Koji Yada
Known for
Koji Yada is a recognizable Japanese television actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Television has provided the bulk of the work. Casting him as Dr. Morimori / Piguman in 'Mazinger Z' gave the career its center. Among the other credits is 'Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!'. The filmography opens in 1973. Animation is where the parts have come from.
Koji Yada
21 Movies
25 Series
Koji Yada is a recognizable Japanese television actor placed by viewers long before his name is. Television has provided the bulk of the work. Casting him as Dr. Morimori / Piguman in 'Mazinger Z' gave the career its center. Among the other credits is 'Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!'. The filmography opens in 1973. Animation is where the parts have come from.
Movies
Plays Dr. Gero (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992
Plays Dr. Kochin (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990
Plays Zeff (voice)
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010
Plays Colonel (voice)
Fist of the North Star
1986
Plays Tung Fu Rue
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
1993
Plays Lloyd (voice)
Future War 198X
1982
Plays Chandana (voice)
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
1995
Plays Yoshio's Father (voice)
Beaten by Black Rain
1984
Plays Tung Fu Rue (voice)
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
1992
Plays Greedle (voice)
Lensman
1984
Plays Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1973
Plays God 4 (voice)
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981
Plays Illumidas Officer
Arcadia of My Youth
1982
Plays Moor A (voice)
Kenya Boy
1984
Plays Tome (voice)
Drifting Clouds
1982
Plays Ben Heck (voice)
The Green Cat
1983
Plays Professor (voice)
The Door Into Summer
1981
Plays The Jailer (voice)
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
1985
TV Shows
Plays Ido-Sennin
Cackling Kitarou
2007
Plays Dr. Morimori / Piguman
Mazinger Z
1972
Plays Baruba (voice)
Sindbad the Sailor
1975
Plays Dick ASIMOV (voice)
Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
1982
Plays 子泣爷爷（配音）
Cackling Kitarou
1971
Plays Masaru Obinata (voice)
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
1977
Plays Papa (voice)
Little Witch Chappy
1972
Plays コンピューター
Babel II
1973
Plays Evil (voice)
Akumaizer 3
1975
Plays リヒター
Twin Hawks
1984
Plays パパ
Jungle Kurobee
1973
Plays 戸部源太
Mechakko Dotakon
1981
Plays Marcus
Triton of the Sea
1972
Plays Spirit of the Time
Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
1980
Plays (voice)
Decision
1971
Plays Nadare-Maneki (voice)
Cat-Eyed Boy
1976
Plays 頑固先生
Fuusen no Doratarou
1981
Plays Yoshizō Tada (voice)
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
2006
Plays Old Dohko (voice)
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
2002
Plays Ryohei (voice)
Another
2012
Plays Mustafa (voice)
Monster
2004
Plays Zeff (voice)
One Piece
1999
Plays Jigoku-Okuri (voice)
The Little Judge from Hell
1973
Plays Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)
Graveyard Kitaro
2008
Plays Illegal (voice)
Den-noh Coil
2007
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Full Filmography
Another
Ryohei (voice) · 4 episodes
2012
TV
One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
Zeff (voice)
2010
Film
Graveyard Kitaro
Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice) · 1 episode
2008
TV
Den-noh Coil
Illegal (voice) · 1 episode
2007
TV
Cackling Kitarou
Ido-Sennin · 100 episodes
2007–
TV
Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Yoshizō Tada (voice) · 6 episodes
2006
TV
One Piece
Zeff (voice) · 2 episodes
2000–2006
TV
Monster
Mustafa (voice) · 2 episodes
2005
TV
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
Old Dohko (voice) · 6 episodes
2002–2003
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Koji Yada still alive?
Koji Yada passed away on May 1, 2014 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Koji Yada?
Koji Yada is best known for roles in Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Fist of the North Star.
How many movies has Koji Yada been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1973), Koji Yada has appeared in 21 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Koji Yada's first movie?
The career of Koji Yada began with Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973).
What is Koji Yada's most recent movie or series?
Koji Yada's most recent release is Another, which premiered on January 10, 2012.
What TV shows has Koji Yada appeared in?
On television, Koji Yada has appeared in One Piece, Another, Monster, Mazinger Z.
Koji Yada
1933-04-15 · 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.