Kenji Utsumi
Acting Born Aug 26, 1937 Died Jun 13, 2013 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan 146 credits
Biography
Kenji Utsumi was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on August 26, 1937, and passed away on June 13, 2013, at the age of 75. Affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production, he had 146 known credits in acting. He was best known for his roles in Sally the Witch 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 Japanese-language editions.
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Career overview
Kenji Utsumi was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on August 26, 1937. Affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production, he built an extensive career in acting with 146 known credits listed on the Movie Database. Over the course of his career, he became best known for a wide variety of prominent voice roles in anime and television series.
Among his most notable roles, Utsumi voiced Sally's Papa in Sally the Witch, Senbei Norimaki in Dr. Slump Arale-chan, and Alex Louis Armstrong in Fullmetal Alchemist. He also portrayed Coach Kamogawa in Hajime no Ippo and voiced multiple characters across the Dragon Ball series, including Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom, and the Tenkaichi Budoukai announcer. Additionally, he lent his voice to the characters Raoh and Kaioh in Fist of the North Star.
Beyond original anime voice work, Utsumi was well known for Japanese-language editions where he dubbed over the voices of several prominent international actors. His dubbing credits included performances originally played by Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis, Junior, Victor Mature, and Robert Shaw. Utsumi passed away on June 13, 2013, at the age of 75.
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Career timeline
One Piece: The Movie
Silver SpoonDragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Hunter x HunterFullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of MilosKaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship
Wonderful World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The Legend of Koizumi
Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodKämpferMazinger Edition Z: The Impact!Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!Needless
Casshern Sins
Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
KemonozumeDoraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
BasiliskGallery FakeFullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of ShamballaBlack Jack: The Two Doctors in BlackMetal Gear Solid 3: Existence
Paranoia AgentCrayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening SunPa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman: Tako de Pon! Ashi wa Pon!
Fullmetal AlchemistFireStormFighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. KimuraFighting Spirit: Champion RoadPa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman
RahXephonAi Yori AoshiPetite Princess Yucie
Cyborg 009Vampiyan Kids
Fighting Spiritはじめの一歩
Angel LinksVampiyan Kids
Cowboy BebopCase Closed: The Fourteenth TargetHunter × Hunter Pilot
BerserkHermes - Winds of LoveLupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-expressDragon Ball: The Path to PowerSlayers ReturnHell Teacher Nube
Street Fighter II: VMacross Plus: The Movie
Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-ChaFatal Fury: The Motion PictureDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation
Casshan: Robot HunterDr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin VillageDr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love
Hanappe Bazooka
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiDragon Ball Z: Lord SlugDetonator OrgunSukeban DekaSukeban Deka
Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestThe Rose of Versailles: I'll Love You As Long As I Live
Dragon Ball ZAngel CopMagical HatDragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneLittle Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Tatakae!! RamenmanDragon Ball: Mystical AdventureFist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die!Charge!! Men's Private SchoolFist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice
Touch 3: Don't Pass Me By
Dragon BallDragon Ball: Curse of the Blood RubiesFist of the North StarOutlandersGo Go Toraemon
Pro Golfer SaruDream Hunter RemFight!! Iczer-OneBavi Stock I: Fated to Be A TargetNora
Fist of the North StarTwin HawksKenya BoyDr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba CastleNinja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars
Full Filmography
146 titles- One Piece: The Movie (2026) as El Drago (voice)
- Silver Spoon (2013) as Mr. Todoroki (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) as Shenlong (voice)
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) as Captain (voice)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011) as Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship (2011) as Los Dark (Voice)
- Wonderful World (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 (2010)
- The Legend of Koizumi (2010) as Chairman Mao (voice)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) as Louis Armstrong (voice)
- Kämpfer (2009) as Burnt Alive Lion (voice)
- Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! (2009) as Hades
- Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! (2009) as Emperor of Darkness
- Needless (2009) as Guido (voice)
- Yona Yona Penguin (2009) as Old Man (voice)
- Casshern Sins (2008) as Braiking Boss (voice)
- Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald (2007) as Alex
- Kemonozume (2006) as Kyūtarō Ōba (voice)
- Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur (2006) as Dorumanstein (voice)
- Basilisk (2005) as Mino Nenki (voice)
- Gallery Fake (2005) as Carlos
- Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) as Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black (2005) as Inspector Tomobiki (voice)
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Existence (2005) as Volgin (voice)
- Paranoia Agent (2004) as Akio Kawazu (voice)
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun (2004) as Vin (voice)
- Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman: Tako de Pon! Ashi wa Pon! (2004)
- Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) as Alex Louis Armstrong (voice)
- FireStorm (2003)
- Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003) as Genji Kamogawa (voice)
- Fighting Spirit: Champion Road (2003) as Genji Kamogawa (voice)
- Pa-Pa-Pa the Movie: Perman (2003)
- RahXephon (2002) as Shirow Watari (voice)
- Ai Yori Aoshi (2002) as Aoi's Father (voice)
- Petite Princess Yucie (2002) as Demon King
- Cyborg 009 (2001) as Black Ghost (voice)
- Vampiyan Kids (2001) as Papa (pilot)
- Fighting Spirit (2000) as Genji Kamogawa (voice)
- はじめの一歩 (2000) as Genji Kamogawa (voice)
- Angel Links (1999) as Duuz Delax Rex (voice)
- Vampiyan Kids (1999) as Papa (voice)
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) as Appledelhi Siniz Hesap Lütfen (voice)
- Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (1998) as Eimei Shishido (voice)
- Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998) as Captain (voice)
- Berserk (1997) as Zodd (voice)
- Hermes - Winds of Love (1997) as King Minos (voice)
- Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins (1997) as Gordeau (voice)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express (1996) as Heavenly King (voice)
- Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996) as Commander Red/Shenlong (voice)
- Slayers Return (1996) as Galev (voice)
- Hell Teacher Nube (1996) as Evil Spirit (voice)
- Street Fighter II: V (1995) as M. Bison
- Macross Plus: The Movie (1995) as Col. Millard Johnson (voice)
- Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha (1994)
- Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994) as Jamin (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation (1994) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Casshan: Robot Hunter (1993) as Buraiking Boss
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village (1993) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love (1993)
- Hanappe Bazooka (1992) as Ophisto Bazooka (voice)
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991) as Vearn
- Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991) as Slug / Shenlong (voice)
- Detonator Orgun (1991) as Commander Zoa
- Sukeban Deka (1991) as Inspector Kurayami (voice)
- Sukeban Deka (1991) as Dark Detective Kurayami (voice)
- Kumo ni Noru (1991)
- Adachi-ga Hara (1991) as Damokuresu (voice)
- The Adventure of Gamba and the Otter (1991) as Yoisho
- Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu - Hiryuu no Shou (1991) as (voice)
- Kumo ni Noru (1991)
- Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990) as Shenron (voice)
- The Rose of Versailles: I'll Love You As Long As I Live (1990)
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) as Shenron (voice)
- Angel Cop (1989) as Kaishō Taki
- Magical Hat (1989) as Lord Jaku (voice)
- Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) as Shenron (voice)
- Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989) as King Morpheus (voice)
- Angel Cop (1989) as Kaishō Taki (voice)
- The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku (1989) as Bull Demon King (voice)
- Tatakae!! Ramenman (1988) as 屠殺鬼玉王
- Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988) as Shenlong (voice) / Tournament Announcer (voice)
- Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century's End - Raoh Must Die! (1988) as Raoh (voice)
- Charge!! Men's Private School (1988) as Priest (voice)
- Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 2 - Six Sacred Fists of Nanto! Rei, the Star of Justice (1988) as Raoh (voice)
- The Legend of Watt Poe (1988) as Village Chief (voice)
- Touch 3: Don't Pass Me By (1987) as Eiichiro Kashiwaba (voice)
- Dragon Ball (1986) as Shenlong (voice)
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) as Shenlong (voice)
- Fist of the North Star (1986) as Raoh (voice)
- Outlanders (1986) as Geobaldi (voice)
- Go Go Toraemon (1986)
- Pro Golfer Saru (1985) as ミスターX
- Dream Hunter Rem (1985) as Junichirō Sakaki (voice)
- Fight!! Iczer-One (1985) as Fuji 2 Captain (voice)
- Bavi Stock I: Fated to Be A Target (1985)
- Nora (1985) as Dr. Zakariasen (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis (1985) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Fist of the North Star (1984) as Raoh
- Twin Hawks (1984) as 花園明美
- Kenya Boy (1984) as Gure (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle (1984) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Ninja Hattori-kun + Perman: ESP Wars (1984)
- Harmagedon (1983) as Salamander (voice)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World (1983) as Senbei
- Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete (1983) as カポー (voice)
- Don Dracula (1982) as Don Dracula (voice)
- Techno Police 21C (1982) as Goro Narumi
- Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Dr. Slump (1981) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- Doraemon: The Record of Nobita, Spaceblazer (1981) as Boganto (voice)
- Sea Prince and the Fire Child (1981) as Glaucos (voice)
- Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island (1981) as Senbei Norimaki (voice)
- The New Adventures of Gigantor (1980) as Space Demon King (voice)
- Zukkoke Knight: Don De La Mancha (ずっこけナイト ドンデラマンチャ) (1980) as Don Quijote
- The Tomb of Dracula (1980) as Dracula (voice)
- Fumoon (1980) as Acetylene Lamp (voice)
- There Goes Our Hero: After the Ball Game (1980) as Rikuo Nemoto
- There Goes Our Hero: The Heat of the Pennant Race (1980) as Rikuo Nemoto
- Undersea Super Train: Marine Express (1979) as Acetylene Lamp (voice)
- Young Eleven (1979) as Ikuo Matsumoto (voice)
- There Goes Our Hero (1979) as ネモト監督
- Fighting General Daimos (1978) as Barandoku
- Voltes V (1977) as General Do Bergan
- Case of the Disjointed Murder (1977) as Akira Utsumi
- Magnet Robot Gakeen (1976) as Mamoru Kazuki (voice)
- Adventure of Gamba (1975) as ヨイショ
- Tekkaman: The Space Knight (1975) as Dr. Richardson
- Shonen Tokugawa Ieyasu (1975) as ナレーション
- Casshan (1973) as Briking (voice)
- Zero Tester (1973) as 武者ガロス
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1971) as Dora (voice)
- Judo Boy (1969) as Narrator (voice)
- The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots (1969) as Daniel (voice)
- Cackling Kitarou (1968) as La Seine (voice)
- Golden Bat (1967) as Mazo (voice)
- Speed Racer (1967) as Inspector Rokugô
- Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars (1967) as Pyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)
- Sally the Witch (1966)
- Cyborg 009 (1966) as Pyunma / Cyborg 008 (voice)
- Space Patrol Hopper (1965) as アイアン
- Space Ace (1965) as Ibo (voice)
- Wolf Boy Ken (1963) as One-Eyed Jack (voice)
- Sweet Trap (1963) as Tajima
- Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong. as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenji Utsumi best known for?
Kenji Utsumi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Piece: The Movie (2000), Silver Spoon (2013), Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013), Hunter x Hunter (2011).
When and where was Kenji Utsumi born?
Kenji Utsumi was born on August 26, 1937 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on June 13, 2013.
How many credits does Kenji Utsumi have?
Kenji Utsumi has accumulated over 146 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2026.
What is Kenji Utsumi's background in cinema and television?
Kenji Utsumi was a Japanese actor and voice actor born on August 26, 1937, and passed away on June 13, 2013, at the age of 75. Affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production, he had 146 known credits in acting. He was best known for his roles in Sally the Witch as Sally's Papa, Fist of the North Star as Raoh and Kaioh...
Kenji Utsumi by the numbers
146credits
86films
60TV series
1963–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Magnet Robot Gakeen (1976) as Mamoru Kazuki (voice) — aged about 38
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) as Captain (voice) — aged about 73
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) as Louis Armstrong (voice) — aged about 71
- Fighting Spirit (2000) as Genji Kamogawa (voice) — aged about 62
- Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998) as Captain (voice) — aged about 60
- Cackling Kitarou (1968) as La Seine (voice) — aged about 30
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