Some anime voice actors are almost immediately recognizable the moment their character speaks in an anime, known for their iconic voice. However, other anime voice actors play off their versatility and always manage to sneak past fans when making a cameo or even voicing a main character.Jujutsu Kaisenhas astar-studded cast of voice actorswho fit both ends of this spectrum. The voice cast ofJujutsu Kaisenhas more than a handful of great titles under their belt—including former salaryman,Nanami Kento.
For any fans ofJJK’s original Japanese dub or North American English dub who are curious if they’ve heard Nanami’s voice in other series, here are some popular animes where Nanami Kento’sJapanese voice actor Kenjiro TsudaandEnglish voice actor David Vincenthave made an appearance.
Updated on July 10, 2025, by Christine Mendoza:Nanami Kento has always been (and always will be) a beloved character by Jujutsu Kaisen fans. While Nanami was already popular during the manga days, it was his iconic voice the animated series brought that truly brought him to life and made him the cherished character he is today. Now more than ever, fans are racing to see more of both Tsuda and Vincent’s work, aching to hear Nanami’s sweet voice once again (hopefully in a kinder universe). To help ease the pain of missing JJK’s Salaryman’s soothing voice, a few new anime roles Tsuda and Vincent have on their impressive resumes have been added.
In the world ofMashle, magic is everything. One’s magical abilities dictate the path one takes for the rest of their life; only those with powerful skills and a mastery of magic will hold the most prestigious positions in society.
Claude Lucci is a professor at protagonist Mash Burnedead’s school,Easton Magic Academy. Since Mash himself doesn’t have an ounce of magic ability in him, he resorts to raw strength to prove that magic isn’t everything. This, of course, irritates Claude, being the highly decorated professor of magic that he is. Mash often plays the straight man to Professor Lucci’s dramatic, over-the-top antics, making Vincent’s Lucci very different from the tone he uses when playing the cold, no-nonsense Nanami.
11Bunzo (Japanese VA)
Red Cat Ramen (Upcoming)
Red Cat Ramenis an upcoming anime that tells the story of aunique little ramen shopthat just so happens to be run by an adorable feline staff. The original manga series focuses on Tamako Yashiro, a young woman (and the only human employee) who works at the ramen shop, behind the scenes.
The adorable staff of cats includes Sabu the head chef, Sasaki the finance expert, and, of course, the famous Bunzo, the general manager of the shop. Bunzo, despite his cute and cuddly appearance, is played by Tsuda. Instead of asking Tsuda to give Bunzo a high-pitched, overly cute voice, Tsuda uses a rather stern, deep tone (similar to his voice for Nanami) when playing Bunzo, making sure audiences take Bunzo’s business seriously!
Hikaru Tokugawa is rather similar to Nanami when he was in his younger days as a student. Hikaru is a student at Salt Middle School along with thetimid protagonist, Mob. Hikaru is the strict and “no-nonsense” vice president of the school’s student council.
From the rigid and cold demeanor, right down to the hairstyle, young Nanami and Hikaru are eerily similar to one another. It’s no wonder why Vincent plays Nanami and Hikaru both so comfortably! The two are so alike, that they would either get along perfectly or hate one another because of how identical their personalities are.
Despite his track record of voicing more mature men, Tsuda also took the role of one of the many talented young swimmers inFree!. Tsuda played the role of Seijuro Mikoshiba, the older brother of Momotaro Mikoshiba, and alsocaptain of the Samezuka Swim Club.
Seijuro is a stark contrast to Tsuda’s tone when voicing Nanami. Seijuro is bright, cheery, and hopelessly in love with Rin’s younger sister, Gou. His little crush even gets Seijuro to break his serious captain role in favor of a softer tone, forcing him to speak in a cutesy voice!
Bleach’s fearsome Grimmjow is an Arrancar, a Hollow that has removed its mask. Grimmjow is aformer member of the Espadaand hides a rather bloodthirsty side behind his usual aloof personality. Vincent’s rendition ofBleach’s Grimmjow is aggressive, blunt, and snarky; and although he may have hints of Nanami in his voice, his overall demeanor is likely the thing that throws off fans from being able to point out any similarities.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez sounds likeJJK’s Nanami with only three hours of sleep and four hours of overtime!
Antagonist Overhaul fromMy Hero Academiamay have been many anime fans' first encounter with Tsuda’s prolific work, as Overhaul made his anime debut back in 2018 (two years prior to his work as Nanami inJJK).
Overhaul (real name: Kai Chisaki), has a low, yet commanding voice, similar to Nanami’s in tone, but with a touch of raspiness and awhole lot of maliciousness. Outside theMHAvillain’s threatening growl, Overhaul’s voice is easily recognizable asJJK’s former salaryman, Nanami Kento.
Senketsu is a Kamui (powerful clothing made of Life Fiber)Kill La Kill’s protagonistRyuko’s best budand weapon/armor of choice. Senketsu is a sentient piece of clothing and is a rather calm and level-headed individual, making him a great partner on the battlefield for the hotheaded Ryuko when she finds herself in a tricky situation.
Vincent’s work inKill La Killas Senketsu differs quite a bit from when he is voicing Nanami. Vincent sounds much younger when voicing Senketsu (as Nanami is supposed to be an older salaryman-type) and speaks in a smart, “matter-of-fact” way that makes him both irritating and hilarious.
Even beforeChainsaw Man’s Kishibe was animated, fans were already drawing comparisons between him andJJK’s Nanami. The two definitely have the same energy and while they still have their differences, they still feel like two characters that may just get along.
Kishibe is a Devil Hunterin the world ofChainsaw Man, handling the dirty (and dangerous) work to make the world a safer place, just like sorcerer Nanami. The pair have the same tough guy exterior, seeming cold and aloof at first; but deep down, they would put their lives on the line to save their friends and co-workers. Considering how similar these two are as the older, slightly jaded teachers, it’s only fitting they share Tsuda’s iconic voice.
Many fans may be surprised to hear that the voice ofJJK’s Nanami is present inJojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Vincent doesn’t voice a physical character in the series but instead lends his voice as the narrator ofJJBA—always there to explainfiner details of someone’s Standor provide any missing backstory viewers need to be caught up on for the current arc.
Vincent’s work inJJBAis drastically different from the voice and attitude he channels for Nanami. While Nanami is rather monotone, cold, and often disinterested, narrators (in general) are meant to have a more dramatic, almost theatrical voice.
Following the story of a former Yakuza member turned tame male wife is the seriesThe Way Of The Househusband. The main character, Tatsu, is a retired Yakuza legend; being so incredibly powerful and notorious that he even earned the fierce nickname “The Immortal Dragon”.
As a committed husband, Tatsu has tried his best to put his old ways behind him but more often than not, his gruff, unintentionally intimidating demeanor is not easy to get rid of. Although Tsuda’s presence is clearin the anime adaptationofThe Way Of The Househusband, Tatsu doesn’t sound like a carbon copy of Nanami but rather a Nanami after a few drinks and a long workday filled with nagging coworkers.
