Junpei Takiguchi

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Characters played by Junpei Takiguchi

Millennium Earl — D.Gray-man (2006)

The creator of the machine-like Akuma creatures. He actively pursues the Innocence and the 'Heart', deploys Noah descendants and Akuma armies, and ultimately falls into depression by the end, questioning why he spared Allen as a child.

Greconorman — Madö King Granzört (1989)

Mechanical entity or robot involved in the lunar conflict.

Dr. Laughton — Metropolis (2001)

Rogue scientist hired by Duke Red to build the Tima android.

Millionaire (voice) — Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002)

A wealthy figure connected to the palace robbery and rare wine.

Chin Chin Chū (voice) — Lupin the Third: Dragon of Doom (1994)

A manipulator seeking to weaponize the dragon artifact and use its power for domination.

Captain Hamdi (voice) — Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad (1962)

Captain Hamdi commands the ship that carries Sinbad and Ali. After discovering them as stowaways, he spares them and orders them to learn sailors' work. He later follows a course toward the Southern Sea, guiding the crew, Princess Samir, and the other travelers through the perilous voyage.

Kajiru — Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971)

The young descendant of the original thief leader who assembles a unique band of 38 cats and a mouse to reclaim their ancestral wealth, rescue imprisoned felines, and dismantle the current tyranny.

Dr. Eggman/Robotnik — Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996)

Primary antagonist who orchestrates the crisis by taking the President hostage and deploying robotic mechs. He attempts to copy Sonic's mind into Hyper Metal Sonic to conquer the planet. His schemes are ultimately undone when a stray missile destroys the DNA disc containing Sonic's data, leaving him defeated.

Gaizno — Slayers Gorgeous (1998)

Mercenary hired by Lord Culvert to assist in golem operations.

Huang (voice) — Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection (2001)

A supporting participant in the Alcatraz treasure and criminal conspiracy.

Zamedi (voice) — Harmagedon (1983)

Zamedi is a demonic servant of the destructive cosmic threat who hunts psychics and battles Jô, Luna, and Vega. With assistance from Yogin, the group discovers Zamedi’s weakness and banishes the demon to another dimension, though the wider conflict continues.

Anton Lupeski — The Tomb of Dracula (1980)

A complex vampire hunter with a troubled past, often operating as an anti-hero while fighting alongside the main team.

Career Overview

Junpei Takiguchi has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Lupin the Third Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include D.Gray-man, Mazinger Z, Vicky the Viking. 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
42
Birth Date
1931-04-17
Birth Place
Funabashi, Chiba, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q975694), public domain (CC0).