Koji Yada
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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Movies (36)
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010 · Zeff (voice)
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
1995 · Chandana (voice)
映像評伝 朝永振一郎
1995 · Narrator (voice)
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
1994 · Huang Zhong (voice)
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
1993 · Tung Fu Rue
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
1992 · Tung Fu Rue (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992 · Dr. Gero (voice)
Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms
1992 · Wang Yun (voice)
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
1991 · Kyus Rotar (voice)
Summer with Kuro
1990 · Nobuko's Father (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990 · Dr. Kochin (voice)
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988
Fist of the North Star
1986 · Colonel (voice)
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
1985 · The Jailer (voice)
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984
Beaten by Black Rain
1984 · Yoshio's Father (voice)
Lensman
1984 · Greedle (voice)
Kenya Boy
1984 · Moor A (voice)
The Green Cat
1983 · Ben Heck (voice)
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983
Future War 198X
1982 · Lloyd (voice)
Andromeda Stories
1982 · Chancellor (voice)
Arcadia of My Youth
1982 · Illumidas Officer
Drifting Clouds
1982 · Tome (voice)
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
1981 · 園山俊二
The Door Into Summer
1981 · Professor (voice)
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981 · God 4 (voice)
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
1981 · O'Prien (voice)
The Legend of Marine Snow
1980
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
1980 · Captain (voice)
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
1979 · Officer (voice)
The Tale of Jean Valjean
1979 · Judge (voice)
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
1979 · Skunk Kusai (voice)
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
1978
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
1975 · Gabura (voice)
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1973 · Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask
TV shows (26)
Another
2012 · Ryohei (voice)
Graveyard Kitaro
2008 · Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)
Den-noh Coil
2007 · Illegal (voice), Null (voice), Okonogi's Grandfather (voice)
Cackling Kitarou
2007 · Ido-Sennin
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
2006 · Yoshizō Tada (voice)
Monster
2004 · Mustafa (voice)
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
2002 · Old Dohko (voice)
One Piece
1999 · Zeff (voice)
GinRei
1994
Twin Hawks
1984 · リヒター
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
1982 · Dick ASIMOV (voice)
Fuusen no Doratarou
1981 · 頑固先生
Mechakko Dotakon
1981 · 戸部源太
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
1980 · Spirit of the Time
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
1977 · Masaru Obinata (voice)
Cat-Eyed Boy
1976 · Nadare-Maneki (voice)
Akumaizer 3
1975 · Evil (voice)
Sindbad the Sailor
1975 · Baruba (voice)
The Little Judge from Hell
1973 · Jigoku-Okuri (voice), Tatami-Kaeshi (voice)
Jungle Kurobee
1973 · パパ
Babel II
1973 · コンピューター
Mazinger Z
1972 · Dr. Morimori / Piguman
Little Witch Chappy
1972 · Papa (voice)
Triton of the Sea
1972 · Marcus
Cackling Kitarou
1971 · 子泣爷爷（配音）
Decision
1971 · (voice)