Hiroya Ishimaru

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Characters played by Hiroya Ishimaru

Groucho — The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1982)

Minor crew member or local encounter.

Koji Kabuto — UFO Robot Grendizer (1975)

A skilled pilot who returns to Japan in a self-designed flying saucer, the TFO, to investigate UFO sightings and seek peaceful alien contact. His initial skepticism toward Daisuke's warnings leads to a rivalry that quickly evolves into a strong friendship once the Vegan threat is revealed. He becomes a key ally in the defense of Earth against the Vegan Empire.

Shunsuke Sengoku — Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990)

Heavily convicted criminal recruited by the Cyber Police for a reduced sentence. Armed with a jitte and an explosive collar, he actively participates in cybercrime investigations alongside his partners.

Professor Kotaru Hazuki — Dancougar – Super Beast Machine God (1985)

Scientific advisor providing technical support.

Yasuo — Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

Yasuo is Sachiko's alcoholic, gambling husband, whose troubled marriage is uncovered during the search for Kiyoko. He confirms to Gin that the baby is not their child and reveals that Sachiko had stolen her from a hospital. His testimony helps expose the truth behind Sachiko's desperate actions.

Ultraman Taro (voice) — Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial (2010)

Voice of the Ultra Father, appears briefly in Revenge of Belial.

Hijacker #2 (voice) — Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995)

Co-hijacker of the airplane in Farewell to Nostradamus.

Kôji Kabuto (voice) — Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General (2003)

Voice actor credit for Koji Kabuto.

Tenku — Twilight of the Dark Master (1997)

A guardian subordinate who supports Tsunami's mission to maintain peace between demons, guardians, and humans.

Kōji Kabuto — Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General (1974)

Alternate spelling of the main Mazinger Z pilot.

Kouji Kabuto — Mazinger Z vs. Doctor Hell (1974)

Teenage pilot of Mazinger Z, brave and hot-blooded hero.

Kenji Asuka — Six God Combination GodMars: The Movie (1982)

Member of the Crasher Squad tasked with maintaining interplanetary peace. Engages Zule's forces but quickly recognizes that Earth's standard troubleshooting capabilities are outmatched by an enemy capable of destroying star systems. Their defeat underscores Takeru's necessity.

Career Overview

Hiroya Ishimaru has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Dynamic Pro Super Robot Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, UFO Robot Grendizer, Mazinger Z. 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
52
Birth Date
1941-02-12
Birth Place
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2565019), public domain (CC0).