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Horiuchi was formerly a disc jockey during his youth and called himself by his "odd sounding" given name during performances. Fellow voice actor, Kazuya Tatekabe, saw his talents and invited him to the voice performance industry. He attended Tokyo Announce Academy and two other vocal educational programs before making his debut in the early 1980s. Aside from Tatekabe, Horiuchi is known to be on very good terms with [[Jūrōta Kosugi]]. They were students at the same junior/high school, Zushi Kaisei, and were friends in the same class.
Horiuchi was formerly a disc jockey during his youth and called himself by his "odd sounding" given name during performances. Fellow voice actor, Kazuya Tatekabe, saw his talents and invited him to the voice performance industry. He attended Tokyo Announce Academy and two other vocal educational programs before making his debut in the early 1980s. Aside from Tatekabe, Horiuchi is known to be on very good terms with [[Jūrōta Kosugi]]. They were students at the same junior/high school, Zushi Kaisei, and were friends in the same class.


Horiuchi has been known to lend his voice to various types of characters ranging from serious, calm, and monotone to comical throughout the entertainment industry. However, Horiuchi claims himself capable of only performing two character archetypes: "the cool ones" or "the hopeless ones". Some of his roles include Raiden in the ''Metal Gear Solid'' series, Guin in ''Guin Saga'', and Germán Luis in ''GARO: The Carved Seal of Flames''. He's the Japanese voice for Michael Vaughn in ''Alias'', Larvell Jones in ''Police Academy'', and Kronk in ''The Emperor's New Groove''.
Horiuchi has been known to lend his voice to various types of characters ranging from serious, calm, and monotone to comical throughout the entertainment industry. However, Horiuchi claims himself capable of only performing two character archetypes: "the cool ones" or "the hopeless ones". Some of his roles include Raiden in the ''[[Wikipedia:Metal Gear Solid|Metal Gear Solid]]'' series, Guin in ''[[Wikipedia:Guin Saga|Guin Saga]]'', and Germán Luis in ''[[Wikipedia:Garo: The Animation|Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames]]''. He's the Japanese voice for Michael Vaughn in ''[[Wikipedia:Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', Larvell Jones in ''[[Wikipedia:Police Academy (film)|Police Academy]]'', and Kronk in ''[[Wikipedia:The Emperor's New Groove|The Emperor's New Groove]]''.


After his role as Oscar in the first ''Angelique'', he gained a boost of popularity with female fans. He is the only voice actor who has voiced a character in the three major ''[[Neoromance]]'' series franchises. An [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/shop/jewelry/angeliq/oscar_jw01.htm Oscar pendant] was made to celebrate Horiuchi's one hundredth appearance for ''Neoromance'' live events.
After his role as Oscar in the first ''Angelique'', he gained a boost of popularity with female fans. He is the only voice actor who has voiced a character in the three major ''[[Neoromance]]'' series franchises. An [https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/shop/jewelry/angeliq/oscar_jw01.htm Oscar pendant] was made to celebrate Horiuchi's one hundredth appearance for ''Neoromance'' live events.

Revision as of 23:00, 28 July 2024

Kenyu Horiuchi is a Japanese voice actor and narrator currently affiliated with his self-founded voice actor company, Kenyu Office. He is currently married and is the father to two children.

Horiuchi was formerly a disc jockey during his youth and called himself by his "odd sounding" given name during performances. Fellow voice actor, Kazuya Tatekabe, saw his talents and invited him to the voice performance industry. He attended Tokyo Announce Academy and two other vocal educational programs before making his debut in the early 1980s. Aside from Tatekabe, Horiuchi is known to be on very good terms with Jūrōta Kosugi. They were students at the same junior/high school, Zushi Kaisei, and were friends in the same class.

Horiuchi has been known to lend his voice to various types of characters ranging from serious, calm, and monotone to comical throughout the entertainment industry. However, Horiuchi claims himself capable of only performing two character archetypes: "the cool ones" or "the hopeless ones". Some of his roles include Raiden in the Metal Gear Solid series, Guin in Guin Saga, and Germán Luis in Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames. He's the Japanese voice for Michael Vaughn in Alias, Larvell Jones in Police Academy, and Kronk in The Emperor's New Groove.

After his role as Oscar in the first Angelique, he gained a boost of popularity with female fans. He is the only voice actor who has voiced a character in the three major Neoromance series franchises. An Oscar pendant was made to celebrate Horiuchi's one hundredth appearance for Neoromance live events.

Works

The following roles listed below come from titles associated with Koei Tecmo and third party works distributed as part of a deal with other companies.

He was also one of two radio personalities for the following radio programs:

Live Events

Event Year
A-bu-na-i ♥ Neoromance 2019
Buddy Mission: BOND Dai Kousou! Mikagura Cup 2022
Japan Otome ♥ Festival 2011
Japan Otome ♥ Festival 2 (Co-Host for Before the Festival Fan Meeting) 2012
Neoromance 15th Anniversary 2009
Neoromance 20th Anniversary 2014
Neoromance 20th Anniversary Eve 2014
Neoromance 20th Anniversary ♥ Finale 2015
Neoromance Season Party Halloween 2013
Neoromance Starlight ♥ Christmas 2009
Neoromance Starlight ♥ Christmas 2010 2010
Neoromance Starlight ♥ Christmas 2011 2011
Neoromance ♥ Alamode 2005
Neoromance ♥ Alamode 2 2006
Neoromance ♥ Alamode 3 2007
Neoromance ♥ Alamode 4 2010
Neoromance ♥ Dandyism 2018
Neoromance ♥ Dandyism 2 2019
Neoromance ♥ Dandyism LIVE ~Kono Ai no Uta wo Kimi ni~ 2021
Neoromance ♥ Event 10 Years Love 2010
Neoromance ♥ Fan Kansha Festival 2010
Neoromance ♥ Festa 2000
Neoromance ♥ Festa in Osaka 2001
Neoromance ♥ Festa 2 2001
Neoromance ♥ Festa 2 in Osaka 2002
Neoromance ♥ Festa 3 2002
Neoromance ♥ Festa 4 2002
Neoromance ♥ Festa 4 in Osaka 2002
Neoromance ♥ Festa 5 2003
Neoromance ♥ Festa 6 in Osaka 2004
Neoromance ♥ Festa 7 2004
Neoromance ♥ Festa 8 2005
Neoromance ♥ Festa 9 2007
Neoromance ♥ Festa 10 2008
Neoromance ♥ Festa 11 2010
Neoromance ♥ Festa 12 2011
Neoromance ♥ Festa 13 2012
Neoromance ♥ Festa Featuring Amane Gakuen 2014
Neoromance ♥ Festa Haruka Hachiyou Matsuri 2017
Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka 10th Year Anniversary Festival 2010
Neoromance ♥ Live 2003 Spring 2003
Neoromance ♥ Live 2003 Autumn 2003
Neoromance ♥ Live 2006 Autumn 2006
Neoromance ♥ Live 2009 Summer 2009
Event Year
Angelique Memoir 2000 2000
Angelique Memoir 2001 2001
Angelique ♥ Memoir 10th ~Sweet Celebration~ 2004
Happy Kuji -EXP- Angelique Retour Premium Tea Party 2016
Neoromance 15th Anniversary Special Neoromance ♥ Live ~Angelique & Neo Angelique~ 2009
Neoromance ♥ Festa Ange Party 2006
Neoromance ♥ Festa Angelique Memoire 2015 2015
Neoromance ♥ Festa Angelique Memoire 2019 2019
Neoromance ♥ Festa Angelique Retour 2016
Tokyo Game Show '98 Aki "Angelique Seiyuu Talk Show" 1998
Tokyo Game Show '98 Haru "Angelique Game Tournament" 1998
Tokyo Game Show 2015 Angelique Retour Special Stage 2015

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