Kaneto Shiozawa

Kaneto Shiozawa

Born January 28, 1954 (Age: 72) Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kaneto Shiozawa, born Toshikazu Shiozawa on January 28, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, was a renowned Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was known for his distinctive calm and aristocratic voice, which often led to him being cast as intellectual or villainous characters. His stage name was inspired by the Japanese director Kaneto Shindō. Shiozawa's career spanned from 1975 until his untimely death in 2000. He voiced iconic characters such as Rei in Fist of the North Star, M'Quve in Mobile Suit Gundam, Iason in Ai No Kusabi and Gray Fox in Metal Gear Solid. He also portrayed Prince Demande in Sailor Moon and Devimon in Digimon Adventure. His contributions extended to video games, anime, and even dubbing roles, including Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. Tragically, Shiozawa passed away on May 10, 2000, at the age of 46, due to a cerebral contusion caused by a fall at his home. His legacy lives on through the memorable characters he brought to life and the admiration of fans and fellow voice actors alike.
Kaneto Shiozawa, born Toshikazu Shiozawa on January 28, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, was a renowned Japanese voice actor and narrator. He was known for his distinctive calm and aristocratic voice, which often led to him being cast as intellectual or villainous characters. His stage name was inspired by the Japanese director Kaneto Shindō. Shiozawa's career spanned from 1975 until his untimely death in 2000. He voiced iconic characters such as Rei in Fist of the North Star, M'Quve in Mobile Suit Gundam, Iason in Ai No Kusabi and Gray Fox in Metal Gear Solid. He also portrayed Prince Demande in Sailor Moon and Devimon in Digimon Adventure. His contributions extended to video games, anime, and even dubbing roles, including Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. Tragically, Shiozawa passed away on May 10, 2000, at the age of 46, due to a cerebral contusion caused by a fall at his home. His legacy lives on through the memorable characters he brought to life and the admiration of fans and fellow voice actors alike.
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Filmography

Crayon Shin-chan Midsummer Night: I Have Arrived! The Storm is Called Den-O vs. Shin-O! 60 Minute Special!!

Crayon Shin-chan Midsummer Night: I Have Arrived! The Storm is Called Den-O vs. Shin-O! 60 Minute Special!!

2007 as Buriburizaemon (voice) Age: 53
Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

2000 as Inspector Shiratori (voice) Age: 46
Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century

1999 as Ninzaburo Shiratori (voice) Age: 45
Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time

Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time

1998 as Lucifon Age: 44
Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen

Crayon Shin-chan: Dengeki! Buta no Hizume Daisakusen

1998 as Buriburizaemon (voice) Age: 44
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target

Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target

1998 as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice) Age: 44
Slayers Gorgeous

Slayers Gorgeous

1998 as Thornfort (voice) Age: 43
Twilight of the Dark Master

Twilight of the Dark Master

1997 as Kudou (voice) Age: 43
Slayers Great

Slayers Great

1997 as Granion's Aid (voice) Age: 43
Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train

Spooky Kitaro: Yokai Express! The Phantom Train

1997 as Vampire (voice) Age: 43
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

1997 as Lavender (voice) Age: 43
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

1997 as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice) Age: 43
Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City

Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City

1997 as Thomas Medison (voice) Age: 43
Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express

Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express

1996 as Bom (voice) Age: 42
Love Wedge 2

Love Wedge 2

1994 as Iason Mink (voice) Age: 40
Monster Planet of Godzilla

Monster Planet of Godzilla

1994 as Age: 40
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko

Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko

1993 as Shadow Moon (voice) Age: 38
Love Wedge 1

Love Wedge 1

1992 as Iason Mink (voice) Age: 38
Bite Me! Chameleon

Bite Me! Chameleon

1992 as Age: 38
The Heroic Legend of Arslan II

The Heroic Legend of Arslan II

1992 as Age: 38
Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China

Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China

1991 as Prince Kirin (voice) Age: 37
The Ultimate Esper R

The Ultimate Esper R

1991 as R Age: 37
The Heroic Legend of Arslan

The Heroic Legend of Arslan

1991 as Age: 37
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

1991 as Emperor Neo (voice) Age: 37
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

1991 as Emperor Neo (voice) Age: 37
Judge

Judge

1991 as Hoichiro Ohma (voice) Age: 37
Ariel Deluxe

Ariel Deluxe

1991 as Hauser (voice) Age: 37
Vampire Wars

Vampire Wars

1990 as Muraki (voice) Age: 36
Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter

Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter

1990 as Age: 36
Transformers: Zone

Transformers: Zone

1990 as Sonic Bomber (voice) Age: 36
Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - The Castle of Love

Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - The Castle of Love

1990 as Takuma (voice) Age: 36
Cyber City Oedo 808

Cyber City Oedo 808

1990 as Merrill Benten Yanagawa Age: 36
Carol

Carol

1990 as Clark Age: 36
The Enemy's the Pirates!: The Cats' Banquet

The Enemy's the Pirates!: The Cats' Banquet

1989 as Age: 35
The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku

The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku

1989 as Sanzo (voice) Age: 35
Hello Kitty no Cinderella

Hello Kitty no Cinderella

1989 as Prince Michael (voice) Age: 35
ARIEL: All Round Intercept & Escort Lady

ARIEL: All Round Intercept & Escort Lady

1989 as Hauser (voice) Age: 35
Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie

Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie

1989 as Mori Ranmaru Age: 35
Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma

Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma

1989 as Marô (voice) Age: 35
Karura Mau Movie

Karura Mau Movie

1989 as Age: 35
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle

Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle

1989 as Mü (voice) Age: 35
Venus Wars

Venus Wars

1989 as Donner Age: 35
Expunged Chronicle of Miroku

Expunged Chronicle of Miroku

1989 as Age: 34
One Pound Gospel

One Pound Gospel

1988 as Jiro Amakusa (voice) Age: 34
Sunlight All Around! Ka - su - mi: You Were in My Dreams

Sunlight All Around! Ka - su - mi: You Were in My Dreams

1988 as Shin Mikimoto (voice) Age: 34
Bride of Deimos

Bride of Deimos

1988 as Kaname Ooba (voice) Age: 34
Charge!! Men's Private School

Charge!! Men's Private School

1988 as Sir Royal the Third (voice) Age: 34
Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

1988 as Larva Age: 34
The Tokyo Project

The Tokyo Project

1988 as Akira Nagareyama (voice) Age: 34
Zillion: Burning Night

Zillion: Burning Night

1988 as Gerdock (voice) Age: 34
Antique Heart

Antique Heart

1988 as Matsuda(voice) Age: 34
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter

Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter

1988 as Rupa (voice) Age: 34
Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy

Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy

1987 as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice) Age: 33
Phoenix: Space Chapter

Phoenix: Space Chapter

1987 as Taiin Age: 33
Kaze to Ki no Uta Sanctus: Sei Naru Kana

Kaze to Ki no Uta Sanctus: Sei Naru Kana

1987 as Auguste Beau (voice) Age: 33
TO-Y

TO-Y

1987 as To-Y / To-y Fujii (voice) Age: 33
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion

A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion

1987 as Denjirō Age: 33
TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff

TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff

1987 as Duke Starn (voice) Age: 33
Bats & Terry

Bats & Terry

1987 as Teru 'Terry' Ichimonji (voice) Age: 33
Hell Target

Hell Target

1987 as Jean Miaura (voice) Age: 32
Pro Golfer Saru: Super Golf World e no Chousen!!

Pro Golfer Saru: Super Golf World e no Chousen!!

1986 as 変奇プロ Age: 32
Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star

1986 as Rei (voice) Age: 32
Vampire Hunter D

Vampire Hunter D

1985 as D (voice) Age: 31
Kinnikuman: Hour-of-Triumph! Justice Superman

Kinnikuman: Hour-of-Triumph! Justice Superman

1985 as Age: 31
The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island

The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island

1985 as Kido (voice) Age: 31
Area 88 Act II: The Requirements of Wolves

Area 88 Act II: The Requirements of Wolves

1985 as Shin Kazama Age: 31
Kinnikuman: Counterattack! Hidden Space Superman

Kinnikuman: Counterattack! Hidden Space Superman

1985 as Age: 31
Karuizawa Syndrome

Karuizawa Syndrome

1985 as Kouhei Aizawa (voice) Age: 31
GoShogun: The Time Étranger

GoShogun: The Time Étranger

1985 as Leonardo Medici Bundle (voice) Age: 31
Megazone 23

Megazone 23

1985 as BD (voice) Age: 31
The Dagger of Kamui

The Dagger of Kamui

1985 as Shingo Age: 31
Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal

Area 88 Act I: The Blue Skies of Betrayal

1985 as Shin Kazama Age: 31
The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story

The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story

1984 as Takizawa (voice) Age: 30
Space Warriors Baldios

Space Warriors Baldios

1981 as Marin (voice) Age: 27
Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari

Bokura Mangaka: Tokiwa-sou Monogatari

1981 as つのだじろう Age: 27
The Monster of Frankenstein

The Monster of Frankenstein

1981 as Detective 2 (voice) Age: 27
Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow

Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow

1981 as Ma Kube (voice) Age: 27
The Door Into Summer

The Door Into Summer

1981 as Gabriel (voice) Age: 27
Mobile Suit Gundam I

Mobile Suit Gundam I

1981 as Omur (voice) Age: 27
Fumoon

Fumoon

1980 as Rock Holmes (voice) Age: 26
Phoenix 2772

Phoenix 2772

1980 as Godo Age: 26