Lengthy-time Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu may have a brand new English voice actor beginning in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Identify, and followers are uncertain about it.
As reported by The Gamer, YouTuber Yong Yea is changing Darryl Kurylo and gave followers a preview of the brand new voice at Anime Expo 2023’s Dragons of Japan panel.
“That little monologue he did was painful,” stated a Reddit consumer in response. “And the yell on the finish was very a lot not Kiryu.” Others had been much less crucial of the efficiency, although nonetheless did not assume it was an excellent match. “Yong Yea’s voice is not horrible however it seems like a 20 12 months outdated, not a 50 12 months outdated,” stated one.
This is a clear model of the Kiryu voice & dialogue from Anime Expo in additional very best circumstances. That is NOT an official recording, line, or course from the sport, it is a fast off the cuff recording from my house sales space. Anticipate the ultimate recreation to see the way it all comes collectively. ? https://t.co/R7j23sQUhE pic.twitter.com/HtO8JOoXdU
— Yong Yea ? Eng Voice of Kiryu (@YongYea) July 3, 2023
The YouTuber posted on Twitter to defend himself although, and launched a greater high quality however nonetheless not skilled model of the audio clip.
“This is a clear model of the Kiryu voice and dialogue from Anime Expo in additional very best circumstances,” Yong Yea stated. “This isn’t an official recording, line, or course from the sport, it is a fast off the cuff recording from my house sales space.”
Lastly, reiterating what a number of commentors had been saying in defence of the brand new voice actor, he added: “Anticipate the ultimate recreation to see the way it all comes collectively.”
Yong Yea will star in The Man Who Erased His Identify because it connects the occasions of Yakuza 8 and the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. It is on account of launch on November 9, whereas Infinite Wealth solely has a obscure 2024 launch window up to now.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll discuss The Witcher all day.
