Kenji Nomura
Voice ActorKenji Nomura, born in Okayama Prefecture in 1970, is known for lending his booming voice to large, imposing characters in Japanese anime, including several villains in Toei Animation's One Piece such as Baron and Bobby Funk.
One Piece Role
Nomura has voiced a run of antagonists in One Piece, including Baron, a hulking pirate from the Long Long Pirates who appears in One Piece Film: Gold, and Bobby Funk, the younger of two assassin brothers from the Mogaro Kingdom who compete as gladiators at the Corrida Colosseum. Both parts draw on the booming, oversized vocal style that has made Nomura a frequent choice for large-bodied characters.
Career and Notable Roles
Nomura has taken on lead roles including Mitsunori Kugayama in Genshiken, the bespectacled waiter Lorenzo in Ristorante Paradiso, Chairman Harabote in Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle, and Gilles de Rais in Drifters. Beyond those leads, he has filled numerous supporting parts in shows such as Jormungand, Valkyria Chronicles, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, and Yes! PreCure5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenji Nomura voice in One Piece?
Nomura has voiced Baron, a hulking pirate from the Long Long Pirates who appears in One Piece Film: Gold, and Bobby Funk, the younger of two assassin brothers who compete as gladiators at the Corrida Colosseum. Both roles draw on his booming, oversized vocal style.
Who is Baron in One Piece?
Baron is a hulking pirate from the Long Long Pirates who appears in One Piece Film: Gold. Nomura's booming voice suits the character's imposing, large-bodied build.
Who is Bobby Funk in One Piece?
Bobby Funk is the younger of two assassin brothers from the Mogaro Kingdom who compete as gladiators at the Corrida Colosseum. Kenji Nomura voices the character in the Japanese original.
What is Kenji Nomura best known for besides One Piece?
Nomura has taken on lead roles including Mitsunori Kugayama in Genshiken and Gilles de Rais in Drifters. He has also voiced Chairman Harabote in Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle and the bespectacled waiter Lorenzo in Ristorante Paradiso.
Who is Kenji Nomura?
Kenji Nomura was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1970 and is known for lending his booming voice to large, imposing characters in Japanese anime. Beyond his lead roles, he has filled numerous supporting parts in shows such as Jormungand, Valkyria Chronicles, and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.
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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.
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