Go Gunhee, the respected chairman of the Korean Hunters Association in Solo Leveling, is voiced by veteran actor Banjou Ginga in Japanese and Kent Williams in the English dub. Both actors bring authority, wisdom, and emotional depth to one of the series’ most influential characters. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Banjou Ginga
Banjou Ginga voices Go Gunhee in the Japanese version of Solo Leveling. Known for his commanding voice and decades-long career in anime and narration, Ginga gives the Hunters Association chairman a dignified and powerful presence throughout the series. (en.wikipedia.org)
Date of Birth
November 12, 1948 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Banjou
Banjou Ginga is one of Japan’s most legendary voice actors, with a career spanning more than four decades. He is especially famous for voicing powerful leaders, villains, and military figures across anime, video games, and narration projects. His deep, authoritative voice made him a natural fit for Go Gunhee’s role in Solo Leveling. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Banjou Ginga’s most famous anime and game roles include:
- Go Gunhee — Solo Leveling
- Gihren Zabi — Mobile Suit Gundam
- Souther — Fist of the North Star
- Liquid Snake — Metal Gear Solid
- Van Hohenheim — Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Kaido — One Piece (earlier appearances)
- Pierre — Pokémon
- Doppo Orochi — Baki (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented anime voice credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Solo Leveling — Go Gunhee
- Mobile Suit Gundam — Gihren Zabi
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Van Hohenheim
- Fist of the North Star — Souther
- Baki — Doppo Orochi
- One Piece — Kaido (early portrayal)
- Pokémon — Pierre
- Space Battleship Yamato 2199 — Hyoue Todo
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Straizo
- Fairy Tail — Warrod Sequen (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Fans praised Banjou Ginga’s performance as Go Gunhee for adding gravitas and emotional weight to the character. His deep, experienced delivery helped emphasize Gunhee’s wisdom, authority, and declining physical condition while maintaining the aura of a legendary hunter. (anitrendz.net)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Go Gunhee cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Solo-Leveling/Go-Gunhee/)
- Banjou Ginga profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo_Ginga)
- Anime Trending — Solo Leveling cast announcement (https://anitrendz.net/news/2023/09/10/solo-leveling-anime-reveals-main-cast/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — Solo Leveling cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/solo-leveling/)
Social Media
- Agency Profile: https://www.aoni.co.jp/search/banjou-ginga.html
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Kent Williams
Kent Williams voices Go Gunhee in the English dub of Solo Leveling. His mature and commanding performance gives the Hunters Association chairman a strong sense of wisdom and authority while also capturing the character’s emotional humanity during pivotal moments in the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
October 11, 1964 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Kent
Kent Williams is an American actor, voice actor, and theater director with decades of experience in anime dubbing and stage performance. He is widely respected for voicing authoritative mentors, villains, and emotionally layered older characters. His portrayal of Go Gunhee added gravitas and warmth to the English adaptation of Solo Leveling. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
United States (specific hometown is not publicly documented)
Career Highlights
Some of Kent Williams’ most recognized anime roles include:
- Go Gunhee — Solo Leveling
- Dr. Gero — Dragon Ball Z
- Father — Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Hatori Soma — Fruits Basket
- Sid Barett — Soul Eater
- En — Dorohedoro
- Danzo Shimura — Naruto Shippuden
- Jigen Daisuke — Lupin the Third (dub projects) (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented voice acting credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Solo Leveling — Go Gunhee
- Dragon Ball Z — Dr. Gero
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood — Father
- Fruits Basket — Hatori Soma
- Soul Eater — Sid Barett
- Dorohedoro — En
- Naruto Shippuden — Danzo Shimura
- Attack on Titan — Mr. Leonhart
- Yu Yu Hakusho — Younger Toguro (select media)
- One Piece — Professor Clover / various characters
Video Games
- Dragon Ball FighterZ — Dr. Gero
- Borderlands 3 — Additional Voices
- Smite — Various Voices
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse series — Dr. Gero (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Kent Williams’ portrayal of Go Gunhee received praise from English dub viewers for its calm authority and emotional sincerity. Fans particularly appreciated how his performance emphasized the chairman’s wisdom and quiet strength, especially during the character’s most emotional scenes. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Go Gunhee cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Solo-Leveling/Go-Gunhee/)
- Kent Williams profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_Williams_(voice_actor))
- Anime Trending — Solo Leveling cast announcement (https://anitrendz.net/news/2023/09/10/solo-leveling-anime-reveals-main-cast/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — Solo Leveling cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/solo-leveling/)
Social Media
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0930802/
- Convention Profile: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1461
