Koichi Yamadera

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Characters played by Koichi Yamadera

ZEZTZ Driver — Kamen Rider (1971)

A specialized transformation device that grants the user the powers of Kamen Rider Jyamato ZEZTZ. It is intrinsically linked to the protagonist's destiny and combat capabilities.

Inspector Kōichi Zenigata — Lupin the 3rd (1971)

An expert detective from the Tokyo MPD who relentlessly pursues Lupin and his collaborators, making their capture his life's goal.

Ryoga Hibiki — Ranma ½ (1989)

Ranma's rival, transforms into black cat, honorable and persistent fighter.

Spike Spiegel / Ein — Cowboy Bebop (1998)

A spacefaring bounty-hunter struggling to make ends meet. The crew also adopts Ein, a super-dog who joins their daily lives aboard the Bebop.

Beerus — Dragon Ball Super (2015)

God of Destruction who threatens Earth, forcing Goku and Vegeta to train.

ZEZTZ Driver — Kamen Rider ZEZTZ (2025)

A special transformation belt provided to Baku Yorozu that utilizes specially powered capsules called Capsems, enabling him to transform into Kamen Rider ZEZTZ for missions across multiple worlds.

Bakery Worker / Policeman — Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

This listed dual role is represented in the plot by the policeman who approaches Kiki after she accidentally flies through traffic and causes disruptions in Koriko. His intervention creates the immediate problem from which Tombo helps Kiki escape, marking an early challenge in her new town.

Miguel (voice) — Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)

Voice actor for the cursed spirit and antagonist in JJK 0.

Togusa — Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Human detective and Section 9 field agent, provides grounded perspective

Ryoji Kaji (voice) — Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)

Voice acting for the triple-agent spy.

Shaman — Madö King Granzört (1989)

Spiritual guide performing rituals and offering prophecies.

Inspector Koichi Zenigata — Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2012)

A member of the Lupin III cast encountered by Fujiko. He participates in the series' events as she pursues her objectives.

Career Overview

Koichi Yamadera has 330 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 61 cinematic universes — most prominently Anpanman Collection with 20 titles. Signature works include Lupin the 3rd, Cowboy Bebop, Dragon Ball Super. 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
330
Birth Date
1961-06-17
Birth Place
Shiogama, Miyagi, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 61 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q333194), public domain (CC0).