Kenjirō Tsuda
Voice ActorKenjiro Tsuda is a Japanese screen and voice actor and film director, represented by the agency ANDSTIR, who voiced Aoba Yamashiro, Jigen, and Isshiki Otsutsuki across the Naruto franchise produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto Role
Tsuda's Naruto work spans the original run and its sequel. In Naruto he voiced Aoba Yamashiro, a sunglasses-wearing Konoha jonin skilled in sensory techniques. In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations he played the Kara leader Jigen along with Isshiki Otsutsuki, the ancient clan member whose consciousness inhabits Jigen's body, making him one of the sequel's central threats.
Career and Notable Roles
Known for a distinctive low, smooth voice, Tsuda has acted on stage and screen since the mid-1990s and also directs films. His widely recognized roles include Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen, Overhaul in My Hero Academia, Seto Kaiba in the Yu-Gi-Oh! reboot, and Hannes in Attack on Titan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which characters did Kenjiro Tsuda voice?
Kenjiro Tsuda's Naruto work spans the original series, where he voices Aoba Yamashiro, a sunglasses-wearing Konoha jonin skilled in sensory techniques, and the sequel Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, where he plays the Kara leader Jigen and the ancient Otsutsuki clansman Isshiki. Isshiki's consciousness inhabits Jigen's body, making the pair one of the sequel's central threats.
What other anime roles has Kenjiro Tsuda played?
Outside Naruto, Tsuda's widely recognized roles include Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen and Overhaul in My Hero Academia. He is known for a distinctive low, smooth voice that suits villainous and commanding characters.
What other characters has Kenjiro Tsuda voiced?
Tsuda also voices Seto Kaiba in the Yu-Gi-Oh! reboot and Hannes in Attack on Titan. His anime resume covers a wide range of genres and character types.
Who is Kenjiro Tsuda?
Kenjiro Tsuda is a Japanese screen and voice actor and film director, born in 1971 and represented by the agency ANDSTIR. He has acted on stage and screen since the mid-1990s.
Does Kenjiro Tsuda work behind the camera as well as acting?
Yes, alongside his acting career, Tsuda also directs films. This dual role as both performer and director sets him apart among Japanese voice actors.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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