Kaneto Shiozawa
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.
Acting
TV
Saint Seiya
as Mū (voice)
1986
TV
Sailor Moon
as Prince Demand (voice)
1992
Movie
Vampire Hunter D
as D (voice)
1985
Movie
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
as Vega (voice)
1994
Movie
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice)
1997
Movie
Saint Seiya: Warriors of the Final Holy Battle
as Mü (voice)
1989
Movie
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
as Ninzaburou Shiratori (voice)
1998
TV
Magic Knight Rayearth
1994
TV
Future Boy Conan
as Crew Member (voice)
1978
TV
Future Boy Conan
as Additional Voices (voice)
1978
Movie
Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes
as Inspector Shiratori (voice)
2000
Movie
Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century
as Ninzaburo Shiratori (voice)
1999
TV
AIKa
as Rudolf Hagen (voice)
1997
Movie
Fist of the North Star
as Rei (voice)
1986
TV
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics
as Bear / Prince (voice)
1987
TV
Yu-Gi-Oh!
as Shadi (voice)
1998
Movie
Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
as Shadow Moon (voice)
1993
TV
Fist of the North Star
as Rei
1984
TV
Monster Farm
as Gali (voice)
1999
Movie
Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China
as Prince Kirin (voice)
1991
TV
Hello! Sandybell
as Mark Branch Wellington (voice)
1981
Movie
Mobile Suit Gundam I
as Omur (voice)
1981
TV
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as Emperor Neo (voice)
1990
TV
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
as Paul von Oberstein (voice)
1988