# Shun Yashiro

Shun Yashiro (八代駿, Yashiro Shun, born Motohiro Suzuki (鈴木 基弘, Suzuki Motohiro) (February 19, 1933 – June 25, 2003) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tsuyama, Okayama. At the time of his death, he was affiliated with Theater Echo. Throughout his career, Yasario was also known as Tetsuya Yashiro (矢代 哲也, Yashiro Tetsuya), Kazuo Yashiro (矢代 和雄, Yashiro Kazuo), and Shun Yashiro (矢代 駿, Yashiro Shun).
Yashiro was best known for his roles in Inakappe Taishō (as Nishihajime), Secret Squirrel (as Morocco Mole), the TBS version of Tom and Jerry (as Tom Cat), the 1973 Doraemon anime (as Suneo Honekawa), and Disney productions (as Winnie-the-Pooh). He also had many roles with Disney and Pixar.

## History

Yashiro graduated from Meiji University's School of Political Science and Economics. Afterward, he became a member of the voice actor management company Theater Echo, performing in a number of radio dramas. Yashiro died of a stroke on June 25, 2003, at the age of 70.

## Roles
### Television animation

* Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog (Kyaru)
* Dokaben (Ryō Inugami)
* Doraemon (1973 anime) (Suneo Honekawa)
* Kaibutsu-kun (TV 2) (Bem)
* Inakappe Taishō (Nishihajime)
* Star of the Giants (Kawazoe)
* Vicky the Viking (Golem)

### Theatrical animation

* Night on the Galactic Railroad
* Metropolis (Notarlin)
* Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise (Speaker voice)

### Tokusatsu

* Kamen Rider (Amazonia (Ep 22), Kinokomorgue (Ep 24-25), Ghoster (Ep 41), Fly Man (Ep 42), Unicornos (Ep 51), Earthworm Man]] (Ep 59), Rebirth Harinezuras (Ep 66), Girizames (Ep 67), Gillerkourogi (Ep 69), Abugomens (Ep 71), Mosquiras (Ep 72), Sasoritokages (Ep 81), Sabotenbat (Ep 96))
* Henshin Ninja Arashi (Kamakirigalan (Ep 9), Nomidokuro (Ep 16), Kawauso (Ep 20), Sphinx (Ep 26), Rebirth Franken (Ep 34), Backbeard (Ep 42), Ghostfather (Ep 44))
* Kamen Rider V3 (Squid Fire (Ep 3-4), Pickel Shark (Ep 11-12), Burner Bat (Ep 15), Speargun Sealion (Ep 22), Propeller Rhinoceros beetle (Ep 23), Quoits Stag beetle (Ep 27-28), Camera Mosquito (Ep 29), Will-o'-the-Wisp Walrus (Ep 32), Thorned Starfish (Ep 48), Rebirth Will-o'-the-Wisp]] [[Walrus (Ep 51))
* Kamen Rider V3 Movie (Cannon Buffalo Rebirth Pickel Shark)
* Kamen Rider X (Cyclops (Ep 5), Mach Achilles (Ep 9-10), Alseides (Ep 17), Scorpion Geronimo (Ep 22-24), Chameleon Phantoma (Ep 29), Tiger Nero (Ep 34))
* Five Riders Vs. Kingdark (Rebirth Mach Achilles, Rebirth Cyclops, Rebirth Alseides, Rebirth Hydra)
* Kamen Rider Amazon (Crocodilia Beastman (Ep 8))
* Kamen Rider Stronger (Kikkaijin Grongame (Ep 4), Mantis Kikkaijin (Ep 9), Kikkaijin Elekiika (Ep 13), Kikkaijin Arijigoku (Ep 20))
* Kamen Rider (Skyrider) (Sasoranjin (Ep 4), Shibirayjin (Ep 18), Dokuganba (Ep 26), Hirubiran (Ep 27), Hikarabeeno (Ep 29), Okappa Priest (Ep 39-40), Zombieda (Ep 42), Abunger (Ep 45-47), Zenyoju (Ep 49))
* Skyrider Movie (Jaguar Van)
* Kamen Rider Super-1 (Elekibas (Ep 3), Ganigannii (Ep 9), JawsWani (Ep 11), Tsutadenma (Ep 20), GlasunKid (Ep 27), FrankeLighter (Ep 39), Goldar (Ep 43))
* Kamen Rider Super-1 Movie (Rebirth Fire Kong, Rebirth Golden Jaguar,)
* Pettonton (Jamolar (Eps 2-21, 23-28, 30-33, 35-37, 41, 46))
* Choudenshi Bioman (1984, 31 episodes) - Messerjuu
* Kyodai Ken Byclosser (Geronimo (Ep 2), Tankbombe (Ep 10), Focusman (Ep 20), Hyakumegun (Ep 26), Karasu (Ep ？), Fudebakon (Ep 31))
* Gekisou Sentai Carranger (WW Waritcho (Ep 20))
* Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (Geltgelt (Ep 26))

### Video games

* Kingdom Hearts (Winnie-the-Pooh)
* Sonic Adventure (Big the Cat)

### Dubbing roles
#### Live-action

* The Empire Strikes Back (1980 Movie theater edition) (Captain Lennox)
* Singin' in the Rain (Cosmo Brown)

#### Animation

* The Jungle Book (Kaa)
* Secret Squirrel (Morocco Mole)
* Thunderbird 6 (TV edition) (Brains)
* The Tigger Movie (Winnie-the-Pooh)
* Tom and Jerry (original series) (Tom)
* Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Huntsman)
* Toy Story (Lenny)

### Other

* Pooh's Hunny Hunt (Winnie-the-Pooh)
* Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade DreamLights (Winnie-the-Pooh)