Takeshi Watabe

Takeshi Watabe

Known for Acting · 83 credits

Born
1936-03-21
Died
2010-12-13
Place of birth
Kochi, Japan
Also known as
渡部 猛 · Watabe Takeshi

Biography

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. Other major roles included Inspector Takao Arizuka in the You're Under Arrest franchise, Naoyuki Kamikurata in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution, Colonel John Kowen in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Director Yachio Tokugawa in Strawberry Eggs. He also wrote an instructional book about voice acting, Seiyū Naritai. Watabe was being treated for lung cancer when he died of pneumonia at the age of 74.

Known For

TV Shows (46)

Kamen Rider
TV

Kamen Rider

1971

as Creation King (voice)

Naruto
TV

Naruto

2002

as Gamabunta (voice)

Detective Conan
TV

Detective Conan

1996

as Sewa Takanori (voice)

Monster
TV

Monster

2004

as Detective (voice)

Cowboy Bebop
TV

Cowboy Bebop

1998

as Chessmaster Hex (voice)

Armored Trooper VOTOMS
TV

Armored Trooper VOTOMS

1983

as Nehalco (voice)

Tomorrow's Joe
TV

Tomorrow's Joe

1970

as Gondou Goromaki (voice)

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
TV

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger

1975

as Poison Fang Mask (voice) / Silver Heat Mask (voice) / Warship Mask (voice)

You're Under Arrest!
TV

You're Under Arrest!

1996

as Arizuka Takao (Voice)

Black Jack
TV

Black Jack

1993

as Coronel Estefan (voice)

Decision
TV

Decision

1971

as (voice)

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman
TV

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman

1998

as Batbass (voice)

Denji Sentai Megaranger
TV

Denji Sentai Megaranger

1997

as Buta Nejire

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
TV

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

2002

as Tarou Imamiya (voice)

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
TV

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger

1994

as Shuten-Doji Brothers (voice) / Shuten-Doji Brothers (Older) (voice)

Dai Sentai Goggle-V
TV

Dai Sentai Goggle-V

1982

as Baku Mozoo (voice) / Octopus Mozoo (voice) / Gecko Mozoo (voice) / Antlion Mozoo (voice) / Lion Mozoo (voice) / Monkey Mozoo (voice) / Crab Mozoo (voice) / Starfish Mozoo (voice) / Cactus Mozoo (voice) / Hyena Mozoo (voice) / Boar Mozoo (voice) / Condor Mozoo (voice) / Skunk Mozoo (voice) / Worker / Walrus Mozoo (voice) / Cheetah Mozoo (voice) / Scorpion Mozoo (voice) / Horned Owl Mozoo (voice)

Blue Comet SPT Layzner
TV

Blue Comet SPT Layzner

1985

as Admiral Gresco

Rune Soldier
TV

Rune Soldier

2001

as Ila's Father (voice)

Dengeki Sentai Changeman
TV

Dengeki Sentai Changeman

1985

as Gyodai (voice)

Battle Fever J
TV

Battle Fever J

1979

as Doguu Monster (voice) / Buffalo Monster (voice) / Snail Monster (voice) / Dinosaur Monster (voice) / Hyde Monster (voice) / Ancient Fish Monster (voice)

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
TV

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan

1981

as Sea Snake Monger (voice) / Hungry Monger (voice) / Lightning Monger (voice)

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor  OVA
TV

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA

1994

as Chris (voice)

Gekisou Sentai Carranger
TV

Gekisou Sentai Carranger

1996

as UU Wurin (voice)

Requiem from the Darkness
TV

Requiem from the Darkness

2003

as Yahei (voice)

Midori no Makibaō
TV

Midori no Makibaō

1996

as Horie

Super Sentai Zyuranger
TV

Super Sentai Zyuranger

1992

as Bookback (voice)

Android Kikaider
TV

Android Kikaider

2000

as Shadow Knight (voice)

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
TV

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

1990

as Amoebalgin (voice)

Choujuu Sentai Liveman
TV

Choujuu Sentai Liveman

1988

as Earthquake Brain (voice) / Space Brain (voice)

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman
TV

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman

1983

as Ten-Tailed Emperor Aton (voice)

Mad Bull 34
TV

Mad Bull 34

1990

as Henry (ep 2)

Space Sheriff Gavan
TV

Space Sheriff Gavan

1982

as Shako Monster (voice)

Little Lord Fauntleroy
TV

Little Lord Fauntleroy

1988

as Earl of Dorincourt

Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
TV

Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

1989

as Baramos (voice)

Kamen Rider Black
TV

Kamen Rider Black

1987

as Creation King

Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin
TV

Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin

1986

as Takeda Gohei

Super Android Metalder
TV

Super Android Metalder

1987

as God Neros (voice)

Pinocchio: The Series
TV

Pinocchio: The Series

1972

as Doro

Salaryman Kintaro
TV

Salaryman Kintaro

2001

as Genzo Oshima (voice)

Amazing Nurse Nanako
TV

Amazing Nurse Nanako

1999

as Griffith (voice)

Macross II: Lovers Again
TV

Macross II: Lovers Again

1992

as Balser

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
TV

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

2002

as Naoyuki Kamikurata (voice)

Goliath the Super Fighter
TV

Goliath the Super Fighter

1976

as 皇帝ジゴクダー

Gowappā Faibu Gōdamu
TV

Gowappā Faibu Gōdamu

1976

as Emperor Yokokuda (voice)

6 Angels
TV

6 Angels

2001

as Donn Canyon

Wounded Man
TV

Wounded Man

1986

as Nik

Movies (37)

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku
Movie

Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

1990

as Panbûkin (voice)

Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven
Movie

Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven

2001

as Iwamatsu Ooki (voice)

Ocean Waves
Movie

Ocean Waves

1993

as Principle (voice)

Mobile Suit Gundam F91
Movie

Mobile Suit Gundam F91

1991

as Cosmo Eigesse

Fist of the North Star
Movie

Fist of the North Star

1986

as Kiba Daiō (voice)

Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice
Movie

Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice

1988

as Kiba Daio (voice)

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
Movie

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon

1992

as Colonel John Kowen (voice)

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs Megaranger
Movie

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs Megaranger

1999

as Battobas (voice)

City Hunter: Bay City Wars
Movie

City Hunter: Bay City Wars

1990

as Gomez (voice)

Sword for Truth
Movie

Sword for Truth

1990

as Tenkai (voice)

Tottoi
Movie

Tottoi

1992

as Jack Land (voice)

Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog
Movie

Lupin the 3rd: The Elusiveness of the Fog

2007

as Obitaki (voice)

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie
Movie

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Pailsen Files The Movie

2009

as Chief Nehalco

Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie
Movie

Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie

1989

as Fudo no Ryoma

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: The Movie
Movie

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: The Movie

1994

as Younger Hitotsume-Kozou (Voice)

M.D. Geist
Movie

M.D. Geist

1986

as Golem (voice)

Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green
Movie

Inferious Interplanetary War Chronicle - Condition Green

1991

as Colonel Gillan (voice)

Crusher Joe
Movie

Crusher Joe

1983

as Nero (Voice)

Love City
Movie

Love City

1986

as Aroi

The Scarred Man
Movie

The Scarred Man

1986

as Nick (eps 4-5) (voice)

Zone of the Enders: Idolo
Movie

Zone of the Enders: Idolo

2001

as Barrows (voice)

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi's Adventure Land
Movie

Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi's Adventure Land

1991

as Bowser (voice)

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture
Movie

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

1999

as Takao Arizuka (voice)

Juukou B-Fighter: The Movie
Movie

Juukou B-Fighter: The Movie

1995

as Gaohm (voice)

Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs Ohranger
Movie

Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs Ohranger

1997

as Bara Mobile

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman: The Movie
Movie

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman: The Movie

1983

as Emperor Aton (voice)

Sanctuary
Movie

Sanctuary

1996

as Norimoto Isaoka

Super Android Metalder: The Movie
Movie

Super Android Metalder: The Movie

1987

as Emperor God Neros (voice)

Twinkle Nora Rock Me!
Movie

Twinkle Nora Rock Me!

1985

as Tōchino (voice)

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match
Movie

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match

1976

as Warship Mask (voice)

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger: The Movie
Movie

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger: The Movie

1989

as Ragorn (voice)

Dengeki Sentai Changeman: The Movie
Movie

Dengeki Sentai Changeman: The Movie

1985

as Gyodai (voice)

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie
Movie

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

1980

as Denzi Computer

Aquarian Age: The Movie
Movie

Aquarian Age: The Movie

2003

as Naoyuki Kamikurata (voice)

Battle Fever J: The Movie
Movie

Battle Fever J: The Movie

1979

as Buffalo Monster (voice)

Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! The Critical Moment!
Movie

Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! The Critical Moment!

1985

as Gyodai (voice)

Dai Sentai Goggle-V: The Movie
Movie

Dai Sentai Goggle-V: The Movie

1982

as Mole Mozoo (voice)

About Takeshi Watabe

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. Other major roles included Inspector Takao Arizuka in the You're Under Arrest franchise, Naoyuki Kamikurata in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution, Colonel John Kowen in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, and Director Yachio Tokugawa in Strawberry Eggs. He also w… With 83 credits spanning from 1970 to 2009, Takeshi Watabe has appeared in 37 films and 46 TV shows.

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