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Kenn, born Ken'ichiro Ohashi in Tokyo, works as a Japanese actor, singer, and voice performer, and has voice acting credits tied to the My Hero Academia franchise.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 2004-present
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My Hero Academia Role

Kenn is among the voice cast associated with My Hero Academia's Japanese-language production, credited within the franchise's roster of actors from Bones' adaptation of the manga. His stage name, distinct from his legal name Ken'ichiro Ohashi, is the credit under which fans would recognize his contribution to the series. Beyond this franchise, his voice work spans a wide range of anime, games, and audio drama projects built over two decades in the industry.

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Career and Notable Roles

Ohashi has built a multifaceted entertainment career under the Kenn persona, working simultaneously as an on-screen actor, a singer, and one of the more recognizable voices in Japanese anime and games. His output stretches across radio dramas, character songs, and stage work in addition to voice acting, reflecting the multi-hyphenate path many Japanese voice performers pursue over long careers based out of Tokyo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenn a voice actor in My Hero Academia?

Yes, Kenn is among the voice cast associated with My Hero Academia's Japanese-language production, credited within the franchise's roster of actors from Studio Bones' adaptation of the manga.

What is Kenn's real name?

Kenn's legal name is Ken'ichiro Ohashi, and he works under the stage name Kenn. He was born in Tokyo, Japan.

What other work does Kenn do besides voice acting?

Kenn works as an actor and singer in addition to his voice acting career. He is one of several Japanese performers who pursue a multi-hyphenate path across on-screen and vocal work.

What has Kenn done outside acting, singing, and voice acting?

Kenn has also worked in radio dramas, character songs, and stage productions across his career. That range reflects the wide path many Japanese voice performers pursue over long careers based out of Tokyo.

When did Kenn begin his voice acting career?

Kenn was born in 1982 and has been active in the industry since 2004. That gives him more than two decades of work across anime, games, and audio drama projects.

Sources & Information

This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:

  • Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Bones and Shueisha.
  • Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
  • Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Kohei Horikoshi.

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