshi Aono best known for?
Takeshi Aono is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Piece: The Movie (2000), Redline (2009), One Piece Film: Strong World (2009), Natsume's Book of Friends (2008).
When and where was Takeshi Aono born?
Takeshi Aono was born on June 19, 1936 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. They passed away on April 9, 2012.
How many credits does Takeshi Aono have?
Takeshi Aono has accumulated over 198 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2026.
What is Takeshi Aono's background in cinema and television?
Takeshi Aono was a Japanese voice actor and actor who was affiliated with Aoni Production. He was born on June 19, 1936, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Throughout his career in acting, he accumulated 193 known credits on the platform. He is also known to gamers as the voice of the diabolical Dr. Wily in the PlayStation...