One Piece anime fans have expressed concerns about the health of veteran voice actor Kazuki Yao following recent changes in his voice acting performance.
Yao, who has been the voice of Franky, for nearly 20 years, has reportedly been experiencing slurred speech in his latest portrayal of the character. This has sparked discussions on social media, with many expressing worry and offering well wishes.
The concerns stem following the premiere of the new Egghead Arc in One Piece. Fans noted a noticeable difference in Yao’s speech patterns during the episode that aired on Feb 14, 2024, particularly in a scene where Franky struggles to steer the ship in rough seas. Some viewers found his dialogue difficult to understand due to the slurring.
“Yao-san’s (Franky) voice feels off.“ “Is Franky’s voice actor, Mr. Yao, at his limit…? His speech is clearly slurred…“ “Is Mr. Kazuki Yao’s voice okay? He spoke...
Yao, who has been the voice of Franky, for nearly 20 years, has reportedly been experiencing slurred speech in his latest portrayal of the character. This has sparked discussions on social media, with many expressing worry and offering well wishes.
The concerns stem following the premiere of the new Egghead Arc in One Piece. Fans noted a noticeable difference in Yao’s speech patterns during the episode that aired on Feb 14, 2024, particularly in a scene where Franky struggles to steer the ship in rough seas. Some viewers found his dialogue difficult to understand due to the slurring.
“Yao-san’s (Franky) voice feels off.“ “Is Franky’s voice actor, Mr. Yao, at his limit…? His speech is clearly slurred…“ “Is Mr. Kazuki Yao’s voice okay? He spoke...
- 2/27/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Adult Swim and Crunchyroll have revealed the characters and stellar English and Japanese voice cast of its anticipated animated series Blade Runner: Black Lotus, inspired by the Blade Runner movie franchise.
Cast includes Jessica Henwick, Arisa Shida, Will Yun Lee, Shinshu Fuji, Samira Wiley, Takako Honda, Brian Cox, Wes Bentley, Josh Duhamel, Taiten Kusunoki, Peyton List, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Stephen Root, Hochu Otsuka, Barkhad Abdi, Takayuki Kinba, Gregg Henry, Masane Tsukayama, Henry Czerny, Akio Nojima, Jason Spisak and Kazuki Yao.
Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed) and Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) will direct all 13 episodes. The series is produced by Alcon Entertainment and animation studio Sola Digital Arts, with Shinichiro Watanabe serving as a creative producer.
Henwick/Shida voice Elle, a female replicant created for a secret and unknown purpose. Lee/Fuji voice Joseph, a mysterious figure who owns a spare parts junkyard in Los Angeles. Wiley/Hona voice Alani Davis,...
Cast includes Jessica Henwick, Arisa Shida, Will Yun Lee, Shinshu Fuji, Samira Wiley, Takako Honda, Brian Cox, Wes Bentley, Josh Duhamel, Taiten Kusunoki, Peyton List, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Stephen Root, Hochu Otsuka, Barkhad Abdi, Takayuki Kinba, Gregg Henry, Masane Tsukayama, Henry Czerny, Akio Nojima, Jason Spisak and Kazuki Yao.
Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed) and Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) will direct all 13 episodes. The series is produced by Alcon Entertainment and animation studio Sola Digital Arts, with Shinichiro Watanabe serving as a creative producer.
Henwick/Shida voice Elle, a female replicant created for a secret and unknown purpose. Lee/Fuji voice Joseph, a mysterious figure who owns a spare parts junkyard in Los Angeles. Wiley/Hona voice Alani Davis,...
- 7/7/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Yayyy! The second film, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey is off, have you seen it? Sound off in the comments, but only after you see what I got for you. As you already know, probably, the next Berserk film, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III – Descent, was slated to be released this fall, but has been moved to January 2013.
This new poster offers a first look at the third and final part of the Berserk Golden Age trilogy of Studio 4°C’s adaptation of Kentarou Miura‘s medieval-horror-action manga. These posters will be appearing in Japanese movie theaters starting August 25th, so here, look at that foreboding eclipse:
Official synopsis:
He trusts no one, only his sword. He doesn’t have a place to call home. The lone mercenary Guts travels the land where a hundred-year-old war is taking place. His ferocity and ability to...
This new poster offers a first look at the third and final part of the Berserk Golden Age trilogy of Studio 4°C’s adaptation of Kentarou Miura‘s medieval-horror-action manga. These posters will be appearing in Japanese movie theaters starting August 25th, so here, look at that foreboding eclipse:
Official synopsis:
He trusts no one, only his sword. He doesn’t have a place to call home. The lone mercenary Guts travels the land where a hundred-year-old war is taking place. His ferocity and ability to...
- 8/26/2012
- by Sunrider
- Filmofilia
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