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{{Infobox person
| name = Isamu Tanonaka
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| caption native_name = Isamu田の中 Tanonaka勇
| birth_name native_name_lang = ja
| birth_datebirth_name = July<!-- only use if different from 19,name 1932-->
| death_datebirth_date = {{DeathBirth date and age|2010|01|13|1932|077|19}}▼
| birth_place = [[Taitō, Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
▲| death_date = {{Death date and age|2010|01|13|1932|07|19}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2010|01|13|1932|07|19}}
| death_place = [[Setagaya, Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| othernamedeath_place = [[Setagaya, Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| occupation = [[Voice actor]] = {{flatlist|
*Actor
*[[Voice acting in Japan|voice actor]]
*narrator
}}
| agent = [[Aoni Production]]
| yearsactiveheight = 1952–2010
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{{Short description|Japanese actor}}
{{nihongo|'''Isamu Tanonaka'''|田の中 勇|Tanonaka Isamu|July 19, 1932 – January 13, 2010<ref name="jiji">{{Cite web
{{nihongo|'''Isamu Tanonaka'''|田の中 勇|Tanonaka Isamu|July 19, 1932 – January 13, 2010<ref name="jiji">{{Cite web|date=January 15, 2010|url=http://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=soc_30&k=2010011500795|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809214345/http://www.jiji.com/jc/c?g=soc_30&k=2010011500795|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2014|script-title=ja:田の中勇氏死去（声優）|language=Japanese |publisher=[[Jiji Press]]|accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref>}} was a Japanese actor, [[Voice acting in Japan|voice actor]] and narrator from [[Taitō, Tokyo]]. He was best known for voicing Medama Oyaji in nearly every adaptation of [[Shigeru Mizuki]]'s ''[[GeGeGe no Kitarō]]'' made during his lifetime.<ref name="ann">{{Cite web |author=Yomiuri Shimbun |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-15/gegege-no-kitaro-voice-actor-isamu-tanonaka-passes-away |title=''Gegege no Kitarō'' Voice Actor Isamu Tanonaka Passes Away |publisher=[[Anime News Network]]. |accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref>
==Career==
During his life he had been attached to Gekidan Tōgei and then [[Theatre Echo]]; he was attached to [[Aoni Production]] at the time of his death. He had a naturally deep voice but became famous for voicing characters with a high pitched voice. In addition to ''[[GeGeGe no Kitarō]]'', he also had prominent roles in ''[[Tensai Bakabon]]'' (as the first voice of Honkan-san), ''[[Mazinger Z]]'' (as Mucha), ''[[Paul's Miraculous Adventure]]'' (as Doppe), ''[[Magical Princess Minky Momo]]'' (as Sindbook), ''[[Akuma-kun]]'' (as Youaltepuztli), ''[[Dr. Slump|Dr. Slump & Arale-chan]]'' (as [[List of Dr. Slump characters#Gara & Pagos|Gara]] and [[Akira Toriyama]]), ''[[Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken]]'' (as Brass), and the ''[[Shin Megami Tensei:Persona (series)|Persona]]'' series (as Igor).<ref name="ann">{{Cite web |author=Yomiuri Shimbun |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-01-15/gegege-no-kitaro-voice-actor-isamu-tanonaka-passes-away |title=''Gegege no Kitarō'' Voice Actor Isamu Tanonaka Passes Away |publisher=[[Anime News Network]]. |accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref>
===Medama Oyaji===
In 1968, he was cast in the first ''[[GeGeGe no Kitarō]]'' anime as the title character's father Medama Oyaji, an anthropomorphic eyeball. He reprised the role, alongside co-stars [[Masako Nozawa]] (Kitarō) and [[Chikao Ōtsuka]] (Nezumi-Otoko), in the 1971 follow up [[color television|color]] series. When it came time for the 1980s series the producers decided to go with an all new voice cast, but auditions for Medama Oyaji came up short, so Tanonaka was asked to reprise the role yet again. From there he continued to voice the character in practically every adaptation made during his lifetime, the sole exception being the [[PlaystationPlayStation 2|PS2]] games from the early 2000s, in which the role was given to [[Kazuo Kumakura]], and a single episode of the '71 series where [[Hiroshi Ōtake]] filled in for him. Tanonaka even performed the voice of Medama Oyaji for the live action adaptations., Heand also appeared on many variety shows and appeared in many commercials as the character. In 2008, he reunited with Nozawa and Ōtsuka to reprise their respective roles for the darker Kitarō adaptation ''Hakaba Kitarō''. As Medama Oyaji is actually the reanimated form of Kitarō's deceased father, the character was voiced by [[Daisuke Gōri]] when he appeared alive in the first episode.
==Death==
On January 13, 2010, he suffered a heart attack in his Tokyo home and was found dead by family members.<ref name="jiji"/> He was 77 years old at the time of his death. His final performance was in ''[[Marie & Gali]]'' as the voice of [[Leonardo da Vinci]].<ref name="example">{{Cite web |url=http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/p-et-tp0-20100116-586187.html |title=「目玉おやじ」役41年、田の中勇さん死去 - 芸能ニュース |publisher=Nikkan Sports |date=January 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 16, 2010}}</ref> Memorial services were held in Tokyo Memolead Hall on January 19, 2010. He is survived by his older brother Hiroshi.<ref name="ann"/>
==Successors==
After Tannonaka's death, his roles were taken over by the following:
*[[Takeshi Aono]] - ''Kitarō: The Journey to Find Happiness'' (Medama Oyaji), [[Marie & Gali|Marie & Gali 2.0]] (da Vinci)
*[[Ryōichi Tanaka]] - ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]'' and subsequent media (Elder Kai)
*[[Bin Shimada]] - ''Mizuki Shigeru no GeGeGe no Kaidan'' (Medama Oyaji)
*[[Yuji Mitsuya]] - ''[[Digimon Adventure]]'' (Piximon), ''[[Star Wars]]'' ([[Jar Jar Binks]])
*[[Yasuhiko Kawazu]] - ''[[Chibi Maruko-chan]]'' (Fuyuta's Grandpa)
*[[Takumi Yamazaki]] - ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'' (Bibidi)
*[[Naoki Tatsuta]] - ''[[Dragon Ball Z Kai]]'' (Bibidi)
==Roles==
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;1975
*''[[Grendizer|UFO Robo Grendizer]]'' (Mucha)
*''[[Maya the Honey Bee]]'' (Max)
;1976
*''[[Paul's Miraculous Adventure|Paul no Miracle Daisakusen]]'' (Doppe)
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*''[[Peter Pan no Bōken]]'' (Ton Chihōte)
*''[[Ranma ½|Ranma ½: Nettōhen]]'' (Nikuman #2)
;1990
*''[[Moomin (1990 TV series)|Moomin]]'' (Thingumy)
;1991
*''[[Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken]]'' (Brass)
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*''GeGeGe no Kitarō'' (fourth series) (Medama Oyaji)
;1999
*''[[Digimon Adventure (1999 TV series)|Digimon Adventure]]'' (Pikkoromon)
;2000
*''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pocket Monsters]]'' (Old Man Tsubo)
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===Theatrical animation===
*''[[List of One Piece films#Clockwork Island Adventure|One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure]]'' (2001) (Boo Jack)
*''[[A Tree of Palme|Palme no Ki]]'' (2002) (Zakuro)▼
*''[[Persona 3 The Movie: No. 1, Spring of Birth]]'' (2013) (Igor,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-03-27/persona-3-the-movie-no.1-promo-title-date-staff-cast-revealed|title=Persona 3 the Movie #1's Promo, Title, Date, Staff, Cast Revealed|website=Anime News Network|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=January 9, 2015}}</ref> archived audio)▼
*''[[Persona 3 The Movie: No. 2, Midsummer Knight's Dream]]'' (2014) (Igor, archived audio)▼
*''[[Persona 3 The Movie: No. 3, Falling Down]]'' (2015) (Igor, archived audio)
*''[[Persona 3 The Movie: No. 4, Winter of Rebirth]]'' (2016) (Igor, archived audio)
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*''[[Dr. Slump]]'' (Gara)
*''[[GeGeGe no Kitarō]]'' (Medama Oyaji)
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*''[[The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots|Nagagutsu Sanjūshi]]'' (Killer B)
*''[[The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots|Nagagutsu o Haita Neko: Hachijū Nichi-kan Sekaiisshū]]'' (Killer B)
*''[[One Piece: Negimaki Jima no Bōken]]'' (Boo Jack)
▲*''[[Persona 3 The Movie: No. 1, Spring of Birth]]'' (2013) (Igor,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-03-27/persona-3-the-movie-no.1-promo-title-date-staff-cast-revealed|title=Persona 3 the Movie #1's Promo, Title, Date, Staff, Cast Revealed|website=Anime News Network|date=March 28, 2013|accessdate=January 9, 2015}}</ref> archived audio)
▲*''[[Persona 3 The Movie: No. 2, Midsummer Knight's Dream]]'' (Igor, archived audio)
▲*''[[A Tree of Palme|Palme no Ki]]'' (Zakuro)
*''[[Ultraman: The Adventure Begins|Ultraman USA]]'' (Ulysses)
*''[[Urusei Yatsura: Itsudatte My Darling]]'' (Commanding Officer)
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*''[[Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy]]'' (Farmer)
*''[[One Piece Grand Battle! 3]]'' (Shōjō)
*''[[Persona 3]]'' (Igor,<ref name="btva">{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Isamu-Tanonaka/|title=Isamu Tanonaka - 34 Character Images <nowiki>|</nowiki> Behind The Voice Actors|website=behindthevoiceactors.com|postscript=. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.}}</ref> Mister Ekoda)
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3|Persona 3]]'' (Igor, Mister Ekoda)
*''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4|Persona 4]]'' (Igor)<ref name="btva"/>
*''[[Persona 4 Arena|Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena]]'' (Igor, archived audio)
*''[[Persona 4 Arena Ultimax|Persona 4: The Ultimax Ultra Suplex Hold]]'' (Igor, archived audio)
*''[[Persona 5]]'' (Igor, archived audio)
===Tokusatsu===
*''[[Chouriki Sentai Ohranger]]'' (''Bara [[Baby]]'')
===Dubbing roles===
====Live action====
*''[[Bewitched]]'' ("Daddy Comes for a Visit", "Darrin the Warlock") (Silas Bliss Junior)
*''[[The NeverEnding Story (film)|The NeverEnding Story]]'' (Nighthob ([[Tilo Prückner]]))<ref>{{cite web |url= http://zeque-movie.com/titles/dvdblu-ray/hd-19.html|title= ネバーエンディング・ストーリー＜インターナショナル版HDニューマスター＞ ネバーエンディング・ストーリー＜エクステンデッド版ＨＤニューマスター＞|accessdate= July 16, 2019|work= Zeque Productions}}</ref>
*''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' (Grand Nagus Zek ([[Wallace Shawn]]))
*''[[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]'' ([[Jar Jar Binks]])
*''[[Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones]]'' (Jar Jar Binks)
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====Animation====
*''[[Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'' (TBS edition) (The King of Hearts, The Dormouse)
*''[[Aladdin (animated TV series)|Aladdin (TV series)]]'' ([[Aziz (Aladdin)|Aziz]])
*''[[The Flintstones]]'' ([[Barney Rubble]])
*''[[OneThe HundredMask: andAnimated One DalmatiansSeries]]'' (OldMayor edition)Mortimer (PongoTilton)
*''[[One Hundred and One Dalmatians]]'' (Old edition) (Pongo)<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.thecinema.jp/vod/101dalmatians-movie/|title= 101匹わんちゃん|access-date= February 2, 2023|work= The Cinema}}</ref>
*''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series)|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' (Video edition) (Krang)
*''[[Top Cat]]'' (Officer Dibble)
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==External links==
* [httphttps://www.aoni.co.jp/actorsearch/ta/tanonakatanonak-isamu.html AoniOfficial Productionagency profile] {{in lang|ja}}
* {{ann|people|2086}}
* {{IMDB name|0849776}}
* {{jmdb name|0290800|Isamu Tanonaka}}
{{Authority control}}
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[[Category:Japanese male voicevideo game actors]]
[[Category:Male voice actors from Tokyo]]
[[Category:People from Taitō]]
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