Isamu Tanonaka

Who was Isamu Tanonaka?

Isamu Tanonaka was a Japanese voice actor from Taitō, Tokyo. During his life he has been attached to Gekidan Tōgei and then Theatre Echo; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He was best known for his roles in GeGeGe no Kitarō, Tensai Bakabon, Mahō no Princess Minky Momo, Akuma-kun, Dr. Slump & Arale-chan and the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series.

On January 13, 2010, he suffered a heart attack in his Tokyo home and was found dead by family members. He was 77 years old at the time of his death. His final performance was in Marie & Gali as the voice of Leonardo da Vinci. Memorial services were held in Tokyo Memolead Hall on January 19, 2010. He is survived by his older brother Hiroshi.