Especially because of covid, all of us actors don’t get to record at the same time. Ignatius is a sweet cinnamon bun. Miketendo64: Moving on to games relating to Nintendo platforms, prior to signing on for Xenoblade Chronicles X, had you previous knowledge of the Xenoblade and Xenosaga series beforehand, or was it something you looked into once you were recording? I know it may not be the *most* relaxing card game, but for me, it brings back a lot of nostalgia. Methinks one or two of my games will be shown there. It also includes the voice actors for created characters. That was fun. It’s rare I’m able to drag my corpse out of bed for breakfast and I think pants are overrated. And now we get to be a part of projects together, how cool is that? Kaiji Tang: When you’re asked to perform a large number of characters in the same universe, no matter how diverse your range, you will always feel in danger of making some of them sound “the same”. What is something that sets the roles of Itadori and Gojou apart from other characters you've played before? Do you have much time to play games? I mean ask my wife. That’s me trying to handle life in the mornings, bro. (If you play Fate: GO, Memoria Freese or Fire Emblem Heroes…hit me up on Twitter). Miketendo64: One last Fire Emblem question before moving on. But I’m happy to say I can now one shot giant monsters with the best of them. I’m also torn between soup dumplings and the Chicago hot dog as the perfect food. Odin being the exception of course. What drew you to the role? Also, was all your lines recorded in one series of sessions or did you have to return to voice your lines for the Awakening DLC? Your work has the chance to bring a smile to someone’s face who really, really needed it that day. KT: I feel extremely lucky to be involved with this field, being an anime fan myself. 2018 Nominee BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award: Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special Fate/Grand Order: First Order (2016) Shared with: Griffin Burns Erica Mendez Kira Buckland Xander Mobus Jalen K. Cassell Kari Wahlgren Kaiji Tang Melissa Fahn Abby Trott. I'm a huge fan of anything horror-related, so I took to it pretty quickly, and as soon as I started doing research for the audition, I knew I was going to be hooked. He has been married to Marcy Edwards since June 24, 2017. Every Sony system. Miketendo64: Most important Detective Pikachu question, should Nintendo and The Pokémon Company do a sequel, is it a role you’d happily return to, or would you rather let someone else have a go? Acting is my life’s passion. View Miketendo64 Gaming’s profile on YouTube. Led by director Sunghoo Park and animation studio MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen is a Shonen Jump action blockbuster that lives up to the hype. I do remember a moment when I was in my much earlier 20’s when I was playing World of Warcraft. Bring your love, kindness, and patience. Back when the English voice actors for the game were revealed, the company released some behind-the-scenes videos. Jonathan Koontz - Wales Tudor (ep11) Kaiji Tang - Colbert, Derflinger. Kaiji Tang: I would LOVE to return to the role if possible! Funimation has announced the English voice cast for Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak Academy, and while some voice actors will be reprising their roles from the games, some characters were recast for the animated series.. Protagonist Makoto Naegi will be voiced once again by Bryce Papenbrook, while all other characters returning from the first game are voiced by the actors … Kaiji Tang: I do believe for Detective Pikachu, the character himself was the sole character I auditioned for. We’ve driven to Portland from LA just because, been to Burning Man, and travel to cons all across the country together. Hear from George Takei, Will Yun Lee, Andrew Morgado, Kaiji Tang, Greg Chun, and Elizabeth Maxwell. In the “All Cast Behind the Scenes” clip, George “Masumi Arakawa” Takei, … Miketendo64: Only, Owain isn’t the only character you voice when it comes to Fire Emblem, as you also voice Odin, Shiro and Ignatius in Fates and Narcian in Heroes? He spat up blood when he voiced Red Magnus, he’s the prince of all Saiyans and he’s something of a solver of the mysterious, because he is the great detective Pikachu! Following the recent release of role-playing game Yakuza: Like a Dragon, publisher SEGA has uploaded a behind-the-scenes video (embedded below) featuring members of the voice cast as they talk about the various themes that are explored in the game. AM: I have some friends that turned me on to the series pretty early on. They’re not just a paycheck. KEEP READING: Why Jujutsu Kaisen's Anime Is Crushing Demon Slayer's Popularity Online. I straight up spit up some blood. Kaiji Tang: We recorded a couple of them at the same time, yes. Shows Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School – Despair Arc (2016) Kohichi Kizakura. Miketendo64: Ending all video game voicing talk now, if you wasn’t voice acting for video games, what do you picture yourself, doing instead? Julius Reinhold. One can hope anyway! I had played Xenogears on the original PlayStation and that was my only interaction with the series until Xenoblade Chronicles X. Itadori shares a body with Sukuna, who is played by another actor. You’ll no doubt come across some daunting realities in this business. Let’s do this: Kaiji Tang: Hi! Kaiji Tang: I do! I’ve been playing World of Warcraft since BETA and before that, Everquest. It’s been one of the challenges of recording during the quarantine. Miketendo64: Also, because have voiced different characters during your Fire Emblem outings, what is your process when it comes trying to get into the mind-set of each character? See image of Kaiji Tang, the voice of Ao Kuang in SMITE (Video Game). KT: I had heard about the manga a short while before receiving the audition. I’m humbled and honored by the opportunity to have provided a voice for Vegeta. Fingers crossed, knock on wood, etc. Kaiji Tang is a Chinese-American voice actor and screen actor. I mean come on, it’s so perfect. I’m a voice actor here in Los Angeles, California. Miketendo64: Being a talented voice actor in your own right, are there any voice actors you take inspiration from and any character in particular they’ve voice, you simply love? I love the spirit of the character, but I’m not sure I’d be able to reprise his voice the same way again, haha. I’d have it no other way at this point. The series already seems to be resonating with anime fans. David Kaye as Shadow the Hedgehog. At which point did you find out about the game and was asked to reprise your role of Owain? George Takei (Masumi Arakawa), Will Yun Lee (Masato Arakawa), Andrew Morgado (Koichi Adachi), Kaiji Tang (Ichiban Kasuga), Greg Chun (Yu Nanba), and Elizabeth Maxwell (Saeko Mukoda) were all interviewed in this behind-the-scenes video. 1 Key 2 Main Characters 3 Bonus/Guest Characters 4 Created Characters The table below lists every main characters voice actor. This article lists all the English voice actors (excluding Soulcalibur which is Japanese voices only) of every playable character in the Soul series of fighting games. I remember every time we recorded Pikachu being out of breath trying to do one of his signature moves the entire room had to stop and recover from laughing before we could move on. Get to know the lovable line-up of voice actors that brought SEGA’s Yakuza: Like a Dragon to life with the latest video for the game. • Gonta Gokuhara. We did the first round of recording for just the base game. Side note: I’ve had the extreme fortune of obtaining all of my characters so far in Heroes. We’re also happy to spend nights in with the cats and watch silly things on YouTube. He voices Sōsuke Ichino in Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak … No one owes you a job and rejection is constant. Miketendo64: Given your 11 years as a successful voice actor, do you have any pearls of wisdom that you’d happily pass on to all those willing to follow in your footsteps into the world of acting? I’ve owned every Nintendo system since the original NES. Roll the clip, watch that scene. Miketendo64: Other than Detective Pikachu, what else does 2018 have in store for you? Is it easy to keep each character separate, or something you’ve always got to work out? U/G Infect represent! I’ve managed to become involved in the creative side of everything I love. He is as arrogant as he is powerful, which makes him vulnerable. So please come play with us. It’s got a lot of hype around it, and that’s really exciting! Yuuji and I have a lot in common, actually - mostly that we both pace when we’re talking on our phone. Miketendo64: In my research, I come across your YouTube channel, where you used to do Voices of Gaming and now have Voice Actors Play Fairy Fencer F. What prompted this particular focus for a YouTube channel? However, on the fan side of things, I will say, having come from a history of pop culture consumption has helped me immensely in booking some of my roles. Fortunately, Owain was the one who sounded the best from the get-go. It’ll be an experience I’ll never forget. 2. RELATED: The Secret to Shonen Jump's Rising Manga Stars Is Simple: Horror. At the end of the day, Owain is a character built on loss. Not every game might have voice acting, but there are many that do and it is a great way of giving life to the characters we get to play as and fall in love with. Categorised in: Feature, Fire Emblem Heroes, Fire Emblem Warriors, Interview, Pokemon. It aired in Japan on July 3, 2011 to December 18, 2011. White Snake (2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. His theatrics are his coping mechanism for his hard childhood. Whew! So, I hope you’re sitting comfortably, and have time to spare, because not only do we cover a wide range of things in this interview, it’s also quite a long one and yes, there is a lot of Fire Emblem & Detective Pikachu content to read up on. At the beginning, I was doing far more on-camera work for commercials, films, etc. That basically sums me up pretty well. And Owain is just me. Jujutsu Kaisen: Itadori & Gojou's Voice Actors Delve Into the Supernatural Shonen. Is Jujutsu Kaisen Destined to Join Shonen Jump's Big 3? The dark series follows Yuuji Itadori, who becomes the vessel for the infamous Sukuna -- King of Curses -- after swallowing a cursed rotting finger. Now you can just focus on sprinkling your interpretation on them. The loud, almost shouty way he speaks really ripped up my vocals something fierce. Game content and materials are trademarks and copyrights of their respective publisher and its licensors. Everyone. Vegeta in Dragon Ball Super and Red Magnus from Disgaea 5. Kaiji Tang: So funny story. He’s certainly something else, that’s for sure! Let's talk about it. Check out the behind-the-scenes video and join Kaiji Tang (English voice of Ichiban) for a discussion on his memories with Nancy and their work together in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Now, there’s a big Yakuza: Like a Dragon voice actor video bringing all the stars together. So I had no idea whether or not Owain would be making an appearance. Once you can tap into that, it’s much easier to see them as a real person. It never feels like I have to act all that hard when the role comes up as both of us are fairly similar personality wise. From the art style to the music, it's a treat. I love the guy. From an exquisite story, to a compelling soundtrack, or even a lavish art style. Miketendo64: And for the sake of it, with regards to the casting, was Detective Pikachu the role you went in for, you just the one you ended up with and whole approached who regarding the gig? Since we were all in the entertainment industry and had access to the casts of a lot of these games, we just thought it’d be funny to watch them talk trash to each other while playing these games. Here's hoping it keeps going for a while longer. Previously, Nakaya once voiced one of the characters in the franchise, named Akira Nishikiyama. Best of luck with your future endeavours and we hope to hear you again in a possible Detective Pikachu 2! KT: I can only speak for Gojou, but aside from pure power level, he is for sure the prettiest character I've ever voiced. Kaiji Tang: I’ll never forget voicing Red Magnus. As a massive fan of anime, comics, manga, and soccer, if he isn't gobbling up that content, he is probably wishing he was or is getting a snack. Kaiji, thank you for your time. In anime, Tang is known as the voice of Big G from Doraemon, Hendrickson from The Seven Deadly Sins, Guts from Berserk,’’Tsumugu Kinagase’’ from ‘’Kill La Kill’’, Archer from Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works and Joe from Megalo Box. He has been married to … Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I’m a fairly simple cream with two sugars kinda guy. Someone who loves and appreciates the franchise as much as I do. RELATED: Is Jujutsu Kaisen Destined to Join Shonen Jump's Big 3? He's a graduate of the University of Maryland, a lover of all things animation, and dog-dad to his sweet homie Deku. Gojou, on the other hand, is a child with superpowers. Was the voice we hear in the game the one you used to audition with, or was it a direction you were pushed into and then made into your own? Miketendo64: And because there’s always time for one last question, here’s ours: Is there anything you would like to say to your ever-growing fanbase and supporters? Kaiji Tang is a Chinese-American voice actor and screen actor. Memorizing Zerg build orders was a hobby. 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