Banjō Ginga

Banjō Ginga (銀河 万丈, Ginga Banjō, born November 12, 1948), sometimes credited as his real name Takashi Tanaka (田中 崇, Tanaka Takashi), is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was born in Kofu, Yamanashi. Ginga is affiliated with Aoni Production. He is married to voice actress Gara Takashima.

Banjō Ginga
銀河 万丈
Born (1948-11-12) November 12, 1948
Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan
Other names
  • Takashi Tanaka (田中 崇)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • voice actor
  • narrator
Years active1970–present
AgentAoni Production
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
SpouseGara Takashima

Known for his deep baritone voice, his most well-known roles include Gihren Zabi (Mobile Suit Gundam), Crocodine (Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken), Jean Paul Rocchina (Armored Trooper Votoms), Shōhei Harada (Touch), Souther (Fist of the North Star, original 1980s series), Babbo (MÄR), Bayman in the Dead or Alive series, Heihachi Mishima and the various models of Jack in the Tekken series, and Liquid Snake and Zero in the Metal Gear series.

His hobbies include painting, salsa dance, riding horses and playing music.

On November 5, 2020, it was announced Ginga had tested positive for COVID-19. On November 16, 2020, it was announced that he had recovered.

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