Kôhei Miyauchi was an American actor who is best known for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, and Fist of the North Star. Born on August 4, 1929, in Kagoshima, Japan, he made significant contributions to the anime industry as a voice actor and dub artist. He passed away on June 2, 1995, in Tokyo, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Kôhei Miyauchi was born Takayuki Miyauchi and was often affectionately called “Miya-san.” He was known for his warm personality and enjoyed sharing his love for candy during voice recording sessions. Details about his family life are not widely available, but his legacy remains through his iconic roles in various animated series and films.
Death and Legacy
Kôhei Miyauchi died on June 2, 1995, due to abdominal varices at Nihon University Itabashi Hospital in Tokyo. He left behind a remarkable legacy as a beloved voice actor, remembered for his role as Master Roshi in the Dragon Ball series. His final recording for Dragon Ball was particularly poignant, as it involved his character’s death shortly before his own.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 風の谷のナウシカ | 1984-03-11 | Gol (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールＺ 燃え尽きろ!!熱戦・烈戦・超激戦 | 1993-03-06 | Kame Sen’nin (voice) |
| ルパン三世 カリオストロの城 | 1979-07-06 | Gardener (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールZ 銀河ギリギリ!! ぶっちぎりの凄い奴 | 1993-07-10 | Muten Roshi (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールZ 地球まるごと超決戦 | 1990-06-07 | Master Roshi (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールZ 極限バトル！三大超サイヤ人 | 1992-07-11 | Muten Roshi (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールゼット 超スーパーサイヤ人じんだ孫そん悟ご空くう | 1991-03-19 | Muten Roshi (voice) |
| ドラゴンボール 魔神城のねむり姫 | 1987-07-18 | Kame Sennin (voice) |
| ドラゴンボールZ この世で一番強いヤツ | 1990-03-10 | Kame-sen’nin (voice) |
| アリオン | 1986-03-15 | Ethos (voice) |