1933-04-15 ( 91 years old ) in Tokyo, Japan
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.
Movies
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010-04-24
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
1995-02-21
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
1994-04-09
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
1993-06-30
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
1992-12-23
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992-07-11
Summer with Kuro
1990-06-04
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990-03-10
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988-07-09
Fist of the North Star
1986-03-08
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
1985-06-22
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984-12-22
Beaten by Black Rain
1984-08-12
Lensman
1984-06-07
Kenya Boy
1984-03-10
The Green Cat
1983-12-24
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983-02-09
Future War 198X
1982-10-30
Andromeda Stories
1982-08-21
Drifting Clouds
1982-04-24
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
1981-10-03
The Door Into Summer
1981-03-20
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981-03-14
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
1981-01-03
The Legend of Marine Snow
1980-08-12
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
1979-08-26
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
1975-12-20
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1973-07-18
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