Tessyo Genda
Actor · Voice actor
78 years (May 20, 1948)Okayama, Japan
Known for
A prolific Japanese voice actor with one of anime's most recognizable deep, resonant voices. He gave voice to the colossal Tetsuo transformation and other roles in the landmark 'Akira' (1988), and worked on 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995), among countless productions. In Japan he is also the long-standing dub voice of major Hollywood stars. A towering figure of Japanese voice acting, he lends booming authority and warmth to giants, villains and heroes alike across decades of animation.
Tessyo Genda
Actor · Voice actor
Known for
A prolific Japanese voice actor with one of anime's most recognizable deep, resonant voices. He gave voice to the colossal Tetsuo transformation and other roles in the landmark 'Akira' (1988), and worked on 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995), among countless productions. In Japan he is also the long-standing dub voice of major Hollywood stars. A towering figure of Japanese voice acting, he lends booming authority and warmth to giants, villains and heroes alike across decades of animation.
Movies: 138 titles
Plays Director Nakamura (voice)
Ghost in the Shell
1995
Plays Shu (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
2013
Plays Ryûsaku (voice)
Akira
1988
Plays Bojack (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
1993
Plays Kamex (voice)
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Plays Isao Shinomiya (voice)
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
2025
Plays Kurama (voice)
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
2012
Plays Janemba / Shenlong (voice)
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
1995
Plays Kurama (voice)
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
2015
Plays Nemo's Father (voice)
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
1989
Plays Frank Castle / The Punisher (voice)
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher
2014
Plays Action Kamen (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
1993
Plays Bear King (voice)
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
2001
Plays Rei (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985
Plays Gisou (voice)
Hades Project: Zeorymer Extinction
1989
Plays Kurt von Rudersdorf (voice)
Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
2019
Plays Shuu (voice)
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure
1988
Plays Sims
Venus Wars
1989
Plays MagiPhone, GripPhone (voice)
Mahou Sentai Magiranger vs. Dekaranger
2006
Plays Ramsas (voice)
The Testament of Sister New Devil: Departures
2018
Plays Kin'niku (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission
1998
Plays MagiPhone, GripPhone (voice)
GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
2007
Plays Section 6 Department Chief Nakamura (voice)
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
2008
Plays Frank Castle / The Punisher (voice)
Iron Man: Rise of Technovore
2013
Plays Narumi (voice)
Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell
1989
Plays King Akafa (voice)
The Deer King
2021
Plays Masked Muchacho / Sergeant Oni (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Scribble Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes
2020
Plays JGSDF Tanks Captain (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
1999
Plays Action Kamen / Gotaro Go (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm
2000
Plays Rodin (voice)
Bayonetta: Bloody Fate
2013
Plays Umibozu (voice)
City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes
2019
Plays Auguste (voice)
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Prisma☆Phantasm
2019
Plays Sakaki Hayatonosuke Akitada (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Battle of the Warring States
2002
Plays Thug (voice)
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
1990
Plays Thug (voice)
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth
1987
Plays Bunmei Muroto
The Red Spectacles
1987
Plays Nakamura (voice)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
2007
Plays Hawkwind (voice)
Wizardry
1991
Plays Gorisaki Banana (voice), Sensei
They're Back! Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters
2013
Plays Kelly Layzner (voice)
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
1992
Plays Zigong (voice)
The Heroic Elegy of Confucius
1996
Plays Security Team Captain (Oats) (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun
2004
Plays Rei (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
1991
Plays Action Mask (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
1996
Plays (voice)
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
1984
Plays Action Kamen (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!
2013
Plays D (Operative DC138621-S113) (voice)
Project A-Ko
1986
Plays Captain Ketsu dake / Action Mask (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Singing Buttocks Bomb
2007
Plays Action Mask (voice)
Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! Operation Golden Spy
2011
Plays General Budai (voice)
Buddha: The Great Departure
2011
TV Shows: 150 titles
Plays Nine-Tailed Demon Fox (voice)
Naruto Shippūden
2007
Plays Hedoro (voice)
Gintama
2006
Plays Suppaman (voice)
Dr. Slump
1981
Plays Rei
Urusei Yatsura
1981
Plays Kaido (voice)
One Piece
1999
Plays 岩鬼正美
Dokaben
1976
Plays Ryujinmaru (voice)
Mashin Hero Wataru
1988
Plays Lü Buwei (voice)
Kingdom
2012
Plays Bjon Harken (voice)
Mrs. Pepper Pot
1983
Plays Oyassan (voice)
Auto Boy – Carl from Mobile Land
2020
Plays Woldran
Fang of the Sun Dougram
1981
Plays Cascade
Midori no Makibaō
1996
Plays Kyuubi (voice)
Naruto
2002
Plays Tsuyoshi Seidou (voice)
Beast King GoLion
1981
Plays Cross
Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!
2009
Plays Chourou (voice)
Haré+Guu
2001
Plays Edmond Ginjou
Shippuu! Iron Leaguer
1993
Plays Julie / Senbei (voices)
Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle
1986
Plays 木下圭介
Norakuro-kun
1987
Plays Kensaku Kira (voice)
Space Emperor God Sigma
1981
Plays Stinger Wolf
Future Police Urashiman
1983
Plays Gorisaki Banana (voice)
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters
2012
Plays Narrator, MagiPhone, WolzaPhone, GripPhone (voice)
Mahou Sentai Magiranger
2005
Plays Pierrot
Glitter Force
2012
Plays Kitou
Fighting General Daimos
1978
Plays イトウくん
Nangoku Shounen Papuwa-kun
1992
Plays Alf / George Darling (voice)
The Adventures of Peter Pan
1989
Plays Daijiro Gou
Voltes V
1977
Plays Takehiko Henmi
Dear Brother
1991
Plays General Gomez
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
1982
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Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
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2025
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf
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2024
365 Days to the Wedding
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City Hunter the Movie: Angel Dust
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2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tessyo Genda and where are they from?
Tessyo Genda is 78 years old, born on May 20, 1948 in Okayama, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Tessyo Genda?
Tessyo Genda is best known for roles in Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.
How many movies has Tessyo Genda been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), Tessyo Genda has appeared in 137 movies and 146 TV shows.
What was Tessyo Genda's first movie?
The career of Tessyo Genda began with Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V (1977).
What is Tessyo Genda's most recent movie or series?
Tessyo Genda's most recent release is Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon, which premiered on March 28, 2025.
What TV shows has Tessyo Genda appeared in?
On television, Tessyo Genda has appeared in Naruto Shippūden, Naruto, One Piece, One-Punch Man.
Tessyo Genda
1948-05-20 · Okayama, Japan
Tessyo Genda (玄田 哲章 Genda Tesshō, born May 20, 1948 in Okayama Prefecture) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with 81 Produce. When he debuted, he used his real name, Mitsuo Yokoi (横居 光雄) as an artist name.