Kazuhiro Yamaji
Voice ActorKazuhiro Yamaji, born in 1954, is a Japanese stage and voice actor who voices Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan.
Attack on Titan Role
Yamaji plays Kenny Ackerman, the mercenary known as Kenny the Ripper and the uncle of Levi Ackerman, who emerges as a central antagonist during the story's Uprising arc before his backstory reframes him as a far more sympathetic figure tied to the Ackerman bloodline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kazuhiro Yamaji voice?
Kazuhiro Yamaji voices Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan, the mercenary known as Kenny the Ripper and the uncle of Levi Ackerman. He emerges as a central antagonist during the story's Uprising arc before his backstory reframes him as a far more sympathetic figure tied to the Ackerman bloodline.
Is Kazuhiro Yamaji still acting?
Kazuhiro Yamaji's listed career runs from 1979 to the present, meaning he has continued acting for over four decades. Born in 1954, he built that career across both stage and voice work.
Where did Kazuhiro Yamaji begin his acting career?
Kazuhiro Yamaji's acting roots trace to stage work with the Seinenza Theater Company. That theater background came before he crossed into the voice acting roles that led to playing Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan.
Is Kazuhiro Yamaji married?
Yes, Kazuhiro Yamaji has been married to voice actress Romi Park since 2020. Both work in the Japanese voice acting industry.
When was Kazuhiro Yamaji born?
Kazuhiro Yamaji was born in 1954. He began his acting career in 1979, building a career spanning both theater and voice roles before taking on Kenny Ackerman in Attack on Titan.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHajime Isayama
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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