Kentarō Itō
Voice ActorKentarō Itō is a Japanese voice and stage actor born in Hachiōji who voices Fukaboshi, one of the Ryugu Kingdom's three princes, in the One Piece anime produced by Toei Animation.
One Piece Role
Itō voices Fukaboshi, the eldest of the three merman princes of the Ryugu Kingdom, who is introduced during the Fish-Man Island arc. The character is written as a towering, soft-spoken warrior devoted to protecting his family and kingdom, a gentle-giant type that suits Itō's low baritone delivery. The part came as One Piece's story expanded into its undersea arcs and drew in a wider wave of stage-trained performers.
Career and Notable Roles
Born January 3, 1974, Itō built a career spanning both stage and voice acting, and industry credits now list him with the Mausu Promotion agency, where he doubles as representative of the Theater Company K-Show. He has picked up several assignments once handled by two respected, now deceased, performers, Kazuyuki Sogabe and Takeshi Aono, roles that call for a similarly low, resonant register.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What anime is Kentarō Itō known for?
Itō is known for voicing Fukaboshi, the eldest of the three merman princes of the Ryugu Kingdom, in Toei Animation's One Piece. The character was introduced during the Fish-Man Island arc.
When and where was Kentarō Itō born?
Itō was born January 3, 1974, in Hachiōji. He has built a career spanning both stage and voice acting since the mid-1990s.
What talent agency represents Kentarō Itō?
Itō is represented by the Mausu Promotion agency, where he also serves as representative of the Theater Company K-Show. The dual role reflects his background as a stage-trained performer.
What kind of character is Fukaboshi, the role Kentarō Itō voices in One Piece?
Fukaboshi is written as a towering, soft-spoken warrior devoted to protecting his family and kingdom, a gentle-giant type. The role suits Itō's low baritone delivery.
What roles has Kentarō Itō taken over from other actors?
Itō has picked up several assignments once handled by two respected, now deceased, performers, Kazuyuki Sogabe and Takeshi Aono. Those roles call for a similarly low, resonant register.
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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