Isamu Tanonaka

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

73

Gender

Male

Birthday

1932-07-19

Day of death

2010-01-13 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Isamu Tanonaka

Biography

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. During his life he had been attached to Gekidan Tōgei and then Theatre Echo; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He had a naturally deep voice but became famous for voicing characters with a high pitched voice. In addition to GeGeGe no Kitarō, he also had prominent roles in Tensai Bakabon (as the first voice of Honkan-san), Mazinger Z (as Mucha), Paul's Miraculous Adventure (as Doppe), Magical Princess Minky Momo (as Sindbook), Akuma-kun (as Youaltepuztli), Dr. Slump & Arale-chan (as Gara and Akira Toriyama), Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken (as Brass), and the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series (as Igor).

Known For

  • Monster

    Monster

  • Tomorrow's Joe

    Tomorrow's Joe

  • Dr. Slump

    Dr. Slump

  • Mazinger Z

    Mazinger Z

  • UFO Robot Grendizer

    UFO Robot Grendizer

  • Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

    Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

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

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

  • Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

    Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

  • Cackling Kitarou

    Cackling Kitarou

  • Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

    Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

  • Steel Jeeg

    Steel Jeeg

  • Twin Princess of Wonder Planet

    Twin Princess of Wonder Planet

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

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

  • Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

    Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

  • Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

    Spooky Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D

  • PERSONA 4 the Animation

    PERSONA 4 the Animation

  • One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

    One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

  • Ninja Scroll: The Series

    Ninja Scroll: The Series

  • The Genie Family

    The Genie Family

  • Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General

    Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General

  • Witch Girl Tickle

    Witch Girl Tickle

  • Cackling Kitarou

    Cackling Kitarou

  • Cackling Kitarou

    Cackling Kitarou

  • The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

    The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

  • Cackling Kitarou

    Cackling Kitarou

  • Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

    Transformers: Super-God Masterforce

  • Flying Phantom Ship

    Flying Phantom Ship

  • Persona 4 The Golden Animation

    Persona 4 The Golden Animation

  • Graveyard Kitaro

    Graveyard Kitaro

  • Paul's Miraculous Adventure

    Paul's Miraculous Adventure

  • Animal Treasure Island

    Animal Treasure Island

  • Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World

    Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World

  • PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down

    PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down

  • Bark! Bun Bun

    Bark! Bun Bun

  • Cackling Kitarou

    Cackling Kitarou

  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

    Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

  • Tatakae!! Ramenman

    Tatakae!! Ramenman

  • Norakuro

    Norakuro

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

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

  • Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre

    Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre

  • The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

    The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

  • Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

    Mazinger Z vs. Devilman

  • Botchan

    Botchan

  • Slayers Premium

    Slayers Premium

  • The Three Musketeers in Boots

    The Three Musketeers in Boots

  • Tatakae!! Ramenman

    Tatakae!! Ramenman

  • Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War

    Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War

  • Tensai Bakabon

    Tensai Bakabon

  • I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life

    I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life

  • Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast

    Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast

  • Devil Boy

    Devil Boy

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

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

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

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

  • Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train

    Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train

  • もーれつア太郎

    もーれつア太郎

  • Devil Boy: Welcome to Devil Land!!

    Devil Boy: Welcome to Devil Land!!

  • Ursa Minor Blue

    Ursa Minor Blue

  • Spooky Kitaro

    Spooky Kitaro

  • Spooky Kitaro

    Spooky Kitaro

  • Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!

    Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!

  • アパッチ野球軍

    アパッチ野球軍

  • Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter

    Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter

  • Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai

    Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai

  • The Enemy's the Pirates!

    The Enemy's the Pirates!

  • PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth

    PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth

  • Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

    Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train

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

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

  • PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth

    PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #4 Winter of Rebirth

  • Animal 1

    Animal 1

  • PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

    PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream

  • Umeboshi-denka

    Umeboshi-denka

  • Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

    Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye

  • PERSONA 4 the Animation: No One Is Alone

    PERSONA 4 the Animation: No One Is Alone