Takeshi Watabe

Takeshi Watabe

Deceased · Born: Mar 21, 1936 · Died: Dec 13, 2010

Personal Details

BornMar 21, 1936 Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Biography

A celebrated Japanese voice actor, distinguished by his extraordinary versatility and remarkable range, first saw the light of day in Kōchi Prefecture, a picturesque region situated in the southwestern part of Japan.

The illustrious career of the talented individual in question is replete with a plethora of iconic and cherished roles, with one of the most notable being his portrayal of Kaminari in the beloved anime series Doraemon, a character that has become an integral part of the collective childhood memories of many individuals around the world.

In addition to his work in Doraemon, the multifaceted actor also demonstrated his versatility by taking on the responsibility of assuming the roles of Shingo Kanemoto, a character he had previously portrayed with great aplomb, following the untimely passing of the original voice actor, thereby showcasing his capacity for adaptability and dedication to his craft.

Notable among his extensive portfolio of roles is the esteemed position of Inspector Takao Arizuka in the widely acclaimed and beloved franchise, You're Under Arrest, a testament to his remarkable versatility and range as a voice actor. Furthermore, he has also brought to life the complex and intriguing character of Naoyuki Kamikurata in the thought-provoking and visually stunning anime series, Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution, a role that has garnered widespread critical acclaim. Additionally, his impressive acting skills have been showcased in the action-packed and suspenseful Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, where he portrayed the authoritative and commanding figure of Colonel John Kowen. Moreover, he has also lent his voice to the enigmatic and charismatic Director Yachio Tokugawa in the offbeat and humorous anime series, Strawberry Eggs, a role that has showcased his remarkable ability to adapt to a wide range of characters and genres.

Toshiyuki Morikawa, a renowned voice actor, made a profound and lasting impact on the voice acting community by publishing a comprehensive instructional book on the art of voice acting, cleverly titled "Seiyū Naritai".

Career

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2025
Naruto
Naruto as Gamabunta (voice)
{"id":2728,"title":"Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution","year":2002,"character":"Naoyuki Kamikurata (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/aquarian-age-sign-for-evolution","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2728.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution as Naoyuki Kamikurata (voice)
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Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi as Tarou Imamiya (voice)
{"id":103845812,"title":"Kikaider","year":2000,"character":"Shadow Knight (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kikaider","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845812.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Kikaider
Kikaider as Shadow Knight (voice)
{"id":103845309,"title":"Midori no Makiba\u00f4","year":1996,"character":"Horie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/midori-no-makibao","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103845309.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103845309.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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1993
Ocean Waves
Ocean Waves as Principle (voice)
{"id":216222,"title":"Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku","year":"1990","character":"Panb\u00fbkin (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dragon-ball-z-bardock-the-father-of-goku","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s6sjg7fcde0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s6sjg7fcde0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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{"id":8404,"title":"Mad Bull 34","year":1990,"character":"Henry (ep 2)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mad-bull-34","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8404.jpg"},"released":1}
Mad Bull 34
Mad Bull 34 as Henry (ep 2)
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1989
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Dragon Warrior
Dragon Warrior as Baramos (voice)
{"id":103843229,"title":"Shoukoushi Sedi","year":1988,"character":"Earl of Dorincourt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/shoukoushi-sedi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103843229.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103843229.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Shoukoushi Sedi
Shoukoushi Sedi as Earl of Dorincourt
{"id":10942,"title":"Fist of the North Star","year":"1986","character":"Kiba Dai\u014d (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fist-of-the-north-star-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10942.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10942.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star as Kiba Daiō (voice)
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{"id":103852809,"title":"Silver Fang","year":1986,"character":"Takeda Gohei","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/silver-fang","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852809.jpg"},"released":1}
Silver Fang
Silver Fang as Takeda Gohei
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1985
Blue Comet SPT Layzner
Blue Comet SPT Layzner as Admiral Gresco
{"id":103842338,"title":"Tomorrow's Joe","year":1980,"character":"Gondou Goromaki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tomorrows-joe","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6v67h3keqi90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6v67h3keqi90.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Tomorrow's Joe
Tomorrow's Joe as Gondou Goromaki
{"id":103852828,"title":"Gowappa 5 Godam","year":1976,"character":"\u7687\u5e1d\u30b8\u30b4\u30af\u30c0\u30fc","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gowappa-5-godam","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103852828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103852828.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Gowappa 5 Godam
Gowappa 5 Godam as 皇帝ジゴクダー
{"id":103843505,"title":"Kashi no ki Mokku","year":1972,"character":"Doro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kashi-no-ki-mokku","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103843505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103843505.jpg"},"released":1}
1972