Kenji Utsumi


Kenji Utsumi 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 , Fist of the North Star, Dr. Slump Arale-chan, the Dragon Ball series, Fullmetal Alchemist and Hajime no Ippo. 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.

Personal life

He was married to fellow voice actress Michiko Nomura until his death.

Death

He died from peritoneal cancer at 3:01 PM in JST on June 13, 2013.

Voice roles

Television animation

;1963Wolf Boy Ken
;1965 Space Ace
;1966Yusei Kamen Mahōtsukai Sally
;1967Ogon Bat Speed Racer Bōken Shōnen Shadar
;1968Kyojin no Hoshi Cyborg 009 Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae
;1969Kurenai Sanshiro
;1973Zero Tester Shinzo Ningen Casshan
;1975Ganba no Bōken Uchū no Kishi Tekkaman
;1976Magnos The Robot
;1977Chō Denji Machine Voltes V Shin Kyojin no Hoshi
;1978Lupin III: Part II Tōshō Daimos
;1979The Ultraman Animation Kikō Marco Polo no Bōken Heroes of Tomorrow Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur The Rose of Versailles
;1980Adventures of Tom Sawyer Don de la Mancha Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned New Tetsujin-28
;1981Dr. Slump Dasshu Kappei
;1982Don Dracula Space Adventure Cobra
;1983Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman Paaman Cat's Eye
;1984Higeyo Saraba Twin Hawks Fist of the North Star
;1985Touch Pro Golfer Saru Shōwa Ahōzoshi Akanuke Ichiban! Highschool! Kimengumi
;1986Dragon Ball Seishun Anime Zenshu Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea
;1987Fist of the North Star 2 The Story of Fifteen Boys
;1988Tatakae!! Ramenman Soreike! Anpanman Saint Seiya
;1989Dragon Ball Z Mahōtsukai Sally Warau Salesman Magical Hat
;1990Dragon Quest
;1991Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken
;1994Akazukin Cha Cha Tottemo! Luckyman
;1995Street Fighter II V
;1997Lupin III: Island of Assassins Berserk
;1998Cowboy Bebop Saber Marionette J to X
;1999Flint: The Time Detective Angel Links Monster Rancher Weekly Story Land
;2000Shinzo Hajime no Ippo
;2001Rune Soldier Cyborg 009 The Cyborg Soldier
;2002RahXephon Ai Yori Aoshi Petite Princess Yucie
;2003Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road Bōken Yūki Pluster World Tank Knights Portriss Tank Knights Portriss FireStorm Astro Boy Gad Guard Cinderella Boy Fullmetal Alchemist
;2004Kaiketsu Zorori Paranoia Agent Tetsujin 28 Black Jack
;2005Gallery Fake Basilisk Shinshaku Sengoku Eiyū Densetsu The Snow Queen Kotenkotenko
;2006Angel Heart Red Bull Black Jack 21 Kemonozume
;2007D.Gray-man Jūsō Kikō Dancouga Nova Mokke
;2008Noramimi Allison & Lillia Golgo 13 Casshern Sins One Outs
;2009Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger Slayers Evolution-R Shin Mazinger Shōgeki! Z-Hen Dragon Ball Kai Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Needless Kämpfer Kiddy Girl-and
;2010Shimajirou Hesoka Mayoi Neko Overrun! Rio – Rainbow Gate!
;2011Beelzebub Blade Hunter × Hunter
;2013

OVA

Bavi Stock Outlanders Detonator Orgun Casshan: Robot Hunter JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Macross Plus Shin Getter Robo vs. Neo Getter Robo Hajime no Ippo: Mashiba vs. Kimura Mudazumo Naki Kaikaku

Theatrical animation

;1966Cyborg 009 – 008
;1967Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars – 008
;1969Puss 'n Boots – Daniel
;1970Chibikko Remi to Meiken Kapi – James
;1971Alibaba to Yonjubiki no Tozuku – Dora
;1975Uchuu Enban Dai-Senso – Blackey
;1981Doraemon: Nobita no Uchū Kaitakushi – BorgandSea Prince and the Fire Child – GlaucosDr. Slump & Arale-chan Hello! Fushigi JimaSenbei Norimaki
;1982Techno Police 21C – Goro NarumiDr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure – Senbei Norimaki
;1983Harmagedon – SalamanderDr. Slump & Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Sekai Issuu Dai Race – Senbei Norimaki
;1984Shounen Keniya – Gure of the Pora tribeDr. Slump & Arale-chan Hoyoyo! Nanaba Shiro no Hihou – Senbei Norimaki
;1985Pro Golfer Saru: Super Golf World e no Chōsen!! – Mr. X
;1986Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood RubiesShenlongFist of the North StarRaoh
;1987Pro Golfer Saru: Kōga Hikyō! Kage no Ninpō Golfer Sanjō! – Mr. X
;1988Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure – Senbei Norimaki, Shenlong, Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer
;1989Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland – King MorpheusDragon Ball Z: Dead Zone – ShenlongGaraga – Daraburigu
;1990Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest – ShenlongDragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might – Raisin, Shenlong
;1991Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug – ShenlongGamba to Kawauso no Bōken – YoishoAdachi-ga Hara – Damokuresu
;1992Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken Buchiya bure!! Shinsei Rokudai Shoguo – Burn
;1993Dr. Slump & Arale-chan Ncha! Penguin Mura wa Hare no chi Hare – Senbei NorimakiDr. Slump & Arale-chan Ncha! Penguin Mura yori Ai o Komete – Senbei Norimaki
;1994Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture – Jamin Shona
;1995Macross Plus Movie Edition – Col. Millard Johnson
;1996Dragon Ball: The Path to PowerCommander RedDoraemon: Nobita's Galactic ExpressHeavenly KingSlayers Return – Galev
;1997Doraemon: Nobita's Adventure in Clockwork City – Onigorou KumatoraHermes – Winds of Love – King Minos
;1998Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target – Nagaaki ShishidoWelcome to Lodoss Island!King Fern
;1999Doraemon: Nobita Drifts in the Universe – Angle Moa
;2000One Piece: The Movie – El Drago
;2004Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi o Yobu! Yūhi no Kasukabe Boys – Vin
;2005Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie – Conqueror of ShamballaAlex Louis ArmstrongBlack Jack: The Two Doctors Of Darkness – Inspector Tomobiki
;2006Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur 2006 – Dolman Stein
;2007Tetsujin 28-go: Hakuchū no Zangetsu – BeranedoNezumi Monogatari – Alex
;2009Yona Yona Penguin – Uncle 2
;2010Crayon Shin-chan: Chō Jikū! Arashi o Yobu Ora no Hanayome – Mazusou Kinyuu
;2011Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos – Alex Louis ArmstrongPokémon the Movie: Black/White – Victini and Reshiram/Zekrom – King of the People of the Vale
;2012Guskō Budori no Denki – Fisherman factory owner
;2013Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods – Shenlong

Video games

;1994Dragon Ball Z: Buyuu RetsudenReacoom, Shenlong
;1995Kuusou Kagaku Sekai: Gulliver Boy – KongDragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 – ShenlongLinda Cube – Captain BenDragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden – ShenlongHokuto no Ken – Zen-oh
;1996Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu – Reacoom, Shenlong
;1997Macross Digital Mission VF-X – CaptainNext King: Koi no Sennen Oukoku – King Henry KingLinda Cube Again – Captain BenTales of Destiny – Hugo Jirukurisuto, Shine Rembrandt
;1998Kasei Monogatari – Kiwi 65 World
;1999Yuukyuu no Eden – Orchid GraceSword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage – Balzac, ZoddSpyro 2: Ripto's Rage! – RiptoSpace Channel 5 – Chief Blank
;2000Hokuto no Ken: Seikimatsu Kyūseishu Densetsu – RaohBōken Jidai Katsugeki Goemon
;2001Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
;2002Kidou Senshi Gundam Senki: Lost War Chronicles
;2003Dragon Ball Z – ReacoomRahxephon Soukyuu Fantasy – Shiro WatariHot Shots Golf Fore! – Z, VaderFullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel – Alex Louis Armstrong
;2004Dragon Ball Z 2 – ReacoomFullmetal Alchemist: Dream Carnival – Alex ArmstrongFullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir – Alex Louis ArmstrongBerserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shou – Balzac, ZoddMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterYevgeny Borisovitch Volgin
;2005Dragon Ball Z 3 – Reacoom, Shenlong, Commander RedFullmetal Alchemist 3: Kami o Tsugu Shoujo – Alex Louis ArmstrongDragon Ball Z: Sparking! – Reacoom, ShenlongRogue Galaxy – Vuarugogu DoreizaHokuto no Ken – Raoh
;2006Super Dragon Ball Z – ShenlongDragon Ball Z: Sparking! Neo – Shenlong, ReacoomSonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game) – Duke of Soleanna
;2007!Shin Chan: Flipa en colores! – DalyDragon Ball Z: Sparking! Meteor – Reacoom, Shenlong, Senbei Norimaki
;2008Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! – Bōtenkai NankōDragon Ball Z: Burst Limit – ReacoomPro Golfer Saru – Mr. XDragon Ball Z: Infinite World – Shenlong, Senbei Norimaki, ReacoomDissidia Final Fantasy – Garland
;2009Killzone 2 – Scalar VuisariDragon Ball Tenkaichi Daibōken – Commander Red, Shenlong, Tenkaichi Budōkai announcerHagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist – Akatsuki no Ouji Alex Louis ArmstrongFullmetal Alchemist: Daughter of the Dusk – Alex Louis ArmstongDragon Ball: Raging Blast – Shenlong
;2010Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Senaka o Takuseshimono – Alex Louis ArmstrongModNation Racers – ChiefDragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 – Shenlong, Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer
;2011Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy – GarlandFinal Fantasy Type-0 – Military Command ManagerDragon Ball Ultimate Blast – Shenlong, Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer
;2012Ryū ga Gotoku 5 – Tadashi Madarame
;2013Heroes VS. – Alien EmperaKillzone: Mercenary – Scalar Vuisari

Tokusatsu

;1966Ultra Q
;1979The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. the Monster Army Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
;1997Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
;2007Ultraman Mebius
;2011

Dubbing roles

Live-action

Steve McQueen

Animated

Dom DeLuise

Commercials

Frosted FlakesTony the Tiger