Masato Yamanouchi
ActingAbout Masato Yamanouchi
Masato Yamanouchi (山内 雅人, Yamanouchi Masato; April 3, 1929, in Tokyo – April 7, 2003, in Tokyo) was a Japanese voice actor. Over the course of his 58-year career, he was reportedly in more than 20,000 works and dubbed more than 3,000 films. He voiced Grandpa in Future Boy Conan and Dornkirk in The Vision of Escaflowne, and dubbed films for actors including Tyrone Power and Montgomery Clift.
Masato Yamanouchi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Masato Yamanouchi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Masato Yamanouchi's work falls within the Animation genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Masato Yamanouchi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ghost in the Shell, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Masato Yamanouchi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Masato Yamanouchi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Masato Yamanouchi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ghost in the Shell 2.0 | Foreign Minister (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Catnapped! | Sandada (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ghost in the Shell | Minister of Foreign Affairs (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Comet in Moominland | Muskrat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War | Kijimu (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Document: Fang of the Sun Dougram | Narrator / Donan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Space Warriors Baldios | Doctor Reagan (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Twelve Months | Soldier (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Future Boy Conan | Dr. Briac Lao (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tenguri, Boy of the Plains | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | GO GET THEM 0011!! | Professor Hayashi (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars | Black Ghost (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Cyborg 009 | Black Ghost (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon | Wadatsumi, Kushinada-hime's father (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Masato Yamanouchi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Masato Yamanouchi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masato Yamanouchi is "Ghost in the Shell" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Masato Yamanouchi acted in?
Masato Yamanouchi has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Masato Yamanouchi?
Other notable films include "Future Boy Conan", "Comet in Moominland", and "Spooky Kitaro: The Great Yokai War".