Kenji Utsumi

Utsumi began his career as an actor and voice actor, eventually affiliating himself with the self-founded Ken Production. He gained recognition for his roles in various anime series, including Sally the Witch, Fist of the North Star, Dr. Slump Arale-chan, and the Dragon Ball series, where he played multiple characters such as Shenlong, Commander Red, and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer. In addition to his work in anime, Utsumi provided voice acting services for notable Western actors in Japanese-language film adaptations, including those of Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, and Jack Nicholson. His contributions earned him a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards.