Steve Kramer

Steven Mark Kramer (born December 12, 1950 in San Juan Capistrano, California) is an American voice actor, voice director and script writer for many anime titles. He has also done voice acting for various Power Rangers series in the past, with the best-known of those roles being the voice of Darkonda in Power Rangers in Space.

Kramer is usually cast in the role of wise old men. His wife, Melora Harte, is also a voice actress.

TV Series

 * Violetta (2012-2015) - Doctor Dufré
 * Marseille (2016-2018) - Pharamond
 * Cable Girls (2017-2020) - Additional Voices
 * 1983 (2018) - Wladyslaw Lis
 * Carlo & Malik (2018) - Elia Santagata
 * If I Hadn't Met You (2018) - Office Manager (ep. 4)
 * Unstoppable (2020) - Additional Voices

Films

 * The Intruder (1986) - Bobby, Additional Voices
 * Lady Terminator (1988) - Tom
 * Reborn from Hell: Samurai Armageddon (1996) - Sekiguchi, Hyodo Yamashiro
 * Bio Zombie (1998) - Yung
 * Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) - Additional Voices
 * Oldboy (2003) - Newscaster, Cop 1
 * The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) - Navy Commander Todo Takadora
 * The Silence of the Marsh (2019) - Additional Voices

Documentaries

 * Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier (2021) - Additional Voices
 * The Motive (2020-2021) - Eli Herskowitz, Yossi Cohen

Animated Series

 * Ferdy the Ant (1984-1985) - Skittle (Intersound Dub)
 * The Wisdom of the Gnomes (1987-1988) - Holler, Little Bit (ep. 6), Puff's Lawyer (ep. 13) , Gnome Lawyer (ep. 16) , Eric (ep. 26)
 * The Return of Dogtanian (1989) - Pip, Bandit (ep. 1)
 * Jin Jin & the Panda Patrol (1994) - Dr. Mania
 * Iznogoud (1995) - Iznogoud
 * Walter Melon (1997-1998) - Additional Voices
 * Pop Secret (2006-2009) - Boze, K-Men

Animated Films

 * The Little Train (1980) - Wizard Baldoni
 * David & the Magic Pearl (1988) - Mr. Stealmore
 * The Little Polar Bear (2001) - Seagull 1
 * Jungle Master (2013) - Additional Voices

Anime

 * Lupin the 3rd Part II (1977-1980) - Inspector Conaiseau (ep. 18), Butler (ep. 73) , Hanshichi Mikawa (ep. 54) , Ticket Inspector (ep. 58) , Narration (ep. 71) , Sailor (ep. 71) , Police Chief (ep. 72) , Police Chief (ep. 73)
 * Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Interpol Chief (Streamline Dub; eps. 145 & 155)
 * Eagle Riders (1978-1980) - Professor Harcourt (ep. 1)
 * The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1980) - Horse Handler (ep. 45), Additional Voices
 * Dogtanian & the Three Muskehounds (1981-1982) - Pip, Cardinal's Guard 3 (ep. 14), Additional Voices
 * Macron I (1981) - Hugo, Dr. William Bridger, Civilian (ep. 1), Corrupt Politician (ep. 13)
 * The Swiss Family Robinson (1981) - Emily's Father (ep. 5)
 * The Magical World of Gigi (1982-1983) - King Cuthbert (2nd voice), Major Jones (ep. 42) , Additional Voices
 * Around the World with Willy Fog (1983) - Circus Manager (ep. 15)
 * Fist of the North Star (1984-1987) - Snake Gang (ep. 16), City Guard (ep. 18) , Villager (ep. 18) , Garekki (ep. 19) , Jagi's Thug (ep. 31) , Ellery (ep. 33)
 * Button Nose (1985-1986) - Benny, Bernie
 * Captain Harlock & The Queen of a Thousand Years (1985) - Evans, Saloon Bully 2
 * Robotech: The Macross Saga (1985) - Uncle Max, Mechanic (ep. 1), Armor 01 (ep. 1) , Messenger (ep. 1) , Mayor's Associate (eps. 1 & 20) , Zentraedi B (ep. 2) , Human Communication 2 (ep. 2) , Truck Driver (ep. 2) , Zentraedi 3 (ep. 3) , Firefighter (ep. 5) , Soldier 2 (ep. 5) , Zeril's Aide (ep. 6) , 207 (ep. 7) , Breetai's Subordinate 2 (ep. 7) , Khyron's Subordinate 2 (ep. 8) , Film Crewman (ep. 9) , Cat's Eye Pilot (ep. 10) , Zentraedi B (ep. 10) , Messenger Robot (ep. 10) , Man Near Bathroom (ep. 13) , SDF-1 Officer 1 (ep. 13) , Councilman 2 (ep. 15) , Mechanic (ep. 15) , Zentraedi (ep. 16) , Newscaster (ep. 16) , Doll Merchant (ep. 18) , Doctor (ep. 18) , Reporter 2 (ep. 19) , Barrier Tech (ep. 19) , Grel's Subordinate (ep. 19) , NAC Ground Control (ep. 19) , Vending Machine Voice (ep. 21) , Zentraedi 2 (ep. 21) , Barracks Worker (ep. 21) , Hunter's Subordinate 1 (ep. 35) , Additional Voices
 * Robotech: The Robotech Masters (1985) - Angelo Dante
 * Robotech: The New Generation (1985) - Kevin (ep. 63), Security Chief (ep. 65) , Expeditionary Force Transmission (ep. 78) , Shorty (ep. 78) , Additional Voices
 * Fairy Tale Favorites (1986) - Narrator (ep. 8)
 * Maple Town (1986-1987) - Wilde Wolfe
 * Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics (1987-1989) - Head Thief (ep. 1), Hansel & Gretel's Father (ep. 2) , Henry (ep. 3) , The Big Bad Wolf (ep. 4) , Priest (ep. 5) , Royal Aide (ep. 5) , Puss in Boots (ep. 6) , Army General (ep. 9) , Royal Subject 3 (ep. 10) , Old Cat (ep. 14) , Male Customer (ep. 15) , The Devil (ep. 20) , Shop Keeper (ep. 20) , The Priest (ep. 25) , The Wolf (ep. 26) , Prince #4 (ep. 28) , Servant 3 (ep. 28) , The Cook (ep. 29) , Mr. Hedgehog (ep. 35) , Fisherman 1 (ep. 36) , Soldier D (ep. 37) , Soldier Captain (ep. 37) , Man (ep. 39) , Additional Voices
 * Ox Tales (1987-1988) - Towilla the Toucan
 * Tales of Little Women (1987) - Town Leader (ep. 3), Union Private (ep. 14) , Chatting Civilian (ep. 43)
 * Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (1990-1991) - Hanson, Damage Report 1 (ep. 4), Escorting Soldier (ep. 4) , Capturing Soldier 2 (ep. 4) , Officer in Tank (ep. 4) , Tower Tech 1 (ep. 5) , Mari's Warden (ep. 5) , Search Party Leader (ep. 5) , Additional Voices (Streamline Dub)
 * Sailor Moon R (1993-1994) - Wiseman, Old Chessmaster (ep. 71), Driver (ep. 73) (Viz Media Dub)
 * Saint Tail (1995-1996) - Art Collector (ep. 1), Baseball Commentator (ep. 8) , Little (ep. 15)
 * Rurouni Kenshin (1996-1998) - Chief Muraki, Jinei Udō, Additional Voices (Sony Dub)
 * Oguni Gensai, Additional Voices (Media Blasters Dub)
 * Sailor Moon Sailor Stars (1996-1997) - Albert Pon Garajan/Sailor Conductor (ep. 180), Police-Chief/Sailor Cop (ep. 182)
 * Speed Racer X (1997) - Botch, Alfred Hyman (ep. 9)
 * Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) - Carlos, Curio Shop Owner (ep. 3), Otto (ep. 7) , Huey (ep. 8) , Old Man (ep. 8) , Drunk at Bar (ep. 8) , Whitney Hagas Matsumoto (ep. 15) , Dig (ep 16)
 * Nightwalker: Midnight Detective (1998) - Director (ep. 2)
 * Outlaw Star (1998) - Lord Habdul (ep. 23)
 * Trigun (1998) - Barfly 1 (ep. 1), Descartes Lackey 2 (ep. 1) , Descartes Lackey 5 (ep. 1) , Earl 'Grim Reaper' Bostalk (ep. 4) , Henchman 3 (ep. 3) , Additional Voices
 * The Big O (1999-2003) - Bonnie Frazier (ep. 5)
 * Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000) - Benitsubaki Clansman (ep. 1), Scam Victim (ep. 11) , Official (ep. 12) , Restaurant Owner (ep. 13)
 * DinoZaurs (2000) - Additional Voices
 * Fighting Spirit (2000-2002) - Mr. Yasuda
 * Gate Keepers (2000) - Additional Voices
 * Shinzo (2000) - Shiro
 * Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2000) - Cerebros, R.E.V., Fireman (ep. 1), Communication Staff (ep. 3) , Government Official (ep. 3) , RFG Conductor 2 (ep. 3) , Ship Captain (ep. 5)
 * Vandread (2000) - Additional Voices
 * Babel II: Beyond Infinity (2001) - Old Monk (ep. 2), UN Soldier (ep. 3) , Murai (ep. 12)
 * Cosmo Warrior Zero (2001) - Rubia (ep. 13)
 * Cyborg 009 (2001-2002) - Cyborg 006 (Chang Changku), Additional Voices
 * Digimon Tamers (2001-2002) - Baihumon (ep. 40), Newscaster (ep. 40) , News Anchor (ep. 44)
 * Figure 17 (2001-2002) - Isamu Kuroda
 * Geneshaft (2001) - Chata (ep. 6), Ewers (ep. 8)
 * s-CRY-ed (2001) - Ayu Dairen, Old Man (ep. 1), Radio Voice (ep. 3) , Worker (ep. 4) , Batcho (ep. 6) , Doctor (ep. 6) , Spectator E (ep. 15)
 * Digimon Frontier (2002-2003) - Cerberumon (ep. 1), Meteormon (eps. 39, 44) , Starmon (ep. 39)
 * Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002-2003) - Churnow (ep. 2), SWAT Officer A (ep. 2) , Detective Driving (ep. 23) , Assemblyman 3 (ep. 24)
 * Gun Frontier (2002) - Oliver Winchester, Sheriff (ep. 1), Bandit (ep. 2) , Gunman (ep. 5) , Baron De Noir F. Tat Andale (ep. 6) , Pastor (ep. 7) , Conductor (ep. 8) , Old Samurai (ep. 10) , Shinonora's Boss (ep. 12)
 * Heat Guy J (2002-2003) - Mauro (2nd voice; eps. 25-26)
 * Mirage of Blaze (2002) - Nue, Additional Voices
 * Naruto (2002-2007) - Hiruzen Sarutobi, Dengaku (ep. 92), Iwashi Tatami (ep. 146)
 * Tenchi Muyo! GXP (2002) - Shank's Henchman (ep. 11), Daluma Guild Member (ep. 11) , Commander Balta (ep. 13) , Additional Voices
 * .hack//Legend of the Twilight (2003) - Hot Spring Granny (ep. 6), Save Point Owner (ep. 8) , Doctor B (ep. 10) , Shopkeeper (ep. 11)
 * Gungrave (2003-2004) - Randy, Resident (ep. 3), Gossiper #3 (ep. 4) , Corporate President (ep. 7) , Security Guard #2 (ep. 9) , Chauffeur (ep. 10) , Butler Tokioka (eps. 16-18) , Subordinate B (ep. 20)
 * Last Exile (2003) - Vitellius Glamis, Claimh-Solais Crewman (eps. 1-2), Vanship Union Operator #1 (ep. 1) , Fuel Attendant #1 (ep. 1) , Additional Voices
 * Wolf's Rain (2003) - Moss (eps. 5-6)
 * Battle B-Daman (2004) - Battle Crow (ep. 3), Shegen (ep. 39)
 * Bleach (2004-2012) - Shunsui Kyoraku, Baraggan Louisenbairn (eps. 145-161), Additional Voices
 * Monster (2004-2005) - Director Heinemann
 * Phoenix (2004) - Houben, Tsume Otoko, Kadan (ep. 8), Officer (ep. 9)
 * Samurai Champloo (2004-2005) - Kagetoki Kariya, Kikuzo (ep. 1), Ken (ep. 13) , Akame (ep. 15) , Joey Cartwright (ep. 23)
 * Digimon Data Squad (2006-2007) - Rocky (ep. 9), Togemon (ep. 9) , Vilemon (ep. 11)
 * When They Cry (2006) - Tatsuyoshi Kasai, Teppei Hōjō, Additional Voices
 * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006-2007) - Hidenobu Kubouin, Priest (ep. 13), Additional Voices
 * The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006-2009) - Shamisen, Manager (ep. 5), Umpire (ep. 8)
 * Blue Dragon (2007-2008) - Elder (ep. 1)
 * Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (2007) - Master Star Reader, Taga, Additional Voices
 * Naruto Shippūden (2007-2017) - Hiruzen Sarutobi, Iwato, Fire Temple Monk (ep. 63), ANBU Ninja (ep. 113) , Leaf Ninja (ep. 120) , Leaf Ninja on Roof (ep. 157) , Leaf Ninja C (ep. 157) , Better C (ep. 170) , Hidden Rain Man (ep. 172) , Flashback Ninja #4 (ep. 175) , Flashback Voice #8 (ep. 175) , Gonbee (ep. 199) , Samurai (ep. 202) , Cloud Village Man A (ep. 282) , Doto Akimichi (ep. 282) , Chen (ep. 312) , Emcee (ep. 415) , Villager (ep. 466) , Villager (ep. 467) , Traveler B (ep. 479)
 * Nodame Cantabile (2007) - Sebastiano Viera, Tatsumi Mine, Takehiko Miyoshi, Hidemi Saku (ep. 6), Teacher A (ep. 7) , Conductor B (ep. 18)
 * Kurokami: The Animation (2009) - Store Owner (ep. 22)
 * Digimon Fusion (2010-2012) - Wisemon (eps. 33-54), Panbachimon, Shurimon
 * Blade (2011) - Old High Council Member (ep. 8), Master Tanba Yagyu (ep. 9) , Crowd (ep. 10) , Vampire Hunter (ep. 10) , High Council Member (ep. 11)
 * Hunter x Hunter (2011-2014) - Bizeff, Assistant Instructor (ep. 111), Dojo Owner (ep. 125) , Citizen (ep. 133)
 * Accel World (2012) - Matchmaker
 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012-2013) - Dario Brando, Priest (ep. 9), Street Vendor (ep. 10) , Soldier (ep. 12)
 * Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks (2013) - Master Ore, Narrator
 * Coppelion (2013) - White Coat
 * Sailor Moon Crystal (2014-2016) - Wiseman
 * The Seven Deadly Sins (2014-present) - Cain Barzad, Additional Voices
 * Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018) - Old Kai, King (ep. 1) (Bang Zoom! Dub)
 * Lupin the 3rd Part IV (2015-2016) - Marco Zoff (ep. 1), Detective (ep. 2) , Nino (ep. 4) , Detective (ep. 4) , Guido Cesario (ep. 11) , Philip Casper (ep. 15) , Principal (ep. 16) , Moreno (ep. 16) , Additional Voices
 * One-Punch Man (2015-2019) - Prisoner (ep. 18), Haragiri (ep. 19)
 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable (2016) - Yoshihiro Kira, First Responder C (ep. 39)
 * Magi: Adventure of Sinbad (2016) - Matal Mogamett (ep. 1)
 * FLCL: Progressive (2018) - Tonkichi
 * SWORDGAI The Animation (2018) - Shogun
 * Great Pretender (2020) - Shogo Nakanoshima (ep. 6), Additional Voices
 * Battle Game in 5 Seconds (2021) - Satoru Saruwatari (ep. 3), Additional Voices

Anime Shorts

 * IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2003) - Dimmer
 * Pokémon Generations (2016) - Giallo (ep. 13)

OVAs & Specials

 * Peter of Placid Forest (1980) - Timothy, Rooster
 * A Christmas Adventure (1984) - Elves
 * Gigi & the Fountain of Youth (1985) - King Cuthbert
 * Megazone 23 - Part I (1985) - BD's Right Hand, Car 2, Man Reporting 2nd Wave, Space Warfare Officer, Truck Driver (Streamline Dub)
 * Megazone 23 - Part II (1986) - Hangar Announcer 1 (International Dub)
 * Robot Carnival (1987) - Colleague, Greeters (Presence), Jonathan Jameson Volkerson III (A Tale of Two Robots, Part 3: Foreign Invasion)
 * Mr. Happy (1989-1990) - Mr. Happy, Councilman (ep. 1), Finger 1 (ep. 1) , Toe (ep. 2) , Passerby 2 (ep. 2) , Finger (ep. 3) , Thug 1 (ep. 3) , Train Announcement (ep. 3)
 * 3x3 Eyes (1991-1992) - Mama, Frog Demon (ep. 2) (Streamline Dub)
 * Doomed Megalopolis (1991) - Kuroda Shigemaru (Streamline Dub)
 * Babel II (1992) - Babel
 * 8 Man After (1993) - Daigo's Aide (ep. 1), Bearded Cyber Junkie (ep. 1) , Security Guard 2 (ep. 2)
 * Casshan: Robot Hunter (1993) - Professor Hannibal (ep. 2), Resistance Elder (ep. 3) , General (ep. 4) , Reporting Neoroid (ep. 4)
 * Gatchaman (1994-1995) - Additional Voices (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * Jungle de Ikou! (1997) - Ahem
 * Saber Marionette J Again (1997-1998) - Clockmaker (ep. 6)
 * éX-Driver (2000-2001) - Businessman (ep. 1), Dad (ep. 1) , Unlucky Man (ep. 1) , Driver (ep. 2)
 * FLCL (2001-2002) - Shigekuni Nandaba, Train Announcer (ep. 3), Martians Baseball Player (ep. 4) , Additional Voices
 * Freedom (2006-2008) - Chimpster
 * Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010-2014) - Sydow Omoki
 * Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (2015-2018) - Paolo Cassius

Anime Films

 * Panda! Go, Panda! (1972) - Man with Ladder
 * Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978) - General Talan
 * Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo (1978) - Heinrich Gissinger, Egyptian Police Chief, U.S. President (Streamline Dub)
 * The Adventures of Manxmouse (1979) - Mr. Petman, Dog Soldier, Radio Announcement
 * Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) - Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Servant 1 (Streamline Dub)
 * Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck (1981) - Hans, Half-Breed, Gambler 4, Murderer 3
 * Frankenstein (1981) - Inspector Belbeau
 * Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981) - Tem Ray
 * Undersea Encounter (1981) - Drunk, Gabian Soldier, Crewman 1, Crewman 2, Submerging Announcement
 * Golgo 13: The Professional (1983) - Paco, Team B, Tech 2
 * Lensman (1984) - LaVerne Thorndyke (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * Worsel, Club Thug (Streamline Dub)
 * Lensman: Power of The Lens (1984) - Major, Reporter 4
 * The Brave Frog's Greatest Adventure (1985) - Head Missionary, Jerome, Mr. Eel, Human, Rainbow Pond Citizen
 * Time Patrol (1985) - Ginny's Grandfather, Prisoner 2, Tibetan Master's Aide
 * Vampire Hunter D (1985) - Dr. Ferringo (Streamline Dub)
 * Dirty Pair: Project Eden (1986) - Dr. Wattsman (Streamline Dub)
 * Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) - Penny's Father, Shenron (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * Robotech: The Movie (1986) - Strategic Air Command Colonel, Subordinate in Truck 1, Northern Province Cannon Operator, Helix 1, Hangar Soldier 3 & Additional Voices
 * Neo Tokyo (1987) - Message on Chalkboard, Boat Crewman 1
 * Robotech II: The Sentinels (1987) - Tesla, Jirl
 * Twilight of the Cockroaches (1987) - Broadcast Director, Cop, Sprayed Subordinate
 * Wicked City (1987) - Male Co-Worker (Streamline Dub)
 * Akira (1988) - Ryūsaku, Lady Miyako, Army, Councilman 5, SOL Tech 1, Radio Relayer, Bridge Soldier 2, Building Clearance Tech, SOL Tech 2, Man on Insider's Phone, School Disciplinarian, Tech Requesting Ground Forces, Man on Vehicle's Radio 1, SOL Tech 3, Tank Pilot, Man on Vehicle's Radio 2, Man Leading People to 'Akira', Man Declaring Akira's Return, Bonfire, Speaker, Stadium Soldier 3, Intrusion Reporter (Electric Media Dub)
 * Interrogator 1, SOL Tech 3 (Animaze Dub)
 * Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988) - Shenron, Additional Voices (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * My Neighbor Totoro (1988) - Mr. Ogaki, Old Farmer (Streamline Dub)
 * Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) - Ket's Father, Policeman, Street Sweeper (Streamline Dub)
 * Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms (1992) - Guo Jia, Wang Yun
 * Catnapped! (1995) - Additional Voices
 * Memories (1995) - Additional Voices
 * Ah! My Goddess: The Movie (2000) - Additional Voices
 * Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) - Carlos
 * Appleseed (2004) - Lance (Animaze Dub)
 * Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) - Detective, Security 4, Security 5 (Manga Dub)
 * Katsunari Wakabayashi (Animaze Dub)
 * Tales from Earthsea (2006) - Slave Transport Driver
 * First Squad: The Moment of Truth (2009) - Leader of the Ahnenerbe
 * Redline (2009) - Old Man Mole
 * Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II: The Battle for Doldrey (2012) - Gennon
 * Lu Over the Wall (2017) - Grandfather
 * Napping Princess (2017) - Additional Voices
 * Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017) - Director Akagawa, Additional Voices
 * Promare (2019) - Burnish Elderly, Pizzeria Store Manager, Additional Voices

Video Game Dubbing

 * BlazBlue: Continuum Shift (2009) - Bang Shishigami
 * Tales of Zestiria (2015) - General Landon
 * Pokémon Masters (2019-present) - Drake, Ramos

Voice Director

 * Bleach (eps. 190-214)
 * Blue Dragon
 * Captain Harlock & The Queen of a Thousand Years
 * DinoZaurs
 * DNA Sights 999.9
 * Eagle Riders
 * Gatchaman (Harmony Gold Dub)
 * The Hallo Spencer Show
 * Honeybee Hutch
 * Jungle Master
 * Lensman (Streamline Dub)
 * The Little Polar Bear
 * Saint Tail
 * The Space Adventure
 * Transformers: Robots in Disguise
 * Twilight of the Cockroaches

Writer

 * Babel II
 * Bleach
 * Blue Dragon
 * Captain Harlock & The Queen of a Thousand Years
 * The Dog of Flanders
 * Dragon Warrior
 * Eagle Riders
 * Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil
 * Funky Fables
 * The Hallo Spencer Show
 * Iron Man: Rise of Technovore
 * Jungle Master
 * La Femme Nikita
 * Lensman (Streamline Dub)
 * The Littl' Bits
 * Maple Town
 * Mr. Happy
 * Monarca
 * Mon Colle Knights
 * Ox Tales
 * Peter Pan: The Animated Series
 * Pinocchio: The Series
 * Robotech
 * Robotech: The Movie
 * Sailor Moon R (Viz Dub)
 * Sailor Moon S (Viz Dub)
 * Samurai Pizza Cats
 * Shinzo
 * Tenchi in Tokyo
 * Transformers: Robots in Disguise
 * Vampire Princess Miyu
 * Wild 7
 * Wowser