Koichi Yamadera - Actor Profile

Koichi Yamadera

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 17, 1961
Birth Place: Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan

About Koichi Yamadera

Koichi Yamadera is a Japanese voice actor and radio personality, known for voicing Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy in the Japanese language releases of their respective films. In 2006, he divorced voice actress Mika Kanai. His most notable characters are Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop (1998) and the subsequent follow up film Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001), Beerus from the longstanding Dragonball franchise, and the modern day voice of Inspector Zenigata of the longstanding Lupin the Third franchise after the retirement of the previous voice actor Gorō Naya and first appearing in the role in Lupin the Third: Blood Seal of the Eternal Mermaid (2011)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koichi Yamadera reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Animation

The majority of Koichi Yamadera's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Koichi Yamadera remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nineteen 19, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Koichi Yamadera Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Koichi Yamadera's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koichi Yamadera.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Beerus (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 DEEMO Memorial Keys Valensky (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Miguel (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night Akihiko Kayaba (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time Ryoji Kaji (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Gintama: The Very Final Utsuro / Shouyou Yoshida (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 A Whisker Away Mask Seller (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Kamen Rider Zero-One: Shooting Special Narration Super Hit Similar →
2018 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Beerus (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Zorori the Naughty Hero: The Secret of Double Z Zorori / Zorondo Ron (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Akihiko Kayaba (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Lupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood Spray Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Zorori the Naughty Hero: Heroes of Space Zorori (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 ME!ME!ME! - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: A Voyage to Remember Desler Super Hit Similar →
2013 Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg! Zorori (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya Time Thief (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Stitch and the Planet of Sand Stitch (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 The Voice Makes a Miracle - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Gintama: The Movie Yoshida Shouyou (voice) Hit Similar →
2009 Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva Pierre Starbuck (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2009 Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance Ryoji Kaji (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Sword of the Stranger Luo-Lang (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Paprika Morio Osanai (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Zorori the Naughty Hero: Quest For The Mysterious Treasure Zorori (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven Togusa (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2005 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man Togusa/The Laughing Man (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Tokyo Godfathers Taxi Driver (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Millennium Actress The Man of the Key (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack Television Producer Super Hit Similar →
2001 Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Spike Spiegel (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Meier Link (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Reign: The Conqueror Movie Darius III Super Hit Similar →
2000 Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess Uzumakiman (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1998 Revival of Evangelion Ryoji Kaji (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion Ryoji Kaji (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes Cheese (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Memories Miguel Costrela (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Ghost in the Shell Togusa (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!! Cheese (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Ranma 1/2: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix Ryoga Hibiki (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Ninja Scroll Jubei Kibagami (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Ranma 1/2 the Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine Ryoga Hibiki / P-Chan (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Nineteen 19 Kazuya Kawahara (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Kiki's Delivery Service Bakery Worker / Policeman (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Hello Kitty no Cinderella Grand Chamberlain (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1989 ARIEL: All Round Intercept & Escort Lady Demonova (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Koichi Yamadera - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Koichi Yamadera?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koichi Yamadera is "Nineteen 19" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Koichi Yamadera acted in?

Koichi Yamadera has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Koichi Yamadera?

Other notable films include "Zorori the Naughty Hero: Heroes of Space", "Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg!", and "Stitch and the Planet of Sand".