Isamu Tanonaka
Known for: Acting
Born: July 18, 1932 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan - Died: January 12, 2010
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
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I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
Boo Jack (voice)
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Killer Cat B (voice)
The Three Musketeers in Boots
Killer Cat B (voice)
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
God 3 (voice)
Persona 3 the Movie: #1 Spring of Birth
Igor (voice)
Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War
Medama Oyaji (voice)
Tatakae!! Ramenman
キョンピー
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Gara / Toriyama
Slayers Premium
Master (voice)
Ursa Minor Blue
Tongari
Animal Treasure Island
Cat Sailor C (voice)
Persona 3 the Movie: #4 Winter of Rebirth
Igor (voice)
Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
Cat Assassin B (voice)
Persona 3 the Movie: #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
Igor (voice)
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Police Chief (voice)
Spooky Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
Medama-oyaji
Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down
Igor (voice)
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Gala (voice)
Spooky Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
Medama Oyaji (voice)
Spooky Kitaro: Ghost Nighter
Medama-oyaji (voice)
Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
Kitarou's Father (voice)
Spooky Kitaro
Medama Oyaji (voice)
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Gala (voice)