Takeshi Watabe
Encyclopedia
was a Japanese voice actor
. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture
. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many anime
characters and tokusatsu
villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon
. He took over the ongoing roles of Shingo Kanemoto
after his death.
He also wrote an instructional book about voice acting, Seiyū Naritai.
Watabe died due to pneumonia at the age of 74.
Seiyu
Voice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture
Kochi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the south coast of Shikoku. The capital is the city of Kōchi.- History :Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chosokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi family during the Edo period.- Geography...
. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
characters and tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon
Doraemon
is a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio which later became an anime series and an Asian franchise...
. He took over the ongoing roles of Shingo Kanemoto
Shingo Kanemoto
was a Japanese voice actor originally from Fukuoka Prefecture. On February 24, 1991, he died of intra-axial hematoma at the age of 58. After his death, his ongoing roles went to Takeshi Watabe.-Notable voice work:*Space Battleship Yamato III...
after his death.
He also wrote an instructional book about voice acting, Seiyū Naritai.
Watabe died due to pneumonia at the age of 74.
Anime roles
- Armored Trooper VotomsArmored Trooper Votomsis a 52-episode anime television series, created by Ryosuke Takahashi and Sunrise, featuring mechanical designs by Kunio Okawara. The series originally aired in Japan from April 1, 1983 to March 23, 1984 on TV Tokyo...
- Nehalco - Cowboy BebopCowboy Bebopis a critically acclaimed and award-winning 1998 Japanese anime series directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, written by Keiko Nobumoto, and produced by Sunrise. Its 26 episodes comprise a complete storyline: set in 2071, the series follows the adventures, misadventures and tragedies of five bounty...
: Chessmaster Hex - DevilmanDevilmanis a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai which originally started as an anime adaptation of the concept of Nagai's previous manga series, Demon Lord Dante. A 39 episode anime series was developed by Toei in 1972 and Nagai began Devilman as a manga in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen...
- Kenetos - DoraemonDoraemonis a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio which later became an anime series and an Asian franchise...
- Kaminari (1991~2005) - Dragon WarriorDragon WarriorDragon Warrior, known as in Japan, is the first role-playing video game in the Dragon Quest media franchise. It was developed by Chunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System and published by Enix in Japan in 1986...
- Baramos - Fist of the North StarFist of the North Staris a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and drawn by Tetsuo Hara that was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1983 to 1988, spanning 245 chapters, which were initially collected in a 27-volume tankōbon edition by Shueisha...
- Kiba Daiō - Ginga: Nagareboshi GinGinga: Nagareboshi GinGinga: Nagareboshi Gin Silver") is an adventure manga by Yoshihiro Takahashi. It was published by Shueisha in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1983 to 1987, and collected in 18 bound volumes...
- Gohee Takeda - I Can Hear the Sea - School principal (also KōchiKochi Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located on the south coast of Shikoku. The capital is the city of Kōchi.- History :Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chosokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi family during the Edo period.- Geography...
dialect instructor) - Kikaider - Shadow Knight
- Legend of the Galactic HeroesLegend of the Galactic Heroesis a series of science fiction novels by Yoshiki Tanaka. An anime adaptation of the novels by Artland ran from 1988 to 2000 as well as a manga based on the novels, with art by Katsumi Michihara...
- Helmut Lennenkampf - Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryMobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memoryis a 13-episode anime OVA series set in the Gundam universe. The first volume containing two 30-minute episodes was released in Japan on May 23, 1991. Subsequent volumes, containing one 30-minute episode each, followed every one or two months; the final volume went on sale on September 24, 1992...
- Colonel John Kowen - NarutoNarutois an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The plot tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and aspires to become the Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of...
- Gamabunta - SoltyReiSoltyReiis a Japanese anime series by Gonzo and AIC combining attributes of drama and sci-fi, about the inhabitants of a city where an Aurora prevents aerial travel...
- Votre - Sonic XSonic Xis an anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. It was produced in Japan by TMS Entertainment with the partnership of Sega and was created by Sonic Team and Sonic Project. In the United States, 4Kids currently owns and manages copyright and branding of the series.- Series 1 ...
- Yellow Zelkova - Space Adventure CobraSpace Adventure Cobrais a space-opera manga series written and illustrated by Buichi Terasawa of the Black Sheep studio. The serialized form of Cobra originally appeared the Japanese shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump during 1978–1984...
- Morton - Strawberry Eggs - Director Yachio Tokugawa
- Yu Yu Hakusho: Byakko
- You're Under Arrest - Superintendent Takao Arizuka
Tokusatsu
He was sometimes paired up with Kaoru Shinoda.- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger- Poison Fang Mask, Silver Heat Mask, Warship Mask
- Battle Fever JBattle Fever Jis a Japanese TV series, being the third entry of the Super Sentai series franchise. It was co-produced by Toei Company and TV Asahi and aired on TV Asahi on February 3, 1979 - January 26, 1980 with a total of 52 episodes...
- Buffalo Monster, Doguu Monster, Katatsumuri Monster, Dinosaur Monster, Godaigyō Monster, Hyde Monster - Denshi Sentai DenjimanDenshi Sentai Denjimanis Toei's fourth entry to its Super Sentai series. It was broadcast from February 3, 1980 to January 31, 1981. The title given to this series for international distribution by Toei is Denjiman, Electric Fighters.- Plot :...
- Denji Computer - Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan - Inazuma Gingar, Umihebi Monger, Hirapeko, Hungry Monger
- Dai Sentai Goggle Five- Tako Mozoo, Yamori Mozoo, Baku Mozoo, Shishi Mozoo, Arijigoku Mozoo, Hitode Mozoo, Saru Mozoo, Saboden Mozoo, Kani Mozoo, Inoshishi Mozoo, Hyena Mozoo, Mimizuku Mozoo, Seiuchi Mozoo, Sasori Mozoo, Condor Mozoo, Skunk Mozoo, Cheetah Mozoo
- Kagaku Sentai DynamanKagaku Sentai Dynamanis the seventh installment of Toei Company's Super Sentai series. It aired on TV Asahi from February 5, 1983, to January 28, 1984, with a total of 51 episodes...
- Emperor Aton - Dengeki Sentai ChangemanDengeki Sentai Changemanis a Japanese television series and is the ninth installment in the Super Sentai franchise. It was originally aired from February 2, 1985 to February 22, 1986 and it ran for 55 episodes.-Plot:...
- Gyodai - Choujuu Sentai LivemanChoujuu Sentai Livemanis the twelfth entry of Toei Company's Super Sentai television series. The last Super Sentai title of the Shōwa period, it aired on TV Asahi from February 26, 1988 to February 17, 1989. It is the first Sentai with three members at the start, with two others joining up later in the series. In...
- Jishin Zunō, Space Zunō - Kousoku Sentai TurborangerKousoku Sentai Turborangeris the thirteenth entry of Toei Company's Super Sentai series. The first Super Sentai title of the Heisei period, it was aired on TV Asahi on March 3, 1989 to February 23, 1990 with a total of 51 episodes...
- Lagorn - Chikyuu Sentai FivemanChikyuu Sentai Fivemanis a Japanese Tokusatsu television series. It was TOEI Company Limited's fourteenth installment of the Super Sentai television series. It aired on TV Asahi from March 2, 1990 to February 8, 1991, with a total of 48 episodes...
- Amoebarugin - Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger - Bukkbuck
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger The MovieNinja Sentai Kakurangerwas TOEI Company Limited's eighteenth production of the Super Sentai television series. The name given to this series by Toei for international distribution is Ninja Rangers....
- Younger Hitotsume Kozou - Gekisou Sentai CarrangerGekisou Sentai CarRangeris a Japanese tokusatsu television show. It was Toei's twentieth production of the Super Sentai television series. Its action footage was used in Power Rangers Turbo.-Plot:...
- UU Uurin- Carranger vs. Ohranger - Bara Wheel
- Denji Sentai MegarangerDenji Sentai Megarangeris Toei's twenty-first production of the Super Sentai television series. The footage was also used in the American series, Power Rangers in Space. Megaranger premiered on February 14, 1997 and concluded on February 15, 1998.-Plot:...
- Buta Nejire - Seijuu Sentai GingamanSeijuu Sentai Gingamanis a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is Toei's 22nd entry of the Super Sentai television series. The series aired from February 22, 1998 to February 14, 1999 airing alongside Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack...
- Batobas - Kamen Rider BlackKamen Rider Black, translated as Masked Rider Black, is a tokusatsu superhero television series. It is the eighth installment in the famous Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu shows. It is a joint collaboration between Ishinomori Productions and Toei, and aired on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and the Tokyo...
- Creation King, Doram(movies, substituting for Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
) - Denjin ZaborgerDenjin Zaborger, translated as Electroid Zaborger 7, was a Japanese tokusatsu television series that aired in 1974, produced by P Productions, it was their last Tokusatsu series of the 1970s....
Narrator (eps 16-39) - Uchuu Keiji GavanUchuu Keiji Gavanis the first of the Metal Hero Series. It aired on TV Asahi from 5 March 1982 through February 25, 1983.For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Space Cop Gabin.-Plot:...
- Don Horror - Choujinki MetalderChoujinki Metalderis the sixth and shortest entry of the Metal Hero Series, running from March 16, 1987, to January 17, 1988, for only 39 episodes. The action footage of Metalder was adaptated for the first two seasons of VR Troopers...
- God Neros, various monsters - B-Fighter - Goahm
Other
- MulanMulanMulan is a 1998 American animated film directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, with story by Robert D. San Souci and screenplay by Rita Hsiao, Philip LaZebnik, Chris Sanders, Eugenia Bostwick-Singer, and Raymond Singer. It was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney...
(Ghost Human) - Mulan IIMulan IIMulan II is a 2004 American direct-to-video Disney animated feature directed by Darrell Rooney and Lynne Southerl and is a sequel to the 1998 animated film Mulan. The entire cast from the first film returned, except for Eddie Murphy , Miriam Margolyes , Chris Sanders and Matthew Wilder...
(Ghost Human) - HerculesHercules (1997 film)Hercules is a 1997 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The thirty-fifth animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, the film was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker...
- TarzanTarzan (1999 film)Tarzan is a 1999 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 18, 1999...
(Tweelson) - Tarzan 2 (Tweelson)
- Tarzan and Jane (Tweelson)
- The Black CauldronThe Black Cauldron (film)The Black Cauldron is a 1985 American animated fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and originally released to theatres on July 24, 1985...
- The Jungle BookThe Jungle Book (1967 film)The Jungle Book is a 1967 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Released on October 18, 1967, it is the 19th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. It was inspired by the stories about the feral child Mowgli from the book of the same name by...
(ElephantG) - The Jungle Book II (ElephantG)
- Robin HoodRobin Hood (1973 film)Robin Hood is an 1973 American animated film produced by the Walt Disney Productions, first released in the United States on November 8, 1973...
(Richard King) - Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast (1991 film)Beauty and the Beast is a 1991 American animated fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The thirtieth film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series and the third film of the Disney Renaissance period...
(Dulke) - DinosaurDinosaur (film)Dinosaur is a 2000 American computer-animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures on May 19, 2000, and is the 39th animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series...
(Yar) - Aladdin