Kenjiro Tsuda
Voice ActorBorn in 1971, Kenjiro Tsuda works as an actor, voice actor, and film director in Japan, and he is well known for voicing the villain Overhaul in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Kenjiro Tsuda voices Overhaul, the calculating yakuza boss and central antagonist of the Shie Hassaikai arc in My Hero Academia, first appearing in the third season. Tsuda plays the character's cold composure early on and lets it crack into panic as Overhaul's plan against the heroes falls apart. The performance is frequently cited among the show's more memorable villain turns.
Career and Notable Roles
Represented by ANDSTIR, Tsuda has worked steadily since 1995, moving between voice acting, live-action roles, stage work, and directing. His career took off with the anime series H2, and he has since become one of the more recognizable adult male voices in anime, extending his profile through modeling and photo book work in recent years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which characters did Kenjiro Tsuda voice?
Kenjiro Tsuda voices Overhaul, the calculating yakuza boss and central antagonist of the Shie Hassaikai arc in My Hero Academia, first appearing in the show's third season. Overhaul stands as one of the villain's more memorable turns in the franchise.
What is Kenjiro Tsuda best known for?
Tsuda is best known for his performance as Overhaul in My Hero Academia, frequently cited among the series' more memorable villain turns. He plays the character's cold composure early on and lets it crack into panic as Overhaul's plan against the heroes falls apart.
What agency represents Kenjiro Tsuda?
Kenjiro Tsuda is represented by the agency ANDSTIR. He was born in 1971 and works as an actor, voice actor, and film director in Japan.
What other work has Kenjiro Tsuda done besides voice acting?
Beyond voice acting, Tsuda has taken on live-action roles, stage work, and film directing over his career. In recent years he has also extended his profile through modeling and photo book work.
What was Kenjiro Tsuda's breakthrough anime role?
Kenjiro Tsuda has worked steadily in the industry since 1995, and his career took off with the anime series H2. That early success set the stage for his later work in bigger franchises like My Hero Academia.
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