Kenji Nojima

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Characters played by Kenji Nojima

Nobuchika Ginoza — Psycho-Pass (2012)

Nobuchika Ginoza is a veteran Inspector in Unit One who initially looks down on Enforcers. He works with Akane Tsunemori during the hunt for Shougo Makishima, and is nearly killed when Makishima uses dynamite against him. After witnessing Tomomi Masaoka's death, Ginoza becomes an Enforcer.

Eiji Okumura — Banana Fish (2018)

Eiji Okumura is a Japanese photographer's assistant who travels to New York to work on a report about street gangs. He becomes Ash Lynx's trusted confidant and forms a deep bond with him during the investigation into banana fish and the conflict with Dino Golzine. Eiji returns to Japan, leaving Ash a letter expressing lasting devotion.

Taira — Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004)

The band's drummer, known for his steady rhythm and reliable personality. He helps ground the group during their formative years.

Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask — Sailor Moon Crystal (2014)

A mysterious masked man initially attracted to Usagi, later revealed as Prince Endymion, her past-life lover. He is brainwashed by the Black Moon Clan but is protected by Demande. He remains a key ally and romantic partner to Usagi throughout their battles.

Spark — Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight (1998)

The protagonist of the series, a young knight of the Kingdom of Valis who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the Rod of Dominion and the machinations of the dark forces. He leads a party of companions and grows into a heroic leader.

Kanai Narumi — Scum's Wish (2017)

Kanai is Hanabi's older childhood friend and her current homeroom teacher. Hanabi is in love with him, but she recognizes from his expression when he sees the new music teacher that his romantic feelings are directed elsewhere. His unreturned affection becomes one of the reasons Hanabi enters a substitute relationship with Mugi.

Fumito Nanahara — BLOOD-C (2011)

Fumito is Saya Kisaragi's neighbor and the owner of a local cafe, presenting himself as a familiar and supportive figure. In reality, he organizes the experiment that controls the town, gives Saya false memories and drugs, manipulates the monsters, and seeks political power with Yūka Amino before escaping after shooting Saya.

Mamoru Chiba — Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1 (2021)

Civilian identity of Tuxedo Mask, Usagi's love interest.

Shō Fukamachi / Guyver I — Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor (2005)

The protagonist who bonds with an alien Guyver Unit, gaining bioboosted armor powers to protect Earth from Macro's invasion and rogue combatants.

Rihito Sajo — Dou kyu sei – Classmates (2016)

A quiet and brilliant student who initially refuses to sing during choir practice because he cannot clearly see the music. He develops a romantic relationship with Hikaru and remains cautious, sensitive, and easily embarrassed. As graduation approaches, he prepares for examinations and struggles with the uncertainty created by their temporary distance.

Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask (voice) — Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 2 (2023)

Tuxedo Mask, Usagi's protector and love interest, fights alongside the senshi.

Ikki — Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary (2014)

Phoenix Saint and protective older brother who uses overwhelming fire-based techniques.

Career Overview

Kenji Nojima has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Persona 3 Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Banana Fish, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1976-03-16
Birth Place
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1155778), public domain (CC0).