Acting
Isamu Tanonaka
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).
Filmography
Persona3 the Movie #4 Winter of Rebirth
Film · 2016
Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down
Film · 2015
Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
Film · 2014
Persona 4 The Golden Animation
Series · 2014
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
Film · 2013
PERSONA 4 the Animation
Series · 2011
Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War
Film · 2008
Gegege no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
Film · 2008
Gegege no Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
Film · 2008
Kitaro and the Millennium Curse
Film · 2008
Graveyard Kitaro
Series · 2008
Cackling Kitarou
Series · 2007
Twin Princess of Wonder Planet
Series · 2005
Monster
Series · 2004
Ninja Scroll: The Series
Series · 2003
A Tree of Palme
Film · 2002
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
Film · 2001
Slayers Premium
Film · 2001
Gegege no Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
Film · 1999
Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue Massacre
Film · 1999
Gegege no Kitaro: Ghost Night Game
Film · 1997
Gegege no Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train
Film · 1997
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
Film · 1996
Cackling Kitarou
Series · 1996
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
Series · 1995
Osawaga! Super Baby
Film · 1994
Ursa Minor Blue
Film · 1993
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Series · 1991
Marude Dameo
Series · 1991
Devil Boy: Welcome to Devil Land!!
Film · 1990
The Enemy's the Pirates!
Series · 1990
Devil Boy
Film · 1989
Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
Series · 1989
Tatakae!! Ramenman
Film · 1988
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
Series · 1988
Tatakae!! Ramenman
Series · 1988
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Yokai War
Film · 1986
Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension
Film · 1986
Gegege no Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!
Film · 1986
Gegege no Kitaro
Film · 1985
Cackling Kitarou
Series · 1985
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Film · 1984
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
Film · 1983
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Film · 1983
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Film · 1982
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
Film · 1981
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
Film · 1981
Dr. Slump
Series · 1981
Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
Film · 1980
Botchan
Film · 1980
Bark! Bun Bun
Series · 1980
Witch Girl Tickle
Series · 1978
Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
Film · 1976
Paul's Miraculous Adventure
Series · 1976
Steel Jeeg
Series · 1975
UFO Robot Grendizer
Series · 1975
Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
Film · 1974
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
Film · 1973
The Three Musketeers in Boots
Film · 1972
Mazinger Z
Series · 1972
Animal Treasure Island
Film · 1971
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Film · 1971
Tensai Bakabon
Series · 1971
Apache Baseball Team
Series · 1971
Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
Series · 1971
Cackling Kitarou
Series · 1971
Norakuro
Series · 1970
Tomorrow's Joe
Series · 1970
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Film · 1969
Flying Phantom Ship
Film · 1969
The Genie Family
Series · 1969
もーれつア太郎
Series · 1969
Umeboshi-denka
Series · 1969
Spooky Kitaro
Film · 1968
Cackling Kitarou
Series · 1968
Animal 1
Series · 1968