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