Kazunari Tanaka
Voice ActorKazunari Tanaka was a Japanese voice actor (1967-2016) from Osaka Prefecture who voiced supporting characters across Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball: The Return of Son Goku and Friends!, and Dragon Ball Super before his death in 2016.
Dragon Ball Roles
Tanaka voiced Caroni in Dragon Ball Z, bringing life to this supporting character in the franchise's epic battles and narrative arcs. He also provided the voice for Kado in the film Dragon Ball: The Return of Son Goku and Friends! and served as the Referee in Dragon Ball Super. His work appeared across multiple eras of the franchise, from the original Z series through the modern Super continuation.
Career and Life
Working for Aoni Production, Tanaka maintained a steady presence in anime voice acting throughout his career. He passed away on October 11, 2016, leaving behind a legacy that extended across the Dragon Ball franchise and numerous other anime projects. His consistent work as a supporting voice performer made him a reliable presence in the industry.
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