Portrait of Joji Yanami

Acting

Joji Yanami

Career

Active from 1965 to 2024, with a break from 2014 to 2023, busiest in 1986 with 8 main titles.

Leading roles
27
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score70/100
Highest rated
Poster for Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z
GoodWatch score84/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 73 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 6.0 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.9 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.5 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.7 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.6 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Joji Yanami Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    0.5, average 5.4
  • Social Commentary
    2.5, average 4.9
  • Psychological
    3.4, average 5.5
  • Class & Capitalism
    1.3, average 3.3

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Classic Anime 6
  • Iconic Soundtrack 5
  • Fast-Paced 5
  • Good vs Evil 4
  • Nostalgic 4
  • Coming-of-Age 4
  • Family Friendly 4
  • Slapstick Comedy 4
  • Good vs. Evil 3
  • Family-Friendly 3
  • Absurdist Humor 3
  • Wholesome Entertainment 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

155
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Adventures of Little El Cid
Adventures of Little El Cid

TV show

2020s

2 titles · average score 93
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (2026)
GoodWatch score 93

TV show · as King Kai (voice)

Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z Kai (2024)

as Narrator (voice) (archive footage)

2010s

3 titles · average score 70
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
GoodWatch score 80

as Kaio / Dr. Briefs / Narrator (voice)

Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!!
Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013)
GoodWatch score 64

as King Kai (voice)

Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (2011)
GoodWatch score 67

as Narrator (voice)

2000s

14 titles · average score 71
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009)
GoodWatch score 78

TV show · as Narrator (voice)

Yatterman: All New YatterMechas Assembled! Great Decisive Battle in the Toy Kingdom!
Yatterman: All New YatterMechas Assembled! Great Decisive Battle in the Toy Kingdom! (2009)

as Boyakki (voice)

Yatterman
Yatterman (2008)

TV show · as Boyacky (voice)

Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens
Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens (2008)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Mr. Dokusasori (voice)

Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!
Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! (2008)
GoodWatch score 63

as Narrator (voice)

Cackling Kitarou
Cackling Kitarou (2007)

TV show · as Ittan Momen

One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005)
GoodWatch score 75

as Kerodeek (voice)

Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo
Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004)
GoodWatch score 66

as Lumberjack (voice)

Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure
Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003)
GoodWatch score 69

as Mark Williams (voice)

Mazinkaiser
Mazinkaiser (2001)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show · as Professor Yumi (voice)

InuYasha
InuYasha (2000)
GoodWatch score 85

TV show · as Tōtōsai (voice)

Our War Game
Our War Game (2000)
GoodWatch score 78

as Gennai (voice)

1990s

34 titles · average score 69
Amazing Nurse Nanako
Amazing Nurse Nanako (1999)

TV show · as Kuuron (voice)

My Father's Dragon
My Father's Dragon (1997)

as Cat (Voice)

The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Dr. Kitaguchi

Moldiver
Moldiver (1993)

TV show · as Professor Amagi (voice)

Time Bokan: Royal Revival
Time Bokan: Royal Revival (1993)

TV show · as Boyakkii / Dasainen / Domoke-Yakovitch / Glocky / Kokematsu / Kosuinen (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)
GoodWatch score 73

as North Kaiou (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)
GoodWatch score 81

as Narration (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special
Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special (1992)
GoodWatch score 60

as Narrator (voice)

Kekko Kamen
Kekko Kamen (1991)

TV show · as Principal Toenail of Satan (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)
GoodWatch score 62

as North Kaiou (voice)

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991)
GoodWatch score 71

as Narration (voice)

I'm All Yours
I'm All Yours (1991)

as Shigezo Mamiya (voice)

1980s

60 titles · average score 69
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z (1989)
GoodWatch score 87

TV show · as Dr. Briefs (voice)

The Golden Bird
The Golden Bird (1987)

as Big Bird (voice)

Lalabel
Lalabel (1987)

TV show · as Lalabelle's grandpa (voice)

Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle
Anmitsu Hime: From Amakara Castle (1986)

TV show · as Hikozaemon Abekawa

Delpower X Bakuhatsu Miracle Genki!
Delpower X Bakuhatsu Miracle Genki! (1986)

as Tetsuemon Yanami (voice)

The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island (1985)

as Hige Oyaji (voice)

Dream Star Button Nose
Dream Star Button Nose (1985)

TV show · as Duke Fastener (voice)

Warriors of the Wind
Warriors of the Wind (1984)
GoodWatch score 85

as Gikkuri (voice)

Mrs. Pepper Pot
Mrs. Pepper Pot (1983)
GoodWatch score 74

TV show · as Pot Bjorn (voice)

Time Bokan Series: Gyakuten Ippatsuman
Time Bokan Series: Gyakuten Ippatsuman (1982)

TV show

Time Bokan Series: Yattodetaman
Time Bokan Series: Yattodetaman (1981)

TV show · as Julie Kokematsu

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1980)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Ten (voice)

1970s

31 titles · average score 72
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as Dr. Zero / prime minister (voice)

Starzinger
Starzinger (1978)
GoodWatch score 83

TV show · as Assistant Professor Dodge (voice)

Jetter Mars
Jetter Mars (1977)

TV show · as タワシ長官

Time Bokan Series: Yatterman
Time Bokan Series: Yatterman (1977)
GoodWatch score 66

TV show · as Boyacky (voice)

UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger
UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger (1976)
GoodWatch score 64

as Dr. Umon

UFO Robot Grendizer
UFO Robot Grendizer (1975)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show · as Genzo Umon / Great King Vega (voice)

Akumaizer 3
Akumaizer 3 (1975)

TV show · as Gabra (voice)

The Star of the Seine
The Star of the Seine (1975)

TV show · as Marquess de Moralle

Calimero
Calimero (1974)
GoodWatch score 58

TV show · as Mr. Owl (voice)

Great Mazinger
Great Mazinger (1974)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Professor Gennosuke Yumi

Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z (1972)
GoodWatch score 84

TV show · as Professor Gennosuke Yumi

Devilman
Devilman (1972)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Pochi (voice)

1960s

10 titles · average score 56
もーれつア太郎
もーれつア太郎 (1969)

TV show · as Kokoro no Boss

Star of the Giants - Go, Go, Hyuma
Star of the Giants - Go, Go, Hyuma (1969)

as Ban Chuuta (voice)

Star of the Giants
Star of the Giants (1968)

TV show · as 伴宙太

Cyborg 009
Cyborg 009 (1968)

TV show · as Professor Gilmore (voice)

Pyunpyunmaru
Pyunpyunmaru (1967)

TV show

Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars
Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars (1967)

as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)

Osomatsu-kun
Osomatsu-kun (1966)

TV show · as Otousan

Cyborg 009
Cyborg 009 (1966)
GoodWatch score 56

as Dr. Isaac Gilmore (voice)

Hustle Punch
Hustle Punch (1965)

TV show · as Dr. Haryhary (voice)

Wolf Boy Ken
Wolf Boy Ken (1963)

TV show · as Boss (voice)