Kenji Alexander Koch

Kenji Alexander Koch is a German-Japanese guitarist, songwriter, and producer based in Hanover, Germany. Best known for his work with the post-hardcore/metalcore outfit Arktis, Kenji blends raw emotion with technical precision, delivering crushing riffs and intricate melodies that define the band’s powerful sound. ARKTIS, originally rooted in emocore, reinvented themselves in 2014 as a five-piece force of nature—merging emotional intensity with the punishing weight of modern metal.

His genre-fluid side project pvlse. , where he explores a broader musical range including metal, lo-fi, R&B, and hip-hop. Through PVLSE., he contributes not only guitar and beat production but also guitar solos and Japanese voiceovers for a variety of collaborations.