Kenjirō Tsuda

Kenjiro Tsuda is set to voice Jo in the January 8 anime adaptation of The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, and he appears in SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT as Genichiro Ashina and in Mushoku Tensei III as Orsted. He lost a Tokyo District Court case against TikTok's operator over AI-generated voice videos after the court found the videos already deleted.

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Kenjiro Tsuda's voice work in 2026 spans a theatrical game adaptation, a returning anime role, and a pair of smaller parts. The SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT film, a fully hand-drawn 2D adaptation of FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, was announced with a September 4 theatrical run and later set a completion screening for August 14 at United Cinemas Toyosu. Tsuda voices Genichiro Ashina there, reprising the role from the game alongside Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf and Miyuki Sato as Kuro, with Kenichi Kutsuna directing at Qzil.la.

Outside that production, Tsuda returns as Orsted in the second cour of Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation, announced for 2027 after episode 14 aired on September 27. He and Tasuku Hatanaka reprise their audio drama roles as Jo and Narita in the January 8 anime of The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, which CloverWorks animates and Crunchyroll streams. He also narrates the commercial and contributes to the free audio guide for MAPPA's 15th anniversary exhibition, running September 16 to December 7 at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM, and voices every character in the second season of Little Mouse's Red Vest, which premieres on NHK Educational on October 3.

The legal side moved in the opposite direction. On the same day as the Mushoku Tensei III cour announcement, the Tokyo District Court dismissed Tsuda's lawsuit against TikTok's operator over videos that allegedly used AI to imitate his voice. The court found the videos had already been deleted, and the company said they were taken down after the suit was filed in November 2025. Presiding Judge Aya Takahashi found that unauthorized use of a performer's voice can infringe publicity rights when the voice has commercial appeal and is used to exploit it.

Key facts

SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT role: Voices Genichiro Ashina, reprising the role from the game ↗
SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT theatrical run: Limited three-week run in Japan starting September 4 ↗
SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT completion screening: August 14, 2026, at United Cinemas Toyosu, with stage greetings from the cast ↗
Mushoku Tensei III role: Newly recorded voice work as Orsted, the Dragon God, in the second cour announcement video ↗
Mushoku Tensei III second cour: Set to air in 2027 ↗
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All role: Reprises the audio drama role of Jo alongside Tasuku Hatanaka as Narita ↗
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All premiere: January 8, airing on NTV's FuraAni programming block at 11:00 p.m. JST with Crunchyroll streaming ↗
MAPPA 15th anniversary audio guide: Narrates a newly recorded, free audio guide for the exhibition, which runs September 16 to December 7, 2026 ↗
Little Mouse's Red Vest second season: Reprises his role alongside Mamiko Noto, voicing every character; premieres on NHK Educational on October 3 ↗
AI voice lawsuit outcome: The Tokyo District Court dismissed the suit against TikTok's operator after finding the videos had already been deleted; 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 ↗

Timeline

Oct 8, 2026 The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All Anime Debuts January 8
Oct 4, 2026 Tokyo Court Ties Voice To Publicity Rights In Tsuda AI Suit
Sep 28, 2026 Mushoku Tensei III Second Cour Set for 2027
Sep 10, 2026 MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary Adds Free Audio Guide Narrated by Kenjiro Tsuda
Sep 2, 2026 Jujutsu Fest 2026 Closes 5th Anniversary with Full Cast Finale
Aug 19, 2026 Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3, The Serpent God Gets Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming
Aug 10, 2026 Little Mouse's Red Vest Anime Gets Second Season on October 3
Jul 26, 2026 Sekiro: No Defeat Anime Sets August 14 Completion Screening With Cast
Jun 26, 2026 SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT Anime Trailer Reveals September 4 Theatrical Run

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All coverage

6d ago

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.