Kage in Ranking of Kings is voiced by Ayumu Murase in Japanese and SungWon Cho in the English dub. As Bojji’s closest companion and emotional anchor throughout the series, Kage became one of the anime’s most beloved characters thanks to his humor, loyalty, and heartfelt emotional moments. Both actors received widespread praise for balancing Kage’s comedic personality with the deep emotional sincerity at the heart of the story. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Japanese Voice Actor: Ayumu Murase

Date of Birth

December 14, 1988. (en.wikipedia.org)

About Ayumu

Ayumu Murase is a Japanese voice actor known for his extraordinary vocal range and emotionally expressive performances. His portrayal of Kage in Ranking of Kings showcased both his comedic timing and emotional depth, helping establish Kage as one of the most emotionally resonant side characters in modern anime. Murase’s energetic delivery and heartfelt emotional scenes became a major part of the anime’s success. (en.wikipedia.org)

Hometown

Los Angeles, California, United States (raised in Japan). (en.wikipedia.org)

Career Highlights

Ayumu Murase is widely recognized for major roles in Haikyuu!!, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, Dr. Stone, and Migi & Dali. His work as Kage demonstrated his ability to shift seamlessly between comedy, emotional vulnerability, and dramatic storytelling. Over the years, he has become one of the most recognizable younger male voice actors in the anime industry.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Ranking of Kings — Kage
  • Haikyuu!! — Shōyō Hinata
  • Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun — Iruma Suzuki
  • Dr. Stone — Ginro
  • Migi & Dali — Migi / Dali
  • Black Clover — Luck Voltia
  • Devils’ Line — Tsukasa Taira
  • Parasyte -the maxim- — Joe
  • Fūka — Koyuki Hinashi

Video Games

  • Genshin Impact — Venti
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Granblue Fantasy — Character Voices
  • Arknights — Voice Roles
  • Disney Twisted-Wonderland — Ace Trappola
  • The Legend of Heroes series — Voice Roles

Critical Reception

Ayumu Murase’s portrayal of Kage received widespread acclaim for its emotional authenticity and charm. Fans especially praised how effectively he conveyed Kage’s loneliness, humor, and fierce devotion to Bojji throughout the series. Many viewers considered Kage one of the emotional hearts of Ranking of Kings, and Murase’s performance was frequently highlighted as a major reason why.

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English Voice Actor: SungWon Cho

Date of Birth

December 8, 1990.

About SungWon

SungWon Cho is an American voice actor, comedian, and internet personality widely known online as “ProZD.” His portrayal of Kage in the English dub of Ranking of Kings earned major praise from anime fans for balancing the character’s humor, emotional sincerity, and fierce loyalty to Bojji. Cho’s expressive delivery and natural chemistry with Emily Fajardo’s Bojji helped make the English dub especially beloved among viewers. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Hometown

Minnesota, United States.

Career Highlights

Before becoming a full-time voice actor, SungWon Cho built a massive online following through comedy sketches and voice performance videos. He later transitioned into professional voice acting with major roles in anime, video games, and Western animation. Alongside Ranking of Kings, he is widely recognized for work in God of War Ragnarök, Aggretsuko, Dungeon Meshi, and Pokémon Masters EX. His role as Kage showcased both his comedic strengths and his ability to deliver emotionally powerful dramatic scenes.

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects publicly documented credits from available sources and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

  • Ranking of Kings — Kage
  • Aggretsuko — Director Ton
  • Dungeon Meshi — Senshi
  • Akudama Drive — Cutthroat
  • BNA: Brand New Animal — Additional Voices
  • The Way of the Househusband — Masa
  • One Piece — Additional Voices
  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off — Additional Voices

Western Animation

  • Monsters at Work — Additional Voices
  • Big City Greens — Additional Voices
  • We Baby Bears — Additional Voices

Video Games

  • God of War Ragnarök — Speki & Svanna
  • Pokémon Masters EX — Various Characters
  • Borderlands 3 — Fl4k Promotional Performances
  • AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative — Additional Voices
  • Fire Emblem Heroes — Various Roles
  • Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — Additional Voices

Critical Reception

SungWon Cho’s performance as Kage received widespread acclaim for capturing the character’s emotional warmth and comedic personality without losing the sincerity at the heart of the role. Fans particularly praised his emotional scenes involving Bojji, where his delivery helped emphasize Kage’s loneliness, loyalty, and protective instincts. Many viewers considered his performance one of the standout aspects of the English dub.

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