# Jōji Yanami

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.

## Death

He died of natural causes on December 3, 2021.

## Filmography
### Animation

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

### Film

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

### Japanese dubbing
#### Live-action

| Year | Title | Role | Dub for | Notes | Source |
| 1992 | Masters of the Universe | Gwildor | Billy Barty | | |
| 1992 | Shining Through | Konrad Friedrichs | John Gielgud | | |

#### Animation

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1979 | Alice in Wonderland | Doorknob |
| 1981 | Fun and Fancy Free | Goofy |
| 2004 | The Incredibles | Passerby |
| 2006 | Cars | Fillmore |
| 2011 | Cars 2 | Fillmore |

### Drama CD

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

### Video games

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