Kenji Nomura
Voice ActorOkayama-born Kenji Nomura works as a voice actor represented by the agency Aksent and is known for playing physically massive characters; in Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot, he voices the towering Arrancar Yammy Llargo.
Bleach Role
Nomura provides the voice of Yammy Llargo, one of the physically largest Arrancar antagonists in Bleach, fitting the actor's reputation for playing oversized characters within Studio Pierrot's adaptation of the series.
Career and Notable Roles
Nomura has built a career playing large-bodied characters across Japanese animation, including Lorenzo in Ristorante Paradiso, Mitsunori Kugayama in Genshiken, Gilles de Rais in Drifters, and Chairman Harabote in the Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle franchise, alongside supporting parts in shows such as Jormungand, Valkyria Chronicles and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's; he has also voiced multiple villains within the One Piece franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kenji Nomura voice in Bleach?
Nomura provides the voice of Yammy Llargo, one of the physically largest Arrancar antagonists in Bleach. The casting fits his reputation for playing oversized characters within Studio Pierrot's adaptation of the series.
What is Kenji Nomura known for in his acting career?
Nomura has built a career playing large-bodied characters across Japanese animation. This typecasting suits his role as the towering Arrancar Yammy Llargo in Bleach.
What other anime characters has Kenji Nomura voiced?
Nomura has voiced Lorenzo in Ristorante Paradiso, Mitsunori Kugayama in Genshiken, Gilles de Rais in Drifters, and Chairman Harabote in the Kinnikuman: Ultimate Muscle franchise. He has also taken supporting parts in shows such as Jormungand, Valkyria Chronicles, and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.
What talent agency represents Kenji Nomura?
Nomura is represented by the talent agency Aksent, which has guided his career built on playing physically massive characters. He was born in Okayama in 1970.
Has Kenji Nomura voiced characters in One Piece?
Yes, Nomura has voiced multiple villains within the One Piece franchise. His filmography spans several long-running Japanese anime and game franchises.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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