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Kenjirō Tsuda

Kenjiro Tsuda has thirteen announced or airing roles across anime, film, and games, including Orsted in Mushoku Tensei III's 2027 second cour and Mobius Dick in ghost - end of night, opening February 11, 2027. A Tokyo District Court dismissed his lawsuit against TikTok's operator over AI-imitated voice videos in October 2026.

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Tsuda's recent slate runs across film, television, and games. He plays Genichiro Ashina in the fully hand-drawn 2D anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT, which opened in a limited three-week Japanese theatrical run starting September 4, 2026, and screened at Annecy and Fantasia. In ghost - end of night, Shingo Natsume and Madhouse's film opening February 11, 2027, he voices Mobius Dick, the creator of the virtual reality network. He voices Orsted in Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation, whose second cour airs in 2027. On television, he voices Jo in The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, premiering January 8 on NTV's FuraAni block, and he and Mamiko Noto voice every character in Little Mouse's Red Vest, returning for a second season on NHK Educational on October 3. He also narrated MAPPA's 15th anniversary exhibition audio guide and a 30-second commercial for the expo.

The October 2026 ruling against him is the clearest change in his public record. The Tokyo District Court dismissed his suit against TikTok's operator over videos that allegedly used AI to imitate his voice, finding the videos had already been deleted after he filed in November 2025. Presiding Judge Aya Takahashi found unauthorized use of a performer's voice can infringe publicity rights when the voice has commercial appeal and is used to exploit it. The ruling's effect lands on future generative AI cases rather than on the videos Tsuda wanted gone.

Tsuda's credits cluster around ensemble casts rather than leads. In ghost - end of night the protagonist roles go to screen actors Mayu Hotta and Issei Takahashi, with Tsuda, Hiroki Yasumoto, and Hiroshi Kamiya in supporting adult roles. In SEKIRO he appears alongside Daisuke Namikawa and Miyuki Sato, who reprise the game's cast. He was part of the full cast at Jujutsu Fest 2026, the two-day finale at K Arena Yokohama closing the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary.

Key facts

Role in ghost - end of night
Voices Mobius Dick, creator of the virtual reality network, in Shingo Natsume and Madhouse's film opening in Japan on February 11, 2027. ↗
Role in The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All
Reprises Jo from the audio drama in the CloverWorks anime, premiering January 8 on NTV's FuraAni block at 11:00 p.m. JST. ↗
AI voice lawsuit
The Tokyo District Court dismissed his suit against TikTok's operator over videos allegedly using AI to imitate his voice; the court found the videos had already been deleted. ↗
Court finding on voice
Presiding Judge Aya Takahashi found unauthorized use of a performer's voice can infringe publicity rights when the voice has commercial appeal and is used to exploit it. ↗
Role in Mushoku Tensei III
Voices Orsted, the Dragon God; the second cour airs in 2027 and depicts the battle between Rudeus and Orsted. ↗
MAPPA exhibition audio guide
Narrates a newly recorded audio guide for MAPPA's 15th anniversary exhibition, free with admission via QR code, and a 30-second commercial for the expo. ↗
Role in Little Mouse's Red Vest
He and Mamiko Noto voice every character in the second season, premiering on NHK Educational on October 3 at 9:30 a.m. ↗
Role in SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT
Voices Genichiro Ashina in the hand-drawn 2D adaptation directed by Kenichi Kutsuna at Qzil.la. ↗
SEKIRO theatrical run
The film runs in Japan for a limited three weeks starting September 4, 2026, with a completion screening and stage greetings on August 14 at United Cinemas Toyosu. ↗
Jujutsu Fest 2026
Part of the full cast on stage on Day 2 of the Jujutsu Kaisen fifth anniversary finale, held August 29-30 at K Arena Yokohama. ↗

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3d ago

ghost - end of night Adds Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Yasumoto, Hiroshi Kamiya to Cast

The official website for ghost - end of night, Shingo Natsume and Madhouse's theatrical anime project, announced three more cast members on October 21, 2026. Kenjiro Tsuda plays Mobius Dick, the creator of the virtual reality network who takes an interest in the protagonist Neekei and makes contact with her. Hiroki Yasumoto plays Karate, a childhood friend of Masu who manages the observatory department where Neekei is assigned. Hiroshi Kamiya plays Ito, another childhood friend of Masu who provides mental coaching at the observatory. Mayu Hotta voices Neekei and Issei Takahashi voices Masu. The film opens in Japan on February 11, 2027, directed and written by Natsume at Madhouse, with original character designs by Natsume Ono and animation character designs by Norifumi Kugai. Bandai Namco Filmworks distributes. Hitsujibungaku performs the theme song and insert songs, and a collaboration movie ticket card limited to 2,000 will be sold first at the band's Yoyogi National Stadium shows on November 10 and 11.

Oct 8

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All Anime Debuts January 8

Aniplex released the first promotional video for the anime adaptation of Sumiko Arai's The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All on Friday, along with additional cast and staff credits and a January 8 premiere. CloverWorks animates the series, with Masashi Ishihama directing and Rino Yamazaki handling series composition. Kenjiro Tsuda and Tasuku Hatanaka reprise their roles from the audio drama as Jo and Narita. Yurina Amami joins as Chizuru, Fairouz Ai as Mao, and Maiko Nomura as Kanna. Akari Kito voices Aya Osawa and Mariya Ise voices Mitsuki Koga. The anime airs on NTV's FuraAni programming block at 11:00 p.m. JST, and Crunchyroll streams it as it airs. Kanna Hirayama designs the characters, and Kosuke Noma and Takayuki "Kojiro" Sasaki compose the music. The opening theme is Nirvana's 1991 song "Breed."

Oct 4

Tokyo Court Ties Voice To Publicity Rights In Tsuda AI Suit

The Tokyo District Court dismissed a lawsuit voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda filed against TikTok's operator over videos that allegedly used AI to imitate his voice, according to a ruling handed down Wednesday. Tsuda had sought removal of the videos, but the court found they had already been deleted. The Singapore-based company that runs TikTok in Japan said the videos were taken down after the suit was filed in November 2025, arguing Tsuda no longer had a legal interest in the case. The filing described an unidentified account owner who posted at least 188 videos on urban legends and conspiracy theories between July 2024 and September 2025, with revenue estimated at 500,000 to 750,000 yen (about US$3,000 to US$4,500) per month. Tsuda's team argued the narration imitated his smooth, low-pitched voice and misled viewers. Presiding Judge Aya Takahashi found unauthorized use of a performer's voice can infringe publicity rights when the voice has commercial appeal and is used to exploit it.

Sep 28

Mushoku Tensei III Second Cour Set for 2027

The second cour of Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation will air in 2027, announced after episode 14, "Resolve," aired on September 27. A second cour announcement video features newly recorded voice work by Kenjiro Tsuda as Orsted, the Dragon God. The second cour will depict the battle between Rudeus and Orsted.

Sep 10

MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary Adds Free Audio Guide Narrated by Kenjiro Tsuda

MAPPA's 15th anniversary exhibition runs September 16 to December 7, 2026 at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Yurakucho, Tokyo. A newly recorded audio guide features Kenjiro Tsuda, Rie Ueda, Yui Ishikawa, and Asami Seto, free with an admission ticket and played by scanning a QR code on a smartphone. The English version has no voice actor narration. A 30-second commercial narrated by Tsuda uses footage from Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, Attack on Titan The Final Season, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Sep 2

Jujutsu Fest 2026 Closes 5th Anniversary with Full Cast Finale

Jujutsu Fest 2026, the finale event closing the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary, ran August 29-30 at K Arena Yokohama. Day 2 brought the full cast on stage, ALI opening with 'LOST IN PARADISE,' a Takada-chan live set, the Demmy Awards, and a music relay through the Culling Game. In closing remarks, Yuji Itadori voice actor Junya Enoki said he wants to deliver the animation's continuation soon.

Aug 19

Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3, The Serpent God Gets Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming

The anime film Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3, The Serpent God, which opened in Japanese theaters in May 2026, will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix starting Tuesday, September 29. This installment is the concluding chapter of a new theatrical trilogy based on the 2007 TV anime Mononoke, which itself originated from the Bakeneko arc of Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. The trilogy is set in the Ooku, the inner chambers of the shogun's palace, and follows the Medicine Seller, voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya, as he exorcises vengeful spirits. Each chapter shifts perspective to a woman of higher status: a new maid in Chapter 1, The Phantom Rain; an elite senior maid in Chapter 2, The Fire Rat; and the Midaidokoro, the highest-ranking woman, in Chapter 3. The third film centers on Sachiko, voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki, whose newborn son dies, triggering a conspiracy tied to the Ooku's founding 150 years earlier. The theme song is No Epilogue by Aina The End. Chapters 1 and 2 are already streaming on Netflix, so the full trilogy will be available at once.

Aug 10

Little Mouse's Red Vest Anime Gets Second Season on October 3

The anime adaptation of the Little Mouse's Red Vest picture book series will return for a second season. It premieres on NHK Educational on October 3 at 9:30 a.m. Kenjiro Tsuda and Mamiko Noto reprise their roles, voicing every character in the show.

Jul 26

Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Sets August 14 Completion Screening With Cast

The theatrical anime 'SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT,' based on FromSoftware's action-adventure game 'SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE,' will hold a completion screening with stage greetings on August 14, 2026, at United Cinemas Toyosu. The event, announced on July 24 by Qzil.la and KADOKAWA, includes an advance showing of the film followed by appearances from voice actors Daisuke Namikawa (Wolf), Miyuki Sato (Kuro), Kenjiro Tsuda (Genichiro Ashina), Shizuka Ito (Emma), and director Kenichi Kutsuna. Ryudo Nakakura will serve as MC. Regular seats are 2,700 yen, and premium pair seats (two tickets) are 6,600 yen, both tax included. Advance lottery reservations via Ticket Pia run from July 25 at 18:00 to August 9 at 23:59, with general sales starting August 11 at 10:00. The film is entirely hand-drawn 2D animation, directed by Kenichi Kutsuna with script by Takuya Sato and character design by Takahiro Kishida. Animation production is by Qzil.la, with production and produce by KADOKAWA and ARCH. The theme song is 'Blu' by Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film will screen nationwide for a limited three weeks starting September 4. It has also been selected for the Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2026 'Midnight Special' section and the Fantasia International Film Festival 'Animation Plus' section.

Jun 26

SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT Anime Trailer Reveals September 4 Theatrical Run

The staff of the theatrical anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT released a trailer on June 26, 2026, confirming a limited three-week theatrical run in Japan starting September 4. The film is a fully hand-drawn 2D adaptation of FromSoftware's action-adventure game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Kenichi Kutsuna directs at studio Qzil.la, with Takuya Sato writing the screenplay and Takahiro Kishida handling character design. The original game's voice cast reprises their roles, including Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf, Miyuki Sato as Kuro, and Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina. Shuta Hasunuma composes the music, and the theme song is Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Blu" from his 2014 album. Crunchyroll will stream the anime worldwide in 2026, excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. The film screened out of competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Advance tickets went on sale June 26 with a bonus clear file. The production committee issued a statement in August 2025 confirming no generative AI was used in the animation.