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Koji Yada
Also known as: Kôji Yada , 矢田 耕司, Kouji Yada
Biography
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 15, 1933
Day of Death
May 1, 2014
Age at Death
81 years old
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Popularity Score
0.6
Filmography
Another
Ryohei (voice)
2012TV
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Zeff (voice)
2010Movie
Graveyard Kitaro
Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)
2008TV
Cackling Kitarou
Ido-Sennin
2007TV
Den-noh Coil
Illegal (voice)
2007TV
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Yoshizō Tada (voice)
2006TV
Monster
Mustafa (voice)
2004TV
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Old Dohko (voice)
2002TV
One Piece
Zeff (voice)
1999TV
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Chandana (voice)
1995Movie
映像評伝 朝永振一郎
Narrator (voice)
1995Movie
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
Huang Zhong (voice)
1994Movie
GinRei
1994TV
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Tung Fu Rue
1993Movie
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dr. Gero (voice)
1992Movie
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Tung Fu Rue (voice)
1992Movie
Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms
Wang Yun (voice)
1992Movie
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Kyus Rotar (voice)
1991Movie
Summer with Kuro
Nobuko's Father (voice)
1990Movie
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dr. Kochin (voice)
1990Movie
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988Movie
Fist of the North Star
Colonel (voice)
1986Movie
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
The Jailer (voice)
1985Movie
Beaten by Black Rain
Yoshio's Father (voice)
1984Movie
Lensman
Greedle (voice)
1984Movie
Kenya Boy
Moor A (voice)
1984Movie
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984Movie
Twin Hawks
リヒター
1984TV
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983Movie
The Green Cat
Ben Heck (voice)
1983Movie
Future War 198X
Lloyd (voice)
1982Movie
Drifting Clouds
Tome (voice)
1982Movie
Andromeda Stories
Chancellor (voice)
1982Movie
Arcadia of My Youth
Illumidas Officer
1982Movie
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Dick ASIMOV (voice)
1982TV
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
God 4 (voice)
1981Movie
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
園山俊二
1981Movie
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
O'Prien (voice)
1981Movie
The Door Into Summer
Professor (voice)
1981Movie
Mechakko Dotakon
戸部源太
1981TV
Fuusen no Doratarou
頑固先生
1981TV
The Legend of Marine Snow
1980Movie
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
Captain (voice)
1980Movie
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Spirit of the Time
1980TV
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Officer (voice)
1979Movie
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
Skunk Kusai (voice)
1979Movie
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
1978Movie
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Masaru Obinata (voice)
1977TV
Cat-Eyed Boy
Nadare-Maneki (voice)
1976TV
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Gabura (voice)
1975Movie
Sindbad the Sailor
Baruba (voice)
1975TV
Akumaizer 3
Evil (voice)
1975TV
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask
1973Movie
The Little Judge from Hell
Jigoku-Okuri (voice)
1973TV
Babel II
コンピューター
1973TV
Jungle Kurobee
パパ
1973TV
Triton of the Sea
Marcus
1972TV
Mazinger Z
Dr. Morimori / Piguman
1972TV
Little Witch Chappy
Papa (voice)
1972TV
Decision
(voice)
1971TV
Cackling Kitarou
子泣爷爷（配音）
1971TV