Yonehiko Kitagawa
Japanese voice actor (1931–2026)
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Yonehiko Kitagawa (北川 米彦, Kitagawa Yonehiko; born Kunihiko Takeda (武田 国彦, Takeda Kunihiko); June 9, 1931 – March 5, 2026) was a Japanese voice actor[1] represented by Aoni Production. He was formerly credited as Kunihiko Kitagawa (北川 国彦, Kitagawa Kunihiko). He was a graduate of Hosei University.
Born
June 9, 1931
Kunihiko Takeda (武田 国彦, Takeda Kunihiko)
June 9, 1931
Tokyo, Japan
DiedMarch 5, 2026 (aged 94)
OthernamesKunihiko Kitagawa (北川 国彦, Kitagawa Kunihiko)
OccupationVoice actor
Yonehiko Kitagawa | |
|---|---|
北川 米彦 | |
| Born | Kunihiko Takeda (武田 国彦, Takeda Kunihiko) June 9, 1931 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | March 5, 2026 (aged 94) |
| Other names | Kunihiko Kitagawa (北川 国彦, Kitagawa Kunihiko) |
| Occupation | Voice actor |
| Years active | 1951–2026 |
| Agent | Aoni Production |
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Kitagawa died from pneumonia on March 5, 2026, at the age of 94. A private funeral attended by close family members was held, in accordance with his family's wishes.[2]
Filmography
Television animation
- 1966
- Sally the Witch (Mephisto, Dump Driver, Charlatan)
- 1968
- Akane-chan (Uncle Kusuke)
- GeGeGe no Kitarou 1st Series (Konaki Jijii (ep. 7 only), Akamata)
- 1969
- Tiger Mask (Michiaki Yoshimura, Master Arashi, Lionman, Red Mask of Death, others)
- Attack No.1 (Headmaster)
- Mōretsu Atarō (Kumagorō Omawari-san)
- 1971
- GeGeGe no Kitarou 2nd Series (Miage Nyuudou)
- Lupin III 1st Series (Lupin II)
- 1972
- Umi no Triton (Poseidon, Narrator)
- The One Who Loves Justice: Moonlight Mask (Satan's Claw)
- Mazinger Z (Dr. Nossori)
- Mahōtsukai Chappy
- 1973
- Doraemon (NTV anime)
- Dororon Enma-kun (Principal Teacher, Yano's Father, others)
- Babel II (Yumiko's Father)
- Little Wansa (Rolf)
- 1975
- 1977
- Lupin III 2nd Series
- 1981
- Little Women (Laurence)
- 1983
- Kinnikuman (Chairman Harabote Muscle, The Mountain, Akuma Shogun/Gold Mask, Big the Budou, Canadianman, Oilman)
- 1990
- Magical Taruruto-kun (Harako's Butler)
- 1991
- Goldfish Warning! (Chairman)
- 1996
- GeGeGe no Kitarou 4th Series (Miage Nyuudou, Masumoto, Ojii-san)
- 1998
- Kare Kano (Hiroyuki's Grandfather)
- 1999
- Pocket Monsters (Shimajio)
- Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden V (Senninbon)
- 2002
- Azumanga Daioh (Dr. Ishihara)
- GetBackers (Visconti)
- 2011
- Bunny Drop (Makio)
- 2014
- Mushihi (Grandfather of the Medicine Bag)
OVA
- 1989
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (Al Salem)
Tokusatsu
- Moonlight Mask (Nishikawa/Skeleton Mask)
- Robot Detective (Locker man, Torpedo man)
