Takeshi Watabe

Born in Kōchi Prefecture, Takeshi Watabe was a Japanese voice actor who primarily portrayed villains in various anime series and tokusatsu shows. His notable roles include Kaminari in Doraemon, Inspector Takao Arizuka in the You're Under Arrest franchise, and Naoyuki Kamikurata in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution. Additionally, he voiced Colonel John Kowen in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and Director Yachio Tokugawa in Strawberry Eggs. Prior to his passing, Watabe wrote an instructional book on voice acting titled Seiyū Naritai.