Koji Yada
Born
April 15, 1933
Died
May 1, 2014 (81 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Another
Ryohei (voice) · (4 episodes)
2012
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Zeff (voice)
2010
Graveyard Kitaro
Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice) · (1 episode)
2008
Den-noh Coil
Illegal (voice) · (1 episode)
2007
Den-noh Coil
Null (voice) · (1 episode)
2007
Den-noh Coil
Okonogi's Grandfather (voice) · (1 episode)
2007
Cackling Kitarou
Ido-Sennin · (100 episodes)
2007
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Yoshizō Tada (voice) · (6 episodes)
2006
Monster
Mustafa (voice) · (2 episodes)
2004
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Old Dohko (voice) · (6 episodes)
2002
One Piece
Zeff (voice) · (2 episodes)
1999
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Chandana (voice)
1995
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
Huang Zhong (voice)
1994
GinRei
(3 episodes)
1994
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Tung Fu Rue
1993
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Tung Fu Rue (voice)
1992
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dr. Gero (voice)
1992
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Kyus Rotar (voice)
1991
Summer with Kuro
Nobuko's Father (voice)
1990
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dr. Kochin (voice)
1990
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988
Fist of the North Star
Colonel (voice)
1986
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
The Jailer (voice)
1985
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984
Twin Hawks
リヒター · (36 episodes)
1984
Beaten by Black Rain
Yoshio's Father (voice)
1984
Lensman
Greedle (voice)
1984
Kenya Boy
Moor A (voice)
1984
The Green Cat
Heck Ben (voice)
1983
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983
Future War 198X
Lloyd (voice)
1982
Andromeda Stories
Chancellor (voice)
1982
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Illumidas Officer
1982
Drifting Clouds
Tome (voice)
1982
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Dick ASIMOV (voice) · (52 episodes)
1982
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
園山俊二
1981
Fuusen no Doratarou
頑固先生 · (13 episodes)
1981
Mechakko Dotakon
戸部源太 · (28 episodes)
1981
The Door Into Summer
Professor (voice)
1981
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
God 4 (voice)
1981
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
O'Prien (voice)
1981
The Legend of Marine Snow
1980
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
Captain (voice)
1980
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Spirit of the Time · (26 episodes)
1980
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Officer (voice)
1979
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
Skunk Kusai (voice)
1979
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
1978
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Masaru Obinata (voice) · (44 episodes)
1977
Cat-Eyed Boy
Nadare-Maneki (voice) · (8 episodes)
1976
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Gabura (voice)
1975
Akumaizer 3
Evil (voice) · (38 episodes)
1975
Sindbad the Sailor
Baruba (voice) · (52 episodes)
1975
The Little Judge from Hell
Jigoku-Okuri (voice) · (1 episode)
1973
The Little Judge from Hell
Tatami-Kaeshi (voice) · (1 episode)
1973
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask
1973
Jungle Kurobee
パパ · (31 episodes)
1973
Babel II
コンピューター · (39 episodes)
1973
Mazinger Z
Dr. Morimori / Piguman · (92 episodes)
1972
Little Witch Chappy
Papa (voice) · (39 episodes)
1972
Triton of the Sea
Marcus · (27 episodes)
1972
Decision
(voice) · (25 episodes)
1971