Kenyu Horiuchi
Voice ActorKenyu Horiuchi took over as the Japanese voice of Van Hohenheim in the Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile game.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
In Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile, the 2022 game based on the franchise, Horiuchi voices Van Hohenheim, the immortal alchemist and father of Edward and Alphonse Elric whose centuries-long past drives much of the story's mythology. Casting a veteran performer known for gravitas suited a character defined by age, regret, and hidden power.
Career and Notable Roles
Horiuchi built his reputation redubbing major Hollywood actors into Japanese, most notably Brad Pitt, whom he later met in person at the Japanese premiere of Bullet Train, along with Charlie Sheen, Ben Stiller, and Ben Affleck. He also voiced Jesse Katsopolis in the Japanese dub of the sitcom Full House, and in 2002 he founded his own management office, Kenyu Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime has Kenyu Horiuchi voiced?
In the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, Kenyu Horiuchi voices Van Hohenheim in the 2022 game Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile. Hohenheim is the immortal alchemist and father of Edward and Alphonse Elric, a role that draws on Horiuchi's reputation for gravitas.
What is Kenyu Horiuchi's most famous role?
Kenyu Horiuchi is most notably known as the Japanese dub voice of Brad Pitt, a connection strong enough that the two met in person at the Japanese premiere of Bullet Train.
Who else has Kenyu Horiuchi dubbed in Japanese?
Horiuchi has also redubbed Hollywood actors including Charlie Sheen, Ben Stiller, and Ben Affleck into Japanese. On the sitcom side, he voiced Jesse Katsopolis in the Japanese dub of Full House.
Does Kenyu Horiuchi run his own talent agency?
Yes. In 2002 Kenyu Horiuchi founded his own management office, Kenyu Office, which now represents him. He established it as an already-seasoned performer, having worked as a Japanese voice actor since 1983, and it remains the agency behind his continuing work, including his turn as Van Hohenheim in Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile.
When did Kenyu Horiuchi start voice acting?
Horiuchi has been active in voice acting since 1983, building a career as a Japanese voice actor known for redubbing major Hollywood stars.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Fullmetal Alchemist anime series, manga, and official materials. Fullmetal Alchemist was created by Hiromu Arakawa, published by Square Enix, and animated by Bones. All rights to Fullmetal Alchemist and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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