Acting credits
59
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Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Koji Yada
Acting
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Movies: 33Series: 26
TMDB ID: 122656
IMDb ID: nm0946692
Known for: Acting
Born: April 15, 1933
Died: May 1, 2014
Age: 81
Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1971 - 2012
Years active: 42
Average TMDB rating: 7.2
Wikidata: Q937306
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Koji Yada.
7.2
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
as Zeff (voice)
2010 Movie
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
as Chandana (voice)
1995 Movie
6.3
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
as Huang Zhong (voice)
1994 Movie
6.7
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
as Tung Fu Rue
1993 Movie
6.4
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
as Tung Fu Rue (voice)
1992 Movie
6.9
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
as Dr. Gero (voice)
1992 Movie
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
as Kyus Rotar (voice)
1991 Movie
6.2
Summer with Kuro
as Nobuko's Father (voice)
1990 Movie
6.6
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
as Dr. Kochin (voice)
1990 Movie
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988 Movie
6.8
Fist of the North Star
as Colonel (voice)
1986 Movie
8.0
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
as The Jailer (voice)
1985 Movie
4.3
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984 Movie
5.5
Beaten by Black Rain
as Yoshio's Father (voice)
1984 Movie
5.7
Lensman
as Greedle (voice)
1984 Movie
5.2
Kenya Boy
as Moor A (voice)
1984 Movie
6.3
The Green Cat
as Ben Heck (voice)
1983 Movie
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983 Movie
5.8
Future War 198X
as Lloyd (voice)
1982 Movie
6.5
Andromeda Stories
as Chancellor (voice)
1982 Movie
6.3
Arcadia of My Youth
as Illumidas Officer
1982 Movie
6.6
Drifting Clouds
as Tome (voice)
1982 Movie
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
as 園山俊二
1981 Movie
4.5
The Door Into Summer
as Professor (voice)
1981 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Koji Yada.
8.3
Another
as Ryohei (voice) • 4 eps
2012 Series
8.5
Graveyard Kitaro
as Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice) • 1 eps
2008 Series
7.4
Den-noh Coil
as Illegal (voice) • 1 eps
2007 Series
8.6
Cackling Kitarou
as Ido-Sennin • 100 eps
2007 Series
6.3
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
as Yoshizō Tada (voice) • 6 eps
2006 Series
8.5
Monster
as Mustafa (voice) • 2 eps
2004 Series
8.0
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
as Old Dohko (voice) • 6 eps
2002 Series
8.7
One Piece
as Zeff (voice) • 2 eps
1999 Series
8.5
GinRei
3 eps
1994 Series
6.0
Twin Hawks
as リヒター • 36 eps
1984 Series
7.3
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
as Dick ASIMOV (voice) • 52 eps
1982 Series
Fuusen no Doratarou
as 頑固先生 • 13 eps
1981 Series
3.5
Mechakko Dotakon
as 戸部源太 • 28 eps
1981 Series
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
as Spirit of the Time • 26 eps
1980 Series
8.0
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
as Masaru Obinata (voice) • 44 eps
1977 Series
4.0
Cat-Eyed Boy
as Nadare-Maneki (voice) • 25 eps
1976 Series
10.0
Akumaizer 3
as Evil (voice) • 38 eps
1975 Series
7.4
Sindbad the Sailor
as Baruba (voice) • 52 eps
1975 Series
4.0
The Little Judge from Hell
as Jigoku-Okuri (voice) • 1 eps
1973 Series
Jungle Kurobee
as パパ • 31 eps
1973 Series
6.8
Babel II
as コンピューター • 39 eps
1973 Series
7.9
Mazinger Z
as Dr. Morimori / Piguman • 92 eps
1972 Series
Little Witch Chappy
as Papa (voice) • 39 eps
1972 Series
4.6
Triton of the Sea
as Marcus • 27 eps
1972 Series