Kenichi Ogata
Voice ActorKenichi Ogata is a veteran Japanese voice actor from Fukuoka Prefecture who voices Dr. Kuseno, the elderly scientist who built and maintains Genos, in the Japanese cast of One Punch Man.
One Punch Man Role
Ogata voices Dr. Kuseno, the retired cyborg scientist who rebuilt Genos after the young hero lost his original body and continues to repair and upgrade him throughout the series. It is a grandfatherly supporting role that suits Ogata's long history of playing warm, older mentor figures.
Career and Notable Roles
Across more than five decades in the industry, Ogata has voiced Genma Saotome in Ranma 1/2, Professor Hiroshi Agasa in Detective Conan, Myoga in Inuyasha, and King Dedede in the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime. He spent years at Aoni Production before moving to the Umikaze agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenichi Ogata voice in One Punch Man?
Ogata voices Dr. Kuseno, the retired cyborg scientist who rebuilt Genos after the young hero lost his original body. He continues repairing and upgrading Genos throughout the series, playing a grandfatherly supporting role.
What other anime has Kenichi Ogata been in?
Across his career, Ogata has voiced Genma Saotome in Ranma 1/2, Professor Hiroshi Agasa in Detective Conan, Myoga in Inuyasha, and King Dedede in the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime. Each has become a recognizable role for the veteran voice actor.
What agency represents Kenichi Ogata?
Kenichi Ogata is represented by the Umikaze agency, after spending years at Aoni Production earlier in his career. The move marked a shift between two of Japan's major voice acting agencies.
How long has Kenichi Ogata been voice acting?
Kenichi Ogata has worked in the anime industry since 1970, a career spanning more than five decades. He was born in 1942.
Where is Kenichi Ogata from?
Kenichi Ogata was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. He has spent his career voicing warm, older mentor figures, a style that fits his role as Dr. Kuseno in One Punch Man.
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