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).
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.8607 |
| Birthday | 1932-07-19 |
| Place of Birth | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan |
| Also Known As | 田の中 勇, |
1983
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
0/0
Mr. Matsuzawa is a novelist who lives in Chiba Prefecture. Only his daughter Kazuko knows that the family dog, Don Matsugorou, can talk. Don is wounde...
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I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
2001
One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
6.872/305
Relaxing on a cozy beach, the Straw Hat Pirates are taking a rest from their quest. Right until Luffy noticed the Going Merry has been hijacked and sa...
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One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure
1969
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
7/36
His goal is to help the weak and defenseless, but his saving a mouse makes him the most wanted in all the land. On the run from incessant, dim-witted...
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The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
1972
The Three Musketeers in Boots
6/10
Pero is back in Go Go Town, a fearful place in the Wild West that desperately awaits for a sheriff to come. In this town of no law and order, Pero and...
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The Three Musketeers in Boots
1981
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
7.036/28
When Unico, a young unicorn, is banished from his family by a pantheon of manipulative gods, his powers of joy and happiness are tested as he explores...
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The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
2013
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
7.174/72
In the spring, male student Makoto Yuki transfers to Gekkoukan High School. However, as he heads to his new dormitory, listening to the music on his h...
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2008
Kirato Saw Honorable Death With No Surrender ~ Mizuki Shigeru's War
10/1
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1988
Tatakae!! Ramenman
7.5/2
Theatrical film of the anime series Tatakae!! Ramenman, based on the manga chapter "Strike the Darkness".
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Tatakae!! Ramenman
1983
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
6.75/4
Arale and her friends learn of a World Grand Prix being organised by the Radial Kingdom. The prize is marrying Princess Front (a dead ringer to Ms. Ya...
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
2001
Slayers Premium
6.389/18
Lina and Gourry visited the town in a certain beach. In that town, a mysterious incident which is that the person who had eaten the octopus was not ab...
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1993
Ursa Minor Blue
6.667/12
This adventurous story of a boy named Uri and an old man takes place in the cosmic Milky Way where the starfish live. This is the tale of their fantas...
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Ursa Minor Blue
1971
Animal Treasure Island
6.346/26
A Japanese adaption of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, featuring animals as the majority of the cast. By chance Jim comes upon a map of Trea...
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Animal Treasure Island
2016
Persona3 the Movie #4 Winter of Rebirth
7.6/34
Makoto Yuki and his allies have grown through the bonds they have formed and partings they have experienced. Using the power of Persona, they continue...
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Persona3 the Movie #4 Winter of Rebirth
1976
Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
6.4/16
Brave cat Pero once had a bet with treacherous multimillionarie Grumon that he can travel around the world in 80 days. The stake is high, in case of s...
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Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World
2014
Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
7.2/49
After realizing the value of life and the importance of his own allies, Makoto finally got his smile back. He finds himself learning more about those...
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1971
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
6.1/14
A peasant boy and 38 cats band against the tyrannical Ali Baba the 33rd and his cat-phobic genie.
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1999
Gegege no Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
5.2/4
A 3D movie originally screened in Hanayashiki and some other amusement parks
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Gegege no Kitaro: Kitaro's Ghost Train
2015
Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down
7.2/45
The season turns to autumn and the fight of Makoto and his group S.E.E.S. with the strange monsters known as ‘Shadows’ is getting closer to the end. M...
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1984
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
4.8/4
Senbei Norimaki finds the secret treasure named “Eye of Rainbow” of the legendary Nanaba Castle in the mountain. This treasure makes every dream come...
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
2008
Gegege no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
4.7/3
Movie based on the 2007 TV anime with an original plot.
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Gegege no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!!
1997
Gegege no Kitaro: Ghost Night Game
6.5/2
A film adaptation of the 'Spooky Kitaro' story of the same name: a baseball-themed story where Kitaro and his yokai friends play against a human baseb...
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Gegege no Kitaro: Ghost Night Game
1996
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
5.75/4
Kitaro is a yōkai boy born in a cemetery and, aside from his mostly decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost Tribe (幽霊族 yūrei zoku?). He...
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Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast
1997
Gegege no Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train
7/1
Kitarou, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity. In thi...
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Gegege no Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train
1985
Gegege no Kitaro
6.7/3
Kitarō, the last surviving member of the Ghost Tribe, stands up to a group of mischievous demons who want to turn humanity into their own personal gob...
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Gegege no Kitaro
1982
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
6.25/8
When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr. Mashirit...
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Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1981
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
6.25/4
Professor Senbei finds a videotape of his deceased father providing instructions on how to create a love potion. The main ingredient is a tear of the...
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
1986
Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Yokai War
7.4/5
The second movie based on the 1985 TV anime.
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Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Yokai War
1999
Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue Massacre
7.5/4
Kindaichi, Miyuki and Fumi are invited to the resort of the Deep Blue Island by their senpai Akane, the daughter of the president of the Aizawa Group....
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Kindaichi Case Files : Deep Blue Massacre
1968
Spooky Kitaro
6.4/5
Kitarō, a ghost, spends his afterlife helping humans in need of his skills. He thwarts the plans of evil spirits who live to torment humanity. A retel...
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Spooky Kitaro
1980
Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
7/3
Yasui is the president of a large company. After the war, he wandered into the world of evil spirits, where he obtained a hidden treasure "Geomancer's...
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Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
1969
Flying Phantom Ship
6.206/34
Hayato's home city is under attack from a gigantic robot. His parents are lying dead in the rubble and the only remaining friend is his dog. His only...
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Flying Phantom Ship
1980
Botchan
5.5/4
Botchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment - never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on...
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1973
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
5.64/25
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman is a 1973 animated movie that crossed over two then-popular Anime series, both of which were created by Manga artist Go Nagai....
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Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
1986
Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension
6/1
Kitaro's worries about a typhoon that came during the unseasonable winter turn out to be true. A typhoon known as a mysterious weather event that occu...
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Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension
1974
Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
8.183/41
Kouji and his friends have defeated Dr. Hell and are now enjoying a break, but suddenly a strange prophet appears and warns everyone of an oncoming da...
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1986
Gegege no Kitaro: The Strongest Ghost Army! Landing in Japan!!
6/2
A monster appeared out of nowhere, transformed into a human, and began selling strange cloth. Becoming suspicious, the cat girl follows him and witnes...
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2008
Gegege no Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D
0/0
A 3D film attraction featured at Sanrio Puroland. It was produced by Toei as a tie-in to the 2007 Spooky Kitaro anime adaptation.
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1989
Devil Boy
5.3/3
The age of the demons has begun. Dr Faust has foreseen this rise of evil. Unfortunately, he is near death and is unable to personally battle this upco...
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1990
Devil Boy: Welcome to Devil Land!!
5.25/4
Akuma-kun and his friends go to the Makai Amusement Park to solve the child kidnapping case caused by an autonomous mysterious toy. An original work f...
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1994
Osawaga! Super Baby
0/0
It was produced as Toei’s 1994 new year’s movie
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2008
Kitaro and the Millennium Curse
5.1/9
Young women disappear one after another in drizzling rain. They all hear the “cursed song” of the Cage Song before they vanish into thin air. Kitaro a...
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