Makio Inoue

Makio Inoue (井上 真樹夫, Inoue Makio, November 30, 1938 – November 29, 2019) was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He began voice acting in the 1960s, landing small roles in Astroboy, and was the actor of choice for deep-voiced, serious males in the 1970s. He is most noted for his two longstanding roles, as the title character in Captain Harlock from 1978 through the 1980s and 1990s (Kōichi Yamadera of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop fame took over this role in 1998), and Goemon Ishikawa XIII of Lupin III from 1977 to 2011 (taking over from Chikao Ōtsuka, who played the role in 1971 and 1972).

He was succeeded in the role of Goemon by Daisuke Namikawa.

Makio Inoue is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 23 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan (2009), Lupin the Third: Green vs Red (2008), Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics (2005), Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo (2004), Samurai Champloo (2004), Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure (2003), Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact (2002), Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal (2002).

The recorded credits span 1968 to 2009, including 18 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.