Takeshi Watabe
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 21, 1936 in Kochi, Japan
- Died
- December 13, 2010
- Active Years
- 1970–2009 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 111 credits in database
Biography
Takeshi Watabe was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on March 21, 1936, in Kochi, Japan. He was born in Kochi Prefecture and frequently performed the voices of various anime characters and tokusatsu villains, often playing villainous roles. He is most recognized for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon and for taking over the ongoing roles of Shingo Kanemoto. His other major roles included Inspector Takao Arizuka in the You're Under Arrest franchise, Naoyuki Kamikurata in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution, Colonel John Kowen in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Director Yachio Tokugawa in Strawberry Eggs. Watabe also authored an instructional voice acting book titled Seiyu Naritai. He died of pneumonia at the age of 74 on December 13, 2010.
Career overview
Takeshi Watabe was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on March 21, 1936, in Kochi, Japan. He was known for performing the voices of many anime characters and tokusatsu villains, often playing villainous roles. He is most famous for voicing the character Kaminari in Doraemon. Following the death of Shingo Kanemoto, Watabe took over his ongoing roles. His other notable voice acting credits include Inspector Takao Arizuka in the You're Under Arrest franchise, Naoyuki Kamikurata in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution, Colonel John Kowen in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Director Yachio Tokugawa in Strawberry Eggs. Additionally, he authored an instructional book about voice acting titled Seiyū Naritai.
In addition to his voice work, Watabe was an actor known for his work in Soylent Green, Seiju Sentai Gingaman, and Space Sheriff Gavan. He died on December 13, 2010, in Japan at the age of 74. At the time of his death, he was being treated for lung cancer and died of pneumonia.
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111 titles- Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie (2009) as Chief Nehalco
- Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog (2007) as Obitaki (voice)
- Monster (2004) as Detective (voice)
- Requiem from the Darkness (2003) as Yahei (voice)
- Aquarian Age: The Movie (2003) as Naoyuki Kamikurata (voice)
- Naruto (2002) as Gamabunta (voice)
- Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) as Tarou Imamiya (voice)
- Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution (2002) as Naoyuki Kamikurata (voice)
- Rune Soldier (2001) as Ila's Father (voice)
- Salaryman Kintaro (2001) as Genzo Oshima (voice)
- Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven (2001) as Iwamatsu Ooki (voice)
- 6 Angels (2001) as Donn Canyon
- Zone of the Enders: Idolo (2001) as Barrows (voice)
- Android Kikaider (2000) as Shadow Knight (voice)
- Amazing Nurse Nanako (1999) as Griffith (voice)
- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs Megaranger (1999) as Battobas (voice)
- You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture (1999) as Takao Arizuka (voice)
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) as Chessmaster Hex (voice)
- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998) as Batbass (voice)
- Denji Sentai Megaranger (1997) as Buta Nejire
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs Ohranger (1997) as Bara Mobile
- Detective Conan (1996) as Sewa Takanori (voice)
- You're Under Arrest! (1996) as Arizuka Takao (Voice)
- Midori no Makibaō (1996) as Horie
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) as UU Wurin (voice)
- Sanctuary (1996) as Norimoto Isaoka
- Juukou B-Fighter: The Movie (1995) as Gaohm (voice)
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) as Shuten-Doji Brothers (Older) (voice)
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) as Shuten-Doji Brothers (voice)
- The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA (1994) as Chris (voice)
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: The Movie (1994) as Younger Hitotsume-Kozou (Voice)
- Black Jack (1993) as Coronel Estefan (voice)
- Ocean Waves (1993) as Principle (voice)
- Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992) as Bookback (voice)
- Macross II: Lovers Again (1992) as Balser
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon (1992) as Colonel John Kowen (voice)
- Tottoi (1992) as Jack Land (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (1991) as Cosmo Eigesse
- Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green (1991) as Colonel Gillan (voice)
- Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi's Adventure Land (1991) as Bowser (voice)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990) as Amoebalgin (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) as Panbûkin (voice)
- Mad Bull 34 (1990) as Henry (ep 2)
- Sword for Truth (1990) as Tenkai (voice)
- City Hunter: Bay City Wars (1990) as Gomez (voice)
- Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel (1989) as Baramos (voice)
- Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie (1989) as Fudo no Ryoma
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger: The Movie (1989) as Ragorn (voice)
- Choujuu Sentai Liveman (1988) as Earthquake Brain (voice)
- Choujuu Sentai Liveman (1988) as Space Brain (voice)
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1988) as Earl of Dorincourt
- Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice (1988) as Kiba Daio (voice)
- Super Android Metalder (1987) as God Neros (voice)
- Kamen Rider Black (1987) as Creation King
- Super Android Metalder: The Movie (1987) as Emperor God Neros (voice)
- Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin (1986) as Takeda Gohei
- Fist of the North Star (1986) as Kiba Daiō (voice)
- Wounded Man (1986) as Nik
- M.D. Geist (1986) as Golem (voice)
- Love City (1986) as Aroi
- The Scarred Man (1986) as Nick (eps 4-5) (voice)
- Blue Comet SPT Layzner (1985) as Admiral Gresco
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman (1985) as Gyodai (voice)
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! The Critical Moment! (1985) as Gyodai (voice)
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman: The Movie (1985) as Gyodai (voice)
- Twinkle Nora Rock Me! (1985) as Tōchino (voice)
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS (1983) as Nehalco (voice)
- Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (1983) as Ten-Tailed Emperor Aton (voice)
- Crusher Joe (1983) as Nero (Voice)
- Kagaku Sentai Dynaman: The Movie (1983) as Emperor Aton (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Octopus Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Monkey Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Starfish Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Baku Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Gecko Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Antlion Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Hyena Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Condor Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Lion Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Skunk Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Boar Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Cactus Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Horned Owl Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Crab Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Cheetah Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Walrus Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Scorpion Mozoo (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Worker
- Space Sheriff Gavan (1982) as Shako Monster (voice)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V: The Movie (1982) as Mole Mozoo (voice)
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981) as Lightning Monger (voice)
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981) as Hungry Monger (voice)
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981) as Sea Snake Monger (voice)
- Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie (1980) as Denzi Computer
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Buffalo Monster (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Doguu Monster (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Snail Monster (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Dinosaur Monster (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Hyde Monster (voice)
- Battle Fever J (1979) as Ancient Fish Monster (voice)
- Battle Fever J: The Movie (1979) as Buffalo Monster (voice)
- Goliath the Super Fighter (1976) as 皇帝ジゴクダー
- Gowappā Faibu Gōdamu (1976) as Emperor Yokokuda (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match (1976) as Warship Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Silver Heat Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Poison Fang Mask (voice)
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) as Warship Mask (voice)
- Pinocchio: The Series (1972) as Doro
- Kamen Rider (1971) as Creation King (voice)
- Decision (1971) as (voice)
- Tomorrow's Joe (1970) as Gondou Goromaki (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Takeshi Watabe best known for?
Takeshi Watabe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog (2007), Monster (2004), Requiem from the Darkness (2003), Naruto (2002).
When and where was Takeshi Watabe born?
Takeshi Watabe was born on March 21, 1936 in Kochi, Japan. They passed away on December 13, 2010.
How many credits does Takeshi Watabe have?
Takeshi Watabe has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2009.
What is Takeshi Watabe's background in cinema and television?
Takeshi Watabe was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on March 21, 1936, in Kochi, Japan. He was born in Kochi Prefecture and frequently performed the voices of various anime characters and tokusatsu villains, often playing villainous roles. He is most recognized for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon and for taking over ...
Takeshi Watabe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) as UU Wurin (voice) — aged about 60
- Kamen Rider Black (1987) as Creation King — aged about 51
- Blue Comet SPT Layzner (1985) as Admiral Gresco — aged about 49
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Octopus Mozoo (voice) — aged about 46
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Monkey Mozoo (voice) — aged about 46
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982) as Starfish Mozoo (voice) — aged about 46
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