Masaharu Satō (佐藤 正治 Satō Masaharu, born July 1, 1946) is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo. He is considered one of the top supporting Japanese actors in the world, along with the late Kōji Totani.
Satō is most known for the roles of Buffaloman and Sunshine in Kinnikuman, Miyamoto Musashi in Yaiba, Adah in Mushiking: King of the Beetles, and Dora-med III in The Doraemons. He is also known for playing numerous roles in the Kinnikuman, Dr. Slump, Fist of the North Star, and Dragon Ball series.
He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production.
Dub Actors[]
Filmography[]
| Year | Character | Title | Dub Voice | Dub Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-1975 | Strawberry Bear | Jungle Tales | Gary Jewell | Canada |
| 1980-1981 | Officer B | X-Bomber | John Baddeley | United Kingdom |
| Mary's Symbiote | Jacob Witkin | |||
| Gelma Soldiers | John Baddeley (eps. 1-3) | |||
| Jacob Witkin (eps. 4-24) | ||||
| Communications Officer 2 | Mark Rolston | |||
| Jay Benedict (ep. 4) | ||||
| Imperial Officer 2 (eps. 22-23) |
Jacob Witkin | |||
| 1981-1986 | Mr. Pig | Dr. Slump | Ted Lehmann | United States |
| Pagos | Robert Axelrod | |||
| Principal | Mike Reynolds | |||
| 1981 | Nicholas | Run, Melos! | ¿? | United States |
| 1982-1983 | Salta Katz | Armored Fleet Dairugger XV | ¿? | United States |
| Commander Wakasa | Jack Angel | |||
| Commander Barataria | ||||
| Luciano | Michael Bell | |||
| 1983 | Rigadon (video version) |
Around the World with Willy Fog | Cam Clarke | United States |
| 1983-1984 | Galamitei | Aura Battler Dunbine | John Tyson | United States |
| Captain Kawasse | George Manley | |||
| Jabba (ep. 41) | Jim McClellan | |||
| 1984 | Luke Oh | Locke the Superman | Simon Broad | Hong Kong |
| 1986-1989 | Staff Officer Black | Dragon Ball | ¿? | Philippines |
| Christopher Sabat | United States | |||
| Jonathan Love | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Suno's Father | Philippines | |||
| Kent Williams | United States | |||
| Ryan Luhning | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Sabretooth Tiger (ep. 1) | Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| Bear Thief (ep. 3) | ¿? | Philippines | ||
| Mike Reynolds | United States | |||
| Michael Donovan | Canada | |||
| Dameon Clarke | United States | |||
| Steve Olson | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Philippines | |||
| Rabbit One (ep. 9) | Philippines | |||
| Dave Ward | Canada | |||
| Brice Armstrong | United States | |||
| Ryan Luhning | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Nao (ep. 38) | Philippines | |||
| Duncan Brannan | United States | |||
| Zane Sampson | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Mr. Pig (ep. 55) | Philippines | |||
| Eric Vale | United States | |||
| Steve Olson | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Pagos (eps. 56-57) | Philippines | |||
| Christopher Bevins | United States | |||
| Tommy James | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Village Elder (ep. 79) | Philippines | |||
| Jeremy Jimenez | United States | |||
| Mike Shepherd | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| Jasmine (ep. 149) | Brad Jackson | United States | ||
| Corby Proctor | Canada | |||
| ¿? | Hong Kong | |||
| 1986-1989 | Gigas | Saint Seiya | John Gremillion | United States |
| Jaki | ||||
| Docrates | Dan Mackey | |||
| 1987-1989 | The King (ep. 6) | Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics | Edward Mannix | United States |
| Army General (ep. 14) | Steve Kramer | |||
| The Miller (ep. 28) | Jeff Winkless | |||
| Servant (ep. 36) | Robert V. Barron | |||
| 1987-1988 | Grimlock | Transformers Headmasters | John Culkin | Hong Kong |
| Grotusque | Pierre Tremblay | |||
| 1988-1994 | Professor Mikage (ep. 2) |
Crying Freeman | Graydon Gould | United Kingdom |
| Tom Wyner | United States | |||
| 1988-1989 | Genie (ep. 2) | Ponkikki Meisaku World | Alvin Sanders | Canada |
| 1989 | Masked Man #2 | Baoh: The Visitor | Mark Franklin | United States |
| 1989-1996 | Goz (ep. 13) |
Dragon Ball Z | ¿? | Philippines |
| Matt Smith | Canada | |||
| Christopher Sabat | United States | |||
| Blueberry (eps. 59-60) |
Doug Parker | Canada | ||
| Kyle Hebert (ep. 59) | United States | |||
| Markus Lloyd (ep. 60) | ||||
| Grand Elder (eps. 100-105) |
Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| Mustard | Chuck Huber (original) | |||
| Brandon Potter (remastered) | ||||
| Mr. Lao (ep. 170) |
John Burgmeier | |||
| Dale Wilson | Canada | |||
| Mez (ep. 195) |
Mike McFarland | United States | ||
| Scott McNeil | Canada | |||
| King Cold (ep. 195) |
Brad Jackson | United States | ||
| Michael Dobson | Canada | |||
| Olibu (ep. 196-199) |
Rick Robertson | United States | ||
| Dale Wilson | Canada | |||
| Shenron (ep. 193) |
Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| Don Brown | Canada | |||
| Rock (ep. 203) |
Chuck Huber | United States | ||
| Lee Tockar | Canada | |||
| Mr. Musuka (ep. 204) |
Sean Schemmel | United States | ||
| Scott McNeil | Canada | |||
| 1989-1990 | Ivan (ep. 1) | Dragon Quest | Garry Chalk | |
| 1989 | Oompo | Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland | John Stephenson | United States |
| 1990 | Lakasei | Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might | Alec Willows | Canada |
| Don Brown | ||||
| Sharon Mann | France | |||
| Robert McCollum | United States | |||
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| 1991 | Dore | Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge | Manuel R. Abello | Philippines |
| Mike McFarland | United States | |||
| Ed Marcus | France | |||
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| 1991-1992 | GORN | Gall Force: New Era | Mike Knight | United States |
| 1991 | Demon of Sky | Psychic Wars | Alan Blyton | United Kingdom |
| 1991 | Garland | Ys III: Wanderers from Ys | Avi Landau | Tokyo, Japan |
| 1992 | Dan Moore | The Bush Baby | ¿? | Canada |
| 1992 | Guo Jia | Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms | Steve Kramer | United States |
| 1993 | Shamo's grandpa | Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan | John Burgmeier | United States |
| Ed Marcus | France | |||
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| King Vegeta | Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| Ed Marcus | France | |||
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| 1993 | Max | 8 Man After | Stephen Apostolina | United States |
| Mr. O'Conner | Richard Allen | |||
| 1994 | Dr. Collie | Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly | Christopher Sabat | United States |
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| 1994 | Richard Meyer | Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture | Ward Perry | Canada |
| 1995 | Larry Randolph | Armitage III | Edward Mannix (eps. 1-2) | United States |
| Mike Reynolds (eps. 3-4) | ||||
| 1995 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon | Mike McFarland | United States |
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| Shenron | Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| 1995 | Zorom (ep. 7) | The Slayers | James Carter Cathcart | United States |
| 1996-1997 | Staff Officer Black (ep. 45) | Dragon Ball GT | Christopher Sabat | |
| Chris Gerritsen | Canada | |||
| Shenron | Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| Dave Pettitt | Canada | |||
| Black Star Shenron | Christopher Sabat | United States | ||
| Dave Pettitt | Canada | |||
| 1996 | Staff Officer Black | Dragon Ball: The Path to Power | Christopher Sabat | United States |
| ¿? | Malaysia | |||
| 1996 | Murata | Sanctuary | Robert O. Smith | United States |
| 1996 | Dragon Cuisine Master (ep. 7) | Slayers NEXT | James Carter Cathcart | United States |
| Evia (ep. 17) | David Moo | |||
| 1997-2002 | Tamaranze Kaicho | Pokémon | James Carter Cathcart | United States |
| 1998 | Donald Anderson | Metal Gear Solid | Greg Eagles | United States |
| 1998-1999 | Batrov (eps. 5-6) | Sorcerous Stabber Orphen | Paul Locklear | United States |
| 1999-2000 | McGregor Neilsen | Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Revenge | Andy McAvin | United States |
| 2000-2004 | Goshinki (ep. 43) | InuYasha | Michael Kopsa | Canada |
| 2002 | Porunga | Dragon Ball Z: Budokai | Christopher Sabat | United States |
| 2002-2003 | Gen Radō | GetBackers | Greg Grosh | United States |
| 2002-2006 | Tamaranze Kaicho | Pokémon Advanced Generation | James Carter Cathcart | United States |
| 2004-2012 | Gyokaku Kumoi | Bleach | Kirk Thornton | United States |
| 2005 | Death | Castlevania: Curse of Darkness | Tom Wyner | United States |
| 2006-2007 | Doi-Oiokami-Toshitsura | Ghost Slayers Ayashi | Michael Forest | United States |
| 2006 | Luis Frois | Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams | Phil Proctor | United States |
| 2007-2008 | Dr. Michael Gehabich / Hal-G | Bakugan: Battle Brawlers | Ron Pardo | Canada |
| Kato | ||||
| 2007 | Mash | Dynasty Warriors: Gundam | Brent Miller | Canada |
| 2008 | The Black King (ep. 1) | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 | Douglas Rye | United States |
| 2008 | Tenmei Mikogami / Headmaster | Rosario + Vampire | J. Paul Slavens | United States |
| 2009 | Staff Officer Black | Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo | Christopher Sabat | United States |
| 2009-2011 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Z Kai | Mike McFarland | United States |
| 2009-2019 | Ivan Dreyar | Fairy Tail | Bruce Carey | United States |
| 2010-2012 | Gargomon | Digimon Fusion | Liam O'Brien | United States |
| 2010-2014 | Hasan | Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn | Kirk Thornton | United States |
| 2013- present |
Armin's Grandfather | Attack on Titan | Francis Henry | United States |
| 2013 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods | Mike McFarland | United States |
| King Vegeta | Christopher Sabat | |||
| 2013 | Master Roshi | Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! | Mike McFarland | United States |
| 2014 | Armin's Grandfather | Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow | Francis Henry | United States |
| 2014-2015 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters | Mike McFarland | United States |
| Mr. Musuka (ep. 102) | J. Michael Tatum | United States | ||
| 2015 | Armin's Grandfather (ep. 2) | Attack on Titan: Junior High | Francis Henry | United States |
| 2015 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ | Mike McFarland | United States |
| 2015-2018 | Dragon Ball Super | Kirk Thornton | United States | |
| Mike McFarland | United States | |||
| King Vegeta (ep. 6) |
Michael McConnohie | United States | ||
| Christopher Sabat | United States | |||
| Mr. Pig (ep. 69) | Jim Foronda | |||
| 2018 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Legends | Mike McFarland | United States |
| 2018 | Zuo Ci | Dynasty Warriors 9 | Smokey Miles | United States |
| 2018 | Kigetsu | SWORDGAI The Animation | John DeMita | United States |
| 2019- present |
Genji | Pokémon Masters | Steve Kramer | United States |
| 2020 | Master Roshi | Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot | Mike McFarland | United States |