Yoshirō Kitahara

Characters played by Yoshirō Kitahara

Dr. Aoki — Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967)

Geologist researching volcanic activity, deduces Gyaos biological weaknesses

Chief Inspector Wakabayashi — The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly (1957)

Chief Inspector Wakabayashi is the police official who interrupts Akiko Hayakawa and Dr. Hayakawa's reunion to report the murder aboard the flight. He detains the passengers and crew, investigates the seemingly impossible killings with Detective Hayama, and helps organize the police response to the threatened railway attack.

Mitsunari Ishida — Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection (1963)

Strategic daimyo and staunch opponent of Tokugawa's rising power.

Goro Nanjo — The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968)

Sayuri's father, Goro explains that Yuko lost her memory after an accident. Soon after Sayuri arrives, he leaves for Africa to continue his research on poisonous creatures and asks her to wait for him. He returns after the fire and the struggle at the house, reuniting with Sayuri and Yuko as the truth of Sayuri's birth is revealed.

Career Overview

Yoshirō Kitahara has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Gamera (Showa) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Furusato no tōdai, Shinya no teikibin, Mashiroki Fuji no mine. 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
106
Birth Date
1929-03-11
Birth Place
Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11401267), public domain (CC0).