Ryōichi Tanaka
Japanese voice actor (born 1947)
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Ryōichi Tanaka (田中 亮一, Tanaka Ryōichi; born January 26, 1947) is a Japanese actor and narrator. His late younger brother Kazumi Tanaka (田中 和実, August 11, 1951 - December 20, 2007) was also a voice actor. Tanaka is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.
BornJanuary 26, 1947
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
- Actor
- voice actor
- narrator
Yearsactive1970–present
AgentAoni Production
Ryōichi Tanaka | |
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田中 亮一 | |
| Born | January 26, 1947 Suginami, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 1970–present |
| Agent | Aoni Production |
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) |
He is most known for the roles of Akira Fudo (Devilman), Nobita Nobi's teacher Sensei (Doraemon), and Cancer Deathmask (Saint Seiya).[1]
Filmography
Television animation
- Tiger Mask (1970) (Kentaro Takaoka/Yellow Devil)
- Akakichi no Eleven (1970) (Shingo Tamai)
- Devilman (1972) (Akira Fudo)
- Cutie Honey (1973) (Johnny) (episode 19)
- Dokaben (1976) (Fumio Ataru, Ohkawa)
- UFO Robo Grendizer (1977) (Zuril Junior)
- Doraemon (1979) (Sensei)
- Fang of the Sun Dougram (1981) (Rocky Andor)
- Kinnikuman (1983) (Warsman (First), Jesse Maivia, Mister Khamen)
- Lightspeed Electroid Albegas (1983) (Kurohara)
- Nine 2: Sweetheart Declaration (1983) (Morio)
- Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (1986) (Kurotora, Hakuro)
- Saint Seiya (1986) (Cancer Deathmask, Musca Dio)
- Transformers: The Headmasters (1987) (Brainstorm)
- Hokuto no Ken 2 (1987) (Jo)
- Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (1988) (Lander)
- Kiteretsu Daihyakka (1988) (Shintaro)
- Himitsu no Akko-chan (1988) (Tetsu)
- Sakigake!! Otokojuku (1988) (Rankiryuu (Hikoubou))
- Transformers: Victory (1989) (Blue Bacchus)
- Chibi Maruko-chan (1990) (Headmaster)
- Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne (1991) (Prisman)
- Aoki Densetsu Shoot! (1993) (Ohmmori)
- Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo (1996) (Daidiro Ohara)
- One Piece (1999) (Moore, Minister of the Left)
- Vandread (2000) (Prime Minister)
- Koi Kaze (2004) (Zenzo Saeki)
- Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015) (Cancer Deathmask)
- Tiger Mask W (2016) (Kentaro Takaoka)
- Hanma Baki - Son of Ogre (2021) (Prison Warden)
Original video animation
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1989) (Hans Eduard Bergengrun)
- Kamen Rider SD (1993) (Kamen Rider V3)
Theatrical animation
- Do It! Yasuji's Pornorama (1971)
- Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973) (Akira Fudo)
- Mazinger Z vs. The Great General of Darkness (1974) (Tetsuya Tsurugi)
- Dougram (1983) (Rocky)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld (1984) (Sensei)
- The Dagger of Kamui (1985) (Jackal)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986) (Sensei)
- Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) (Demon)
- Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Visit to the West (1988) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (1989) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990) (Doctor)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights (1991) (Merchant)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds (1992) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth (1993) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Three Visionary Swordsmen (1994) (Sensei)
- 2112: The Birth of Doraemon (1995) (Mr. Robot)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Diary of the Creation of the World (1995) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express (1996) (Curator)
- Doraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding (1999) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe (1999) (Sensei)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) (Sensei)
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) (Old Kaioushin)
- Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015) (Dr. Briefs)
Tokusatsu
- Ike! Greenman (1973) (Demon Lord)
- Ike! Ushiwaka Kotarou (1974) (Kotaro Ushikawa)
- Ultraman Tiga (1996) (Gobunyu (Vaha) (ep. 19))
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger (2000) (Counselor Zektar (ep. 31))
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger (2001) (Shrine Bell Org (ep. 4))
- Kamen Rider Agito (2001) (Crab Lord/Crustata Palleo (ep. 30 - 31))
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger (2002) (Nightmare Ninja Yumebakushi (ep. 10))
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) (Tenkaolien Raja Namunan (ep. 35))
Video games
- Summon Night 2 (2001) (Frip)
- Mega Man X: Command Mission (2003) (Colonel Redips)
- Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi 2 (2006) (Ghost)
- Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix MAX (2006) (Mister Khamen)
- Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix 2 (2008) (Mister Khamen)
- Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi (2011) (Old Supreme Kai)
- Saint Seiya: Brave Soldiers (2013) (Cancer Deathmask)
Dubbing
Live-action
- Aliens (1989 TV Asashi edition) (Private William Hudson (Bill Paxton))
- An Officer and a Gentleman (Della Serra(Tony Plana))
- Chances Are (Richard (Marc McClure))
- Commando (1989 TV Asashi edition) (Sully (David Patrick Kelly))
- Crimson Tide (2000 TV Asashi edition) (Chief of the Boat Cobb (George Dzundza))
- JFK (1994 TV Asashi edition) (Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman))
- The Monuments Men (Pvt. Preston Savitz (Bob Balaban))[2]
- National Lampoon's Animal House (1983 TV Asashi edition) (Lawrence "Pinto" Kroger (Tom Hulce))
- An Officer and a Gentleman (1986 Fuji TV edition) (Emiliano Della Serra (Tony Plana))
- The Omega Man (Richie (Eric Laneuville))
- Platoon (1989 TV Asahi edition) (Francis (Corey Glover))
- Red Heat (Salim (J.W. Smith))
- Taps (Cadet Major Brian Moreland (Timothy Hutton))
- Time Bandits (Vermin (Tiny Ross))
- Total Recall (Benny (Mel Johnson Jr.))
Animated
- G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (Cobra Commander)
- SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (Jake Clawson/Razor)
- Thomas and Friends (Season 1–7) (Duncan/Bulstrode/Byron/The Vicar (Season 3 only)/Cyril/additional voices)
- The Transformers (Cobra Commander)
- PB&J Otter (Mayor Jeff)
- Peanuts (Schroder)
- Babar (Zephir)
Japanese Voice-Over
- Peter Pan's Flight (Pirates Gordon)