Kendo Kobayashi
Voice ActorKendo Kobayashi is a Japanese comedian and actor represented by Yoshimoto Creative Agency who voiced Dice in the Japanese version of One Piece.
One Piece Role
Kobayashi lends his voice to the character Dice in the Japanese-language version of One Piece, a guest casting that fits the show's habit of bringing in well-known Japanese comedians for supporting parts. The role sits apart from his day-to-day work as a television and stage performer.
Career and Notable Roles
Performing under his real name Tomoharu Kobayashi and nicknamed Ken Koba, he has worked in Japanese comedy and television since 1992 as part of the Yoshimoto Kogyo talent roster, managed through Yoshimoto Creative Agency in Tokyo. A graduate of the Yoshimoto New Star Creation school in Osaka, he built his profile through stand-up and variety programming rather than acting or voice work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kendo Kobayashi?
Kendo Kobayashi is a Japanese comedian and actor represented by Yoshimoto Creative Agency, working in Japanese comedy and television since 1992. He also lends his voice to Dice in the Japanese version of One Piece, a guest role apart from his usual stage and television work.
Who does Kendo Kobayashi voice in One Piece?
Kobayashi voices Dice in the Japanese-language version of One Piece. It is a guest casting that fits the show's habit of bringing in well-known Japanese comedians for supporting parts.
What is Kendo Kobayashi's real name?
Kendo Kobayashi performs under his real name, Tomoharu Kobayashi, and is also nicknamed Ken Koba. He has worked under that name since 1992 as part of the Yoshimoto Kogyo talent roster.
Where did Kendo Kobayashi train as a comedian?
Kobayashi is a graduate of the Yoshimoto New Star Creation school in Osaka. He trained there before building his profile through stand-up and variety programming.
When was Kendo Kobayashi born?
Kendo Kobayashi was born in 1972 and has worked as part of the Yoshimoto Kogyo talent roster since 1992. That career in comedy and television predates his guest voice role in One Piece.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters 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
All rights belong to their respective owners.
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 Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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