Koji Yada
Acting
Born: April 15, 1933 · Tokyo, Japan
Died: May 1, 2014 (aged 81)
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
One Piece
1999
Another
2012
Monster
2004
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990
Mazinger Z
1972
Fist of the North Star
1986
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
2002
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
1993
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
1992
Den-noh Coil
2007
Photos (1)
Movies (35)
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dr. Kochin (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dr. Gero (voice)
Fist of the North Star
Colonel (voice)
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Zeff (voice)
Future War 198X
Lloyd (voice)
Lensman
Greedle (voice)
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Tung Fu Rue
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Officer (voice)
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Kyus Rotar (voice)
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
God 4 (voice)
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Tung Fu Rue (voice)
Beaten by Black Rain
Yoshio's Father (voice)
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
The Jailer (voice)
Kenya Boy
Moor A (voice)
The Green Cat
Ben Heck (voice)
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
Captain (voice)
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
O'Prien (voice)
Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms
Wang Yun (voice)
Arcadia of My Youth
Illumidas Officer
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
1978
The Door Into Summer
Professor (voice)
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
Skunk Kusai (voice)
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
Huang Zhong (voice)
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Gabura (voice)
Andromeda Stories
Chancellor (voice)
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988
The Legend of Marine Snow
1980
Drifting Clouds
Tome (voice)
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
園山俊二
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Chandana (voice)
Summer with Kuro
Nobuko's Father (voice)
映像評伝 朝永振一郎
Narrator (voice)
TV Shows (29)
One Piece
Zeff (voice) · 2 eps
Monster
Mustafa (voice) · 2 eps
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Old Dohko (voice) · 6 eps
Mazinger Z
Dr. Morimori / Piguman · 92 eps
Den-noh Coil
Illegal (voice) · 1 eps
Den-noh Coil
Null (voice) · 1 eps
Den-noh Coil
Okonogi's Grandfather (voice) · 1 eps
Another
Ryohei (voice) · 4 eps
Cackling Kitarou
Ido-Sennin · 100 eps
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Dick ASIMOV (voice) · 52 eps
Sindbad the Sailor
Baruba (voice) · 52 eps
Graveyard Kitaro
Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice) · 1 eps
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Spirit of the Time · 26 eps
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Masaru Obinata (voice) · 44 eps
Triton of the Sea
Marcus · 27 eps
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Yoshizō Tada (voice) · 6 eps
Decision
(voice) · 25 eps
The Little Judge from Hell
Jigoku-Okuri (voice) · 1 eps
The Little Judge from Hell
Tatami-Kaeshi (voice) · 1 eps
Akumaizer 3
Evil (voice) · 38 eps
Cackling Kitarou
子泣爷爷（配音） · 45 eps
Twin Hawks
リヒター · 36 eps
Mechakko Dotakon
戸部源太 · 28 eps
Jungle Kurobee
パパ · 31 eps
Little Witch Chappy
Papa (voice) · 39 eps
Babel II
コンピューター · 39 eps
GinRei
3 eps
Cat-Eyed Boy
Nadare-Maneki (voice) · 25 eps
Fuusen no Doratarou
頑固先生 · 13 eps