Keaton Yamada Explained

Keaton Yamada
Native Name:	キートン 山田
Native Name Lang:	ja
Birth Name:	Shunji Yamada
Birth Date:	25 October 1945
Years Active:	1970–2021
Agent:	Remax
Height:	176 cm

is a Japanese former actor, voice actor and narrator from Mikasa, Hokkaidō. He switched from going by his real name, Shunji Yamada, to going by Keaton Yamada in the 1980s. He is currently represented by Remax.

On December 5, 2020, it was announced Yamada will step down as the narrator for Chibi Maruko-Chan in 2021.^[1] On December 7, 2020, he retired from voice acting in March 2021.^[2]

Filmography

Television animation

• Ganbare!! Robokon (1974) (Roboton)
• Getter Robo (1974) (Hayato Jin, Narrator)
• Chou Genji Robo Combattler V (1975) (Juuzou Naniwa)
• Ikkyū-san (1975) (Ashikaga Yoshimitsu)
• Wakusei Robo Danguard A (1977) (Tony Harken)
• Galaxy Express 999 (1978) (C62-50 Locomotive)
• Cyborg 009 (1979) (Albert Heinrich/004)
• Attacker You! (1983) (Announcer)
• Giant Gorg (1984) (Dr. Wave)
• Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985) (Jamaican Daninghan)
• Saint Seiya (1986) (Lyumnades Caça)
• Sakigake!! Otokojuku (1988) (Baron Dino)
• Dragon Quest (1989) (Yanack)
• Chibi Maruko-chan (1990-2021) (Narrator)^[3]
• Bonobono (1995) (Fennec Kitsune-kun's father)
• Digimon Adventure (1999) (Bakemon)

OVA

• Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1993) (Alex Caselnes)
• Birdy the Mighty (1996) (Kouichirou)
• Master Keaton (1998) (Narrator)

Animated films

• (1986) (Hammer Bros.)
• Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars (2005) (Jamaican Daninghan)
• Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers (2005) (Jamaican Daninghan)

Dubbing roles

• Galaxy of Terror (1989 TBS edition) (Ranger (Robert Englund))
• Runaway Bride (Fisher (Héctor Elizondo))^[4]

External links

• Official agency profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Keaton Yamada Steps Down as Chibi Maruko-chan Anime's Narrator in March 2021 (Updated). 24 May 2023 .
2. Web site: Narrator/Voice Actor Keaton Yamada to Retire in March 2021. 24 May 2023 .
3. Web site: キートン山田「ちびまる子ちゃん」卒業 「後半へ続く」で締める. March 29, 2021. Daily Sports.
4. Web site: プリティ・ブライド［吹］. July 21, 2019. Star Channel.