Tsuda and Otsuka to join Yamadera on Bistro Voice
The fans of legendary voice actors are in for a real treat as Kenjiro Tsuda and Akio Otsuka are set to appear on NHK E-Tele's popular program, "Bistro Voice." This special episode, where the iconic Koichi Yamadera serves as the MC, is scheduled to be broadcast from 20:45 on February 28th. It is definitely going to be an episode that many will not want to miss.
In the image from the set, we can see Kenjiro Tsuda, Koichi Yamadera, and Akio Otsuka appearing on "Bistro Voice" from left to right. For those who want to see every detail of their favorite stars, the program will be available to view in high quality.
The Essence of the Low Voice
"Bistro Voice" is not just any talk show; it is a unique program where voice specialists representing different facets of the industry come together. They talk about the deep essence of voice acting while showing off their respective techniques that have made them famous. This time, the spotlight is on the guests who are masters of their craft.
Kenjiro Tsuda has been incredibly busy lately, working not only as a voice actor but also being very active as a live-action actor. Many know him for playing Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Novak in "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth." Joining him is Akio Otsuka, a man whose "low voice" is legendary. He is the voice behind Batou in "Ghost in the Shell" and Solid Snake in "Metal Gear Solid," and is also widely known for his dubbing work for Hollywood star Steven Seagal.
Mastering Roles and Impromptu Performances
During the show, Otsuka, who handles dubbing for many Hollywood actors, goes into detail about how he changes his voice for different actors like Steven Seagal and Nicolas Cage. The episode also takes a fun look at Tsuda's favorite festival, which they call "Akio Otsuka Bushi." It is quite rare to see such senior actors being so open about their methods.
The discussion turns serious when they talk about the heavy responsibility of taking over iconic roles. Otsuka took over the role of Daisuke Jigen in "Lupin the Third" from Kiyoshi Kobayashi, while Tsuda took over Takumi Hayashi in "World Trigger" from the late Keiji Fujiwara. They shared their thoughts on the difficulty of passing on these roles and the personal commitment it takes to honor the original actors.
Furthermore, Yamadera and Otsuka, who are seniors in the industry, took some time to analyze Tsuda's acting. They discussed "why he is selling so well now," with a mentor pointing out that "Ken always aims for the edge of failure." Hearing this, Tsuda couldn't help but reveal his inner thoughts on his approach to acting. Fans will also be happy to know there is an impromptu recitation that you can only see right here on this program. For anyone following the industry, seeing the talent behind Jujutsu Kaisen and other major hits in such a candid setting is truly special.
