Takeshi Aono
Voice ActorA veteran Japanese voice actor from Hokkaido, Takeshi Aono worked from the 1950s until his death in 2012, and voiced the vampire servant Vanilla Ice in the original 1993 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Role
Aono voiced Vanilla Ice, DIO's fanatically loyal vampire bodyguard, in the original 1993 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA, a role later recast with Shō Hayami when David Production adapted Stardust Crusaders for television in 2014. Aono's weathered, commanding voice suited the character's devotion to DIO across the Egypt-set arc of the story.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which character is Takeshi Aono most famous for?
Takeshi Aono voiced Vanilla Ice, DIO's fanatically loyal vampire bodyguard, in the original 1993 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA. It stands as one of his most recognized anime roles.
What is Takeshi Aono's legacy?
Takeshi Aono spent decades affiliated with Aoni Production, building a resume of gruff, world-weary characters across anime and film dubbing from the 1950s onward. That body of work forms the core of his legacy in the industry.
Who is Takeshi Aono?
Takeshi Aono was a veteran Japanese voice actor from Hokkaido whose career ran from 1954 until shortly before his death. He was born in 1936.
When did Takeshi Aono die?
Takeshi Aono passed away in April 2012 at age 75. He had worked in anime and film dubbing for close to six decades.
Who replaced Takeshi Aono as the voice of Vanilla Ice?
When David Production adapted Stardust Crusaders for television in 2014, Vanilla Ice was recast with the voice actor Sho Hayami. Aono had originated the role in the earlier 1993 OVA.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime series, manga, and official materials. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was created by Hirohiko Araki, published by Shueisha, and animated by David Production. All rights to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHirohiko Araki
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byDavid Production
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