Kiyoyuki Yanada
Voice ActorKiyoyuki Yanada (1965-2022) was a Japanese voice actor who voiced Thymilph, one of the four generals serving Lord Genome, in Gurren Lagann.
Gurren Lagann Role
Yanada voiced Thymilph, one of Lord Genome's four generals and among the more calculating of the Beastmen commanders arrayed against Team Dai-Gurren. The part sits within a career built largely on genre anime work that began in the late 1980s. Yanada performed the role for the original 2007 Japanese broadcast.
Career and Notable Roles
Yanada became a voice actor in 1987 after originally aspiring to be a physical education teacher, landing his first audition as Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors. Over his career he worked freelance after earlier stints at Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR, and at points took over roles previously played by Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. He died in November 2022 at age 57 while undergoing cancer treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Kiyoyuki Yanada voice in Gurren Lagann?
Kiyoyuki Yanada voiced Thymilph, one of Lord Genome's four generals and among the more calculating of the Beastmen commanders arrayed against Team Dai-Gurren.
How did Kiyoyuki Yanada become a voice actor?
Yanada became a voice actor in 1987 after originally aspiring to be a physical education teacher. His first audition landed him the role of Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors.
What agencies was Kiyoyuki Yanada affiliated with?
Over his career, Yanada worked freelance after earlier stints at Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR.
Did Kiyoyuki Yanada take over roles from other voice actors?
At points in his career, Yanada took over roles previously played by Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe.
When did Kiyoyuki Yanada die?
Kiyoyuki Yanada died in November 2022 at age 57 while undergoing cancer treatment.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Gurren Lagann anime series, manga, and official materials. Gurren Lagann was created by Gainax, published by Kadokawa, and animated by Gainax and Trigger. All rights to Gurren Lagann and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
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- Published byKadokawa
- Animated byGainax
- Animated byTrigger
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