Ryoichi Tanaka
Actor · Voice actor
79 years (Jan 26, 1947)Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Regular viewers recognize Ryoichi Tanaka, a Japanese television actor whose work belongs mainly to serialized storytelling. The record also carries 'Baki Hanma'. He is 79 now, and the first credit came at 26. Animation dominates the filmography. Screen work has filled the last 53 years. His run in 'Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold' lasted 13 episodes as Cancer Deathmask.
Ryoichi Tanaka
Actor · Voice actor
Known for
Regular viewers recognize Ryoichi Tanaka, a Japanese television actor whose work belongs mainly to serialized storytelling. The record also carries 'Baki Hanma'. He is 79 now, and the first credit came at 26. Animation dominates the filmography. Screen work has filled the last 53 years. His run in 'Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold' lasted 13 episodes as Cancer Deathmask.
30 Movies
Plays Untenshu (voice)
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
1986
Plays Z Gang (voice)
Fist of the North Star
1986
Plays Goblin (voice)
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
1987
Plays Sensei (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds
1992
Plays Deathmask (voice)
Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth
1988
Plays Merchant C (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights
1991
Plays General Officer (voice)
Memories
1995
Plays Teacher (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King
2000
Plays Sensei (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth
1993
Plays Teacher (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita's Three Visionary Swordsmen
1994
Plays Teacher (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops
1986
Plays Teacher (voice)
Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West
1988
Plays Teacher (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the World of Magic
1984
Plays (voice)
Barefoot Gen 2
1986
Plays Teacher (voice)
Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding
1999
Plays Tetsuya Tsurugi
Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
1974
Plays Bouch (voice)
Kenya Boy
1984
Plays TV Announcer (ep 1) (voice)
The Scarred Man
1986
Plays Sensei (voice)
Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe
1999
Plays Expedition Leader (voice)
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
1996
Plays Jimmy Mengel (voice)
Lily C.A.T.
1987
Plays Rankiryuu (voice)
Charge!! Men's Private School
1988
Plays Devilman/Fudou Akira
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1973
Plays Walla (voice)
Twilight of the Cockroaches
1987
Plays Rocky (voice)
Document: Fang of the Sun Dougram
1983
Plays Kamen Rider V3 (voice)
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
1993
Plays Demonstrator (voice)
Beaten by Black Rain
1984
Plays Mebius Killer (voice)
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection
2009
Plays Jackal (voice)
The Dagger of Kamui
1985
31 TV Shows
Plays Rocky
Fang of the Sun Dougram
1981
Plays Zuril Junior (voice)
UFO Robot Grendizer
1975
Plays 玉井真吾
Red Blooded Eleven
1970
Plays Akira Fudo / Devilman (voice)
Devilman
1972
Plays Kentarou Takaoka (voice)
Tiger Mask W
2016
Plays Brainstorm
Transformers: The Headmasters
1987
Plays Rankiryuu
Charge! Men's Private School
1988
Plays Charlie
Street Fighter II: V
1995
Plays Ooyama (voice) / Takeshi Ōyama (voice)
Sarutobi Ecchan
1971
Plays Happa
Apache Baseball Team
1971
Plays Takeshi Maki (voice)
Devil Lady
1998
Plays Kurotora (voice)
Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin
1986
Plays Minister of the Left
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga
2024
Plays Zensou Saeki (voice)
Koi Kaze
2004
Plays Cancer Deathmask (voice)
Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
2015
Plays Warden (voice)
Baki Hanma
2021
Plays Deathmask (voice)
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
2002
Plays Taruto (voice)
Spaceship Sagittarius
1986
Plays Jerry Buote (voice)
Anne of Green Gables
1979
Plays Policeman A (voice)
Romeo's Blue Skies
1995
Plays Mebius Killer (voice)
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth
2009
Plays Crustata Palleo (voice)
Kamen Rider
1971
Plays Old Kai (voice)
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
2026
Plays Villager (voice)
Dragon Ball
1986
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
The Stubborn Samurai Boy
1991
Plays Hanging Bell Org (voice)
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger
2001
Plays Cancer Deathmask (voice)
Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho
2018
Plays Counselor Zektar (voice)
Mirai Sentai Timeranger
2000
Plays Nightmare Ninja Yumebakushi (voice)
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
2002
Plays Tenkaonian Raja Namunan (voice)
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
2004
Latest Trailers
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Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection
Full Filmography
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
Old Kai (voice)
2026Season 1
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga
Minister of the Left · 21 episodes
2024–
Baki Hanma
Warden (voice) · 12 episodes
2021–
Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho
Cancer Deathmask (voice)
2018Season 1
Tiger Mask W
Kentarou Takaoka (voice) · 38 episodes
2016–
GARO
Man in the Park
2016Season 6
Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold
Cancer Deathmask (voice) · 13 episodes
2015–
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection
Mebius Killer (voice)
2009
Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness
Mebius Killer (voice)
2009
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ryoichi Tanaka and where are they from?
Ryoichi Tanaka is 79 years old, born on January 26, 1947 in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Ryoichi Tanaka?
Ryoichi Tanaka is best known for roles in Memories, Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle.
How many movies has Ryoichi Tanaka been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Ryoichi Tanaka has appeared in 30 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Ryoichi Tanaka's first movie?
The career of Ryoichi Tanaka began with Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973).
What is Ryoichi Tanaka's most recent movie or series?
Ryoichi Tanaka's most recent release is Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, which premiered on October 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Ryoichi Tanaka appeared in?
On television, Ryoichi Tanaka has appeared in Dragon Ball, Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold, Baki Hanma, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus.
Ryoichi Tanaka
1947-01-26 · Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Ryoichi Tanaka (田中 亮一, Tanaka Ryōichi, born January 26, 1947) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Suginami, Tokyo. His younger brother was Kazumi Tanaka. He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.
He is most known for the roles of Akira Fudo/Devilman (Devilman), Nobita's teacher (Doraemon), and Cancer Deathmask (Saint Seiya).