Kaneto Shiozawa | |
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| Born | Toshikazu Shiozawa (1954-01-28)January 28, 1954 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | May 10, 2000(2000-05-10) (aged 46) Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 1975–2000 |
| Agent | Aoni Production |
| Spouse | Harumi Baba |
Toshikazu Shiozawa (Japanese:塩沢 敏一,romanized: Shiozawa Toshikazu, January 28, 1954 – May 10, 2000), better known by the stage nameKaneto Shiozawa (Japanese:塩沢 兼人,romanized: Shiozawa Kaneto), was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo. At the time of his death, he was attached toAoni Production. He had a distinctive calm, aristocratic-sounding voice, which often typecast him asvillainous oranti-heroic strategists and intellectuals. His stage name originated from the Japanese directorKaneto Shindō. He was best known for his performances asRei inFist of the North Star,M'Quve inMobile Suit Gundam,Buriburizaemon inCrayon Shin-chan,D inVampire Hunter D,Cyborg Ninja inMetal Gear,Paul von Oberstein inLegend of the Galactic Heroes,Devimon inDigimon,Prince Demande inSailor Moon,Vega inStreet Fighter, R. Ichiro Tanaka inKyūkyoku Chōjin R, Inspector Ninzaburo Shiratori inDetective Conan,Zato-1 inGuilty Gear,Hyo Imawano inRival Schools andLuke Skywalker inStar Wars.
Shiozawa graduated fromNihon University Second Senior High School, where he learned to perform in its art department.
On May 9, 2000, at 4pm, Shiozawa fell down the stairs of his home inShinjuku, Tokyo, claiming that there were no injuries found on him, he insisted that he was fine. Six hours later, at 10pm, Shiozawa's body condition suddenly changed, he collapsed and was rushed to the Tokyo Medical University Hospital; he died of acerebral contusion at 12am on May 10, at the age of 46. Fellow voice actorHidekatsu Shibata was one of the attendees at his funeral. Shiozawa's ongoing roles were replaced by other voice actors after his death.
Hikaru Midorikawa said, "Kaneto Shiozawa was my hero."
Due to his death, two of the characters he played (Zato-1 fromGuilty Gear and Hyo fromRival Schools) were killed off in-universe. Zato-1 was replaced by the shadow parasite Eddie (voiced byTakehito Koyasu), who took over Zato's body following his death untilGuilty Gear Xrd.
In 2016, a well-known voice actor,Hiroshi Kamiya, has permanently taken over the role forBuriburizaemon fromCrayon Shin-chan, after being remained silent for 16 years, due to Shiozawa's passing.[1]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1984 | Birth | Kim |
| 1985 | Area 88 | Shin Kazama |
| Megazone 23 - Part I | B.D. | |
| Vampire Hunter D | D | |
| 1986 | Blue Comet SPT Layzner | Ru Kain |
| Megazone 23 - Part II | B.D. | |
| 1987 | Bubblegum Crisis | J.B. Gibson |
| Kaze to Ki no Uta: Sanctus -Sei naru kana- | Auguste Beau | |
| To-y | Tōi "To-y" Fujii | |
| 1988 | Bride of Deimos | Kaname Ōba |
| Hades Project Zeorymer | Saiga | |
| Legend of the Galactic Heroes | Paul Von Oberstein | |
| Vampire Princess Miyu | Larva | |
| 1989 | Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma | Marou |
| ARIEL Visual | Hauser | |
| Earthian | Dr. Ashino (Professor Ashiya) | |
| Fūma no Kojirō | Yōsui | |
| 1990 | Aries | Zeus |
| Cyber City Oedo 808 | Merill "Benten" Yanagawa | |
| Transformers: Zone | Sonic Bomber | |
| 1991 | ARIEL Deluxe | Hauser |
| Kyūkyoku Chōjin R | R. Ichiro Tanaka | |
| 1992 | Ai no Kusabi | Iason Mink |
| 1993 | The Heroic Legend of Arslan | Narcasse |
| 1994 | Baki the Grappler | Shinogi Koushou |
| Phantom Quest Corp. | Nakasugi | |
| 1997 | Agent Aika | Rudolf Hagen |
| 1998 | Twilight of the Dark Master | Kudo |
| 2000 | Angelique: Shiroi Tsubasa no Memoire | Clavis |
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