Ryoichi Tanaka - Actor Profile

Ryoichi Tanaka

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
30Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 26, 1947
Birth Place: Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

About Ryoichi Tanaka

Ryoichi Tanaka (田中 亮一, Tanaka Ryōichi, born January 26, 1947) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Suginami, Tokyo. His younger brother was Kazumi Tanaka. He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. He is most known for the roles of Akira Fudo/Devilman (Devilman), Nobita's teacher (Doraemon), and Cancer Deathmask (Saint Seiya).

Ryoichi Tanaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ryoichi Tanaka reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ryoichi Tanaka's work falls within the Animation genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Ryoichi Tanaka's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ryoichi Tanaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryoichi Tanaka's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ryoichi Tanaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection Mebius Killer (voice) Average Similar →
2009 Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness Mebius Killer (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Doraemon: Nobita and the Legend of the Sun King Teacher (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding Teacher (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1996 Spooky Kitaro: The Great Sea Beast Expedition Leader (voice) Average Similar →
1996 Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express Principal (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Memories General Officer (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Doraemon: Nobita's Three Visionary Swordsmen Teacher (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko Kamen Rider V3 (voice) Hit Similar →
1992 Doraemon: Nobita and the Kingdom of Clouds Sensei (voice) Hit Similar →
1992 Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms Yuan Shu (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops - Average Similar →
1991 Doraemon: Nobita's Dorabian Nights Merchant C (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth Deathmask (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Charge!! Men's Private School Rankiryuu (voice) Flop Similar →
1988 Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West Teacher (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Twilight of the Cockroaches Walla (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Lily C.A.T. Jimmy Mengel (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Goblin (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Fang of the Sun Dougram - Dougram Vs Round Facer - Average Similar →
1986 Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Untenshu (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 The Scarred Man TV Announcer (ep 1) (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops Sensei (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 Fist of the North Star Z Gang (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Beaten by Black Rain Demonstrator (voice) Average Similar →
1984 Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the World of Magic Teacher (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Kenya Boy Bouch (voice) Flop Similar →
1983 Document: Fang of the Sun Dougram Rocky (voice) Average Similar →
1974 Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General Tetsuya Tsurugi Hit Similar →
1973 Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Devilman/Fudou Akira Average Similar →

Ryoichi Tanaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryoichi Tanaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryoichi Tanaka is "Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ryoichi Tanaka acted in?

Ryoichi Tanaka has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryoichi Tanaka?

Other notable films include "Nobita's the Night Before a Wedding", "Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth", and "Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express".

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