Kenichi Ono
Voice ActorKenichi Ono is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and tarento from Tokyo who has contributed a voice role to the One Piece anime, though he is best known for other work in Japanese television and dubbing.
One Piece Role
Ono is part of the Japanese voice cast of One Piece, contributing a supporting voice role within the series' large ensemble, a role that sits alongside his more prominent television and voice acting credits.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Tokyo in 1958 under the name Kikuo Ono, he has worked professionally as an actor, television personality, and voice actor since 1983. He is most widely recognized for voicing the villain Yoichi Takato in the Kindaichi Case Files anime series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kenichi Ono?
Kenichi Ono was born Kikuo Ono in Tokyo in 1958 and works as a Japanese actor, television personality, and voice actor. He is part of the Japanese voice cast of One Piece, alongside a broader career in Japanese television.
What is Kenichi Ono best known for?
Ono is most widely recognized for voicing the villain Yoichi Takato in the Kindaichi Case Files anime series. That role stands as his signature voice credit outside of One Piece.
What role does Kenichi Ono play in One Piece?
Ono contributes a supporting voice role within One Piece's large ensemble cast. The part sits alongside his more prominent television and voice acting credits in Japan.
When did Kenichi Ono begin his professional career?
Ono has worked professionally since 1983, covering acting, television, and voice work. He was born in Tokyo in 1958.
Besides voice acting, what other work is Kenichi Ono known for in Japan?
Ono works as an actor and television personality, or tarento, in addition to his voice acting credits. He is best known for other work in Japanese television and dubbing rather than for a single anime role.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
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