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Isamu Tanonaka

Bio: was a Japanese voice actor from Taitō, Tokyo. He was best known for voicing Medama Oyaji in nearly every adaptation of Shigeru Mizuki's GeGeGe no Kitarō made during his lifetime

Born: Tue, Jul 19 1932

Birthplace: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Death: Wed, Jan 13 2010

Isamu Tanonaka is 77 years old

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Persona 5 The Animation: Stars and Ours

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in Persona 5 The Animation: Stars and Ours as 'Igor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 2019

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth as 'Igor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 2016

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down as 'Igor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 2015

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream as 'Igor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2014

PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth as 'Igor (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013

Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!

Isamu Tanonaka was 76 in Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!! as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2008

Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War

Isamu Tanonaka was 75 in Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2008

Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

Isamu Tanonaka was 75 in Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 2008

Slayers Premium

Isamu Tanonaka was 69 in Slayers Premium as 'Master (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2001

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

Isamu Tanonaka was 68 in One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure as 'Boo Jack (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 2001

Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre

Isamu Tanonaka was 67 in Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre as 'Kisuke Akamori (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1999

Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

Isamu Tanonaka was 66 in Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train as 'Medama-oyaji'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1999

Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train

Isamu Tanonaka was 64 in Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1997

Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter

Isamu Tanonaka was 64 in Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter as 'Medama-oyaji (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1997

Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast

Isamu Tanonaka was 63 in Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast as 'Kitarou's Father (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1996

Ursa Minor Blue

Isamu Tanonaka was 60 in Ursa Minor Blue as 'Tongari'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993

Tatakae!! Ramenman

Isamu Tanonaka was 55 in Tatakae!! Ramenman as 'キョンピー'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1988

Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rising of Demons from Another Dimension

Isamu Tanonaka was 54 in Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rising of Demons from Another Dimension

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1986

Spooky Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!

Isamu Tanonaka was 53 in Spooky Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1986

Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War

Isamu Tanonaka was 53 in Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1986

Spooky Kitaro

Isamu Tanonaka was 53 in Spooky Kitaro as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1985

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle

Isamu Tanonaka was 52 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle as 'Gala (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1984

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World

Isamu Tanonaka was 50 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World as 'Gara / Toriyama'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1983

I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life

Isamu Tanonaka was 50 in I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1983

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

Isamu Tanonaka was 49 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure as 'Gala (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1982

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island

Isamu Tanonaka was 48 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island as 'Gala (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1981

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

Isamu Tanonaka was 48 in The Fantastic Adventures of Unico as 'God 3 (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1981

Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

Isamu Tanonaka was 47 in Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1980

Botchan

Isamu Tanonaka was 47 in Botchan as 'Nodaiko (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980

Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World

Isamu Tanonaka was 43 in Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World as 'Cat Assassin B (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1976

Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General

Isamu Tanonaka was 42 in Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General as 'Dr. Nossori/Mucha'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1974

Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

Isamu Tanonaka was 40 in Mazinger Z vs. Devilman as 'Mucha'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1973

The Three Musketeers in Boots

Isamu Tanonaka was 39 in The Three Musketeers in Boots as 'Killer Cat B (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1972

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Isamu Tanonaka was 38 in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as 'Police Chief (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1971

Animal Treasure Island

Isamu Tanonaka was 38 in Animal Treasure Island as 'Cat Sailor C (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1971

Flying Phantom Ship

Isamu Tanonaka was 37 in Flying Phantom Ship

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1969

The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

Isamu Tanonaka was 36 in The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots as 'Killer Cat B (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1969

Spooky Kitaro

Isamu Tanonaka was 36 in Spooky Kitaro as 'Le père de Kitarou (Voix)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Persona 4 The Golden Animation

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in Persona 4 The Golden Animation as 'Igor (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 11 2014

Persona4 the ANIMATION

Isamu Tanonaka would have been no older than 77 in Persona4 the ANIMATION as 'Igor (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 2011

Graveyard Kitaro

Isamu Tanonaka was 75+ in Graveyard Kitaro as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2008

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was 74+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama Oyaji'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007

Twin Princess of Wonder Planet

Isamu Tanonaka was 72+ in Twin Princess of Wonder Planet as 'Omendo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 2005

Monster

Isamu Tanonaka was 71+ in Monster as 'Old Man (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2004

Ninja Scroll: The Series

Isamu Tanonaka was 70+ in Ninja Scroll: The Series

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2003

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was 63+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama Oyaji'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1996

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

Isamu Tanonaka was 62+ in Chouriki Sentai Ohranger as 'Bara-Baby (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 03 1995

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

Isamu Tanonaka was 59+ in Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai as 'Gramps Brass'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1991

Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

Isamu Tanonaka was 57+ in Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel as 'Yogi (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 02 1989

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

Isamu Tanonaka was 55+ in Transformers: Super-God Masterforce as 'Donq (Humans)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 1988

Tatakae!! Ramenman

Isamu Tanonaka was 55+ in Tatakae!! Ramenman as 'キョンピー'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was 53+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama-oyaji'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 1985

Dr. Slump

Isamu Tanonaka was 48+ in Dr. Slump as 'Gala (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1981

Bark! Bun Bun

Isamu Tanonaka was 48+ in Bark! Bun Bun as 'Big (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1980

Witch Girl Tickle

Isamu Tanonaka was 45+ in Witch Girl Tickle as 'Ago'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1978

Paul's Miraculous Adventure

Isamu Tanonaka was 44+ in Paul's Miraculous Adventure as 'Doppe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Steel Jeeg

Isamu Tanonaka was 43+ in Steel Jeeg as 'Ootone'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975

UFO Robot Grendizer

Isamu Tanonaka was 43+ in UFO Robot Grendizer as 'Mucha'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975

Mazinger Z

Isamu Tanonaka was 40+ in Mazinger Z as 'Mucha'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1972

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was 39+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama-oyaji'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1971

アパッチ野球軍

Isamu Tanonaka was 39+ in アパッチ野球軍 as 'Monkey(story12-26)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1971

Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai

Isamu Tanonaka was 39+ in Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai as 'おでこ'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1971

Tensai Bakabon

Isamu Tanonaka was 39+ in Tensai Bakabon as 'おまわりさん'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1971

Norakuro

Isamu Tanonaka was 38+ in Norakuro as '山ザル軍曹'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1970

Tomorrow's Joe

Isamu Tanonaka was 37+ in Tomorrow's Joe as 'Miss Oyama'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970

The Genie Family

Isamu Tanonaka was 37+ in The Genie Family as 'Papa'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969

もーれつア太郎

Isamu Tanonaka was 36+ in もーれつア太郎 as 'Kokoro no Kopun B'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1969

Umeboshi-denka

Isamu Tanonaka was 36+ in Umeboshi-denka as '王様'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1969

Animal 1

Isamu Tanonaka was 35+ in Animal 1 as '東五郎'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 1968

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was 35+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1968