Kenji Nomura
Voice ActorKenji Nomura hails from Okayama Prefecture and works as a Japanese voice actor under the Aksent agency; in One Punch Man's Japanese cast, he plays Gouketsu, the fallen martial arts champion turned Monster Association executive.
One Punch Man Role
Nomura voices Gouketsu in the original Japanese cast, a Dragon-level Monster Association executive who once reigned as the undefeated champion of the Super Fight tournament before abandoning his humanity for raw power. His gravelly delivery fits the character's arc from proud martial artist to towering monster.
Career and Notable Roles
Nomura specializes in large, imposing characters and has voiced Chairman Harabote on Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle, played Gilles de Rais in the historical drama Drifters, brought Lorenzo to life in Ristorante Paradiso, and voiced Mitsunori Kugayama on the otaku comedy Genshiken. He also plays a number of villain parts across the One Piece franchise and has worked in anime since the 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenji Nomura voice in One Punch Man?
Nomura voices Gouketsu in the original Japanese cast, a Dragon-level Monster Association executive who once reigned as the undefeated champion of the Super Fight tournament. His gravelly delivery suits the character's arc from proud martial artist to towering monster.
What other anime has Kenji Nomura been in?
Nomura has voiced Chairman Harabote in Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle, Gilles de Rais in the historical drama Drifters, Lorenzo in Ristorante Paradiso, and Mitsunori Kugayama in Genshiken. He has worked in anime since the 1990s.
Has Kenji Nomura voiced characters in One Piece?
Yes, Kenji Nomura has played a number of villain roles across the One Piece franchise. Large, imposing characters are a specialty of his.
What agency represents Kenji Nomura?
Kenji Nomura is represented by the Aksent agency in Japan. That representation has supported a career spanning multiple decades of anime voice work.
Where is Kenji Nomura from?
Kenji Nomura was born in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, in 1970. He is a Japanese voice actor whose career has spanned several decades in the anime industry.
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