Isamu Tanonaka
Jul 19, 1932 — Jan 13, 2010 (77 years)
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
29 Movies
31 Series
Isamu Tanonaka is an actor active since the 1960s. They appeared in Mazinger Z playing Mucha. Other notable titles in their filmography include Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai and Dr. Slump. Over more than 58 years they have gathered close to 29 films and 31 TV productions, working mainly across genres like animation.
77R.I.P.
29Movies
31Series
Isamu Tanonaka
29 Movies
31 Series
Isamu Tanonaka is an actor active since the 1960s. They appeared in Mazinger Z playing Mucha. Other notable titles in their filmography include Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai and Dr. Slump. Over more than 58 years they have gathered close to 29 films and 31 TV productions, working mainly across genres like animation.
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29
Movies
31
Series
Movies
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
2001
Gegege no Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
1999
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
2013
Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
1974
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
1969
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982
Animal Treasure Island
1971
Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre
1999
Ursa Minor Blue
1993
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1973
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981
Slayers Premium
2001
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1971
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
1981
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
1983
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
1996
Botchan
1980
Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
1976
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Yokai War
1986
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
1984
The Three Musketeers in Boots
1972
Gegege no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
2008
Gegege no Kitaro
1985
Spooky Kitaro
1968
TV Shows
Dr. Slump
1981
Cackling Kitarou
1985
Cackling Kitarou
1996
Cackling Kitarou
2007
Mazinger Z
1972
もーれつア太郎
1969
Tomorrow's Joe
1970
UFO Robot Grendizer
1975
Cackling Kitarou
1968
The Genie Family
1969
Twin Princess of Wonder Planet
2005
Paul's Miraculous Adventure
1976
Steel Jeeg
1975
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
1991
Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
1971
Witch Girl Tickle
1978
Cackling Kitarou
1971
Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
1989
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
1988
Tensai Bakabon
1971
Bark! Bun Bun
1980
Tatakae!! Ramenman
1988
Animal 1
1968
アパッチ野球軍
1971
Umeboshi-denka
1969
Norakuro
1970
PERSONA 4 the Animation
2011
Graveyard Kitaro
2008
The Enemy's the Pirates!
1990
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
1995
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Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
Full Filmography
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
Igor (voice)
2013
Film
PERSONA 4 the Animation
Igor (voice)
2011–
TV
Gegege no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
Medama Oyaji (voice)
2008
Film
Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War
Medama Oyaji (voice)
2008
Film
Graveyard Kitaro
Medama Oyaji (voice)
2008–
TV
Cackling Kitarou
Medama Oyaji
2007–
TV
Twin Princess of Wonder Planet
Omendo
2005–
TV
Monster
Old Man (voice)
2004
TV
Slayers Premium
Master (voice)
2001
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isamu Tanonaka still alive?
Isamu Tanonaka passed away on January 13, 2010 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Isamu Tanonaka?
Isamu Tanonaka is best known for roles in One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure, Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth, The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots.
How many movies has Isamu Tanonaka been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1968), Isamu Tanonaka has appeared in 37 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was Isamu Tanonaka's first movie?
The career of Isamu Tanonaka began with Spooky Kitaro (1968).
What is Isamu Tanonaka's most recent movie or series?
Isamu Tanonaka's most recent release is Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth, which premiered on November 23, 2013.
What TV shows has Isamu Tanonaka appeared in?
On television, Isamu Tanonaka has appeared in Monster, Mazinger Z, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Dr. Slump.
Isamu Tanonaka
1932-07-19 · Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
was a Japanese voice actor from Taitō, Tokyo. He was best known for voicing Medama Oyaji in nearly every adaptation of Shigeru Mizuki's GeGeGe no Kitarō made during his lifetime.
During his life he had been attached to Gekidan Tōgei and then Theatre Echo; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He had a naturally deep voice but became famous for voicing characters with a high pitched voice. In addition to GeGeGe no Kitarō, he also had prominent roles in Tensai Bakabon (as the first voice of Honkan-san), Mazinger Z (as Mucha), Paul's Miraculous Adventure (as Doppe), Magical Princess Minky Momo (as Sindbook), Akuma-kun (as Youaltepuztli), Dr. Slump & Arale-chan (as Gara and Akira Toriyama), Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken (as Brass), and the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series (as Igor).