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Kenji Hamada

Voice Actor

Kenji Hamada is a voice actor from Fukuoka who works with the agency Mausu Promotion and voices Hyōrinmaru, the zanpakutō spirit tied to Tōshirō Hitsugaya, in the Bleach anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Agency: Mausu Promotion
Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1998-present
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Bleach Role

Hamada provides the voice of Hyōrinmaru, the ice-elemental zanpakutō spirit bound to Tōshirō Hitsugaya, appearing in both the standard series and its anime-continuity material within Studio Pierrot's adaptation of Bleach.

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Career and Notable Roles

Hamada, who hails from Fukuoka, has worked professionally since 1998 as a member of the talent agency Mausu Promotion; on adult-oriented projects he performs under the pseudonym Ken Akiresu.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenji Hamada known for?

Hamada is known for voicing Hyōrinmaru, the ice-elemental zanpakutō spirit bound to Tōshirō Hitsugaya, in the Bleach anime produced by Studio Pierrot. The character appears in both the standard series and its anime-continuity material.

What talent agency is Kenji Hamada with?

Hamada works with the agency Mausu Promotion. He has been a member since starting his professional career in 1998.

Where is Kenji Hamada from?

Hamada hails from Fukuoka, Japan. He went on to build his voice acting career from there.

When did Kenji Hamada begin his voice acting career?

Hamada has worked professionally since 1998, giving him a career of more than two decades. He is based in Fukuoka and represented by Mausu Promotion.

Does Kenji Hamada use a stage name?

Yes, on adult-oriented projects Hamada performs under the pseudonym Ken Akiresu. This is separate from his main-line anime work such as Bleach.

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