Joji Yanami

August 30, 1931 - December 3, 2021 Tokyo, Japan
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Joji Yanami (八奈見 乗児), born Shigemitsu Shirato (白土 繁満),is a Japanese voice actor.

His titles like Dragon Ball Z, Warriors of the Wind, and Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/114
Weighted avg: 6.98 /10
  • 1
    1
    Dragon Ball Z Japanese
    1989–1996
    Supporting as Dr. Briefs (voice)
    Supporting as Dr. Briefs (voice)
    7.76 Excellent
  • 2
    2
    Warriors of the Wind Japanese
    1984March 1984 by Hayao Miyazaki
    Minor role as Gikkuri (voice)
    Minor role as Gikkuri (voice)
    7.62 Excellent-
  • 3
    3
    Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Japanese
    2013March 2013 by Masahiro Hosoda
    Supporting as Kaio / Dr. Briefs / Narrator (voice)
    Supporting as Kaio / Dr. Briefs / Narrator (voice)
    6.40 Good-
  • 4
    4
    Dragon Ball Z Kai Japanese
    2009–2015
    Starring as Narrator (voice)
    Starring as Narrator (voice)
    6.59 Good
  • 5
    5
    Dragon Ball GT Japanese
    1996–1997
    Minor role as King / Narrator / North Kaiō (voice)
    Minor role as King / Narrator / North Kaiō (voice)
    6.86 Good+
  • 6
    6
    Mazinger Z Japanese
    1972–1974 by Go Nagai
    Lead role as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
    Lead role as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
    7.15 Good++
  • 7
    7
    Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn Japanese
    1995March 1995 by Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Minor role as North Kaiô / Narration (voice)
    Minor role as North Kaiô / Narration (voice)
    7.15 Good++
  • 8
    8
    Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan Japanese
    1993March 1993 by Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Minor role as Kaiô / Burîfu hakase / Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Kaiô / Burîfu hakase / Narrator (voice)
    6.83 Good+
  • 9
    9
    Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug Japanese
    1991March 1991 by Mitsuo Hashimoto
    Supporting as North Kaiou (voice)
    Supporting as North Kaiou (voice)
    6.07 Okay++
  • 10
    10
    Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might Japanese
    1990June 1990 by Daisuke Nishio
    Supporting as King Kai (voice)
    Supporting as King Kai (voice)
    6.09 Okay++
  • 11
    11
    Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge Japanese
    1991July 1991 by Mitsuo Hashimoto
    Minor role as Narration (voice)
    Minor role as Narration (voice)
    6.59 Good
  • 12
    12
    Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming Japanese
    1994March 1994 by Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Minor role as Narration (voice)
    Minor role as Narration (voice)
    6.31 Good--
  • 13
    13
    Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku Japanese
    1990October 1990 by Mitsuo Hashimoto
    Minor role as Narrator / Planthorr (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator / Planthorr (voice)
    7.18 Good++
  • 14
    14
    Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound Japanese
    1993July 1993 by Yoshihiro Ueda
    Minor role as North Kaiou (voice)
    Minor role as North Kaiou (voice)
    6.73 Good
  • 15
    15
    Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone Japanese
    1989July 1989 by Daisuke Nishio
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    6.38 Good-
  • 16
    16
    Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks Japanese
    1993February 1993 by Yoshihiro Ueda
    Minor role as Narration (voice)
    Minor role as Narration (voice)
    7.16 Good++
  • 17
    17
    Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Japanese
    2011December 2011 by Yoshihiro Ueda
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    6.64 Good
  • 18
    18
    Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest Japanese
    1990March 1990 by Daisuke Nishio
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    6.16 Good--
  • 19
    19
    Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans Japanese
    2010November 2010 by Yoshihiro Ueda
    Supporting
    Supporting
    6.61 Good
  • 20
    20
    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Japanese
    1986December 1986 by Daisuke Nishio
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    6.39 Good-
  • 21
    21
    Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Japanese
    1987July 1987 by Daisuke Nishio
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    6.19 Good--
  • 22
    22
    One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Japanese
    2005March 2005 by Mamoru Hosoda
    Minor role as Kerodeek (voice)
    Minor role as Kerodeek (voice)
    6.68 Good
  • 23
    23
    Great Mazinger Japanese
    1974–1975 by Go Nagai
    Supporting as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
    Supporting as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
    7.22 Good++
  • 24
    24
    Fist of the North Star Japanese
    1986March 1986 by Toyoo Ashida
    Minor role as Galf (voice)
    Minor role as Galf (voice)
    6.28 Good--
  • 25
    25
    UFO Robot Grendizer Japanese
    1975–1977 by Go Nagai
    Supporting as Genzo Umon / Great King Vega (voice)
    Supporting as Genzo Umon / Great King Vega (voice)
    6.59 Good
  • 26
    26
    Neo Tokyo Japanese
    1989April 1989 by Rintaro
    Minor role as (segment "Construction Cancellation Order") (voice)
    Minor role as (segment "Construction Cancellation Order") (voice)
    6.24 Good--
  • 27
    27
    Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Japanese
    1994July 1994 by Masami Obari
    Minor role as Jubei Yanami (voice)
    Minor role as Jubei Yanami (voice)
    6.66 Good
  • 28
    28
    Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure Japanese
    2003August 2003 by Jun Kawagoe
    Minor role as Mark Williams (voice)
    Minor role as Mark Williams (voice)
    6.28 Good--
  • 29
    29
    The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Japanese
    1980–1981
    Starring as Ten (voice)
    Starring as Ten (voice)
    6.47 Good-
  • 30
    30
    Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach Japanese
    1986July 1986 by Masami Hata
    Minor role as Priest (voice)
    Minor role as Priest (voice)
    5.80 Okay+
  • 31
    31
    Starzinger Japanese
    1978–1979 by Leiji Matsumoto
    Supporting as Assistant Professor Dodge (voice)
    Supporting as Assistant Professor Dodge (voice)
    7.01 Good++
  • 32
    32
    Space Pirate Captain Harlock Japanese
    1978–1979 by Leiji Matsumoto
    Supporting as Dr. Zero / prime minister (voice)
    Supporting as Dr. Zero / prime minister (voice)
    6.25 Good--
  • 33
    33
    Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus Japanese
    1995April 1995 by Shunya Ito
    Minor role as Phillip (voice)
    Minor role as Phillip (voice)
    6.02 Okay++
  • 34
    34
    Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans Japanese
    1993September 1993 by Shigeyasu Yamauchi
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    Minor role as Narrator (voice)
    6.03 Okay++
  • 35
    35
    Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle Japanese
    1993June 1993 by Kazuhiro Furuhashi
    Minor role as Jubei Yamada
    Minor role as Jubei Yamada
    6.23 Good--
  • 36
    36
    Our War Game Japanese
    2000March 2000 by Mamoru Hosoda
    Minor role as Gennai (voice)
    Minor role as Gennai (voice)
    7.05 Good++
  • 37
    37
    Devilman Japanese
    1972–1973
    Supporting as Pochi (voice)
    Supporting as Pochi (voice)
    6.06 Okay++
  • 38
    38
    Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General Japanese
    1974July 1974 by Nobutaka Nishizawa
    Supporting as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
    Supporting as Professor Gennosuke Yumi
    6.83 Good+
  • 39
    39
    UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger Japanese
    1976March 1976 by Osamu Kasai
    Starring as Dr. Umon
    Starring as Dr. Umon
    5.82 Okay+
  • 40
    40
    Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo Japanese
    2004July 2004 by Hidehito Ueda
    Minor role as Lumberjack (voice)
    Minor role as Lumberjack (voice)
    6.03 Okay++
  • 41
    41
    Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Japanese
    1973July 1973 by Tomoharu Katsumata
    Supporting as Professor Gennosuke Yumi / Pochi (voice)
    Supporting as Professor Gennosuke Yumi / Pochi (voice)
    5.71 Okay+
  • 42
    42
    Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special Japanese
    1992July 1992 by Kouzou Morishita
    Starring as Narrator (voice)
    Starring as Narrator (voice)
    6.01 Okay++
  • 43
    43
    The Fantastic Adventures of Unico Japanese
    1981March 1981 by Osamu Tezuka
    Supporting as God 2 (voice)
    Supporting as God 2 (voice)
    6.23 Good--
  • 44
    44
    Animal Treasure Island Japanese
    1971March 1971 by Hiroshi Ikeda
    Supporting as Baron (voice)
    Supporting as Baron (voice)
    5.96 Okay++
  • 45
    45
    The Wizard of Oz Japanese
    1982October 1982 by Fumihiko Takayama
    Supporting as Tin Woodman (voice)
    Supporting as Tin Woodman (voice)
    6.01 Okay++
  • 46
    46
    Love City Japanese
    1986July 1986 by Koichi Mashimo
    Supporting as Ti
    Supporting as Ti
    5.77 Okay+
  • 47
    47
    Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Great Sea Monster Japanese
    1976July 1976 by Masayuki Akehi
    Supporting as Dr. Umon / Professor Yumi
    Supporting as Dr. Umon / Professor Yumi
    5.86 Okay+
  • 48
    48
    The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Japanese
    1993 by Hitoshi Yoshioka
    Starring as Dr. Kitaguchi
    Starring as Dr. Kitaguchi
    6.18 Good--
  • 49
    49
    Kekko Kamen Japanese
    1991–1992
    Lead role as Principal Toenail of Satan (voice)
    Lead role as Principal Toenail of Satan (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 50
    50
    Bastard!! Japanese
    1992–1993
    Minor role as King of Metallicana (voice)
    Minor role as King of Metallicana (voice)
    5.45 Okay
  • 51
    51
    Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: The Great Space Encounter Japanese
    1975July 1975 by Masayuki Akehi
    Minor role as Benkei Kuruma
    Minor role as Benkei Kuruma
    6.47 Good-
  • 52
    52
    Ghost Sweeper Mikami Japanese
    1993–1994
    Minor role as Old Man
    Minor role as Old Man
    6.48 Good-
  • 53
    53
    The Monster of Frankenstein Japanese
    1981July 1981 by Yugo Serikawa
    Supporting as Inspector Belbo (voice)
    Supporting as Inspector Belbo (voice)
    6.11 Okay++
  • 54
    54
    Swan Lake Japanese
    1981March 1981 by Kimio Yabuki
    Minor role as Minister (voice)
    Minor role as Minister (voice)
    6.22 Good--
  • 55
    55
    Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia Japanese
    1978July 1978 by Rintaro
    Supporting as Dr. Zero / Prime Minister (voice)
    Supporting as Dr. Zero / Prime Minister (voice)
    6.34 Good-
  • 56
    56
    Birth Japanese
    1984September 1984 by Shinya Sadamitsu
    Supporting as Grandpa/Jii
    Supporting as Grandpa/Jii
    6.13 Good--
  • 57
    57
    Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX Japanese
    1982–1983 by Leiji Matsumoto
    Minor role as Dr. Ban (voice)
    Minor role as Dr. Ban (voice)
    6.00 Okay++
  • 58
    58
    Toward the Terra Japanese
    1980April 1980 by Hideo Onchi
    Minor role as Doctor (voice)
    Minor role as Doctor (voice)
    5.91 Okay++
  • 59
    59
    Mrs. Pepper Pot Japanese
    1983
    Supporting as Pot Bjorn (voice)
    Supporting as Pot Bjorn (voice)
    6.27 Good--
  • 60
    60
    Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World Japanese
    1976March 1976 by Hiroshi Shidara
    Supporting as Mayor (voice)
    Supporting as Mayor (voice)
    5.99 Okay++
  • 61
    61
    Amazing Nurse Nanako Japanese
    1999
    Supporting as Kuuron (voice)
    Supporting as Kuuron (voice)
    5.48 Okay
  • 62
    62
    Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 Japanese
    1978–1979
    Minor role as Animaddo
    Minor role as Animaddo
    6.30 Good--
  • 63
    63
    Misha the Bearcub Japanese
    1979–1980
    Supporting as Officer Todo (voice)
    Supporting as Officer Todo (voice)
    5.95 Okay++
  • 64
    64
    Calimero Japanese
    1974–1975 by Nino Pagot
    Supporting as Mr. Owl (voice)
    Supporting as Mr. Owl (voice)
    5.78 Okay+
  • 65
    65
    The SuperGal Japanese
    1986May 1986 by Motosuke Takahashi
    Supporting as Murphy (voice)
    Supporting as Murphy (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 66
    66
    Time Bokan Series: Yatterman Japanese
    1977–1979 by Tatsuo Yoshida
    Supporting as Boyacky (voice)
    Supporting as Boyacky (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 67
    67
    Jetter Mars Japanese
    1977
    Starring as タワシ長官
    Starring as タワシ長官
    Needs more reviews
  • 68
    68
    Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General Japanese
    2003July 2003 by Masahiko Murata
    Supporting as Professor Yumi (voice)
    Supporting as Professor Yumi (voice)
    5.92 Okay++
  • 69
    69
    Lalabel Japanese
    1987
    Supporting as Lalabelle's grandpa (voice)
    Supporting as Lalabelle's grandpa (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 70
    70
    Monkey Punch's Alice Japanese
    1991December 1991 by Yuzo Aoki
    Supporting as Doctor (voice)
    Supporting as Doctor (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 71
    71
    Triton of the Sea Japanese
    1972 by Osamu Tezuka
    Supporting as Ippei
    Supporting as Ippei
    Needs more reviews
  • 72
    72
    Catnapped! Japanese
    1998May 1998 by Takashi Nakamura
    Supporting as Hoi-Hoi (voice)
    Supporting as Hoi-Hoi (voice)
    5.97 Okay++
  • 73
    73
    Yuki Japanese
    1981August 1981 by Tadashi Imai
    Supporting
    Supporting
    Needs more reviews
  • 74
    74
    The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island Japanese
    1985August 1985 by Yugo Serikawa
    Starring as Hige Oyaji (voice)
    Starring as Hige Oyaji (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 75
    75
    Magical Angel Creamy Mami Japanese
    1983–1984
    Minor role as Baribari
    Minor role as Baribari
    5.93 Okay++
  • 76
    76
    Mazinkaiser Japanese
    2001–2003
    Minor role as Professor Yumi (voice)
    Minor role as Professor Yumi (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 77
    77
    I'm All Yours Japanese
    1991August 1991 by Osamu Uemura
    Supporting as Shigezo Mamiya (voice)
    Supporting as Shigezo Mamiya (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 78
    78
    Kenya Boy Japanese
    1984March 1984 by Nobuhiko Obayashi
    Minor role as Prof. Stein (voice)
    Minor role as Prof. Stein (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 79
    79
    Drifting Clouds Japanese
    1982April 1982 by Mori Masaki
    Supporting as Shibusawa Sensei (voice)
    Supporting as Shibusawa Sensei (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 80
    80
    Star of the Giants - Bloody Final Japanese
    1969July 1969 by Tadao Nagahama
    Supporting
    Supporting
    Needs more reviews
  • 81
    81
    The Star of the Seine Japanese
    1975 by Mitsuru Kaneko
    Supporting as Marquess de Moralle
    Supporting as Marquess de Moralle
    Needs more reviews
  • 82
    82
    Time Bokan Series: Yattodetaman Polish
    1981–1982
    Starring as Julie Kokematsu
    Starring as Julie Kokematsu
    Needs more reviews
  • 83
    83
    Cyborg 009 Japanese
    1966July 1966 by Yugo Serikawa
    Minor role as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
    Minor role as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 84
    84
    The Golden Bird Japanese
    1987March 1987 by Toshio Hirata
    Starring as Big Bird (voice)
    Starring as Big Bird (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 85
    85
    Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy Japanese
    1980December 1980 by Yasuhiro Yamaguchi
    Minor role as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
    Minor role as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 86
    86
    Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars Japanese
    1967March 1967 by Yugo Serikawa
    Minor role as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
    Minor role as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 87
    87
    Star of the Giants - Go, Go, Hyuma Japanese
    1969December 1969 by Tadao Nagahama
    Supporting as Ban Chuuta (voice)
    Supporting as Ban Chuuta (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 88
    88
    Akumaizer 3 Japanese
    1975–1976
    Starring as Gabra (voice)
    Starring as Gabra (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 89
    89
    Moldiver Japanese
    1993June 1993 by Takeshi Aoki
    Minor role as Amagi (voice)
    Minor role as Amagi (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 90
    90
    Moldiver Japanese
    1993
    Supporting as Professor Amagi (voice)
    Supporting as Professor Amagi (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 91
    91
    Botchan Japanese
    1980June 1980 by Yoshio Takeuchi
    Supporting as Akashatsu (voice)
    Supporting as Akashatsu (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 92
    92
    Dream Star Button Nose Japanese
    1985–1986
    Supporting as Duke Fastener (voice)
    Supporting as Duke Fastener (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 93
    93
    Gegege no Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye Japanese
    1980July 1980 by Kunihiko Ikuhara
    Supporting
    Supporting
    Needs more reviews
  • 94
    94
    Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World Japanese
    1983March 1983 by Minoru Okazaki
    Supporting as Borobo (voice)
    Supporting as Borobo (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 95
    95
    Gegege no Kitaro Japanese
    1985December 1985 by Takeshi Shirato
    Supporting as Ittan Momen (voice)
    Supporting as Ittan Momen (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 96
    96
    Yatterman Japanese
    2008–2009
    Supporting as Boyacky (voice)
    Supporting as Boyacky (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 97
    97
    Zenderman Japanese
    1979–1980 by Tatsuo Yoshida
    Supporting as Tobocke (voice)
    Supporting as Tobocke (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 98
    98
    Planet Robot Danguard Ace Japanese
    1977–1978 by Leiji Matsumoto
    Minor role as Dr. Sakezō Sado / Vice Fuhrer Hechi (voices)
    Minor role as Dr. Sakezō Sado / Vice Fuhrer Hechi (voices)
    Needs more reviews
  • 99
    99
    Braiger Japanese
    1981–1982
    Minor role as Pancho Poncho
    Minor role as Pancho Poncho
    Needs more reviews
  • 100
    100
    Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Yokai War Japanese
    1986March 1986 by Takeshi Shirato
    Minor role as Ittan Momen (voice)
    Minor role as Ittan Momen (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 101
    101
    Cyborg 009 Japanese
    1968
    Minor role as Professor Gilmore (voice)
    Minor role as Professor Gilmore (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 102
    102
    The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Japanese
    1994–1996
    Minor role as HIdezaburo Kitaguchi (voice)
    Minor role as HIdezaburo Kitaguchi (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 103
    103
    Cackling Kitarou Japanese
    2007–2009 by Shigeru Mizuki
    Minor role as Ittan Momen
    Minor role as Ittan Momen
    Needs more reviews
  • 104
    104
    Gegege no Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast Japanese
    1996July 1996 by Tomoharu Katsumata
    Supporting as Idosennin (voice)
    Supporting as Idosennin (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 105
    105
    Beaten by Black Rain Japanese
    1984August 1984 by Takeshi Shirato
    Minor role as Foreigner (voice)
    Minor role as Foreigner (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 106
    106
    Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet Japanese
    1986August 1986 by Osamu Tezuka
    Minor role as Acetylene Lamp (voice)
    Minor role as Acetylene Lamp (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 107
    107
    Magical Hat Japanese
    1989–1990
    Starring as Grandpa Tau (voice)
    Starring as Grandpa Tau (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 108
    108
    Witch Girl Tickle Japanese
    1978 by Go Nagai
    Minor role as Head teacher
    Minor role as Head teacher
    Needs more reviews
  • 109
    109
    Osomatsu-kun Japanese
    1966–1967
    Minor role as Otousan
    Minor role as Otousan
    Needs more reviews
  • 110
    110
    Sangokushi: The Distant Land Japanese
    1994April 1994 by Tomoharu Katsumata
    Minor role as Hua Tuo (voice)
    Minor role as Hua Tuo (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 111
    111
    Hustle Punch Japanese
    1965–1966
    Supporting as Dr. Haryhary (voice)
    Supporting as Dr. Haryhary (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 112
    112
    もーれつア太郎 Japanese
    1969–1970
    Supporting as Kokoro no Boss
    Supporting as Kokoro no Boss
    Needs more reviews
  • 113
    113
    Wolf Boy Ken Japanese
    1963–1965
    Minor role as Boss (voice)
    Minor role as Boss (voice)
    Needs more reviews
  • 114
    114
    Little Wansa Japanese
    1973
    Minor role as ルパン
    Minor role as ルパン
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Masako Nozawa 27 titles
Toshio Furukawa 19 titles
Ichiro Nagai 20 titles
Mayumi Tanaka 15 titles
Toru Furuya 14 titles
Kohei Miyauchi 20 titles
Hiromi Tsuru 18 titles
Kenta Miyake 1 title
Hochu Otsuka 1 title