Followers Blast New English Kiryu VA In Like A Dragon

Followers are blasting Yong Yea for his function in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth after sharing some side-by-side clips of the upcoming recreation’s cutscenes together with his dubbing and the unique Japanese model.

Yea posted the clips on Twitter the place he defined the clips proven have been “a number of the first stuff” recorded and that it received extra refined afterward. It didn’t take lengthy, although, earlier than individuals began elevating considerations over his efficiency, specifically, that his portrayal lacked the “gruff” demeanor the Japanese VA had.

Fairly frankly, it’s noticeable, as properly, that Yea is considerably youthful than the function he was employed to play. That’s to not say younger actors can’t play outdated characters, however the English dub actor’s actual voice continues to be very a lot within the background. It’s arduous to not discover, particularly if you happen to’re a fan of his YouTube channel.

Right here is an official have a look at Kiryu in English. Did a side-by-side with J for these wanting to listen to the distinction. That is a number of the first stuff we ever recorded a 12 months in the past, efficiency received extra refined as we went additional alongside. Excited for y’all to expertise the complete video games! pic.twitter.com/xAzxdtXbHY

— Yong Yea 🐉 Eng Voice of Kiryu (@YongYea) November 8, 2023

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