Yasuo Tanaka
Voice ActorYasuo Tanaka (1932-2003) was a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who provided voices for minor antagonists in the original Dragon Ball series and Dragon Ball Z.
Dragon Ball Legacy
Tanaka voiced early antagonists in the Dragon Ball franchise, including Bacterian, the foul-smelling martial artist from the World Martial Arts Tournament, and Terror in the original Dragon Ball series. He continued his work in Dragon Ball Z, voicing Zaacro and Banan, contributing to the universe's roster of minor villains and tournament participants across the franchise's foundational years.
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