En, the powerful sorcerer boss and mushroom-obsessed crime lord from Dorohedoro, is voiced by Kenyu Horiuchi in Japanese and Chris Cason in the English dub. Both actors bring charisma, menace, dark humor, and surprising emotional depth to one of the series’ most memorable characters. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Kenyu Horiuchi
Kenyu Horiuchi voices En in the Japanese version of Dorohedoro. His commanding and theatrical performance perfectly captures En’s intimidating authority, eccentric personality, and unpredictable emotional swings. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
July 30, 1957
About Kenyu
Kenyu Horiuchi is a legendary Japanese voice actor, narrator, and actor with decades of experience across anime, film dubbing, and video games. Known for his deep and commanding voice, he frequently portrays powerful leaders, villains, mentors, and charismatic authority figures.
His portrayal of En has been widely praised because of how naturally he balances terrifying menace with absurd comedy. Horiuchi’s performance gives En an unforgettable presence that perfectly matches Dorohedoro’s bizarre atmosphere.
In addition to anime, he is also famous for dubbing numerous Hollywood actors in Japanese releases.
Hometown
Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- En — Dorohedoro
- Pain — Naruto Shippuden
- Kinemon — One Piece
- Raiden’s supporting cast roles — Metal Gear Japanese projects
- Captain Falcon — F-Zero anime/media
- Asuma Sarutobi (certain media/projects) — Naruto
- Reinhard von Lohengramm (later media) — Legend of the Galactic Heroes
- Numerous Japanese dub roles for Brad Pitt and Charlie Sheen
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Dorohedoro — En
- Naruto Shippuden — Pain
- One Piece — Kinemon
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Supporting Roles
- Bleach — Additional Characters
- Fate Series — Supporting Roles
- Pokémon — Additional Voices
- Dragon Ball Super — Additional Roles
- Detective Conan — Guest Characters
- Kingdom — Supporting Roles
- Baki — Additional Voices
Anime Films
- Dorohedoro specials — En
- Naruto movie projects — Pain
- One Piece film projects — Kinemon
Video Games
- Metal Gear Japanese projects — Supporting Roles
- Granblue Fantasy — Voice Roles
- Dorohedoro Multimedia Projects — En
- Anime and fantasy game collaborations
Critical Reception
Kenyu Horiuchi is praised for his commanding vocal delivery and charismatic performances. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight his portrayal of En for perfectly balancing elegance, absurd humor, and terrifying authority within the anime’s chaotic world.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – En (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/En/)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia – Kenyu Horiuchi (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=665)
Ken Production Official Profile (https://www.kenproduction.co.jp/talent/22)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media accounts were found from public sources.
English Voice Actor: Chris Cason
Chris Cason voices En in the English dub of Dorohedoro. His smooth and commanding performance captures En’s intimidating authority, bizarre sense of humor, and unpredictable emotional intensity throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
November 4, 1974
About Chris
Chris Cason is an American voice actor, ADR director, and script writer known for extensive work in anime dubbing and animation. Since the late 1990s, he has voiced numerous memorable villains, eccentric leaders, and comedic authority figures across anime and games.
His portrayal of En has been praised for balancing the character’s terrifying presence with the absurd humor that defines Dorohedoro. Fans of the English dub often highlight how naturally Cason switches between calm sophistication and explosive rage during En’s scenes.
Outside acting, Cason has also worked heavily behind the scenes in ADR production and anime localization.
Hometown
Dallas, Texas, USA
Career Highlights
- En — Dorohedoro
- Gluttony — Fullmetal Alchemist
- Mr. Popo — Dragon Ball Z (certain productions)
- Colonel Volgin — Fullmetal Panic! supporting media
- Additional Roles — One Piece
- Additional Roles — Yu Yu Hakusho
- ADR direction and script adaptation for anime productions
- Voice work in action and fantasy game projects
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Dorohedoro — En
- Fullmetal Alchemist — Gluttony
- Dragon Ball Z — Mr. Popo (certain productions)
- Yu Yu Hakusho — Additional Voices
- One Piece — Additional Roles
- Case Closed — Additional Characters
- Black Clover — Additional Voices
- Fairy Tail — Additional Roles
- Baki — Supporting Characters
Video Games
- Anime-related game localizations — Voice Roles
- Fantasy and action multimedia projects
- Additional dubbing work for gaming productions
ADR & Production Work
- ADR direction for anime dub productions
- Script adaptation and localization work
- Voice direction for action and fantasy anime releases
Critical Reception
Chris Cason is praised for charismatic villain performances and strong comedic timing. Fans of Dorohedoro frequently highlight his portrayal of En for preserving the character’s bizarre charm, intimidating authority, and dark comedic energy throughout the series.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – En (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Dorohedoro/En/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Chris Cason (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Chris-Cason/)
Netflix – Dorohedoro English Dub Information (https://www.netflix.com/)
Dorohedoro Official Anime Website (https://dorohedoro.net/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media accounts were found from public sources.
