Yasuo Yamada

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Characters played by Yasuo Yamada

Arsène Lupin III — Lupin the 3rd (1971)

Grandson of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, he is an internationally wanted thief who leads the group's operations.

Arsène Lupin III — The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

Master thief and charismatic adventurer who pursues legendary treasures while outwitting police, criminals, and conspirators.

Arsène Lupin III — Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985)

Master thief and daring strategist whose ingenuity and personal code shape the story’s major adventures.

Arsène Lupin III — Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo (1978)

Master thief and gentleman burglar, leader of a criminal gang, known for his charm, cunning, and obsession with Fujiko Mine.

Arsène Lupin III — Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty (1989)

Master thief and central protagonist across the series. Known for his cunning heists, romantic entanglements with Fujiko, and frequent clashes with Inspector Zenigata. Consistently outsmarts powerful villains like Mamo and Count Cagliostro, uniting with his crew to secure legendary treasures while evading capture.

Arsène Lupin III (voice) — Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994)

A brilliant gentleman thief whose daring schemes, disguises, improvisation, and moral independence drive the central adventures.

Policeman — Panda! Go Panda! (1972)

A local law enforcement officer who collaborates with zookeepers to track down and reclaim the escaped panda pair. He embodies the institutional pressure threatening the protagonists' new home.

Arsène Lupin III — Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love (1992)

An exceptionally clever master thief whose ambition, wit, disguises, and loyalty shape the main narrative.

Arsène Lupin III (voice) — Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers (1990)

Master thief and charismatic adventurer who drives the central heists and repeatedly outsmarts powerful enemies.

Arsène Lupin III — Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger (1993)

A charismatic master thief pursuing legendary treasures while outwitting criminals, authorities, and rival thieves.

Arsène Lupin III (voice) — Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary (1991)

A brilliant gentleman thief who drives the central heists, investigations, escapes, and conflicts across the franchise.

Dr. Mashirito — Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982)

Rival scientist and inventor, constantly schemes to defeat Senbei and win Princess Front.

Career Overview

Yasuo Yamada has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Lupin the Third Collection with 9 titles. Signature works include The Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty, Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon. 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
22
Birth Date
1932-09-10
Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2663950), public domain (CC0).