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Hiroya Ishimaru

Hiroya Ishimaru

Actor · Born February 12, 1941 (85) · Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Hiroya Ishimaru (石丸 博也), born Shinji Ishide (石出 伸二), is a Japanese voice actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 12, 1941 (85)
From
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
18 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 19% in 30 days

What are Hiroya Ishimaru's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
22%
Morality
22%
Bonds
20%
Power
13%
Survival
10%
Ideas
8%
Society
5%
Identity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 2

Heightened: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their heightened movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 0 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Relentless: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their relentless movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 4

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Ally
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
8
Tense
4
Joyful
3
Warm
3
Melancholic
3
Other
3

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Hiroya Ishimaru's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 18 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Hiroya Ishimaru's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

71 credits, 18 with a MovieCove page.

  • Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Ultraman Taro

  • Ultraman Taiga The Movie: New Generation Climax (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Ultraman Taro (voice)

  • Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Ultraman Taro

  • Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 13 episodes · as Ultraman Taro

  • Pop Team Epic(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Popuko (voice)

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Ultraman Ginga S (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 16 episodes · as Ultraman Taro (Voice)

  • Ultraman Ginga Theater Special: Ultra Monster ☆ Hero Battle Royal! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ulltraman Taro (voice)

  • Ultraman Ginga Theater Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ultraman Taro

  • Ultraman Ginga(2013)

    Show as Ultraman Taro

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Street Fighter X Tekken Vita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Lei Wulong (voice)

  • Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial(2010)

    as Ultraman Taro (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE II: The Emperor's Resurrection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ultraman Taro (voice)

  • Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ultraman Taro (voice)

  • Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Rebirth - STAGE I: The Graveyard of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ultraman Taro (voice)

  • Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Gyun-Gyun! Fist Sage Great Athletic Meet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sharkie Chan (voice)

  • Tokyo Serendipity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Juken Sentai Gekiranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 49 episodes · as Sharkie Chan (Voice)

  • Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple(2006)

    Show 50 episodes · as Apachai Hopachai (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers(2006)

    as Ultraman Taro (Voice)

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Tokyo Godfathers(2003)

    as Yasuo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Requiem from the Darkness(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Kinzou Sasamori (voice)

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • GODANNAR!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 26 episodes · as Tatsuya Aoi

  • Mazinkaiser vs. Great General of Darkness(2003)

    as Kôji Kabuto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Babel II: Beyond Infinity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 13 episodes · as Babel I (voice)

  • Mazinkaiser (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 8 episodes · as Koji Kabuto (voice)

  • Sin: The Movie(2000)

    as John "JC" Armack (voice)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Turn A Gundam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 50 episodes · as Mallygan (voice)

  • Digimon Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Taichi's Father (voice)

  • Twilight of the Dark Master(1997)

    as Tenku (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus(1995)

    as Hijacker #2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Doraemon: Nobita's Three Visionary Swordsmen(1994)

    as Dragon (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Tico and Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 39 episodes · as Gayle

  • The Girl in the Wind: Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 52 episodes · as Robert (voice)

  • City Hunter: Million Dollar Conspiracy(1990)

    as Douglas (voice)

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Cyber City Oedo 808 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sengoku (voice)

  • Cyber City Oedo 808(1990)

    Show 3 episodes · as Shunsuke Sengoku (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 4 episodes · as 鬼谷

  • The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli(1989)

    Show 52 episodes · as Bagheera (Voice)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Bubblegum Crisis(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Katsuhito Stingray (voice)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Bosco Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 26 episodes · as Tutty

  • Dancougar – Super Beast Machine God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 38 episodes · as Professor Kotaru Hazuki

  • Ultraman Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ultraman Taro

  • God Mazinger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 23 episodes · as Giron (ギロン)

  • Captain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 26 episodes · as Narrator

  • The Mysterious Cities of Gold(1982)

    Show 65 episodes · as Groucho (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Six God Combination GodMars: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Kenji Asuka (voice)

  • Six God Combination Godmars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 64 episodes · as Kenji Asuka (voice)

  • Bremen 4: Angels in Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Alegro (voice)

  • Tomorrow's Joe 2(1981)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Toward the Terra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sam Houston (voice)

  • Gordian Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 73 episodes · as Paul (voice)

  • Blonde Jeanie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 13 episodes · as Robert McBee

  • Young Eleven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kaneko "Golgon" (voice)

  • Lupin the Thief: Enigma of the 813 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as マルコ

  • Sci-Fi West Saga Starzinger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Jan Kugo (voice)

  • Daikengo the Guardian of Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 26 episodes · as ライガー

  • Future Boy Conan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 6 episodes · as Additional Voices (voice) · as Orlo (voice)

  • Starzinger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 73 episodes · as Jean Kugo (voice)

  • Fighting General Daimos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 44 episodes · as Gurney Halleck

  • Chojin Sentai Barattack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 31 episodes · as Dike (voice)

  • Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Great Sea Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kôji Kabuto

  • UFO Robot Grendizer vs. Great Mazinger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kouji Kabuto

  • UFO Robot Grendizer Theatrical Version (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • UFO Robot Grendizer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 74 episodes · as Koji Kabuto (voice) · as Kouji Kabuto (voice)

  • Battlefield of the Space Saucers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kouji Kabuto

  • Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Kōji Kabuto (voice)

  • Mazinger Z vs. Doctor Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Kouji Kabuto

  • Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kohji Kabuto

  • Mazinger Z (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 92 episodes · as Kouji Kabuto

  • Decision (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 25 episodes · as (voice)

  • Tomorrow's Joe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 47 episodes · as Ozaki Tiger (voice)

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles from 1970 to 2021; peak year 1973.

Biggest box office

Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006)

$3.6M worldwide

Highest rated

Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli (1989)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19702021

Peak 1973 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1970Screen debut· Tomorrow's Joe
  • 1973First film· Mazinger Z vs. Devilman
  • 1974First top-billed film· Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General
  • 1974Breakout· Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting70 of 70: 70 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score78th

By decade

1970s21 · acting1980s14 · acting1990s10 · acting2000s15 · acting2010s7 · acting2020s3 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 20% of 10 roles
7393

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Hiroya Ishimaru's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 81st percentile, the median of all 10; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 18 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 18 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Tomorrow's Joe 2 (1981)

76th percentile spread · 12% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

Midcredits 98th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 39/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 61, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Hiroya Ishimaru work with?

People who share at least 2 of Hiroya Ishimaru's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kazuya Konaka shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers