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Jōji Yanami
八奈見 乗児
Born
Shigemitsu Shirato

(1931-08-30)August 30, 1931
Tokyo City, Japan
DiedDecember 3, 2021(2021-12-03) (aged 90)
Occupations
Years active1963–2015
AgentAoni Production
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)

Jōji Yanami (八奈見 乗児, Yanami Jōji, born Shigemitsu Shirato (白土 繁満, Shirato Shigemitsu), August 30, 1931 – December 3, 2021) was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was affiliated with Aoni Production. Some of his major voice roles included the Dragon Ball anime series, which he narrated and voiced Dr. Briefs, Kaiō-sama (a.k.a. King Kai or North Kaio), and Bobbidi. Other major roles included Dr. Isaac Gilmore in Cyborg 009; Gennai in Digimon; Ittan Momen in GeGeGe no Kitarō; Dr. Yumi in Mazinger Z; and numerous characters in the Time Bokan series.

On September 25, 2015, Toei Animation announced that Yanami would be taking medical leave from Dragon Ball Super for an indefinite amount of time. His roles as the narrator and Kaiō-sama were passed to Naoki Tatsuta.[1]

Death

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He died of natural causes on December 3, 2021.[2]

Filmography

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Animation

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List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1963 Wolf Boy Ken Boss [4][5]
1966 Osomatsu-kun Father 1st TV series [4]
1968 Kyojin no Hoshi Ban Chuuta [4][5]
1968 Cyborg 009 Dr. Isaac Gilmore [4][5]
1969 Mōretsu Atarō Kokoro Boss
1969 Moomin Muskrat Also 1972 series [4]
1970 Ashita no Joe Tonkichi [4]
1972 Devilman Principal Pochi [4]
1972 Mazinger Z Prof. Yumi [4][5]
1973 Wansa-kun Lupine
ルパン		 [4]
1973 Cutie Honey Dr. Kisaragi
如月博士		 [4]
1974 Great Mazinger Prof. Gennosuke Yumi, [4]
1974 Calimero Dr. Owl / Mouse Gang · Pepe
フクロウ先生／ネズミギャング・ペペ		 [4]
1975 Getter Robo G Benkei Kuruma, Emperor Burai [4]
1975 Time Bokan Grocky [4][5]
1975 UFO Robo Grendizer Dr. Umon, Emperor Vega [4][5]
1977 Yatterman Boyacky [4]
1977 Jetter Mars Secretary Tawashi [4]
1977 Lupin the 3rd Guinness, Danchonee
ギネス／ダンチョネ		 2nd series [4]
1978 Space Pirate Captain Harlock Dr. Zero, Prime Minister [4][5]
1978 Galaxy Express 999 Black knight, bobambo, Stanley [4]
1979 Zenderman Topokke [4]
1980 Time Patrol-Tai Otasukeman Sekobitchi [4]
1980 Magical Girl Lalabel Tachibana architecture
立花作造		 [4]
1980 Botchan Red shirt
赤シャツ		 [4]
1980 Astro Boy Dr. Bali Bali
バリバリ博士		 [4]
1980 Space Battleship Yamato III Old man of a pilgrim spaceship
巡礼宇宙船の老人		 [4]
1981 Yattodetaman Julie Kokematsu [4]
1981 Braiger Pancho Poncho [4][5]
1981 Urusei Yatsura Swimming pool youkai / rude speech / rabbit
プール妖怪／言語道断／ウサギ		 [4]
1982 Gyakuten Ippatsu-man Kosuinen [4]
1982 Space Cobra Jingoli
ジンゴロウ		 [4]
1983 Kinnikuman Elder Ingen [4][5]
1983 Itadakiman Dasinen [4]
1983 Magical Angel Creamy Mami Bali Bali / Zenkyusori Goro
バリバリ／銭亀為五郎		 [4]
1984 Lupin the Third General Reptor / Professor Yang
レプトル将軍／楊教授		 Part III [4]
1984 Farewell Farewell Odanna
オオダンナ		 [4]
1985 Magical Emi Yousuke Nakamori [4][5]
1985 Akumatō no Purinsu: Mitsume ga Tōru Hige Oyaji
ヒゲおやじ
1985 GeGeGe no Kitaro Sorry
一反もめん		 3rd TV series [4]
1986 Maple Town Story Mayor of Clark Ryan
クラーク・ライアン町長		 [4]
1986 Dragon Ball Narrator, Dr. Briefs, King, Dr. Frappe, Mousse [4][5]
1986 Anmitsu Hime Akakawa Hiroshi gate
あべかわ彦左ェ門		 [4]
1987 Norakuro-kun Norayama Kurokichi [4]
1987 Bikkuriman Super Zeus [4][5]
1988 City Hunter 2 Takeda
武田		 [4]
1989 Dragon Ball Z Narrator, Kaiō-sama (King Kai, North), Dr. Briefs, King, Bobbidi [4][5]
1989 Chimpui Wandau
ワンダユウ		 [4]
1990 Mōretsu Atarō Kokoro Boss
1992 Cooking Papa Yoshioka
吉岡		 [4]
1992 Bastard!! King of Metallicana OVA [4][5]
1993 The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Kitaguchi
キタグチ		 [4][5]
1996 GeGeGe no Kitaro Well Sennin
井戸仙人		 4th TV series [4]
1996 Dragon Ball GT Narration
ナレーション		 [4]
1999 Digimon Adventure Gennai
ゲンナイ		 [4]
1999 Beast Wars Seaclamp [4][5]
1999 One Piece Boodle, Ganfall (Sky Knight)
ブードル, ガンフォール（空の騎士）		 TV
Former God of Skypiea		 [4]
2000 Inuyasha Totousai / Kensuke Sakai
刀々斎		 [4][5]
2003 Rumic Theater Uncle [4]
2005–06 Tsubasa Chronicle series Old shopowner, Old man [4]
2006 D.Gray-man Crowley's grandfather
クロウリーの祖父		 [4]
2007 GeGeGe no Kitaro Sorry
一反もめん		 5th TV series [4]
2008 Yatterman Boyacci / Les Onarabu Davenki
ボヤッキー／レ・オナラブー・ダベンキ		 [4]
2008 Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens Dr. Poison Scorpio
毒蠍先生		 [4]
2009–10 Dragon Ball Kai Narrator, North Kaio Also Majin Boo arc in 2014 [4][5][6]
2009 Inuyasha Kensuke Sakai
刀々斎		 [4]
2010 Digimon Cross Wars Caletemon
カレテモン		 [4]
2012 Ixion Saga DT A doctor
医師		 TV
Yamami infant nominee		 [4]
2015 Dragon Ball Super Narrator, North Kaiō Episodes 1-12 [4][1]


Film

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List of voice performances in film
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1966 Cyborg 009 Dr. Isaac Gilmore [4][5]
1967 Cyborg 009: Monster Wars Dr. Isaac Gilmore [4][5]
1971 Animal Treasure Island Baron [4]
1973 Panda's Adventures
ja:パンダの大冒険		 Elder
長老		 [4]
1973 Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Professor Gennosuke Yumi, Pochi [4]
1974 Yaemon, the Locomotive
ja:きかんしゃやえもん D51の大冒険		 jumbo
ジャンボ		 [4]
1975 Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: Kuchu Daigekitotsu Benkei Kuruma [4]
1976 Puss 'N Boots Travels Around the World Mayor
市長		 [4]
1976 Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Kessen! Daikaijuu Dr. Umon, Dr. Yumi [4]
1977 Planet Robo Dangard A vs Insect Robot Corps
ja:惑星ロボ ダンガードA対昆虫ロボット軍団		 Insect human being
昆虫人間		 [4]
1980 Toward the Terra Doctor [4][5]
1980 Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Vortex Dr. Cosmo [4][5]
1981 The Fantastic Adventures of Unico God
神様		 [4]
1981 Devil and Princess Mimi
ja:悪魔と姫ぎみ		 King
王様		 [4]
1981 The Sea Prince and the Fire Child Sandpit
砂っぺ		 [4]
1981 Tao Tao: The Story of Panda
ja:シュンマオ物語 タオタオ		 Prime minister
総理大臣		 [4]
1982 Haguregumo Shibusawa sensei
渋沢先生		 [4]
1983 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo, Great Round-the-World Race Volvo
ボロボ		 [4]
1984 Boy Kenya
ja:少年ケニヤ		 Dr. Stein
シュタイン博士		 [4]
1984 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle Demon [4]
1984 Great Riot! Seigi Choujin Horumon Yaki [4]
1986 Fist of the North Star Gulf
ガルフ		 [4]
1986 Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! Priest [4]
1986 Ai City Tei
テイ		 [4][5]
1986 Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Narrator [4]
1987 Grimm fairy tales: The Golden Bird
ja:グリム童話 金の鳥		 Large
大とり		 [4]
1987 Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Narrator [4]
1988 Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure Narrator [4]
1990 Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest Narrator [4]
1990 Chinpui: Eri-sama Katsudō Daishashin Wandau
ワンダユウ		 [4]
1990 Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might North Kaio, Narrator [4]
1991 Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug Narrator, Kaio [4]
1991 Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge Narrator [4]
1992 Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler Narrator [4]
1992 Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13 Narrator [4]
1993 Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan Narrator, Kaio, Dr. Briefs [4]
1993 Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound Narrator, Kaio, Gyo san money
ナレーション／界王／ギョーサン・マネー		 [4]
1994 Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming Narrator [4]
1994 Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Yamada Jubei
山田十兵衛		 [4]
1995 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn Narrator, North Kaio [4]
1995 Farewell to Nostradamus Philip
フィリップ		 [4]
1996 Dragon Ball: The Path to Power Narrator [4]
1996 Crayon Shin-chan: Adventure in Henderland Playing cards [4]
1997 Elmer's Adventure: My Father's Dragon Cat [4]
1998 Catnapped! Hui Hui
ホイホイ		 [4]
2001 Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves Prince Ohtakatta
オオタカ総理		 [4]
2003 Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Totosai [4]
2005 One Piece the Movie: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Kerodark
ケロデーク		 [4]
2008 Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! Narrator, North Kai [4]
2009 Yatterman: Shin Yatter Mecha Daishūgō! Omocha no Kuni de Daikessen da Koron! Boyacky [4]
2011 Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Narrator [4]
2013 Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Narration, Kaio, Dr. Briefs [4]
2013 Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie Master [4]
2015 Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' Narrator [4]

Japanese dubbing

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Live-action
Year Title Role Dub for Notes Source
1992 Masters of the Universe Gwildor Billy Barty [7]
1992 Shining Through Konrad Friedrichs John Gielgud [8]
Animation
Year Title Role Notes Source
1979 Alice in Wonderland Doorknob [9]
1981 Fun and Fancy Free Goofy [10]
2004 The Incredibles Passerby [4]
2006 Cars Fillmore [4]
2011 Cars 2 Fillmore [11]

Drama CD

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List of voice performances in Drama CD
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1993–94 Dragon Quest IV Bly
ブライ		 [4]
1995 Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy Yoichiro Uino
歩野陽一郎		 [4]
Bastard!! King of Mettalicana [5]

Video games

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List of voice performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source[3]
1984 Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Disappointed
ギックリ		 Other [4]
1993 Keiō Yūgekitai Dr. Pon Eho SCD [12]
1993 Cyborg 009 Dr. Isaac Gilmore Mega Drive [4][5]
1994–2011 Dragon Ball video games Narrator, Kaio-sama, Bobbidi, others [4][5]
1996 Keiō Yūgekitai: Katsugeki-hen Dr. Pon Eho, Grandpa SS [13]
1996 Tobal No. 1 Fei Pu Su
フェイ・プウ・スー		 PS1 / PS2 [4][14]
1996–98 Time Bokan series Boyacky [4]
1997 Tobal 2 Fei Pu Su
フェイ・プウ・スー		 PS1 / PS2 [4][14]
1998 Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamō Koto Nakare Woodcutter
木喰		 SS [4][14]
1998 Rami-chan no Ōedo Sugoroku: Keiō Yūgekitai Gaiden Dr. Pon Eho PS1 [15]
1999 Captain Love Yoshimori Nagahori
永堀義光		 PS1 / PS2 [4]
2000 Salaryman Kintaro the Game Yoshiyoshi Mita
三田善吉		 PS1 / PS2 [4]
2001 Bokan GoGoGo Glocky, Bojky, Tobokkee, Secobitch, Julie, Coquet, Cosuenen, Dasainen, Hiyeru PS1 / PS2 [4]
2001 Matsumoto Zero 999 - Story of Galaxy Express 999 - Dr. Zero
Dr.ゼロ		 PS1 / PS2
Yamami infant nominee		 [4]
2001 Inuyasha Tōtōsai PS1
2002 Tales of Destiny 2 La Ville Clemente
ラヴィル・クレメンテ		 PS1 / PS2 [4]
2002–04 InuYasha games Kensuke Sakai
刀々斎		 PS1 / PS2 [4]
2003 Everybody's Golf 4 Garuda
ガルーダ		 PS1 / PS2 [4]
2006 Tales of Destiny Clemente
クレメンテ		 PS1 / PS2 [4]
2008 Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars Boyacky, Xavier Wii [4][14]
2009 Super Robot Wars NEO Pancho · Poncho
パンチョ・ポンチョ		 Wii [4]
2010 Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars Boyacky Wii [4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Naoki Tatsuta Temporarily Replaces Jouji Yanami as Kaiō/Narrator in Dragon Ball Super Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Ashcraft, Brian (December 14, 2021). "Dragon Ball Voice Actor And Narrator Joji Yanami Dies At 90". Yahoo News. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d 青二プロダクション – 八奈見 乗児 [Aoni Production – Joji Yanami]. Aoni Production (in Japanese). Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy dz ea eb ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej ek el 声優さん出演リスト 個別表示：八奈見乗児 [Voice actor's appearance list individual display: Jyouji Yanami]. Voice Artist Database (in Japanese). GamePlaza-HARUKA-. December 15, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
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  6. ^ "Toriyama: Became Disinterested in Fighting Manga During Dragon Ball". animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  7. ^ "マスターズ／超空の覇者". 7net. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  8. ^ "嵐の中で輝いて[吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "ふしぎの国のアリス". The Cinema. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "ファン・アンド・ファンシー・フリー". The Cinema. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  11. ^ "カーズ2". Fukikaeru. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  12. ^ "Voice of Dr. Pon in Keio Flying Squadron". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  13. ^ Sega Saturn Magazine JP staff (January 1996). "Keiō Yūgekitai: Katsugeki-hen (Coming Soon Soft)". Sega Saturn Magazine. No. 2. SoftBank Group. p. 157. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  14. ^ a b c d "Joji Yanami - 146 Character Images | Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  15. ^ "Rami-chan no Oedo Sugoroku Japanese Manual Page 27-28". Soaring Rabbit. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
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