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'''Hirotaka Suzuoki''' (鈴置 洋孝 ''Suzuoki Hirotaka'' | '''Hirotaka Suzuoki''' (鈴置 洋孝 ''Suzuoki Hirotaka'' [[March 6]], [[1950]] - [[August 6]], [[2006]]) was a veteran Japanese voice actor. Some of his better known anime roles include Tienshinhan in ''Dragon Ball'' and ''Dragon Ball Z'', Masaki Murakami in the original ''Guyver'' OVA series, Eternal Bright Noa in the ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' franchise, Sakaki/Giovanni in ''Pokémon'', Tatewaki Kuno in ''Ranma 1/2'', Noriaki Kakyoin in the ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' OVAs, Dragon Shiryu in ''Saint Seiya'', Chapel the Evergreen in ''Trigun'' and (''sigh'') Tatsuo Nagumo in the ''Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend'' films. | ||
In the world of dubbing, Suzuoki played such characters as Ug the Bounty Hunter (Terrence Mann) in the ''Critters'' series, Chucky (Brad Dourif) in the first ''Child's Play'' film, Riggs (Mel Gibson) in the Tokyo Broadcasting System dubs of the ''Lethal Weapon'' series, Louis Tully (Rick Moranis) in the Soft dub of ''Ghostbusters II'', James Bond (Timothy Dalton) in the TV Asahi dub of ''The Living Daylights'', Frodo in Ralph Bakshi's ''Lord of the Rings'' film, and he dubbed over Tom Cruise in at least nine films. | In the world of dubbing, Suzuoki played such characters as Ug the Bounty Hunter (Terrence Mann) in the ''Critters'' series, Chucky (Brad Dourif) in the first ''Child's Play'' film, Riggs (Mel Gibson) in the Tokyo Broadcasting System dubs of the ''Lethal Weapon'' series, Louis Tully (Rick Moranis) in the Soft dub of ''Ghostbusters II'', James Bond (Timothy Dalton) in the TV Asahi dub of ''The Living Daylights'', Frodo in Ralph Bakshi's ''Lord of the Rings'' film, and he dubbed over Tom Cruise in at least nine films. | ||
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*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] | *[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] | ||
*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] | *[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] | ||
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] ([[Divide and Conquer|#6]] only, dubbing error) | |||
*[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] | *[[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] | ||
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] | *[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] | ||
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===''The Transformers: The Movie''=== | ===''The Transformers: The Movie''=== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Suzuoki was originally cast as [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Transformers: Galaxy Force]] but his then declining health made him pass on the role reprisal so [[Takaya Kuroda]] was cast to voice match him. | |||
*Suzuoki was originally cast | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:08, 21 October 2024

Hirotaka Suzuoki (鈴置 洋孝 Suzuoki Hirotaka March 6, 1950 - August 6, 2006) was a veteran Japanese voice actor. Some of his better known anime roles include Tienshinhan in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, Masaki Murakami in the original Guyver OVA series, Eternal Bright Noa in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, Sakaki/Giovanni in Pokémon, Tatewaki Kuno in Ranma 1/2, Noriaki Kakyoin in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVAs, Dragon Shiryu in Saint Seiya, Chapel the Evergreen in Trigun and (sigh) Tatsuo Nagumo in the Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend films.
In the world of dubbing, Suzuoki played such characters as Ug the Bounty Hunter (Terrence Mann) in the Critters series, Chucky (Brad Dourif) in the first Child's Play film, Riggs (Mel Gibson) in the Tokyo Broadcasting System dubs of the Lethal Weapon series, Louis Tully (Rick Moranis) in the Soft dub of Ghostbusters II, James Bond (Timothy Dalton) in the TV Asahi dub of The Living Daylights, Frodo in Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings film, and he dubbed over Tom Cruise in at least nine films.
On August 6, 2006, at the age of 56, Hirotaka Suzuoki died from lung cancer.
| “ | In Japanese edition, His voice is not squeak but very cool! | ” |
—A Japanese fan on the fundamental difference between Suzuoki and Latta [1] | ||
Roles
[edit]Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
[edit]- Devcon
- Powerglide
- Skywarp (#6 only, dubbing error)
- Slingshot
- Starscream
Scramble City
[edit]Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010
[edit]- Powerglide ("Ghost in the Machine")
- Starscream
The Transformers: The Movie
[edit]- Starscream
Convention appearances
[edit]Notes
[edit]- Suzuoki was originally cast as Starscream in Transformers: Galaxy Force but his then declining health made him pass on the role reprisal so Takaya Kuroda was cast to voice match him.

