Hiroshi Yanaka

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Characters played by Hiroshi Yanaka

Coroner (voice) — Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Medical examiner handling cybernetic and synthetic remains

Tomoyo Wakagi — Key the Metal Idol (1994)

A cynical but principled private investigator who initially hires Key for mundane tasks but gradually becomes her guardian and primary ally as supernatural and mecha-related threats emerge.

Goro Sasabe (voice) — Free! the Final Stroke the First Volume (2021)

A minor character representing coaches or officials who interact with the competitive swimmers.

Tetsuya Tsurugi (voice) — Mazinkaiser vs Great Darkness General (2003)

Voice actor portraying the Great Mazinger pilot.

Embassy Staff (voice) — Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone (2014)

Administrative worker processing diplomatic documents.

Gorou Sasabe (voice) — Free!: Take Your Marks (2017)

Voice actor for Gorou Sasabe, a minor character appearing in the franchise.

Pycal (voice) — Lupin the Third: Is Lupin Still Burning? (2018)

Pycal appears as the last remaining racer and is determined to destroy Lupin. When Mamo sends Lupin into the past with the time machine, Pycal attacks him there as well. His pursuit makes him a direct threat to Lupin during the race and the subsequent temporal upheaval.

Sea Mink (Father) (voice) — The Concierge (2023)

The long-estranged father for whom his daughter seeks gifts, he has not seen her in years. Akino helps the daughter think about his habits and choose presents with care, so his role in the story centers on the distance between them and the possibility of reconnecting through her visit.

Doc Heinz — Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019)

Prison doctor in Prison of the Past, assists with inmate medical needs.

Celestin — Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000)

A former god imprisoned for rebelling against divine indifference. He infects Belldandy with a memory-erasing virus, hijacks a vaccine to create a massive destructive field, and attempts to destroy Yggdrasil. He is eventually convinced by Keiichi to relent and release his possession, stepping back from his destructive plan.

Psycho Mantis (voice) — Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel (2008)

Psychic phantom soldier and iconic boss antagonist.

Career Overview

Hiroshi Yanaka has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Free! The Final Stroke Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include KochiKame, Free!, The aquatope on white sand. 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
70
Birth Date
1958-03-10
Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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