Ryōichi Tanaka
He is most well known for the roles of Akira Fudo in Devilman, Nobita's Teacher in Doraemon, and Cancer Deathmask in Saint Seiya.
Also recorded as Ryoichi Tanaka · Ryouichi Tanaka
Ryōichi Tanaka
- Name
- Ryōichi Tanaka
- Born
- 26 January 1947
- Birthplace
- Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Nationality
- Japan
- Education
- Tama Art University
- Languages
- Japanese
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• Name — Ryōichi Tanaka • Native Name — 田中 亮一 • Born — 26 January 1947 • Birthplace — Suginami, Tokyo, Japan • Occupation — * Actor • voice actor • narrator • Years Active — 1970–present • Agent — Aoni Production born January 26, 1947 is a Japanese actor and narrator.
Television animation
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 (1981) (Teacher) • 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 (OVA)
Original video animation (OVA)
• Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1989) (Hans Eduard Bergengrun) • Kamen Rider SD (1993) (Kamen Rider V3)
Theatrical animation
Theatrical animation
• Do It! Yasuji's Pornorama (1971) (Additional voice) • 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) (Teacher) • The Dagger of Kamui (1985) (Jackal) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986) (Teacher) • Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) (Demon) • Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Visit to the West (1988) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (1989) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990) (Doctor) • Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights (1991) (Merchant) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds (1992) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Tin Labyrinth (1993) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita's Three Visionary Swordsmen (1994) (Teacher) • 2112: The Birth of Doraemon (1995) (Strict Robot Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita's Diary of the Creation of the World (1995) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express (1996) (Curator) • Doraemon: Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding (1999) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe (1999) (Teacher) • Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King (2000) (Teacher) • Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) (Old Kaioushin) • Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F (2015) (Dr. Briefs)
Tokusatsu
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. 11)) • Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) (Tenkaolien Raja Namunan (ep. 35))
Video games
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)
Live-action
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)) • 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
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
Japanese Voice-Over
• Peter Pan's Flight (Pirates Gordon)
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