Kenoh

[9.0] "One of my favorites! Not just in Japan but overall. He has incredibly aura especially during his entrance. A lot of Japanese entrances songs and looks are anime inspired but Kenoh really looks like he jumped out of a manga and into the real world. His look belies his offensive style. A strong worker and in my opinion the ace of Noah."

[8.0] "I find Kenoh a bit dull tbh but he is technically a brilliant wrestler and his matches with Nakajima really show off how good Kenoh can be. Good all-rounder with strikers and power moves."

[8.0] "My introduction to this man was through his match with Wagner, and then his immediate stinker with Ryohei, and I was left with a very negative opinion of him. Especially in the Ryohei match, where everything that went wrong was demonstrably his fault. Since then, I've really started to come around on him. I don't think I like his wrestling style, but his mic skills and charisma are borderline transcendent. The obsessed counterpoint to Kaito character he's currently running, combined with this "dangerous maniac goof" vibe he gives allows him to mold himself into virtually any wrestling situation (see: being the only maskless man in the dragon Bane/alpha Wolf/Marufuji sunny voyage match) in a way that stays true to his character and works well with others. I find him captivating in ways that have little to do with his in ring work, that's pretty remarkable in a promotion that bills itself as work rate first. I think he will probably convert me to being a total fan in the long run at this rate, whether I want him to or not."

[10.0] "Kenoh is the master of mosh! Humble and very traditional in heart while dark in theory. His battles with Go which steals the show, Manabu far as pride, El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr in defeat & most people talk about Kaito Kiyamura new year shows back to back for the GHC national & heavyweight championships respectively. Overwhelming wins in key battles earlier on in his time in M-PRO and yes his entrance music is the most iconic 2000s theme tune in the ongoing wrestling career span. KONGO was the stuff of legend, Asura left an impact while highlighting rival Fujita Jr Hayato, I reckon he can keep going making Pro Wrestling NOAH as chivalrous than it was in the 2000s. Very angry with flames kindred to his melanochaita entrance lion robe, Kenoh can hit P.F.S knees or stomps on any heavyweight or interchangeable cruiserweight on the green mat"

[10.0] "Kenoh is an amazing and complete pro wrestler, he has a compelling character, is an amazing striker and has some of the best kicks the business has to offer but he's also a great technician and can do some flashy stuff well. My favorite thing about Kenoh is his character work, his grumpy persona is great and a lot of fun especially when he calls people "assholes" and he can even do some comedy stuff from time to time and he does it so well. He's also great at selling and tells stories extremely well, he has a great sense of details which makes his matches even more enjoyable, he can do it all and is one of the best wrestling in the world without the shadow of a doubt, he's also a great entertainer. One of my favorites for sure."

[6.0] "He is an effective striker but the shouty angry man personality doesn't do much for me. I'd be more invested in him if he were to have some depth and complexity as a character instead of doing the same yelling thing he continues to do. Not a fan of his gear or haircut either, find them so ugly."

[7.0] "I enjoy Kenoh being one of the top guys in NOAH right now because it's well deserved however I think 7 is a fair rating for him"

[10.0] "NOAH's not-so-secret weapon. He is in prominent feuds in all of the major Japanese wrestling promotions and is in-demand everywhere because he has maybe the most clear character in all of wrestling: Kenoh is pissed off, and that's all you need to know. He's even taken to opening shows with a promo calling all the fans bastards. I really think putting the title on Kenoh is the right move right now; he's much hotter than last year when he lost the title to Kaito."

[10.0] "Kenoh is a very angry kicky boy who is an amazing wrestler one of the main reasons i watch NOAH. Fingers crossed he gets another singles title run."

[10.0] "What is there that this man can't do, and can't do it well? Kenoh is a jack of all trades, and arguably master of all of them. Hardcore, comedy, tag, mid-card, main event, technical, striking, high-flying, selling, dominating, changing of pace, portraying emotions. He is so damn complete in the ring, and he is so captivating on the mic. I fucking love Kenoh."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler in Japan. An elite wrestler who is able to work long, grueling, Noah style matches and make himself and everyone involved look good in the process. And let's not forget, pound for pound the angriest wrestler in the world. One of the best promos in the game, his antics are comedic gold under the right foil and absolutely menacing in the right circumstances. Would love to see him once again hold the red belt, as I strongly believe his run was cut way too short (although Kaito was the right guy to win it)"

[10.0] "Kenoh is an undeniable talent. He understands wrestling at a base level and always wants to push himself to new heights with every match. He is a true martial artist from every sense of the term, always wanting to expand his understanding of martial arts and apply that through wrestling. His sense of self is second to none, and you can see that in every single match. His psychology is simple but always effective, and always tells an easy story for the viewer to bite into. Amazing reflexes and ring-awareness as well, with one of the highest fight IQs I've ever seen. His love of wrestling and fighting really does bleed through in everything he does, and he always believes in himself all the while. Plus his kicks are always so sharp and impressive, and his character is never not entertaining. Dedicated Youtuber and fantastic on variety shows as well, with humor that bridges his serious in-ring persona with the more comical side of his personality. Really just an incredible wrestler. Easily my favorite."

[10.0] "Not only is he good in the Pro Wrestling NOAH style but he also showed that he can do hardcore type matches in Cyberfight 2022. He has surpassed Okada as the best wrestler in Japan."

[9.0] "While many gush about Go or Nakajima, I believe that Kenoh is the ultimate utility talent. You want him to get over guys in tags? He can do that. You want him to do goofball comedy with a 50+ Kendo Kashin and make it work? Yeah, it's not hard. He can do stiff battles, longform bouts, hard-hitting affairs, heel cut-offs, building underdog talent up for big comebacks, you name it. Hardcore bollocks with Great Muta? He'll knock it out of the park WHILE not making himself look bad when ultimately losing. You want him cutting angry pissy promos that get yourself noticed out of everyone else during inter-promotional bouts, he's perfected that as well. He's literally fantastic in any field, and it's a bit of a shame that he hasn't had a proper main event run yet. That's half because of the above: Kenoh can literally pull any role off either at the bottom or top of the card, having fantastic matches with a sensational range of workers. You can look at his workrate stuff on one side, his stiff shit in the middle, and everything else on the other. His range dominates everyone else on the roster by a good mile and while his "angry kid throwing kicks" shtick can be grating at times and his technical work is lacking (something they addressed with the Funaki squash as something he thinks he's better than what he actually is, leading to that in question) but as a whole package, he's easily one of the modern pillars of NOAH, but the least appreciated by far. Could have easily a extra 10 years behind his belt if he plays his cards right: here's hoping his loyalty gets him a proper run with the big belt sooner than later."

[10.0] "Just the angriest dude in the world. You can feel every strike and move in all his matches and his intensity always matches it. His rise in NOAH as a top guy and now a consistently great member of the roster has been fun to witness. Love him and I dont think he gets enough praise despite the high rating. That's how good he is"

[9.0] "Really angry striker is a time-honored archetype and KENOH pulls it off to a tee. Delivers great matches consistently. Best striker in the world currently."

[10.0] "Kenou is hands down the most compelling professional wrestler in NOAH and imo the second most in japan only beaten by hiroshi tanahashi. The amount of passion in (most) of his matches and the way he bumps is literally a thing of beauty and I just wish they'd give him a good run the top belt (but everyone is enamored with shiozaki right now) However make no mistake Kenou is the best to do it in NOAH and has been for while if I'd give him a comparison I'd be Hashimoto. UPDATE: It makes me sick to admit this but NOSAWA has booked Kenou like a god amongst men (aside from the typical Muta loss) feeding him the stars of yesteryears japanese mma world with the exception of Fujita who is still one to overcome, It actually draws yet another comparison to Hashimoto mirroring his first two IWGP Heavyweight Title runs feeding him the stars of 80's japan it gives him an aura of authenticity and credibility that makes it damn near impossible to beat the man 1-2-3 in the middle of the ring and with his deviating blows most of which being feasible ko's it makes seem that the only way to beat him at times is to shoot him he's the best striker in japan right now... 10/10"

[8.0] "Kenoh is really starting to come into his own. He's a fan favorite with a unique look, and his bombastic promos keeps the crowd engaged all of the time. He's got plenty of charisma but I think he's missing one more layer of that, which would easily put him in the same class as Tanahashi, Okada, Miyahara, or Naito in terms of charisma. Otherwise, he's a really good wrestler. Brutal striker, you always hear his kicks, and he's won a couple of matches via knockout by just palm striking his opponent to death. Konogh is a good faction to put behind him to solidify him more, until the inevitable moment that Nakajima usurps him and the two feud. Kenoh deserves another run at the GHC Heavyweight, and will get one when the company is a bit larger. Kaito Kiyomiya is his finest rival, and it's always special when they are in the ring together. I love Kenoh."

[9.0] "This man is absolutely awesome in the ring. His kicks are incredible, he is a great storyteller and a great leader for Kongo. I don't give him a 10 because he is really not charismatic but I love him !"

[10.0] "Damn, Kenoh is one of the most realistic badasses in pro wrestling history and one of the workhorses of NOAH. I think, it's impossible to not admire his skills not only as a wrestler, but as an entertainer too."

[8.0] "Kenoh is an awesome wrestler with an amazing look and a great arsenal of moves. The only thing in him that bothers me is his gut, despite that, he has a very amazing character and is a great wrestler."

[10.0] "Kenoh has The Look, The ability in the ring, a resume of fantastic Matches in 2017, one of the breakout stars in Japan with all the momentum in the world."

[7.0] "I enjoy his work for NOAH. Certainly better than his tag partner Ohara. Would like to see how he'd do more as a face of the Jr. Division. I think he could get over as a face personally."