was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was affiliated with Aoni Production. Some of his major voice roles included the Dragon Ball anime series, which he narrated and voiced Dr. Briefs, Kaiō-sama ( King Kai or North Kaio), and Bobbidi. Other major roles included Dr. Isaac Gilmore in Cyborg 009, Gennai in Digimon, Ittan Momen in GeGeGe no Kitarō, Dr. Yumi in Mazinger Z, and numerous characters in the Time Bokan series.
On September 25, 2015, Toei Animation announced that Yanami would be taking medical leave from Dragon Ball Super for an indefinite amount of time, with his roles as the narrator and Kaiō-sama taken over by Naoki Tatsuta.
Death He died of natural causes on December 3, 2021.
Filmography Animation + List of voice performances in animation Year Title Role Notes Source Wolf Boy Ken Boss Osomatsu-kun Father 1st TV series Kyojin no Hoshi Ban Chuuta Cyborg 009 Dr. Isaac Gilmore Mōretsu Atarō Kokoro Boss Moomin Muskrat Also 1972 series Ashita no Joe Tonkichi Devilman Principal Pochi Mazinger Z Prof. Yumi Wansa-kun Lupineルパン Cutie Honey Dr. Kisaragi如月博士 Great Mazinger Prof. Gennosuke Yumi, Calimero Dr. Owl / Mouse Gang · Pepeフクロウ先生 / ネズミギャング・ペペ Getter Robo G Benkei Kuruma, Emperor Burai Time Bokan Grocky UFO Robo Grendizer Dr. Umon, Emperor Vega Yatterman Boyacky Jetter Mars Secretary Tawashi Lupin the 3rd Part II Guinness, Danchoneeギネス / ダンチョネ 2nd series Space Pirate Captain Harlock Dr. Zero, Prime Minister Galaxy Express 999 Black knight, bobambo, Stanley Zenderman Topokke Time Patrol-Tai Otasukeman Sekobitchi Magical Girl Lalabel Tachibana architecture立花作造 Botchan Red shirt赤シャツ Astro Boy Dr. Bali Baliバリバリ博士 Space Battleship Yamato III Old man of a pilgrim spaceship巡礼宇宙船の老人 Yattodetaman Julie Kokematsu Braiger Pancho Poncho Urusei Yatsura Swimming Pool Yōkai / Rude Speech / Rabbitプール妖怪 / 言語道断 / ウサギ Gyakuten Ippatsu-man Kosuinen Space Cobra Jingoliジンゴロウ Kinnikuman Elder Ingen Itadakiman Dasinen Magical Angel Creamy Mami Bali Bali / Zenkyusori Goroバリバリ / 銭亀為五郎 Lupin the 3rd Part III General Reptor / Professor Yangレプトル将軍 / 楊教授 Farewell Farewell Odannaオオダンナ Magical Emi Yousuke Nakamori Akumatō no Purinsu: Mitsume ga Tōru Hige Oyajiヒゲおやじ GeGeGe no Kitarō Sorry一反もめん 3rd TV series Maple Town Story Mayor of Clark Ryanクラーク・ライアン町長 Dragon Ball Narrator, Dr. Briefs, King, Dr. Frappe, Mousse Anmitsu Hime Akakawa Hiroshi gateあべかわ彦左ェ門 Norakuro-kun Norayama Kurokichi Bikkuriman Super Zeus City Hunter 2 Takeda武田 Dragon Ball Z Narrator, Kaiō-sama (King Kai, North), Dr. Briefs, King, Bobbidi Chimpui Wandauワンダユウ Mōretsu Atarō Kokoro Boss Cooking Papa Yoshioka吉岡 Bastard!! King of Metallicana OVA The Irresponsible Captain Tylor Kitaguchiキタグチ GeGeGe no Kitaro Well Sennin井戸仙人 4th TV series Dragon Ball GT Narrationナレーション Digimon Adventure Gennaiゲンナイ Beast Wars Seaclamp One Piece Boodle, Ganfall (Sky Knight)ブードル, ガンフォール（空の騎士） TVFormer God of Skypiea Inuyasha Totousai / Kensuke Sakai刀々斎 Rumic Theater Uncle –2006 Tsubasa Chronicle series Old shopowner, Old man D.Gray-man Crowley's grandfatherクロウリーの祖父 GeGeGe no Kitaro Sorry一反もめん 5th TV series Yatterman Boyacci / Les Onarabu Davenkiボヤッキー / レ・オナラブー・ダベンキ Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens Dr. Poison Scorpio毒蠍先生 –2010 Dragon Ball Kai Narrator, North Kaio Also Majin Boo arc in 2014 Inuyasha Kensuke Sakai刀々斎 Digimon Cross Wars Caletemonカレテモン Ixion Saga DT A doctor医師 TVYamami infant nominee Dragon Ball Super Narrator, North Kaiō Episodes 1-12
Theatrical animation + List of voice performances in film Year Title Role Notes Source Cyborg 009 Dr. Isaac Gilmore Cyborg 009: Monster Wars Dr. Isaac Gilmore Animal Treasure Island Baron Panda's Adventures:ja:パンダの大冒険 Elder長老 Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Professor Gennosuke Yumi, Pochi Yaemon, the Locomotive:ja:きかんしゃやえもん D51の大冒険 jumboジャンボ Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: Kuchu Daigekitotsu Benkei Kuruma Puss 'N Boots Travels Around the World Mayor市長 Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Kessen! Daikaijuu Dr. Umon, Dr. Yumi Planet Robo Dangard A vs Insect Robot Corps:ja:惑星ロボ ダンガードA対昆虫ロボット軍団 Insect human being昆虫人間 Toward the Terra Doctor Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Vortex Dr. Cosmo The Fantastic Adventures of Unico God神様 Devil and Princess Mimi:ja:悪魔と姫ぎみ King王様 The Sea Prince and the Fire Child Sandpit砂っぺ Tao Tao: The Story of Panda:ja:シュンマオ物語 タオタオ Prime minister総理大臣 Haguregumo Shibusawa sensei渋沢先生 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo, Great Round-the-World Race Volvoボロボ Boy Kenya:ja:少年ケニヤ Dr. Steinシュタイン博士 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle Demon Great Riot! Seigi Choujin Horumon Yaki Fist of the North Star Gulfガルフ Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! Priest Ai City Teiテイ Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Narrator Grimm fairy tales: The Golden Bird:ja:グリム童話 金の鳥 Large大とり Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Narrator Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure Narrator Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest Narrator Chinpui: Eri-sama Katsudō Daishashin Wandauワンダユウ Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might North Kaio, Narrator Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug Narrator, Kaio Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge Narrator Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler Narrator Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13 Narrator Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan Narrator, Kaio, Dr. Briefs Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound Narrator, Kaio, Gyo san moneyナレーション / 界王 / ギョーサン・マネー Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming Narrator Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture Yamada Jubei山田十兵衛 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn Narrator, North Kaio Farewell to Nostradamus Philipフィリップ Dragon Ball: The Path to Power Narrator Crayon Shin-chan: Adventure in Henderland Playing cards Elmer's Adventure: My Father's Dragon Cat Catnapped! Hui Huiホイホイ Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves Prince Ohtakattaオオタカ総理 Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler Totosai One Piece the Movie: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island Kerodarkケロデーク Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! Narrator, North Kai Short film Yatterman: Shin Yatter Mecha Daishūgō! Omocha no Kuni de Daikessen da Koron! Boyacky Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Narrator Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Narration, Kaio, Dr. Briefs Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie Master Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' Narrator
Japanese dubbing Live-action Year Title Role Dub for Notes Source Masters of the Universe Gwildor Billy Barty Shining Through Konrad Friedrichs John Gielgud Where the Wild Things Are Bernard the Bull Michael Berry Jr.
Animation Year Title Role Notes Source Alice in Wonderland Doorknob Fun and Fancy Free Goofy The Incredibles Passerby Cars Fillmore Cars 2 Fillmore
Drama CD + List of voice performances in Drama CD Year Title Role Notes Source –94 Dragon Quest IV Blyブライ Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy Yoichiro Uino歩野陽一郎 Bastard!! King of Mettalicana
Video games + List of voice performances in video games Year Title Role Notes Source Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Disappointedギックリ Other Keiō Yūgekitai Dr. Pon Eho SCD Cyborg 009 Dr. Isaac Gilmore Mega Drive –2011 Dragon Ball video games Narrator, Kaio-sama, Bobbidi, others Keiō Yūgekitai: Katsugeki-hen Dr. Pon Eho, Grandpa SS Tobal No. 1 Fei Pu Suフェイ・プウ・スー PS1 / PS2 –1998 Time Bokan series Boyacky Tobal 2 Fei Pu Suフェイ・プウ・スー PS1 / PS2 Sakura Taisen 2: Kimi, Shinitamō Koto Nakare Woodcutter木喰 SS Rami-chan no Ōedo Sugoroku: Keiō Yūgekitai Gaiden Dr. Pon Eho PS1 Captain Love Yoshimori Nagahori永堀義光 PS1 / PS2 Salaryman Kintaro the Game Yoshiyoshi Mita三田善吉 PS1 / PS2 Bokan GoGoGo Grocky, Boyacky, Tobokkee, Sekovitch, Julie Kokematsu, Kosuinen, Dasainen, Hierre PS1 / PS2 Matsumoto Zero 999 - Story of Galaxy Express 999 - Dr. ZeroDr.ゼロ PS1 / PS2Yamami infant nominee Inuyasha Tōtōsai PS1 Tales of Destiny 2 La Ville Clementeラヴィル・クレメンテ PS1 / PS2 –2004 InuYasha games Kensuke Sakai刀々斎 PS1 / PS2 Everybody's Golf 4 Garudaガルーダ PS1 / PS2 Tales of Destiny Clementeクレメンテ PS1 / PS2 Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes Boyacky, Xavier Wii Super Robot Wars NEO Pancho · Ponchoパンチョ・ポンチョ Wii Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars Boyacky Wii
References
External links Official agency profile Jōji Yanami at GamePlaza Haruka Voice Artist Database