Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 15, 1933
Died
May 01, 2014
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Credits
61 titles
Koji 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.
Known For
Filmography
Another
Ryohei (voice)
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Zeff (voice)
Graveyard Kitaro
Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)
Den-noh Coil
Illegal (voice)
Cackling Kitarou
Ido-Sennin
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Yoshizō Tada (voice)
Monster
Mustafa (voice)
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Old Dohko (voice)
One Piece
Zeff (voice)
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Chandana (voice)
映像評伝 朝永振一郎
Narrator (voice)
Sangokushi: The Distant Land
Huang Zhong (voice)
GinRei
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Tung Fu Rue
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
Tung Fu Rue (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dr. Gero (voice)
Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms
Wang Yun (voice)
Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Kyus Rotar (voice)
Summer with Kuro
Nobuko's Father (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
Dr. Kochin (voice)
ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
Fist of the North Star
Colonel (voice)
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
The Jailer (voice)
Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
Twin Hawks
リヒター
Beaten by Black Rain
Yoshio's Father (voice)
Lensman
Greedle (voice)
Kenya Boy
Moor A (voice)
The Green Cat
Ben Heck (voice)
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
Future War 198X
Lloyd (voice)
Andromeda Stories
Chancellor (voice)
Arcadia of My Youth
Illumidas Officer
Drifting Clouds
Tome (voice)
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
Dick ASIMOV (voice)
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
園山俊二
Fuusen no Doratarou
頑固先生
Mechakko Dotakon
戸部源太
The Door Into Summer
Professor (voice)
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
God 4 (voice)
Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
O'Prien (voice)
The Legend of Marine Snow
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
Captain (voice)
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
Spirit of the Time
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
Officer (voice)
Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
Skunk Kusai (voice)
Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Masaru Obinata (voice)
Cat-Eyed Boy
Nadare-Maneki (voice)
Akumaizer 3: The Movie
Gabura (voice)