Gorō Naya

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Characters played by Gorō Naya

Commander Gomez — The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982)

Ruthless Spanish commander leading the expedition.

Juzo Okita — Space Battleship Yamato (1974)

Captain Juzo Okita commands the Kongou, one of Earth's remaining vessels defending against the Gamilons near Pluto. When Mamoru Kodai stays behind so Okita can retreat, Okita returns toward Earth. He is a senior Earth Defense Force commander in the last line of defense against the invasion.

Yupa — Warriors of the Wind (1984)

Yupa is the Valley's elderly swordmaster and a trusted mentor to Nausicaä. He intervenes when Nausicaä fights the invading forces, preventing further bloodshed, and later investigates the hidden garden that supports her understanding of the Toxic Jungle. His restraint, loyalty, and judgment help guide the Valley through the crisis.

Ultraman Ace — Ultraman Ace (1972)

The fifth Ultra from M78. Fused with Seiji Hokuto and Yuko Minami to combat Yapool's Terrible-Monsters on Earth. Eventually departs Earth after thwarting Yapool's invasion.

Bongo (voice) — Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)

Voice portrayal of the monkey companion in the Blood Rubies arc.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata — The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

Persistent police inspector whose lifelong pursuit of Lupin is tempered by professional integrity and occasional cooperation.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata — Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978)

Dedicated Interpol inspector obsessed with capturing Lupin, known for his relentless pursuit and occasional comedic failures.

Astronaut F. Glenn (voice) — Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Voice actor.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice) — Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003)

Lupin's relentless longtime pursuer and an Inspector associated with international police work. He repeatedly chases Lupin across countries, cases, and criminal conspiracies, sometimes being removed from investigations or forced into unrelated assignments. His pursuit is also deeply personal: he resigns to continue chasing Lupin privately, returns from retirement after believing Lupin is alive, and even cooperates with him when larger threats demand it.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata — Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan (2009)

Pursues Lupin to Vespania with Kogoro as his assistant. Accidentally tranquilized by Lupin's dart, recovers instantly, and eagerly anticipates their next confrontation.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice) — Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994)

A relentless Interpol investigator obsessed with arresting Lupin, yet repeatedly forced into uneasy cooperation with him.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice) — Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004)

Lupin's relentless longtime pursuer and a determined law-enforcement officer. He repeatedly tries to capture Lupin, yet also forms temporary alliances with him when greater threats emerge. Authorities several times remove him from the case or reassign him, but his commitment survives dismissal, retirement, and official pressure. His pursuit ultimately becomes personal when he resigns or returns from retirement to continue chasing Lupin independently.

Career Overview

Gorō Naya has 99 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Lupin the Third Collection with 28 titles. Signature works include Space Battleship Yamato, The Big O, Golden Boy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
99
Birth Date
1929-11-17
Birth Place
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2571077), public domain (CC0).