Person
Kenji Utsumi
Acting · 1937–2013 · Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Kenji Utsumi (内海 賢二, Utsumi Kenji, August 26, 1937 – June 13, 2013) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyushu, affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production. He was best known for his roles in Sally the Witch (1966) (as Sally's Papa), Fist of the North Star (as Raoh and Kaioh), Dr. Slump Arale-chan (as Senbei Norimaki), the Dragon Ball series (as Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer), Fullmetal Alchemist (as Alex Louis Armstrong) and Hajime no Ippo (as Coach Kamogawa). He was also known for dubbing over the voices of actors Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Victor Mature and Robert Shaw in the Japanese-language editions of their films. He received a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards.
Known for
Hunter x Hunter
Captain (voice)
Dragon Ball Z
Shenron (voice)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Louis Armstrong (voice)
Dr. Slump
Senbei Norimaki (voice)
Fighting Spirit
Genji Kamogawa (voice)
Fist of the North Star
Raoh
Cowboy Bebop
Appledelhi Siniz Hesap Lütfen (voice)
Berserk
Zodd (voice)
Fullmetal Alchemist
Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
Basilisk
Mino Nenki (voice)
Filmography
- 2026One Piece: The MovieEl Drago (voice)
- 2013Silver SpoonMr. Todoroki (voice)
- 2013Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsShenlong (voice)
- 2011Hunter x HunterCaptain (voice)
- 2011Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost ShipLos Dark (Voice)
- 2011Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of MilosAlex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- 2010はじめましてトーマスシリーズ トーマスとこうざんてつどうのなかまたち
- 2010Wonderful World
- 2010The Legend of KoizumiChairman Mao (voice)
- 2009Yona Yona PenguinOld Man (voice)
- 2009KämpferBurnt Alive Lion (voice)
- 2009NeedlessGuido (voice)
- 2009Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodLouis Armstrong (voice)
- 2009Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!Hades
- 2008Casshern SinsBraiking Boss (voice)
- 2007Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and GeraldAlex
- 2006KemonozumeKyūtarō Ōba (voice)
- 2006Doraemon: Nobita's DinosaurDorumanstein (voice)
- 2005Metal Gear Solid 3: ExistenceVolgin (voice)
- 2005Black Jack: The Two Doctors in BlackInspector Tomobiki (voice)
- 2005Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of ShamballaAlex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- 2005BasiliskMino Nenki (voice)
- 2005Gallery FakeCarlos
- 2004Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening SunVin (voice)
- 2004Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman: Tako de Pon! Ashi wa Pon!
- 2004Paranoia AgentAkio Kawazu (voice)
- 2003Fullmetal AlchemistAlex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- 2003Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. KimuraGenji Kamogawa (voice)
- 2003Fighting Spirit: Champion RoadGenji Kamogawa (voice)
- 2003FireStorm
- 2003Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman
- 2002Petite Princess YucieDemon King
- 2002Ai Yori AoshiAoi's Father (voice)
- 2002RahXephonShirow Watari (voice)
- 2001Cyborg 009Black Ghost (voice)
- 2001Vampiyan KidsPapa (pilot)
- 2000はじめの一歩Genji Kamogawa (voice)
- 2000Fighting SpiritGenji Kamogawa (voice)
- 1999Angel LinksDuuz Delax Rex (voice)
- 1999Vampiyan KidsPapa (voice)
- 1998Hunter × Hunter PilotCaptain (voice)
- 1998Case Closed: The Fourteenth TargetEimei Shishido (voice)
- 1998Cowboy BebopAppledelhi Siniz Hesap Lütfen (voice)
- 1997BerserkZodd (voice)
- 1997Lupin the Third: Island of AssassinsGordeau (voice)
- 1997Hermes - Winds of LoveKing Minos (voice)
- 1996Slayers ReturnGalev (voice)
- 1996Hell Teacher NubeEvil Spirit (voice)
- 1996Dragon Ball: The Path to PowerCommander Red/Shenlong (voice)
- 1996Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-expressHeavenly King (voice)
- 1995Macross Plus: The MovieCol. Millard Johnson (voice)
- 1995Street Fighter II: VM. Bison
- 1994Fatal Fury: The Motion PictureJamin (voice)
- 1994Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer VacationSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1994Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1994Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha
- 1993Casshan: Robot HunterBuraiking Boss
- 1993Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love
- 1993Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin VillageSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1992Hanappe BazookaOphisto Bazooka (voice)
- 1991Adachi-ga HaraDamokuresu (voice)
- 1991Kumo ni Noru
- 1991Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiVearn
- 1991Detonator OrgunCommander Zoa
- 1991Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu - Hiryuu no Shou(voice)
- 1991The Adventure of Gamba and the OtterYoisho
- 1991Sukeban DekaDark Detective Kurayami (voice)
- 1991Sukeban DekaInspector Kurayami (voice)
- 1991Dragon Ball Z: Lord SlugSlug / Shenlong (voice)
- 1991Kumo ni Noru
- 1990The Rose of Versailles: I'll Love You As Long As I Live
- 1990Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestShenron (voice)
- 1989Magical HatLord Jaku (voice)
- 1989Angel CopKaishō Taki (voice)
- 1989Angel CopKaishō Taki
- 1989The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-GokuBull Demon King (voice)
- 1989Dragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneShenron (voice)
- 1989Little Nemo: Adventures in SlumberlandKing Morpheus (voice)
- 1989Dragon Ball ZShenron (voice)
- 1988Charge!! Men's Private SchoolPriest (voice)
- 1988Dragon Ball: Mystical AdventureShenlong (voice) / Tournament Announcer (voice)
- 1988Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!Raoh (voice)
- 1988The Legend of Watt PoeVillage Chief (voice)
- 1988Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of JusticeRaoh (voice)
- 1988Tatakae!! Ramenman屠殺鬼玉王
- 1987Touch 3: Don't Pass Me ByEiichiro Kashiwaba (voice)
- 1986Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood RubiesShenlong (voice)
- 1986OutlandersGeobaldi (voice)
- 1986Go Go Toraemon
- 1986Fist of the North StarRaoh (voice)
- 1986Dragon BallShenlong (voice)
- 1985Bavi Stock I: Fated to Be A Target
- 1985Dream Hunter RemJunichirō Sakaki (voice)
- 1985Fight!! Iczer-OneFuji 2 Captain (voice)
- 1985Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, MechapolisSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1985Pro Golfer SaruミスターX
- 1985NoraDr. Zakariasen (voice)
- 1984Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba CastleSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1984Twin Hawks花園明美
- 1984Fist of the North StarRaoh
- 1984Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars
- 1984Kenya BoyGure (voice)
- 1983Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Kometeカポー (voice)
- 1983Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The WorldSenbei
- 1983HarmagedonSalamander (voice)
- 1982Techno Police 21CGoro Narumi
- 1982Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space AdventureSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1982Don DraculaDon Dracula (voice)
- 1981Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder IslandSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1981Sea Prince and the Fire ChildGlaucos (voice)
- 1981Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie
- 1981Dr. SlumpSenbei Norimaki (voice)
- 1981Doraemon: The Record of Nobita, SpaceblazerBoganto (voice)
- 1980There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball GameRikuo Nemoto
- 1980The New Adventures of GigantorSpace Demon King (voice)
- 1980FumoonAcetylene Lamp (voice)
- 1980The Tomb of DraculaDracula (voice)
- 1980There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant RaceRikuo Nemoto
- 1980Zukkoke Knight: Don De La Mancha (ずっこけナイト ドンデラマンチャ)Don Quijote
- 1979There Goes Our Heroネモト監督
- 1979Undersea Super Train: Marine ExpressAcetylene Lamp (voice)
- 1979Young ElevenIkuo Matsumoto (voice)
- 1978Fighting General DaimosBarandoku
- 1977Voltes VGeneral Do Bergan
- 1977Case of the Disjointed MurderAkira Utsumi
- 1976Magnet Robot GakeenMamoru Kazuki (voice)
- 1975Tekkaman: The Space KnightDr. Richardson
- 1975Shonen Tokugawa Ieyasuナレーション
- 1975Adventure of Gambaヨイショ
- 1973CasshanBriking (voice)
- 1973Zero Tester武者ガロス
- 1971Ali Baba and the Forty ThievesDora (voice)
- 1969Judo BoyNarrator (voice)
- 1969The Wonderful World of Puss 'n BootsDaniel (voice)
- 1968Cackling KitarouLa Seine (voice)
- 1967Speed RacerInspector Rokugô
- 1967Golden BatMazo (voice)
- 1967Cyborg 009 and the Monster WarsPyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)
- 1966Sally the Witch
- 1966Cyborg 009Pyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)
- 1965Space AceIbo (voice)
- 1965Space Patrol Hopperアイアン
- 1963Wolf Boy KenOne-Eyed Jack (voice)
- 1963Sweet TrapTajima
- —Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.Narrator
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