Portrait of Isamu Tanonaka

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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Poster of Persona 5 The Animation: Stars and Ours
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
Poster of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth
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
Poster of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down
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
Poster of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
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
Poster of PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
Isamu Tanonaka was 76 in Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!! as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2008
Poster of Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
Isamu Tanonaka was 75 in Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 2008
Poster of Slayers Premium
Slayers Premium
Isamu Tanonaka was 69 in Slayers Premium as 'Master (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2001
Poster of One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
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
Poster of Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter
Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter
Isamu Tanonaka was 64 in Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter as 'Medama-oyaji (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1997
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
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
Poster of Ursa Minor Blue
Ursa Minor Blue
Isamu Tanonaka was 60 in Ursa Minor Blue as 'Tongari'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Tatakae!! Ramenman
Tatakae!! Ramenman
Isamu Tanonaka was 55 in Tatakae!! Ramenman as 'キョンピー'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1988
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: Crash!! The Great Rising of Demons from Another Dimension
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro
Spooky Kitaro
Isamu Tanonaka was 53 in Spooky Kitaro as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1985
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
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
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
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
Poster of I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
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
Poster of Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Isamu Tanonaka was 49 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure as 'Gala (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1982
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
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
Poster of The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
Isamu Tanonaka was 47 in Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1980
Poster of Botchan
Botchan
Isamu Tanonaka was 47 in Botchan as 'Nodaiko (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
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
Poster of Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
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
Poster of Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Isamu Tanonaka was 40 in Mazinger Z vs. Devilman as 'Mucha'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1973
Poster of The Three Musketeers in Boots
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
Poster of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
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
Poster of Animal Treasure Island
Animal Treasure Island
Isamu Tanonaka was 38 in Animal Treasure Island as 'Cat Sailor C (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1971
Poster of Flying Phantom Ship
Flying Phantom Ship
Isamu Tanonaka was 37 in Flying Phantom Ship
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1969
Poster of The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
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
Poster of Spooky Kitaro
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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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Persona 4 The Golden Animation
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
Poster of Persona4 the ANIMATION
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
Poster of Graveyard Kitaro
Graveyard Kitaro
Isamu Tanonaka was 75+ in Graveyard Kitaro as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was 74+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama Oyaji'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Twin Princess of Wonder Planet
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
Poster of Monster
Monster
Isamu Tanonaka was 71+ in Monster as 'Old Man (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Ninja Scroll: The Series
Ninja Scroll: The Series
Isamu Tanonaka was 70+ in Ninja Scroll: The Series
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was 63+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama Oyaji'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
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
Poster of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
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
Poster of Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
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
Poster of Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
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
Poster of Tatakae!! Ramenman
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
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was 53+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama-oyaji'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 1985
Poster of Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
Isamu Tanonaka was 48+ in Dr. Slump as 'Gala (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1981
Poster of Bark! Bun Bun
Bark! Bun Bun
Isamu Tanonaka was 48+ in Bark! Bun Bun as 'Big (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of Witch Girl Tickle
Witch Girl Tickle
Isamu Tanonaka was 45+ in Witch Girl Tickle as 'Ago'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1978
Poster of Paul's Miraculous Adventure
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
Poster of Steel Jeeg
Steel Jeeg
Isamu Tanonaka was 43+ in Steel Jeeg as 'Ootone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of UFO Robot Grendizer
UFO Robot Grendizer
Isamu Tanonaka was 43+ in UFO Robot Grendizer as 'Mucha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z
Isamu Tanonaka was 40+ in Mazinger Z as 'Mucha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1972
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was 39+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama-oyaji'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1971
Poster of アパッチ野球軍
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
Poster of Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
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
Poster of Tensai Bakabon
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
Poster of Norakuro
Norakuro
Isamu Tanonaka was 38+ in Norakuro as '山ザル軍曹'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1970
Poster of Tomorrow's Joe
Tomorrow's Joe
Isamu Tanonaka was 37+ in Tomorrow's Joe as 'Miss Oyama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of The Genie Family
The Genie Family
Isamu Tanonaka was 37+ in The Genie Family as 'Papa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of もーれつア太郎
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
Poster of Umeboshi-denka
Umeboshi-denka
Isamu Tanonaka was 36+ in Umeboshi-denka as '王様'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1969
Poster of Animal 1
Animal 1
Isamu Tanonaka was 35+ in Animal 1 as '東五郎'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 1968
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was 35+ in Cackling Kitarou as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1968