Isamu Tanonaka

Isamu Tanonaka

Date of Birth:

Jul 19, 1932

Place of Birth:

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

was a Japanese voice actor from Taitō, Tokyo. He was best known for voicing Medama Oyaji in nearly every adaptation of Shigeru Mizuki's GeGeGe no Kitarō made during his lifetime.

During his life he had been attached to Gekidan Tōgei and then Theatre Echo; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He had a naturally deep voice but became famous for voicing characters with a high pitched voice. In addition to GeGeGe no Kitarō, he also had prominent roles in Tensai Bakabon (as the first voice of Honkan-san), Mazinger Z (as Mucha), Paul's Miraculous Adventure (as Doppe), Magical Princess Minky Momo (as Sindbook), Akuma-kun (as Youaltepuztli), Dr. Slump & Arale-chan (as Gara and Akira Toriyama), Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken (as Brass), and the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series (as Igor).

filmography:

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

1981

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

1982

Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War

1986

Spooky Kitaro Spooky Kitaro

1985

Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast

1996

Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!! Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!

2008

Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter

1997

Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train

1997

Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre

1999

Spooky Kitaro Spooky Kitaro

1968

Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General

1974

Spooky Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!! Spooky Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!

1986

Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

2008

Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rising of Demons from Another Dimension Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rising of Demons from Another Dimension

1986

Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

1973

Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

1980

Flying Phantom Ship Flying Phantom Ship

1969

Botchan Botchan

1980

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle

1984

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down

2015

Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War

2008

Tatakae!! Ramenman Tatakae!! Ramenman

1988

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World

1983

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth

2013

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

1981

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

2001

The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

1969

The Three Musketeers in Boots The Three Musketeers in Boots

1972

Slayers Premium Slayers Premium

2001

Persona 5 The Animation: Stars and Ours Persona 5 The Animation: Stars and Ours

2019

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

2014

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

1971

Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

1999

Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World

1976

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth

2016

Ursa Minor Blue Ursa Minor Blue

1993

Animal Treasure Island Animal Treasure Island

1971

I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life

1983

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