Ken Narita

Biography

Ken Narita (成田 剣, Narita Ken), born Tsutomu Narita (成田 勉, Narita Tsutomu), is a prominent Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator hailing from Saitama Prefecture. Currently a freelancer, Narita has gained widespread recognition for his diverse range of roles in anime and video games.

Among his most notable performances, he is celebrated for voicing Hikari in *Hikarian*, Sesshomaru in *InuYasha*, Arios in the *Angelique* series, Jeremiah Gottwald in *Code Geass*, Durand in *Le Chevalier D'Eon*, and Jail Scaglietti in *Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Strikers*. His contributions to the anime industry were further solidified when he was appointed to take over the character of Bright Noa from the late Hirotaka Suzuoki, beginning with *Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn*.

In addition to these roles, Narita lent his voice to Saitō Hajime in the 2012 adaptation of *Rurouni Kenshin: Shin Kyoto-Hen* and portrayed Dragon Shiryu in *Saint Seiya Omega*. Beyond mainstream projects, he utilizes the alias Aoshima Yaiba for his work in adult games and anime, showcasing his versatility in the industry. With a career spanning various genres and formats, Ken Narita continues to be a significant figure in Japanese voice acting.