was a Japanese freelance voice actor who was formerly affiliated with Kyu Production, 81 Produce, and D-COLOR. As a child, he wanted to be a physical education teacher before becoming a voice actor in 1987. The first role he auditioned for was Shutendouji in Ronin Warriors. He took over some of the roles from the late Yō Yoshimura and Kazuyuki Sogabe. His hobbies included driving and sports such as baseball, soccer, and karate. On November 21, 2022, it was announced that Yanada died on November 14 at the age of 57. Notable voice roles Television animation 1980s Jushin Liger (1989) – Ryu Dolk 1990s Kyatto Ninden Teyandee (1990) – Rikinoshin The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn (1992) – Turbo Lander, Violeece Slam Dunk (1993) – Takenori Akagi Shippū! Iron Leaguer (1993) - Gold Arm Captain Tsubasa J (1994) – Hiroshi Jito Macross 7 (1994) – Barton Magic Knight Rayearth (1994) – Geo Metro Bonobono (1995) – Higuma no Taishō Sorcerer Hunters (1995) – Gateau Virtua Fighter (1995) – Kage-Maru Dragonball GT (1996) – General Rildo Yat Anshin Uchuu Ryokou (1996) – Kaoru Yamamoto Pocket Monsters (1997) – Kaz Gym Leader, James' father Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 (1998) – Leon McNichol Fancy Lala (1998) – Narumi Digimon Adventure (1999) – Andromon 2000s Digimon Adventure 02 (2000) – Andromon Inuyasha (2001) – Rōyankan Digimon Tamers (2002) – Guardromon/Andromon Digimon Frontier (2002) – Asuramon Cromartie High School (2003) – Jackson Setouchi Astro Boy (2003) – Harley Transformers: Armada (2003) – Megatron Rockman.EXE Axess (2003) – Desertman Zatch Bell! (2003) – Baltro Bleach (2004) – Tessai Tsukabishi, Baigon Rockman.EXE Stream (2004) – Desertman, Takeo Inukai SD Gundam Force (2004) – Cobramaru Oh My Goddess! (2005) – Toraichi Tamiya Black Lagoon (2006) – Ginji Matsuzaki Code Geass (2006) – Andreas Darlton Fist of the Blue Sky (2006) – Máng Kuáng-Yún D.Gray-man (2007) – Noise Marie Death Note (2007) – Takeshi Ooi Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007) – Thymilph Detective Conan (2008) – Andre Camel Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen (2009) – Archduke Gorgon Inuyasha: The Final Act (2009) – Bone demon's father 2010s Digimon Xros Wars (2010) – AncientVolcamon The Ambition of Oda Nobuna (2012) – Yoshitatsu Saitō Hunter × Hunter (2011) - Todo, Tsezguerra Berserk (2017) – Grunbeld 2020s Getter Robo Arc (2021) – Benkei Kuruma Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2022) – Captain Taiki Theatrical animation The Heroic Legend of Arslan (1991) – Zande