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Kōji Yada

Voice Actor

Kōji Yada (1933-2014) was a Japanese actor, narrator, and voice performer whose lengthy career touched the Toei Animation catalog of anime, including One Piece.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1950-2014
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One Piece Role

Yada's specific One Piece assignment is not confirmed in the records used for this profile, but he is counted among the Japanese voice cast connected to the Toei Animation series during his lifetime. His broader body of work as an actor and narrator made him a recognizable voice throughout Japanese television and anime.

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Career and Notable Roles

Represented for most of his career by Aoni Production, Yada was active as a stage and voice actor as well as a narrator from the mid-20th century onward. He passed away in Tokyo in 2014 following complications from chronic kidney disease.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Kōji Yada voice in One Piece?

Kōji Yada's specific One Piece assignment is not confirmed in available records, but he is counted among the Japanese voice cast connected to the Toei Animation series during his lifetime. His broader work as an actor and narrator made him a recognizable voice throughout Japanese television and anime.

What talent agency represented Kōji Yada?

Kōji Yada was represented for most of his career by Aoni Production. He worked as a stage and voice actor as well as a narrator from the mid-20th century onward.

When did Kōji Yada die?

Kōji Yada died in Tokyo in 2014, following complications from chronic kidney disease. He had been active as an actor and narrator since the mid-20th century.

When was Kōji Yada born?

Kōji Yada was born in 1933. He built a lengthy career as a Japanese actor, narrator, and voice performer that touched the Toei Animation catalog, including One Piece.

What kind of work did Kōji Yada do besides voice acting?

Beyond voice acting, Kōji Yada worked as a stage actor and narrator throughout his career, with representation held largely by Aoni Production. This body of work made him a recognizable presence across Japanese television and anime for decades.

Sources & Information

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:

  • Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
  • Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
  • Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.

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