The short anime adaptation of Nimo Gotō’s “Everyday Host” four-panel manga has announced the addition of Hidenobu Kiuchi to its voice cast. Kiuchi will be playing the character of Tarō Okonomi in this gag comedy about the everyday lives of hosts at a club.
A New Face at Club One: Hidenobu Kiuchi as Tarō Okonomi
Hidenobu Kiuchi, a seasoned voice actor known for his roles in various anime, including “Monster” as Dr. Kenzo Tenma, “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” as Hol Horse, and “Darker than Black” as Hei, will be lending his voice to Tarō Okonomi.
“Everyday Host”: A Slice-of-Life Comedy in the Host Club World
“Everyday Host” premiered on TV Tokyo on April 4, 2025, and is slated to run for two cours (quarters of a year). The anime is directed and written by Rarecho (also known for “Aggressive Retsuko” and “Ani ni Tsukeru Kusuri wa Nai!”) at Fanworks studio.
The story revolves around Sekiguchi, an ex-businessman who makes a career change to become a host at “Club One” after experiencing burnout. He joins a diverse and quirky cast of co-workers, each with their own unique backgrounds and personalities.
The Colorful Cast of “Everyday Host”
The anime features a talented cast of voice actors, including:
- Hiro Shimono as Kōichi: A younger-brother type host with over 20 years of experience.
- Taku Yashiro as Hajime
- Tasuku Hatanaka as Ryōichi
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Senichi
From Four-Panel Manga to Short Anime
Nimo Gotō launched the “Everyday Host” manga as a series of four-panel comics on their personal site, Nico Nico, and pixiv comics in July 2020. Kadokawa has published the compiled book volumes digitally under the Asuka Comics DX label.
Hidenobu Kiuchi: A Voice Acting Veteran
Hidenobu Kiuchi was born on February 5 in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Notable Anime Roles
Kiuchi’s extensive voice acting career includes a variety of iconic characters:
- Dr. Kenzo Tenma in “Monster”: A brilliant neurosurgeon who becomes entangled in a dark conspiracy.
- Hol Horse in “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”: A Stand user known for his smooth-talking personality.
- Hei in “Darker than Black”: A skilled Contractor with a mysterious past.
- Kazuma Momota in “Kemonozume”: The younger half-brother of Toshihiko.
- Jūzō Momota in “Kemonozume”: The leader of the Kifūken dojo.
He has also voiced characters in series such as “Overlord,” “Pluto,” “Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections,” “Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup,” and “Scissor Seven,” among many others.
With the addition of Hidenobu Kiuchi, “Everyday Host” promises to be an even more entertaining and engaging anime.
