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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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

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)'.

Sat, Nov 23 2013

Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!

Isamu Tanonaka was

76 in Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!

as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

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)'.

Wed, Jul 16 2008

Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

Isamu Tanonaka was

75 in Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

Sat, Jul 12 2008

Slayers Premium

Isamu Tanonaka was

69 in Slayers Premium

as 'Master (voice)'.

Sat, Dec 22 2001

One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

Isamu Tanonaka was

68 in One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

as 'Boo Jack (voice)'.

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)'.

Sat, Aug 21 1999

Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

Isamu Tanonaka was

66 in Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

as 'Medama-oyaji'.

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)'.

Sat, Jul 12 1997

Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter

Isamu Tanonaka was

64 in Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter

as 'Medama-oyaji (voice)'.

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)'.

Sat, Jul 06 1996

Ursa Minor Blue

Isamu Tanonaka was

60 in Ursa Minor Blue

as 'Tongari'.

Fri, May 21 1993

Tatakae!! Ramenman

Isamu Tanonaka was

55 in Tatakae!! Ramenman

as 'キョンピー'.

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

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!!

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)'.

Sat, Mar 15 1986

Spooky Kitaro

Isamu Tanonaka was

53 in Spooky Kitaro

as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

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)'.

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'.

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

Wed, Feb 09 1983

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

Isamu Tanonaka was

49 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

as 'Gala (voice)'.

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)'.

Sat, Jul 18 1981

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

Isamu Tanonaka was

48 in The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

as 'God 3 (voice)'.

Sat, Mar 14 1981

Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

Isamu Tanonaka was

47 in Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

Sat, Jul 12 1980

Botchan

Isamu Tanonaka was

47 in Botchan

as 'Nodaiko (voice)'.

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)'.

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'.

Thu, Jul 25 1974

Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

Isamu Tanonaka was

40 in Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

as 'Mucha'.

Wed, Jul 18 1973

The Three Musketeers in Boots

Isamu Tanonaka was

39 in The Three Musketeers in Boots

as 'Killer Cat B (voice)'.

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)'.

Sun, Jul 18 1971

Animal Treasure Island

Isamu Tanonaka was

38 in Animal Treasure Island

as 'Cat Sailor C (voice)'.

Sat, Mar 20 1971

Flying Phantom Ship

Isamu Tanonaka was

37 in Flying Phantom Ship

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)'.

Tue, Mar 18 1969

Spooky Kitaro

Isamu Tanonaka was

36 in Spooky Kitaro

as 'Le père de Kitarou (Voix)'.

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)'.

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)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 2011

Graveyard Kitaro

Isamu Tanonaka was

75+ in Graveyard Kitaro

as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2008

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was

74+ in Cackling Kitarou

as 'Medama Oyaji'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007

Twin Princess of Wonder Planet

Isamu Tanonaka was

72+ in Twin Princess of Wonder Planet

as 'Omendo'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 2005

Monster

Isamu Tanonaka was

71+ in Monster

as 'Old Man (voice)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2004

Ninja Scroll: The Series

Isamu Tanonaka was

70+ in Ninja Scroll: The Series

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2003

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was

63+ in Cackling Kitarou

as 'Medama Oyaji'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1996

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

Isamu Tanonaka was

62+ in Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

as 'Bara-Baby (voice)'.

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'.

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)'.

First Air Date
Sat, Dec 02 1989

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

Isamu Tanonaka was

55+ in Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

as 'Donq (Humans)'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 1988

Tatakae!! Ramenman

Isamu Tanonaka was

55+ in Tatakae!! Ramenman

as 'キョンピー'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was

53+ in Cackling Kitarou

as 'Medama-oyaji'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 1985

Dr. Slump

Isamu Tanonaka was

48+ in Dr. Slump

as 'Gala (voice)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1981

Bark! Bun Bun

Isamu Tanonaka was

48+ in Bark! Bun Bun

as 'Big (voice)'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1980

Witch Girl Tickle

Isamu Tanonaka was

45+ in Witch Girl Tickle

as 'Ago'.

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 06 1978

Paul's Miraculous Adventure

Isamu Tanonaka was

44+ in Paul's Miraculous Adventure

as 'Doppe'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Steel Jeeg

Isamu Tanonaka was

43+ in Steel Jeeg

as 'Ootone'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975

UFO Robot Grendizer

Isamu Tanonaka was

43+ in UFO Robot Grendizer

as 'Mucha'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975

Mazinger Z

Isamu Tanonaka was

40+ in Mazinger Z

as 'Mucha'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1972

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was

39+ in Cackling Kitarou

as 'Medama-oyaji'.

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)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1971

Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai

Isamu Tanonaka was

39+ in Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai

as 'おでこ'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1971

Tensai Bakabon

Isamu Tanonaka was

39+ in Tensai Bakabon

as 'おまわりさん'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1971

Norakuro

Isamu Tanonaka was

38+ in Norakuro

as '山ザル軍曹'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1970

Tomorrow's Joe

Isamu Tanonaka was

37+ in Tomorrow's Joe

as 'Miss Oyama'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970

The Genie Family

Isamu Tanonaka was

37+ in The Genie Family

as 'Papa'.

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'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1969

Umeboshi-denka

Isamu Tanonaka was

36+ in Umeboshi-denka

as '王様'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1969

Animal 1

Isamu Tanonaka was

35+ in Animal 1

as '東五郎'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 1968

Cackling Kitarou

Isamu Tanonaka was

35+ in Cackling Kitarou

as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1968