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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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
Sat, Jul 12 2008
Poster of Slayers Premium
Slayers Premium
Isamu Tanonaka was
69 in Slayers Premium
as 'Master (voice)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
Sat, Jul 06 1996
Poster of Ursa Minor Blue
Ursa Minor Blue
Isamu Tanonaka was
60 in Ursa Minor Blue
as 'Tongari'.
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Tatakae!! Ramenman
Tatakae!! Ramenman
Isamu Tanonaka was
55 in Tatakae!! Ramenman
as 'キョンピー'.
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
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!!
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)'.
Sat, Mar 15 1986
Poster of Spooky Kitaro
Spooky Kitaro
Isamu Tanonaka was
53 in Spooky Kitaro
as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
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)'.
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'.
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
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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
Sat, Jul 12 1980
Poster of Botchan
Botchan
Isamu Tanonaka was
47 in Botchan
as 'Nodaiko (voice)'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
Sat, Mar 20 1971
Poster of Flying Phantom Ship
Flying Phantom Ship
Isamu Tanonaka was
37 in Flying Phantom Ship
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)'.
Tue, Mar 18 1969
Poster of Spooky Kitaro
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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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)'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 2011
Poster of Graveyard Kitaro
Graveyard Kitaro
Isamu Tanonaka was
75+ in Graveyard Kitaro
as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was
74+ in Cackling Kitarou
as 'Medama Oyaji'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 2005
Poster of Monster
Monster
Isamu Tanonaka was
71+ in Monster
as 'Old Man (voice)'.
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
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was
63+ in Cackling Kitarou
as 'Medama Oyaji'.
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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was
53+ in Cackling Kitarou
as 'Medama-oyaji'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 12 1985
Poster of Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump
Isamu Tanonaka was
48+ in Dr. Slump
as 'Gala (voice)'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of UFO Robot Grendizer
UFO Robot Grendizer
Isamu Tanonaka was
43+ in UFO Robot Grendizer
as 'Mucha'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of Steel Jeeg
Steel Jeeg
Isamu Tanonaka was
43+ in Steel Jeeg
as 'Ootone'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z
Isamu Tanonaka was
40+ in Mazinger Z
as 'Mucha'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1972
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was
39+ in Cackling Kitarou
as 'Medama-oyaji'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1971
Poster of Norakuro
Norakuro
Isamu Tanonaka was
38+ in Norakuro
as '山ザル軍曹'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1969
Poster of Umeboshi-denka
Umeboshi-denka
Isamu Tanonaka was
36+ in Umeboshi-denka
as '王様'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1969
Poster of Animal 1
Animal 1
Isamu Tanonaka was
35+ in Animal 1
as '東五郎'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 1968
Poster of Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou
Isamu Tanonaka was
35+ in Cackling Kitarou
as 'Medama Oyaji (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1968