Unsho Ishizuka
Acting Born May 16, 1951 Died Aug 17, 2018 Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan 199 credits
Biography
Unsho Ishizuka, born Yukinori Ishizuka, was a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and actor who was affiliated with Aoni Production. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan. Ishizuka was known for his work in acting, with 190 known credits. He starred in Cowboy Bebop alongside Koichi Yamadera and Megumi Hayashibara, and he became famous for his work in projects such as Pokemon, Dragon Ball, Ginga eiyu densetsu, GTO, and Initial D. He passed away on August 17, 2018, at the age of 67, from esophageal cancer.
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Career overview
Unsho Ishizuka, born as Yukinori Ishizuka, was a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and actor who was affiliated with Aoni Production. Born in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan on May 16, 1951, he established a prolific career with 190 known credits in acting, becoming widely known for his work in television shows and films.
Throughout his career, Ishizuka became associated with several notable projects. He starred in Cowboy Bebop alongside Koichi Yamadera and Megumi Hayashibara. Additionally, he was known for his work in Ginga eiyu densetsu, GTO, and Initial D, as well as Pokemon and Dragon Ball.
Ishizuka passed away at the age of 67 on August 17, 2018, from esophageal cancer.
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Frequent co-stars
Megumi Hayashibara
25 shared titles
Ikue Otani
21 shared titles
Shin-ichiro Miki
21 shared titles
Yuji Ueda
20 shared titles
Koichi Yamadera
20 shared titles
Rica Matsumoto
19 shared titles
Inuko Inuyama
17 shared titles
Wataru Takagi
12 shared titles
Tomokazu Seki
11 shared titles
Mayumi Izuka
9 shared titles
Career timeline
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - EvolutionMy Tyrano: Together, Forever
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale OnlineBanana FishPokémon the Movie: The Power of UsLAST HOPEMacross Delta: Passionate Walküre
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.Akashic Records of Bastard Magic InstructorPokémon the Movie: I Choose You!Mazinger Z: InfinityHaikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1
Doubutsu Sentai ZyuohgerDimension W99.9 Criminal LawyerMacross ΔAlderamin on the Sky
PSYCHO-PASS: The MoviePokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Agesオシリスの天秤Detective Conan: Sunflowers of InfernoCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls
Ressha Sentai ToQgerMagic Kaito 1412Space DandyTerra FormarsOne Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends
Attack on TitanAttack on TitanDragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsLupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The MovieDream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!
JoJo's Bizarre AdventureHyoukaOne Piece Film: ZJormungandSankarea: Undying Love
ChihayafuruPokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and ReshiramPokémon the Movie: White - Victini and ZekromTEKKEN: Blood VengeanceUltraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage I: Universe of Steel
Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the SkyIron ManHEROMANPokémon: Zoroark - Master of IllusionsMagic Kaito: Kid the Phantom Thief
Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodRedlinePokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeMobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial BeingArmored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie
Xam'd: Lost MemoriesStitch!BlassreiterBlassreiterNaruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
Naruto ShippūdenMobile Suit Gundam 00Sword of the StrangerFist of the North Star: The Legend of YuriaGR -GIANT ROBO-
Kenichi: The Mightiest DiscipleThe Third: The Girl with the Blue EyeFist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in LoveYomigaeru Sora – Rescue WingsDetective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem
AriaAquarionEureka SevenGuyver: The Bioboosted ArmorFighting Beauty Wulong
Beet the Vandel BusterSamurai ChamplooDetective Conan: Magician of the Silver SkyPokémon: Destiny DeoxysThe Place Promised in Our Early Days
Kaleido StarPlanetesAir MasterSou NandaWolf's Rain
NarutoPokémon HeroeseX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone
HellsingHellsingCowboy Bebop: The MoviePokémon: Mewtwo ReturnsInitial D: Third Stage
Fighting SpiritVanDreadPokémon 3: The MovieSpace Travelers: The Animation
One PieceKyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFiveCrest of the StarsThe Big OPokémon the Movie 2000
Initial DCowboy BebopTRIGUNPokémon: The First MovieDevil Lady
PokémonPokémonBerserkBerserkNight Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Detective ConanViolinist of HamelinMazeSanctuary
Macross Plus: The MovieGin Rei's Blue Eyes
Macross PlusStreet Fighter II: The Animated MovieGatchamanGinReiGatchaman OVA
Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger
Lupin the Third: From Siberia with LoveFatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry WolfDownload: Devil's Circuit
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiRomance of the Three KingdomsGo Nagai World
Cyber City Oedo 808Cyber City Oedo 808Devilman - Volume 2: Demon BirdCyber City Oedo 808Violence Jack: Hell's Wind
Full Filmography
199 titles- Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019) as Narrator (voice)
- My Tyrano: Together, Forever (2019)
- Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online (2018) as Narrator (voice)
- Banana Fish (2018) as Dino Golzine (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018) as Narrator (voice)
- LAST HOPE (2018) as Cain Ibrahim Hasan (voice)
- Macross Delta: Passionate Walküre (2018) as Ernest Johnson (voice)
- ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (2017) as Qualm (voice)
- Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor (2017) as Burks Blaumohn (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) as Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
- Mazinger Z: Infinity (2017) as Dr. Hell (voice)
- Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1 (2017) as Major Hanamura (voice)
- One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017) as Koshiro (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai (2017) as Mr. Satan (voice)
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (2016) as Larry
- Dimension W (2016) as Narrator (voice)
- 99.9 Criminal Lawyer (2016) as Judge
- Macross Δ (2016) as Ernest Johnson (voice)
- Alderamin on the Sky (2016) as Akugalpa Sa Domeisha (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016) as Narrator (voice)
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (2016) as Gene Smilas (voice)
- Pop in Q (2016) as Elder (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Italian Game (2016) as Salo (voice)
- PSYCHO-PASS: The Movie (2015) as Desmond Rutaganda (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- オシリスの天秤 (2015)
- Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno (2015) as Ginzo Nakamori (voice)
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (2015) as (voice)
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015) as (voice)
- Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014) as Table Shadow (voice)
- Magic Kaito 1412 (2014) as Nakamori Ginzou (voice)
- Space Dandy (2014) as Dr. Gel (voice)
- Terra Formars (2014) as Sylvester Asimov
- One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends (2014) as Kizaru (voice)
- Persona 4 The Golden Animation (2014) as Ryotaro Dojima (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) as Narrator (voice)
- Attack on Titan (2013) as Annie's Father (voice)
- Attack on Titan (2013) as Annie's Father / Stohess District Mayor (uncredited) (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) as Mr. Satan (voice)
- Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie (2013) as Ginzo Nakamori (voice)
- Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013) as Mr. Satan (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013) as Narrator (voice)
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013) as Gene Smilas (voice)
- Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013) as Dr. Okido (voice)
- Neppuu Kairiku Bushi Road (2013) as Sanda (voice)
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) as Joseph Joestar (voice)
- Hyouka (2012) as Hanai (voice)
- One Piece Film: Z (2012) as Borsalino (voice)
- Jormungand (2012) as Lehm (voice)
- Sankarea: Undying Love (2012) as Dan'ichirō Sanka (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012) as Narrator (voice)
- Campione! (2012) as Sasha Dejanstahl Voban
- Humanity Has Declined (2012) as Sofu (voice)
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives (2012) as Jeen Smilas (voice)
- Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: The Chirps of Light (2012) as Fuji (voice)
- Stitch and the Planet of Sand (2012)
- Chihayafuru (2011) as Hideo Harada (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011) as Narrator (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011) as Narrator (voice)
- TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance (2011) as Heihachi Mishima (voice)
- Ultraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage I: Universe of Steel (2011) as Beatstar (voice)
- Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky (2010) as Ginzo Nakamori (voice)
- Iron Man (2010) as Kuroda (voice)
- HEROMAN (2010) as Gogorr (voice)
- Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010) as Narrator (voice)
- Magic Kaito: Kid the Phantom Thief (2010) as Nakamori Ginzou (voice)
- Sound of the Sky (2010) as Klaus
- One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 (2010) as Kong (voice)
- One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 (2010) as Koshiro Shimotsuki (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition III: Return The World (2010) as Sergei Smirnov (voice)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) as Van Hohenheim (voice)
- Redline (2009) as Colonel Volton (voice)
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) as Narrator (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being (2009) as Sergei Smirnov (voice)
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie (2009) as Fedok Wockam
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II: End of World (2009) as Sergei Smirnov (voice)
- Xam'd: Lost Memories (2008) as Ryuzo Takehara (voice)
- Stitch! (2008) as Gantu
- Blassreiter (2008) as Shido Kasagi
- Blassreiter (2008) as Gerd Frentzen
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds (2008) as Shinno (voice)
- Time of Eve (2008) as Katoran (voice)
- Kaiba (2008) as Baby (voice)
- Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Toki (2008) as Souga (voice)
- Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) as Zabuza Momochi (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007) as Sergei Smirnov (voice)
- Sword of the Stranger (2007) as Lord Akaike (voice)
- Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria (2007) as Souga (voice)
- GR -GIANT ROBO- (2007) as Gary Oates (voice)
- Initial D: Battle Stage 2 (2007) as Bunta Fujiwara
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) as Narrator (voice)
- Genesis of Aquarion: Wings of Genesis (2007) as Gen Fudou (voice)
- SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next (2007) as George (voice)
- Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple (2006) as Shio Sakaki (voice)
- The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (2006) as Bogie (voice)
- Fist of the North Star: The Legend of the True Savior: Legend of Raoh-Chapter of Death in Love (2006) as Souga (voice)
- Yomigaeru Sora – Rescue Wings (2006) as Shujiro Hongo
- Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem (2006) as Ginzō Nakamori (voice)
- Flag (2006) as Keiichi Akagi (voice)
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) as Narrator (voice)
- Aria (2005) as Café Owner (voice)
- Aquarion (2005) as Gen Fudou / Lensi (voice)
- Eureka Seven (2005)
- Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor (2005) as Oswald A. Lisker / Guyver II (voice)
- Fighting Beauty Wulong (2005) as Cao Da Hen
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) as Narrator (voice)
- Astro Boy: Mighty Atom – Visitor of 100,000 Light Years, IGZA (2005) as Igza (voice)
- Beet the Vandel Buster (2004) as ベルトーゼ / Bertoz
- Samurai Champloo (2004) as Manzou 'The Saw' Sakami (voice)
- Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky (2004) as Ginzou Nakamori (voice)
- Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004) as Narrator (voice)
- The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004) as Okabe (voice)
- Pikachu's Summer Festival (2004) as Swellow (voice)
- Kaleido Star (2003) as Mr. Policeman (voice)
- Planetes (2003)
- Air Master (2003) as Lucha Master
- Sou Nanda (2003)
- Wolf's Rain (2003) as Quent Yaiden (voice)
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Yakiniku Road of Honor (2003) as Boss (voice)
- Early Reins (2003) as Colonel Spencer (voice)
- Gad Guard (2003)
- Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) as Miyata's Father (voice)
- New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City (2003) as Sanga
- Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) as Narrator (voice)
- Submarine 707R (2003) as Admiral Red (voice)
- Pichu Bros. in Party Panic (2003)
- Naruto (2002) as Zabuza Momochi
- Pokémon Heroes (2002) as Narrator (voice)
- eX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone (2002) as Kei Munakata (voice)
- Hellsing (2001)
- Hellsing (2001) as Peter Fargason (voice)
- Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) as Jet Black (voice)
- Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001) as Narrator (voice)
- Initial D: Third Stage (2001) as Bunta Fujiwara (voice)
- Najica Blitz Tactics (2001) as Gento Kuraku
- Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru (2001)
- Pokémon 4Ever (2001) as Dr. Okido / Iwark / Narrator (voice)
- Fighting Spirit (2000) as Miyata's father (voice)
- VanDread (2000) as Rabat
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) as Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
- Space Travelers: The Animation (2000) as Henry (voice)
- One Piece (1999) as Kizaru (voice)
- Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (1999) as Jeeruda (voice)
- Crest of the Stars (1999) as Rei Entryua (voice)
- The Big O (1999) as Alex Rosewater (voice)
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) as Dr. Okido / Narrator (voice)
- Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century (1999) as Inspector Nakamori (voice)
- Initial D (1998) as Bunta Fujiwara (voice)
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) as Jet Black (voice)
- TRIGUN (1998) as B.D. Neon (voice)
- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) as Narrator (voice)
- Devil Lady (1998) as Seta (voice)
- Gasaraki (1998) as Prime Minister (voice)
- Blue Submarine No. 6 (1998) as Shidll Dedson (voice)
- Pikachu's Vacation (1998) as Iwark / Matadogas / Koiking (voice) (uncredited)
- Pokémon (1997) as Narrator / Professor Oak (voice)
- Pokémon (1997) as Narrator (voice)
- Berserk (1997)
- Berserk (1997) as Narrator (voice)
- Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997) as Donovan
- Maze Megaburst Space (1997)
- Battle Athletes (1997) as Mister Miracle
- Detective Conan (1996)
- Violinist of Hamelin (1996) as Hell King Bass (voice)
- Maze (1996)
- Sanctuary (1996)
- Macross Plus: The Movie (1995) as Guld Goa Bowman (voice)
- Gin Rei's Blue Eyes (1995) as Fedine (voice)
- Macross Plus (1994) as Guld Goa Bowman (voice)
- Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994) as Blanka (voice)
- Gatchaman (1994) as Kentaro Washio (voice)
- GinRei (1994)
- Gatchaman OVA (1994) as Red Impulse
- Gatchaman OVA (1994) as Kentaro Washio
- Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger (1993) as Keith Hayden (voice)
- Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love (1992) as Lucky MacDonald (voice)
- Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf (1992) as Jeff Bogard (voice)
- Download: Devil's Circuit (1992) as Chief (voice)
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991) as Baran
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1991) as Zhou Yu
- Go Nagai World (1991)
- Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990) as Wang (voice)
- Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990) as Shuuzou Saionji (voice)
- Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird (1990) as Kaim (voice)
- Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990) as Shuuzou Saionji/Shūzō Saionji/Wang (voice)
- Violence Jack: Hell's Wind (1990) as Violence Jack
- Legend of Lemnear (1989) as Thug A
- Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989) as Jones (voice)
- Devilman (1987) as Kaim
- Maryuu Senki (1987)
- Evil Dragon War Chronicles (1987) as 千代伎敏朗 (voice)
- Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy! (1987) as Great Emperor Lah Deus (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Archeologist (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Villager (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Mark's Subordinate (voice)
- Spaceship Sagittarius (1986) as Street Vendor (voice)
- Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie (1986) as Great Emperor Lah Deus (voice)
- Mecha-Doc (1984)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Unsho Ishizuka best known for?
Unsho Ishizuka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019), Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online (2018), Banana Fish (2018), Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018).
When and where was Unsho Ishizuka born?
Unsho Ishizuka was born on May 16, 1951 in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan. They passed away on August 17, 2018.
How many credits does Unsho Ishizuka have?
Unsho Ishizuka has accumulated over 199 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2019.
What is Unsho Ishizuka's background in cinema and television?
Unsho Ishizuka, born Yukinori Ishizuka, was a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and actor who was affiliated with Aoni Production. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan. Ishizuka was known for his work in acting, with 190 known credits. He starred in Cowboy Bebop alongside Koichi Yamadera and Megumi Hay...