Overhaul, whose real name is Kai Chisaki, is voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda in the original Japanese version of My Hero Academia. In the English dub, the character is voiced by Kellen Goff. Their performances helped establish Overhaul as one of the most memorable and intimidating villains in the series.

JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR (Kenjiro Tsuda)

Date of Birth

Kenjiro Tsuda (津田 健次郎)

  • June 11, 1971

About Kenjiro

Kenjiro Tsuda is one of Japan’s most acclaimed voice actors, known for his deep, distinctive voice and commanding screen presence. His portrayal of Overhaul combines cold intelligence, menace, and emotional restraint, making Kai Chisaki a standout antagonist during the Shie Hassaikai Arc.

Beyond My Hero Academia, Tsuda has become famous for voicing numerous fan-favorite characters across anime, games, and narration projects. His mature vocal style has made him one of the industry’s most recognizable performers.

Hometown

Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Career Highlights

Some of Kenjiro Tsuda’s most notable roles include:

  • Overhaul / Kai Chisaki — My Hero Academia
  • Kento Nanami — Jujutsu Kaisen
  • Seto Kaiba — Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
  • Kishibe — Chainsaw Man
  • Tatsu — The Way of the Househusband
  • Joker — Fire Force
  • Nicolas Brown — Gangsta.
  • Mikoto Suoh — K Project

Full Current Filmography

The following list reflects major documented credits from reputable sources and is not intended to be a complete career record.

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Overhaul / Kai Chisaki
  • Jujutsu Kaisen — Kento Nanami
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters — Seto Kaiba
  • Chainsaw Man — Kishibe
  • Fire Force — Joker
  • Gangsta. — Nicolas Brown
  • The Way of the Househusband — Tatsu
  • K Project — Mikoto Suoh

Anime Films

  • My Hero Academia franchise appearances — Overhaul / Kai Chisaki
  • Numerous theatrical anime productions connected to his long-running television roles

Video Games

  • My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Overhaul / Kai Chisaki
  • Extensive voice work across anime and gaming franchises

Critical Reception

Tsuda’s performance as Overhaul is frequently praised for its chilling restraint. Rather than relying on exaggerated villainy, he portrays Kai Chisaki as a calm and calculating criminal mastermind whose quiet demeanor often makes him even more unsettling. Fans and critics alike regularly cite Overhaul as one of the strongest villain performances in My Hero Academia.

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ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR (Kellen Goff)

Date of Birth

Kellen Goff

  • February 3, 1995

About Kellen

Kellen Goff is an American voice actor known for his work in anime, video games, animation, and interactive media. He has developed a reputation for portraying villains, antiheroes, and eccentric characters with distinctive vocal performances.

As Overhaul in My Hero Academia, Goff delivers a chilling and methodical performance that captures Kai Chisaki’s obsession with control, cleanliness, and restoring the yakuza’s influence. His restrained approach mirrors the original Japanese portrayal while giving the character a unique presence in the English dub.

Beyond anime, Goff is widely recognized for roles in major gaming franchises and independent horror titles.

Hometown

Kellen Goff was born in Torrance, California, United States.

Career Highlights

Some of Kellen Goff’s most notable roles include:

  • Overhaul / Kai Chisaki — My Hero Academia
  • Funtime Freddy — Five Nights at Freddy’s
  • Glamrock Freddy — Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach
  • Diavolo — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
  • Reko Yabusame — Your Turn to Die (various versions)
  • K.O. Knucklehead — Cartoon Network crossover projects
  • Cosmo Kuiper — The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
  • Numerous characters across gaming and animation productions

Full Current Filmography

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

Television Anime

  • My Hero Academia — Overhaul / Kai Chisaki
  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind — Diavolo
  • Aggretsuko — Additional Voices
  • Baki Hanma — Additional Voices
  • Demon Lord, Retry! — Supporting Roles
  • Marvel Future Avengers — Additional Voices

Anime Films

  • My Hero Academia franchise productions featuring Overhaul-related appearances and game adaptations
  • Additional dubbed anime film projects in supporting roles

Video Games

  • Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location — Funtime Freddy
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach — Glamrock Freddy
  • My Hero One’s Justice 2 — Overhaul / Kai Chisaki
  • The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles — Cosmo Kuiper
  • Monster Prom series — Various Characters
  • Numerous independent and AAA gaming projects

Animation and Web Series

  • Various independent animation productions
  • Guest appearances in animated web projects and crossover content

Critical Reception

Kellen Goff’s portrayal of Overhaul is widely praised among English-dub viewers for its calm, calculated menace. Rather than portraying Chisaki as an overtly theatrical villain, Goff emphasizes the character’s intelligence, arrogance, and emotional detachment. This approach makes Overhaul’s most ruthless moments particularly effective and has contributed to the character’s enduring popularity among My Hero Academia fans.

Outside the anime community, Goff has earned significant recognition for his performances in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, where his portrayals of Funtime Freddy and Glamrock Freddy have become fan favorites.

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