Yoshiyuki Kono
Voice ActorYoshiyuki Kono is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who voiced the creature Yakon in Dragon Ball Z, bringing life to one of Babidi's sinister creations.
Dragon Ball Character
Kono voiced Yakon, the dark creature employed by the wizard Babidi during the Majin Buu saga of Dragon Ball Z. Yakon appears as a fearsome demon that feeds on energy, and Kono's vocal performance contributed to the antagonist's menacing presence during the series' climactic arc.
Career
Born May 21, Kono is based in Tokyo and has worked as a professional voice actor, contributing to various anime productions. His work on Dragon Ball demonstrates his involvement in major anime franchises during the series' peak broadcasting period.
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