
Koji Yada
Known for Acting · 61 credits
- Born
- 1933-04-15
- Died
- 2014-05-01
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Japan
- Also known as
- Kôji Yada · 矢田 耕司 · Kouji Yada
Biography
Koji Yada (矢田 耕司) was a renowned Japanese voice actor, celebrated for his extensive work in anime, video games, and dubbing. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away on May 1, 2014. Yada was affiliated with the voice talent agency Haikyo (Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society) during his career.
Career Highlights
Koji Yada was best known for his unique voice, often used to portray villainous, eccentric, or mysterious characters in various iconic anime series and films. His career spanned several decades, and he became a well-known name in the industry.
Notable Roles
Some of his most memorable roles include:
Known For
TV Shows (26)

Monster
2004
as Mustafa (voice)

One Piece
1999
as Zeff (voice)

Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter
2002
as Old Dohko (voice)

Cackling Kitarou
2007
as Ido-Sennin

Decision
1971
as (voice)

Den-noh Coil
2007
as Illegal (voice) / Null (voice) / Okonogi's Grandfather (voice)

Another
2012
as Ryohei (voice)

Mazinger Z
1972
as Dr. Morimori / Piguman

Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
1982
as Dick ASIMOV (voice)

Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
1977
as Masaru Obinata (voice)

Graveyard Kitaro
2008
as Kinnosuke Ochiba (voice)

The Little Judge from Hell
1973
as Jigoku-Okuri (voice) / Tatami-Kaeshi (voice)

Sindbad the Sailor
1975
as Baruba (voice)

Babel II
1973
as コンピューター

Triton of the Sea
1972
as Marcus

Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous Journey
1980
as Spirit of the Time

Twin Hawks
1984
as リヒター

GinRei
1994

Jungle Kurobee
1973
as パパ

Akumaizer 3
1975
as Evil (voice)

Looking Up at the Half-Moon
2006
as Yoshizō Tada (voice)

Mechakko Dotakon
1981
as 戸部源太

Little Witch Chappy
1972
as Papa (voice)

Fuusen no Doratarou
1981
as 頑固先生

Cackling Kitarou
1971
as 子泣爷爷(配音)

Cat-Eyed Boy
1976
as Nadare-Maneki (voice)
Movies (35)

Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992
as Dr. Gero (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990
as Dr. Kochin (voice)

Fist of the North Star
1986
as Colonel (voice)

Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
1993
as Tung Fu Rue

One Piece: Strong World Episode 0
2010
as Zeff (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like a Warrior!!
1979
as Officer (voice)

Lensman
1984
as Greedle (voice)

Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf
1992
as Tung Fu Rue (voice)

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveler Emeraldas
1980
as Captain (voice)

Arcadia of My Youth
1982
as Illumidas Officer

Kenya Boy
1984
as Moor A (voice)

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981
as God 4 (voice)

The Door Into Summer
1981
as Professor (voice)

Future War 198X
1982
as Lloyd (voice)

Drifting Clouds
1982
as Tome (voice)

Andromeda Stories
1982
as Chancellor (voice)

Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
1985
as The Jailer (voice)

Beaten by Black Rain
1984
as Yoshio's Father (voice)

Akumaizer 3: The Movie
1975
as Gabura (voice)

I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
1983

Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
1991
as Kyus Rotar (voice)

Kinnikuman: Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984

Sangokushi: The Distant Land
1994
as Huang Zhong (voice)

The Legend of Marine Snow
1980

The Green Cat
1983
as Ben Heck (voice)

Undersea Super Train: Marine Express
1979
as Skunk Kusai (voice)

Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1973
as Dr. Nossori/Iron Mask

Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
1995
as Chandana (voice)

Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms
1992
as Wang Yun (voice)

Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari
1981
as 園山俊二

Captain Future: The Great Race in the Solar System
1978

Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck
1981
as O'Prien (voice)

ビックリマン 無縁ゾーンの秘宝
1988

Summer with Kuro
1990
as Nobuko's Father (voice)

映像評伝 朝永振一郎
1995
as Narrator (voice)
About Koji Yada
Koji Yada (矢田 耕司) was a renowned Japanese voice actor, celebrated for his extensive work in anime, video games, and dubbing. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan, and passed away on May 1, 2014. Yada was affiliated with the voice talent agency Haikyo (Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society) during his career. Career Highlights Koji Yada was best known for his unique voice, often used to portray villainous, eccentric, or mysterious characters in various iconic anime series and films. His career spanned several decades, and he be… With 61 credits spanning from 1971 to 2012, Koji Yada has appeared in 35 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Koji Yada Movies
- Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992) — as Dr. Gero (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990) — as Dr. Kochin (voice)
- Fist of the North Star (1986) — as Colonel (voice)
- Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle (1993) — as Tung Fu Rue
- One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 (2010) — as Zeff (voice)
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