Kenichirou Matsuda
Voice ActorKenichirou Matsuda is a Japanese voice actor represented by Arts Vision who plays Batou in the Ghost in the Shell: Arise series, alongside a wide-ranging career voicing supporting roles across anime.
Ghost in the Shell Role
Matsuda voices Batou in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, the prequel original video animation series that reimagines Public Security Section 9's formation with a different vocal cast than the original film and Stand Alone Complex continuity. His take on the character offered anime fans a fresh interpretation of the veteran cyborg operative within the Arise timeline. The role stands as one of his most visible genre credits.
Career and Notable Roles
Represented by the talent agency Arts Vision, Matsuda has built a career centered on supporting anime roles: Gordon Agrippa in Black Clover, Thors in the historical epic Vinland Saga, and both the narrator and the character Bond Forger in Spy x Family. He has also voiced Jacques Yvain in RErideD, Miles Morgan in Engage Kiss, and Richard Parker in Highspeed Etoile, reflecting a steady presence across a wide range of anime productions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenichirou Matsuda voice in Ghost in the Shell?
Matsuda voices Batou in Ghost in the Shell: Arise, the prequel original video animation series that reimagines Section 9's formation with a different vocal cast than the original film and Stand Alone Complex continuity.
What is Kenichirou Matsuda best known for?
He's known for supporting anime roles including Gordon Agrippa in Black Clover, Thors in Vinland Saga, and both the narrator and the character Bond Forger in Spy x Family.
What other anime has Kenichirou Matsuda been in?
He has also voiced Jacques Yvain in RErideD, Miles Morgan in Engage Kiss, and Richard Parker in Highspeed Etoile.
What talent agency represents Kenichirou Matsuda?
He's represented by the talent agency Arts Vision.
When was Kenichirou Matsuda born?
He was born in 1978.
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