Reno Ichikawa, Kafka Hibino’s determined junior partner in Kaiju No. 8, is voiced by Wataru Kato in Japanese and Adam McArthur in the English dub. Both actors bring energy, sincerity, and emotional depth to Reno’s growth from an ambitious recruit into a skilled member of the Defense Force. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Japanese Voice Actor: Wataru Kato
Wataru Kato voices Reno Ichikawa in the Japanese version of Kaiju No. 8. His performance captures Reno’s serious determination, youthful enthusiasm, and emotional loyalty throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
March 17, 1994
About Wataru
Wataru Kato is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Since entering the anime industry, he has steadily gained recognition for portraying energetic young protagonists and emotionally sincere supporting characters.
His portrayal of Reno Ichikawa has been praised for balancing Reno’s disciplined personality with moments of vulnerability and admiration toward Kafka Hibino. Kato’s energetic but grounded acting style helps Reno stand out among the younger members of the Defense Force.
Hometown
Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Reno Ichikawa — Kaiju No. 8
- Gelato Red — Love After World Domination
- Supporting Roles — Blue Lock
- Supporting Roles — The Eminence in Shadow
- Additional Roles — My Hero Academia
- Voice work in multimedia and mobile game projects
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major anime voice roles from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Kaiju No. 8 — Reno Ichikawa
- Love After World Domination — Gelato Red / Fudo Aikawa
- Blue Lock — Additional Voices
- The Eminence in Shadow — Supporting Roles
- My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
- Tokyo Revengers — Additional Roles
- Shangri-La Frontier — Supporting Characters
Anime Films
- Kaiju No. 8 promotional projects — Reno Ichikawa
Video Games
- Kaiju No. 8 Game Projects — Reno Ichikawa
- Additional Japanese mobile game voice work
- Multimedia franchise collaborations
Critical Reception
Wataru Kato has received praise for his natural emotional delivery and energetic performances. Fans of Kaiju No. 8 often highlight his portrayal of Reno Ichikawa for making the character feel both relatable and emotionally genuine, especially during scenes involving Kafka and the Defense Force.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Reno Ichikawa (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Kaiju-No-8/Reno-Ichikawa/)
Aoni Production Official Profile (https://www.aoni.co.jp/search/kato-wataru.html)
Anime News Network Encyclopedia (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/)
Kaiju No. 8 Official Anime Website (https://kaiju-no8.net/)
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/watari_ktr
English Voice Actor: Adam McArthur
Adam McArthur voices Reno Ichikawa in the English dub of Kaiju No. 8. His energetic and emotionally sincere performance captures Reno’s determination, discipline, and growing admiration for Kafka Hibino throughout the series. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
April 28, 1982
About Adam
Adam McArthur is an American actor and voice actor known for anime dubbing, Western animation, and video game work. He is especially recognized for portraying enthusiastic young heroes, emotionally driven fighters, and energetic supporting characters.
His portrayal of Reno Ichikawa has been praised for balancing Reno’s serious ambition with his emotional vulnerability and youthful energy. Fans of the English dub often highlight McArthur’s chemistry with Nazeeh Tarsha’s Kafka Hibino as one of the strengths of Kaiju No. 8’s adaptation.
Outside anime, McArthur is also widely recognized for major roles in animated television and Disney productions.
Hometown
California, USA
Career Highlights
- Reno Ichikawa — Kaiju No. 8
- Marco Diaz — Star vs. the Forces of Evil
- Yuji Itadori — Jujutsu Kaisen (certain promotional/game projects)
- Chifuyu Matsuno — Tokyo Revengers (certain media/projects)
- Additional Roles — One Piece
- Additional Roles — Blue Lock
- Voice work in animation and multimedia franchises
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects documented major voice acting credits from publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- Kaiju No. 8 — Reno Ichikawa
- One Piece — Additional Voices
- Blue Lock — Additional Roles
- Tokyo Revengers — Additional Voices
- Jujutsu Kaisen related media — Additional Voice Work
- Chainsaw Man — Additional Roles
- My Hero Academia — Additional Voices
Western Animation
- Star vs. the Forces of Evil — Marco Diaz
- The Seven Deadly Sins related animation projects — Additional Voices
- Animated television and streaming productions
Video Games
- Kaiju No. 8 Game Projects — Reno Ichikawa
- Additional voices in anime and fantasy game titles
- Multimedia promotional voice work
Critical Reception
Adam McArthur is praised for his energetic performances and emotionally natural dialogue delivery. Fans of Kaiju No. 8 frequently highlight his portrayal of Reno Ichikawa for preserving the character’s determination and emotional sincerity while fitting naturally into the anime’s mix of comedy and action.
Our Sources
Behind The Voice Actors – Reno Ichikawa (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Kaiju-No-8/Reno-Ichikawa/)
Behind The Voice Actors – Adam McArthur (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Adam-McArthur/)
Crunchyroll – Kaiju No. 8 English Dub Information (https://www.crunchyroll.com/)
Kaiju No. 8 Official Anime Website (https://kaiju-no8.net/)
Social Media
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjamac/
