Kiyoyuki Yanada

was a Japanese freelance voice actor who was formerly affiliated with Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR. As a child, he wanted to be a physical education teacher before becoming a voice actor in 1987. The first role he auditioned for was Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors. He took over some of the roles from the late Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. His hobbies included driving and sports such as baseball, soccer, and karate.

On November 21, 2022, it was announced that Yanada died whilst undergoing cancer treatment on November 14 at the age of 57.

Notable voice roles Television animation 1980s Jushin Liger (1989) – Ryu Dolk 1990s Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (1990) – Rikinoshin The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn (1992) – Turbo Lander, Violeece Slam Dunk (1993–96) – Takenori Akagi Shippū! Iron Leaguer (1993) - Gold Arm Captain Tsubasa J (1994) – Hiroshi Jito Macross 7 (1994) – Barton Magic Knight Rayearth (1994) – Geo Metro Bonobono (1995) – Higuma no Taishō Sorcerer Hunters (1995) – Gateau Virtua Fighter (1995–96) – Kage-Maru Dragonball GT (1996) – General Rildo Yat Anshin Uchuu Ryokou (1996) – Kaoru Yamamoto Pocket Monsters (1997) – Kaz Gym Leader, James' father Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 (1998) – Leon McNichol Fancy Lala (1998) – Narumi Digimon Adventure (1999) – Andromon 2000s Digimon Adventure 02 (2000) – Andromon Inuyasha (2001) – Rōyankan Digimon Tamers (2002) – Guardromon/Andromon Digimon Frontier (2002) – Asuramon Cromartie High School (2003) – Jackson Setouchi Astro Boy (2003) – Harley Transformers: Armada (2003) – Megatron Rockman.EXE Axess (2003) – Desertman Zatch Bell! (2003) – Baltro Bleach (2004) – Tessai Tsukabishi, Baigon Rockman.EXE Stream (2004) – Desertman, Takeo Inukai SD Gundam Force (2004) – Cobramaru Oh My Goddess! (2005) – Toraichi Tamiya Black Lagoon (2006) – Ginji Matsuzaki Code Geass (2006) – Andreas Darlton Fist of the Blue Sky (2006) – Máng Kuáng-Yún D.Gray-man (2007) – Noise Marie Death Note (2007) – Takeshi Ooi Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007) – Thymilph Detective Conan (2008) – Andre Camel Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen (2009) – Archduke Gorgon Inuyasha: The Final Act (2009) – Bone demon's father 2010s Digimon Xros Wars (2010) – AncientVolcamon The Ambition of Oda Nobuna (2012) – Yoshitatsu Saitō Hunter × Hunter (2011) - Todo, Tsezguerra Berserk (2017) – Grunbeld 2020s Getter Robo Arc (2021) – Benkei Kuruma Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2022) – Captain Taiki

Theatrical animation The Heroic Legend of Arslan (1991) – Zande Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (1991) – Zabine Chareux Slam Dunk (1994) – Takenori Akagi Slam Dunk: Conquer the Nation, Hanamichi Sakuragi! (1994) – Takenori Akagi Slam Dunk: Shohoku's Greatest Challenge! (1995) – Takenori Akagi Slam Dunk: Howling Basketman Spirit!! (1995) – Takenori Akagi Perfect Blue (1998) – Director

OVAs Otaku no Video (1991) – Murata Domain of Murder (1992) - Detective Shimizu Oh My Goddess! (1993) - Toraichi Tamiya Moldiver (1993) – Kaoru Misaki After School in the Teacher's Lounge (1994) – Kazama Toshiaki Fire Emblem (1995) – Gazak Mutant Turtles: Choujin Densetsu-hen (1996) – Shredder The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Final (2000) – Palparepa New Getter Robo (2004) – Benkei Musashibô

Video games Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (1993) – Shaft Virtua Fighter 3 (1996) – Taka-Arashi Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete (1996) – Ghaleon Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997) – Richter Belmont, Shaft JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1998) – Jotaro Kujo Inuyasha (2001) – Rōyakan Z.O.E ~Zone of the Enders~ (2001) – Rock Thunderheart Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean (2003) – Gibari Rockman ZX (2006) – Serpent Virtua Fighter 5 R/Final Showdown/Ultimate Showdown (2007, 2010, 2021) – Taka-Arashi Lunar: Silver Star Harmony (2009) – Ghaleon Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds / Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011) – Mike Haggar Guilty Gear series (Xrd [2014, 2016], Strive ) - Colin Vernon E. Groubitz Berserk and the Band of the Hawk (2016) – Grunbeld Street Fighter V (2016) – Mike Haggar Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) - Richter Belmont, Mii Fighters Bleach: Rebirth of Souls (2025) - Baraggan Louisenbairn Tokusatsu Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) – Amanojaku (ep. 33) Chouriki Sentai Ohranger Movie (1995) – Locker Knight Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001) – Samurai Doll Org (ep. 11) Kamen Rider Agito (2001) – El of the Water (ep. 33 - 34, 41 - 43) Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger (2002) – Boss Tau Zanto (ep. 1 - 50) Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger: Shushuuto the Movie (2002) - Boss Tau Zanto Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger vs. Gaoranger (2003) - Boss Tau Zanto Abaranger vs. Hurricanger (2004) – Janin Iiga Kamen Rider Blade (2004) – Kamen Rider Leangle/Rebirth Spider Undead (ep. 17-42) Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) – Hades Beastman Beldan The Behemoth (ep. 24) Gougou Sentai Boukenger (2006) – Wicked Dragon Narga (ep. 15 - 16) Kamen Rider Den-O (2007) – Bat Imagin (ep. 1 - 2) Engine Sentai Go-onger (2008) – Land Pollution Minister Yogostein (eps 1 - 36) (voice), Crime Minister Yogoshimacritein (eps. 46 - 51) (voice), Joudo Toudori (ep. 51) (actor) Engine Sentai Go-onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! GekijōBang!! (2008) – Land Pollution Minister Yogostein, Ronin of Samurai Word Engine Sentai Go-onger vs. Gekiranger (2009) – Land Pollution Minister Yogostein Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger: GinmakuBang!! (2010) – Land Pollution Minister Yogostein Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011) – Revival Crime Minister Yogoshimacritein Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie (2012) – Land Pollution Minister Yogostein Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) – Debo Tairyoun (ep. 34) Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (2015) – Western Yokai Franken (ep. 24) Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (2017) – Big Bear (ep. 9 - 10, 25) Engine Sentai Go-Onger: 10 Years Grand Prix (2018) - Land Pollution Minister Yogostein

Drama CD

Abunai series 4: Abunai Campus Love – Ryuu Okikura Ao no Kiseki series 1: Ao no Kiseki – Lord Ao no Kiseki series 2: Catharsis Spell – Lord Ao no Kiseki series 3: Crystal Crown – Lord Ao no Kiseki series 4: Baroque Pearl – Lord Ao no Kiseki series 5: Persona Non Grata – Lord Ao no Kiseki series 6: Phantom Pain – Lord Boxer Wa Inu Ni Naru series 3: Raibaru mo Inu wo Daku – Sakamoto Ishiguro Kazuomi shi no, Sasayaka na Tanoshimi – Raikou JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Jotaro Kujo Koishikute – Watanabe Love Mode – Aoe Reiji Love & Trust – Ryouji Kutsuzawa Muteki na Anoko – Yasuda Rolex ni Kuchizukewo – Kunimitsu Yoshida Workday Warriors - Koi ni Ochite - – Takeshi Nadaka

Dubbing

Live-action Bad Company – Jarma (Adoni Maropis) Batman Begins (2007 NTV edition) – Judge Faden (Gerard Murphy) Billy Bathgate – Billy Bathgate (Loren Dean) Carlito's Way – Pachanga (Luis Guzmán) Jurassic Park – Ray Arnold (Samuel L. Jackson) Space Jam – Patrick Ewing Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace – Captain Panaka (Hugh Quarshie) Training Day – Moreno (Noel Gugliemi) X-Men – Logan / Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)

Animated Aaahh!!! Real Monsters – Elban Bigfoot Beast Wars – Depth Charge Bionicle: Mask of Light – Onua Calling All Engines! – Diesel 10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Shredder Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – '87 Shredder