Masaharu Satō

Masaharu Satō (佐藤 正治, Satō Masaharu, born July 1, 1946) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator currently working for Aoni Production. He was born in Ōta, Tokyo. Satō is best known for the roles of Buffaloman, Sunshine (Kinnikuman), Miyamoto Musashi (Yaiba), Adah (Mushiking: King of the Beetles), and Dora-med III (The Doraemons). He is also known for playing numerous roles in the Kinnikuman, Dr. Slump and Arale-chan, Fist of the North Star, and Dragon Ball series.

Masaharu Satō
佐藤 正治
Born	(1946-07-01) July 1, 1946 (age 76) Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
Alma mater	Komazawa University
Occupations	Actor voice actor narrator
Years active	1978–present
Agent	Aoni Production
Height	169 cm (5 ft 7 in)

Satō also made a voice guest in episode 3 of GoGo Sentai Boukenger and Juken Sentai Gekiranger as a rare moment.

Filmography

Anime television series

1978

• Galaxy Express 999 (Clone B)^[1]
• Majokko Tickle (Station Attendant, Employee (A))

1979

• Mobile Suit Gundam (Marigan, Twanning)^[1]
• Cyborg 009 (Announcer, Commander, Gasur, Hitman B, Minister of the Military)
• Manga Kotowaja Jiten (Tsuruo)

1980

• Manga Kotowaja Jiten (Tsuruo)

1981

• Queen Millennia (Councilor A, Teacher)^[1]
• Sengoku Majin Goshōgun (Art Cronkite, Chancellor, Secretary, Swan)
• Tiger Mask II (Abdullah The Butcher)^[1]
• Taiyou no Kiba Dougram (Dark)
• Dr. Slump (Pagos, Field Farmer, Jr. High Principal, Pig)
• Hello! Sandybell (Scott)

1982

• Ochamegami Monogatari Korokoro Poron (Dionysus)
• Armored Fleet Dairugger XV (Saruta Katz, Al Luciano, Baratalia, Gigolone, Holtes, Nolan, Seidel, Wakasa)
• Space Adventure Cobra (Barg, Gus, Zack Simmons)
• Sentō Mecha Xabungle (Medick)

1983

• Genesis Climber Mospeada (Russ)
• Kinnikuman (Buffaloman, Iwao, Sunshine, Beauty Rhodes, Curry Cook, Devil Magician, Doctor Bombe, Doryman, Dr. Bombay, Gagne Mask, Gania, Kamehame, Kasugano Oyakata, King Cobra, PM Yasuhiro Nakasone, Prince Kamehame, Ramenman, Skull Bozu, Specialman, Station Manager, Tileman, TV Producer)^[1]
• Kōsoku Denjin Albegas (General Daston, General Darry, The Great Deran, Vice-Principal)^[1]
• Stop! Hibari-kun (Director, Geronimo, Yakuza A)^[1]
• Aura Battler Dunbine (Zyaba)
• Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX (Green Izma, Kruger, Secretary of Defense, Soldier)

1984

• Giant Gorg (Dr. Hekkeru)^[1]
• Tongari Bōshi no Memoru (Cinthia's Father)
• Fist of the North Star (Belga, Bugal, Elder, Gauguin, Gōda, Juza's Uncle, Kidnapper, Kogure, Village Elder)

1985

• Aoki Ryūsei SPT Layzner (Getey)^[1]
• Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Dr. Hasan)
• Gegege no Kitarō (Masao)^[1]
• Touch (Katagiri)
• Dancougar - Super Beast Machine God (General Gil Dorom)^[1]
• Highschool! Kimengumi (Himawari, Ranto Jougai)^[1]

1986

• Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Monogatari (Edward Kent)^[1]
• Ginga Nagareboshi Gin (Kirikaze, Terry)^[1]
• Go-Q-Choji Ikkiman (Ramboman)^[1]
• Saint Seiya (Chrysaor Krishna, Docrates, Gigas, Jaki)
• Dragon Ball (Assistant Black, Dolphin, Jasmine, Nao, Pagos, Pig, Rabbit Gang Member, Saber Tiger; Snow's Father)^[1]
• Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos (Blade)^[1]

1987

• Kiteretsu Daihyakka (Sasaki-sensei)^[1]
• City Hunter (Kurosaki)^[1]
• Transformers: The Headmasters (Alpha Trion, Bee Drone, First Aid, Grimlock, Grotusque, Hook, Kaen, Punch-Counterpunch, Sandstorm, Scourge, Searchlight, Skydive, Sureshot, Tantrum, Techna)^[1]
• Lady Lady!! (Robert)^[1]

1988

• Sakigake!! Otoko Juku (Dokugantetsu, Nightclub Manager, Vice Principal, Yakuza A)
• Tatakae!! Ramenman (Marvelous Hagler, Tiaolong, Tie Guanyin, Treasurer, Village Elder, Yinjiao)
• Transformers: Super God Masterforce (Gilmer)

1989

• Akuma-kun (Guraukosu, Hyakume-Oyaji)
• Transformers: Victory (Frank, Mayor Burns, Perceptor)^[1]
• Dragon Ball Z (Blueberry, Boss, Coach, Giant, Gozu, King Cold, Lao Chu, Mezu, Musuka, Olivu, Saichourou, Shenlong, Tard)^[1]

1990

• Dragon Warrior (Ivan)
• Mashin Eiyuden Wataru 2 (Death Gondor)^[1]

1991

• Kikou Keisatsu Metal Jack (TV Announcer)^[1]
• Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Ōi Sōdatsu-hen (King Mayumi Kinniku, Mammothman, Mariposa, Parthenon, The Manriki)^[1]

1993

• Kenyū Densetsu Yaiba (Musashi Miyamoto)^[1]
• Ghost Sweeper Mikami (Owner)
• Jungle no Ouja Taa-chan (Dan King)^[1]
• Slam Dunk (Hayama, Takatou Riki, Tetsuo)*^[1]
• Yūsha Tokkyū Might Gaine (Wolfgang)^[1]
• Wakakusa Monogatari Nan to Jou Sensei (Prof. Farth)

1994

• Magic Knight Rayearth (Golem, Monster)^[1]
• Red Baron (Sigma Computer - Male Half)^[1]

1995

• Kuso Kagaku Sekai Gulliver Boy (Chaptar)
• The Slayers (Soromu, Wizard 1)^[1]
• Romeo's Blue Skies (Citron, Old Man B)^[1]

1996

• Gegege no Kitarō (Yagyou-san)
• Detective Conan (Kawana)

1997

• Berserk (Hail)^[1]
• Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru (Rimitta)
• Dragon Ball GT (Black, Shén Lóng)

1998

• Gasaraki (Krause)
• Shadow Skill (Iba Stora)^[1]
• Pokémon (Tamaranze)^[1]
• Orphen (Batrov)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! (Black, Vice Principal)^[1]
• Master Keaton (Prof. Stevens)

1999

• Bucky - The Incredible Kid (Jibaku Ou)
• Dai-Guard (Nishima)
• Blue Gender (Victor)^[1]
• Orphen: The Revenge (McGregor)^[1]
• Master of Mosquiton '99 (Jijiya, Sage, School President)
• Maze (Woll Dolnard)
• One Piece (John Giant)

2001

• Inuyasha (Goshinki, Nanushi)
• Vandread: The Second Stage (Doyen)
• Angelic Layer (Shuko's Father)
• Rune Soldier (Gonga)^[1]

2002

• Ultimate Muscle (Chairman Harabote Muscle, Sunshine, The Coasterman)

2003

• R.O.D -The TV- (Irving)
• Kino's Journey (Immigration Officer)^[1]
• Getbackers (Gen Radou)
• Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (Tuyosi)

2004

• Samurai Champloo (Clerk, Machinenki)^[1]
• Futakoi (Kenmochi)
• Ring ni Kakero 1 (Doctor)^[1]

2005

• GUNxSWORD (Nero)^[1]
• Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking ~Mori no Tami no Densetsu~ (Adah)
• Bleach (Stealth Force Member)
• Beet the Vandel Buster (Captain)
• Beet the Vandel Buster Excellion (Captain)^[1]
• Pokémon Advance (Tamaranze)^[1]

2006

• Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (Genshiro)^[1]
• Idaten Jump (Sebastian)
• Gunparade Orchestra (Commander)

2007

• Gintama (Soul Flat Sugar Master)
• Gegege no Kitarō (Gasha Dokuro, KyouRinRin, Old Man)^[1]
• Ghost Slayers Ayashi (Doi)
• Bakugan Battle Brawlers (HAL-G)^[1]
• Hatarakids My Ham Gumi (Headquarters Chief)^[1]

2008

• Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (Black King)^[1]
• Hakaba Kitarō (Hageyama)
• Bleach (Kumoi Gyōkaku)
• Rosario + Vampire (School Chairman)^[1]
• Rosario + Vampire Capu2 (School Chairman)^[1]

2009

• Dragon Ball Kai (Kame-Sennin)^[1]

2010

• Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector (Rishuu Toudou)^[1]
• Digimon Xros Wars (Gargoylemon)^[1]
• Fairy Tail (Ivan Dreyar)

2012

• Shining Hearts (Hank)^[1]
• Tanken Driland (Blacksmith Kogoru)^[1]
• Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time (Gargoylemon)

2013

• Attack on Titan (Armin's Grandfather)^[1]

2014

• Abarenbō Rikishi!! Matsutarō (Company President)^[1]

2015

• Attack on Titan: Junior High (Armin's Grandfather)^[1]
• Dragon Ball Super (Kame-Sennin)^[1]

2018

• Sword Gai (Kigetsu)

2021

• Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (Morris)
• One Piece (Gan Fall)

OVA

• Gall Force (xxxx) (Gorn)
• Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (xxxx) (Oompo)
• Detective Conan: Conan vs. Kid vs. Yaiba (xxxx) (Miyamoto Musashi)
• Amada Anime Series: Super Mario Bros. (xxxx) (Koopa, Larry Koopa, Iggy Koopa)
• Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991) (Bob)
• Ushio and Tora (1992) (Grandpa)
• Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988) (Erlache)
• Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010) (Hasan)

Anime movies

• Jigoku Sensei Nube (xxxx) (Vice Principal)
• Kinnikuman series (xxxx) (Buffaloman, Iwao)^[1]
• The Kabocha Wine (xxxx) (Kameyama)
• The Doraemons (xxxx) (Doramed III)^[1]
• Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! (1986) (Koopa Troopa)
• Violinist of Hamelin (xxxx) (Oboe)
• Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990) (Lakasei)
• Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991) (Doore)^[1]
• Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) (King Vegeta)
• Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995) (Kame-Sennin)
• One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005) (Keroshot)
• Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) (Kame-Sennin)
• Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015) (Kame-Sennin)

Games

• Airforce Delta (xxxx) (Jamie Jones)
• Castlevania series (Death and others)
• Dragon Ball Z (xxxx) (Porunga)
• Dynasty Warriors series (xxxx) (Zuo Ci)
• Gurumin (xxxx) (Iwao)
• Kinnikuman New Generation vs. Legends (xxxx) (Sunshine)
• Kinnikuman Generations series (xxxx) (Sunshine, Prince Kamehame/First Kinnikuman Great, Chairman)
• Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix series (xxxx) (Sunshine, Chairman)
• Lunar 2: Eternal Blue (xxxx) (Lunn)
• Star Ocean: The Second Story (xxxx) (Indalecio/Gabriel)
• Super Robot Wars Original Generations (xxxx) (Rishu Togo)
• Xenosaga series (xxxx) (Sellers)
• SegaSonic the Hedgehog (1993) (Doctor Eggman)
• Policenauts (1994) (Salvatore Toscanini)
• Metal Gear Solid (1998) (Donald Anderson)
• Final Fantasy X (2001) (Zaon, Jyscal Guado)
• Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) (Richard Ames)
• Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006) (CIA Agent)^[1]

Tokusatsu

• X-Bomber (1980) (Officer B)
• Gridman the Hyper Agent (1993-1994) (Khan Digifer)
• B-Fighter Kabuto (1996) (Mole Beast Mogerado (ep. 6))
• Ultraman Tiga (1996-1997) (Kyrieloid (ep. 3), Ligatron (ep. 4), Alien Raybeak (ep. 13), Alien Muzan (ep. 14), Kyrieloid II (ep. 25), Metamorga (ep. 47))
• Ultraman Dyna (1998-2002) (Alien Shilback (ep. 17), Bishmel (ep. 18))
• Heisei Ultra Seven (1998-2002) (Alien Guts II (1998 ep. 2), Alien Pegassa II (2002 ep. 1))
• Mirai Sentai Timeranger (2000) (Bodyguard Hydrid (ep. 21))
• Kamen Rider Agito (2001) (Hydrozoa Lord / Hydrozoa Ignio (ep. 18 & 19), Lizard Lord / Stellio Dextera (ep. 37), Lizard Lord / Stellio Sinistra (ep. 37 - 39))
• Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger (2003-2004) (Wicked Life God Dezumozorlya (eps. 1 - 47) /DezumoLijewel (ep. 47)/ DezumoVoorla (Voice by Hidenari Ugaki, Bunkou Ogata) (ep. 48)/ DezumoGevirus (ep. 49 & 50))^[1]
• Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) (Tylerian Durden (ep. 26))
• Gougou Sentai Boukenger (2006) (Tsukumogami Jougami (ep. 3))
• Jūken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) (Confrontation Beast Buffalo-Fist Gyuuya (ep. 3))
• Engine Sentai Go-onger (2008) (Savage Land Barbaric Machine Beast Happa Banki (ep. 17))
• Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey (2009) (Alien Reiblood)
• Ultraman Zero Clash! Techtor Gear Black!! (2010) (Jiorugon)
• Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (2015) (Youkai Tengu (ep. 6))

Dubbing roles

Live-action

• Black Panther (River Tribe Elder (Isaach de Bankolé))^[2]
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (River Tribe Elder (Isaach de Bankolé))^[3]
• Con Air (Earl "Swamp Thing" Williams (M. C. Gainey), Dale (Dennis Burkley))
• Pistol Whipped (Blue (Paul Calderón))^[4]

Animation

• Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (Duke)^[1]

References

1. "声優さん出演リスト 個別表示：佐藤正治(Masaharu Sato) [Voice actor's appearance list individual display: Masaharu Satō". Voice Artist Database (in Japanese). GamePlaza-HARUKA. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
2. "ブラックパンサー". Fukikaeru. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
3. "ブラックパンサー／ワカンダ・フォーエバー　－日本語吹き替え版". Fukikaeru. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
4. "弾突 ＤＡＮＴＯＴＳＵ［吹］". Star Channel. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

External links

• Official agency profile (in Japanese)
• Masaharu Satō at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
• Masaharu Satō at IMDb