Ken Sudō in Classroom of the Elite (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e) is voiced by Eiji Takeuchi in the original Japanese version and Brandon McInnis in the English dub. Takeuchi’s energetic and rough-edged performance helped establish Sudō as one of Class D’s most hotheaded students, while McInnis brought the same aggressive attitude and gradual emotional growth to the English adaptation. (behindthevoiceactors.com)

Eiji Takeuchi – Japanese Voice of Ken Sudō

Date of Birth

September 12, 1993

About Eiji

Eiji Takeuchi is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with 81 Produce. Since entering the anime industry, he has become known for portraying energetic, athletic, and strong-willed characters across action and school-based anime.

As Ken Sudō in Classroom of the Elite, Takeuchi delivered a loud and emotionally expressive performance that perfectly matched Sudō’s impulsive personality and aggressive behavior. Although Sudō initially appears reckless and difficult to work with, the series gradually reveals his loyalty, determination, and emotional vulnerability. Takeuchi’s performance helped emphasize the character’s growth from a disruptive student into a more dependable classmate.

Fans frequently praised how naturally he balanced Sudō’s comedic anger, competitive spirit, and moments of genuine emotional sincerity.

Outside of Classroom of the Elite, Takeuchi is also known for roles in Blue Lock, Haikyu!!, and Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS.

Hometown

Not publicly documented.

Career Highlights

  • Ken Sudō — Classroom of the Elite
  • Additional sports anime and action-series roles
  • Supporting roles in Blue Lock
  • Supporting cast appearances in Haikyu!!
  • Voice work in modern school and competition anime

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Classroom of the Elite — Ken Sudō
  • Blue Lock — Supporting Roles
  • Haikyu!! — Supporting Voices
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS — Supporting Roles
  • The Misfit of Demon King Academy — Additional Voices
  • My Hero Academia — Additional Roles
  • Tokyo Revengers — Supporting Cast
  • Dr. Stone — Additional Voices

Anime Films

  • Classroom of the Elite promotional projects — Ken Sudō
  • Related special anime projects and promotional releases

Video Games

  • Classroom of the Elite game projects — Ken Sudō
  • Mobile game voice appearances
  • Ensemble casts in anime-based games

Critical Reception

Eiji Takeuchi’s portrayal of Ken Sudō received praise for its energy and emotional authenticity. Fans frequently highlighted how effectively he captured Sudō’s aggressive personality while still allowing the character’s loyalty and gradual maturity to feel believable.

His performance helped make Sudō one of the more entertaining and unexpectedly sympathetic supporting characters in Classroom of the Elite.

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Brandon McInnis – English Voice of Ken Sudō

Date of Birth

July 14, 1988

About Brandon

Brandon McInnis is an American voice actor widely recognized for his work in English anime dubbing with Crunchyroll, Funimation, and other major localization studios. Known for his energetic performances and emotionally expressive delivery, he has voiced a wide range of protagonists, rivals, and aggressive supporting characters.

As the English voice of Ken Sudō in Classroom of the Elite, McInnis delivered a loud and high-energy performance that captured Sudō’s impulsive personality, athletic competitiveness, and frequent emotional outbursts. Although Sudō initially appears hotheaded and difficult to manage, the series gradually reveals his loyalty and emotional sincerity, and McInnis’ performance helped emphasize that growth throughout the anime.

Fans frequently praised how naturally he balanced Sudō’s comedic frustration and aggressive behavior with the character’s more vulnerable moments.

Outside of Classroom of the Elite, McInnis is also internationally famous for major roles in My Hero Academia, SK8 the Infinity, and Dragon Ball Super.

Hometown

Texas, United States

Career Highlights

  • Ken Sudō — Classroom of the Elite
  • Sir Nighteye — My Hero Academia
  • Gen Asagiri — Dr. Stone
  • Langa Hasegawa — SK8 the Infinity
  • Finral Roulacase — Black Clover
  • Neku Sakuraba — The World Ends with You: The Animation
  • Gyutaro — Demon Slayer
  • Hit — Dragon Ball Super

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • Classroom of the Elite — Ken Sudō
  • My Hero Academia — Sir Nighteye
  • Dr. Stone — Gen Asagiri
  • SK8 the Infinity — Langa Hasegawa
  • Black Clover — Finral Roulacase
  • Demon Slayer — Gyutaro
  • Dragon Ball Super — Hit
  • The World Ends with You: The Animation — Neku Sakuraba
  • Fire Force — Additional Voices
  • Blue Lock — Supporting Roles
  • One Piece — Additional Voices
  • Tokyo Revengers — Additional Characters

Anime Films

  • Classroom of the Elite promotional projects — Ken Sudō
  • My Hero Academia film series — Sir Nighteye
  • Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero — Hit
  • Demon Slayer related projects — Gyutaro
  • SK8 the Infinity special productions — Langa Hasegawa

Video Games

  • Dragon Ball game series — Hit
  • Black Clover game adaptations — Finral Roulacase
  • Classroom of the Elite game projects — Ken Sudō
  • SMITE anime collaboration appearances
  • The World Ends with You related projects — Neku Sakuraba

Critical Reception

Brandon McInnis’ portrayal of Ken Sudō received praise from English dub audiences for its energy, comedic timing, and emotional sincerity. Fans frequently highlighted how effectively he captured Sudō’s aggressive personality while still making the character likable and emotionally believable as the story progressed.

His performance helped strengthen Sudō’s role as one of the most entertaining supporting characters in the Classroom of the Elite English dub.

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