Ken Yamaguchi
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was a Japanese voice actor. He was represented by OYS Produce.
He was most known for the roles of Ashuraman, The Omegaman
, Prisman
(Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne), Genji Togashi (Sakigake!! Otokojuku
), Flazzard (Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure
), Tarantula Arachne (Saint Seiya
), and Ein (Fist of the North Star
).
Yamaguchi died on October 24, 2011 due to illness.
He was most known for the roles of Ashuraman, The Omegaman
The Omegaman
' is a fictional character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman. He was likely named after the movie The Omega Man. He is voiced by Ken Yamaguchi.-Profile:*Classification: Perfect Choujin*Homeland: Omega Centauri*Age: Unknown...
, Prisman
Prisman
' is a fictional character who appeared in the final story arc of Yudetamago's manga series Kinnikuman.-Profile:*Homeland: South Pole, Antarctica *Height: 304 cm*Weight: 200 kg*Age: Unknown*Choujin Kyoudo: 52,000,000 Power...
(Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne), Genji Togashi (Sakigake!! Otokojuku
Sakigake!! Otokojuku
by Akira Miyashita is a comedy martial arts manga that was originally serialized at the Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1985 to 1991. It is staged in a private boy's school that teaches ōendan to troubled teenagers. The students are trained to "revive the Spirit of Japan" and mainly engage in fighting or...
), Flazzard (Dragon Quest: Dai's Great Adventure
Dai no Daibouken
, is an original manga based in the fantasy world of the video game series Dragon Quest. It was originally created as a two-chapter short story titled "Derupa! Iruiru!"...
), Tarantula Arachne (Saint Seiya
Saint Seiya
, also known as Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac or simply Knights of the Zodiac, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1986 to 1991, and adapted into an anime TV series by Toei Animation from 1986 to 1989.The story follows...
), and Ein (Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star
is a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and drawn by Tetsuo Hara that was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1983 to 1988, spanning 245 chapters, which were initially collected in a 27-volume tankōbon edition by Shueisha...
).
Yamaguchi died on October 24, 2011 due to illness.
Notable voice work
- Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne (Ashuraman, Prisman, The Omegaman)
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2 (Ein) - Saint SeiyaSaint Seiya, also known as Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac or simply Knights of the Zodiac, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masami Kurumada and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1986 to 1991, and adapted into an anime TV series by Toei Animation from 1986 to 1989.The story follows...
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(MetalPhantomon) - Dragon Quest: Dai's Great AdventureDai no Daibouken, is an original manga based in the fantasy world of the video game series Dragon Quest. It was originally created as a two-chapter short story titled "Derupa! Iruiru!"...
(Flazzard) - Dragon Ball Z (Blueberry)
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(Decoe) - Dragon Ball GT (Si Xing Long)
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