D23 Expo Japan - Attending Voice Actors Announced!
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- Published on August 7, 2013 @ 03:36 am
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Earlier this year in March, we were introduced to D23 Expo Japan, the first of the D23 Expos to ever take place outside of the United States. We were esctatic to discover that Kingdom Hearts, while usually not represented at Disney-based events, would have a special event featured there. As the months went by, more details surfaced regarding the contents of D23 Expo Japan, including the reveal of new information for upcoming titles and the charity auction of a one-of-a-king reference figurine used during the development of the original game!
It didn't stop there. We also learned that several voice actors would be in attendance, along with Series Executive Producer Shinji Hashimoto and Director Tetsuya Nomura. The community has waited eagerly to learn the identities of these voice actors, and they have finally been announced:
Miyu Irino (voice of Sora, Vanitas), Mamoru Miyano (voice of Riku) and Kouki Uchiyama (voice of Roxas, Ventus).
Mamoru Miyano and Miyu Irino appear in Disney’s D23 Expo Japan Stage
D23 Expo Japan celebrates the 90th anniversary of Walt Disney Company and the 30th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort on October 12~14.D23 Expo Japan will hold a special stage and famous actors decide to appear.
These famous actors will appear in the KINGDOM HEARTS Limited Stage on October 14 15:00. Miyu Irino voices Sora, Mamoru Miyano voices Riku, and Kouki Uchiyama who voices Roxas in a series directed by Tetsuya Nomura called KINGDOM HEARTS and assisted with the executive producer Shinji Hashimoto. In KINGDOM HEARTS Limited Stage, you can enjoy their untold stories about their production along with talk shows. It is a rare and valuable experience that will only be for a limited amount of people.
This special event, D23 Expo Japan, is held outside of the United States for the first time in appreciation for Disney fans; celebrating the 90th anniversary of Walt Disney Company and the 30th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort.
Edit: We've just learned that Mamoru Miyano posted on his blog about his attending D23 Expo. He is unbelievably excited for the opportunity to participate in not only a Disney event, but also his first Kingdom Hearts event as well! Thanks to tumblr user js-nightflight, you can read the full entry below.
Translations used with permission.
I, MIYANO MAMORU,
O,O,O,O,O,O,O,OF ALL THINGS!!!
HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE HONOR TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE “KINGDOM HEARTS LIMITED STAGE”
WHICH WILL BE PART OF THE
"D23 EXPO JAPAN"!!!!!＼(^O^)／
TO BE PART OF A “DISNEY” EVENT!!!
I CAN’T HIDE MY SURPRISE(>_<)☆☆☆
AND ON TOP OF THAT MY VERY FIRST “KINGDOM HEARTS” EVENT!!!!!
IT’S BEEN OVER 10 YEARS SINCE I FIRST TOOK PART IN THIS SERIES, BUT TO BE ABLE TO DO AN EVENT LIKE THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!(*^^*)☆☆☆
AT THAT TIME…I WAS STILL A TEENAGER….(LOL)
I WANT TO GIVE A STAGE THAT IS OVERFLOWING WITH “KINGDOM HEARTS LOVE” AND TO HAVE A TALK SHOW OVERFLOWING WITH MEMORIES WITH IRINO MIYU, UCHIYAMA KOUKI AND DIRECTOR NOMURA☆
THERE WILL ALSO BE A LIMITED AMUSEMENT EVENT AS WELL, SO PLEASE LOOK FORWARD TO THAT TOO☆
D23 EXPO JAPAN, “KINGDOM HEARTS LIMITED STAGE”
WILL
BE HAPPENING ON OCTOBER 14 (MONDAY, A HOLIDAY) BETWEEN 15:00 - 16:00
AT THE DISNEY RESORT, INSIDE THE MAIHAMA AMPHITHEATER☆
I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE(^-^)V☆
COMMENTS
The mystery is finally revealed lol
Got to say, though I expected Sora's to be there, I'm kinda surprised that roxas' and riku's is as well.
I was surprised to see Kouki to be honest, but I'm very excited that he'll be there.
Both Miyu and Mamo make public appearances rather often (stage performances, concerts, anime cast events, etc.), and the main two heroes gotta be represented~
'Bout time KH got recognized with Disney! The voice actors are a really nice bonus, too!
Roxas-channn
But yeah this is awesome, I've always preferred japanese VA over english ones, including those in KH
I was surprised to see Kouki to be honest, but I'm very excited that he'll be there.
Both Miyu and Mamo make public appearances rather often (stage performances, concerts, anime cast events, etc.), and the main two heroes gotta be represented~
I didn't know Kouki appearances were rare. *o*
Riku's always gotta be represent~
Roxas-channn
But yeah this is awesome, I've always preferred japanese VA over english ones, including those in KH
Well good thing they're not flying the english voice overs to this japanese event then 8D
Well good thing they're not flying the english voice overs to this japanese event then 8D
Unless they decided to invite Jesse McCartney, because moar Roxas
I'm surprised Koichi Yamadera isnt there considering how much work he's done in the series and for Disney in general.
I'm not surprised Risa Uchida (Kairis VA.)isnt there, considering how reclusive she is.
I am so glad it's these three that will be at D23~
I'm surprised Koichi Yamadera isnt there considering how much work he's done in the series and for Disney in general.
I'm not surprised Risa Uchida (Kairis VA.)isnt there, considering how reclusive she is.
Well, there are still two months until the event. Anything could happen in that time. I wouldn't be surprised if he was there for D23 itself and just not announced for this panel.
Well good thing they're not flying the english voice overs to this japanese event then 8D
xD Imagine the level of awkward that would be...They'd need translators :c
Also, I heard Kouki only went to a convention in the US, where he was on a panel with Stephanie Sheh and the guy who voices Master Chief in Halo. Other then that he rarely does public events.
Also, I heard Kouki only went to a convention in the US, where he was on a panel with Stephanie Sheh and the guy who voices Master Chief in Halo.
I remember seeing a Soul Eater panel a few years back at some American convention with him.
| Other then that he rarely does public events. |
That's more than understandable.
I remember seeing a Soul Eater panel a few years back at some American convention with him.
that's probably the convention I'm thinking of.
That's more than understandable.
Indeed. Considering how crazy fan girls got when Mamoru anounced he we was married and is a father.
Also I hope theres video of this.
This should be exciting. Can't wait to see all the news that comes out of D23. Wonder if any of them have some really goofy stories to share?
Yeah I'm really looking forward to their stories. They're always super fun to listen to, and we all remember the brilliant tales from KHI's favorite voice actor. I'm sure these will be just as interesting!
All I've got to say is that although I'm no giant fan of the Japanese cast, one thing they have over the US releases are complete consistency. Sora's voice actor does a stellar job at sounding the same, game to game.
All I've got to say is that although I'm no giant fan of the Japanese cast, one thing they have over the US releases are complete consistency. Sora's voice actor does a stellar job at sounding the same, game to game.
His voice didn't change as drastically as Haley's over the years. They are both excellent.
All I've got to say is that although I'm no giant fan of the Japanese cast, one thing they have over the US releases are complete consistency. Sora's voice actor does a stellar job at sounding the same, game to game.
That's what happens when you hire a child who then goes through puberty and becomes an adult. Not really comparable when you take that into consideration.
Yeah I'm really looking forward to their stories. They're always super fun to listen to, and we all remember the brilliant tales from KHI's favorite voice actor. I'm sure these will be just as interesting!
favorite voice actor? which one?
david gallagher?
or is it that guy who gave me a gold star once?
favorite voice actor? which one?
david gallagher?
or is it that guy who gave me a gold star once?
David Gallagher is number one forever just due to his man crush on Riku.
And then there is Jesse McCartney because WOW kudos to him for leaking localization almost 4 times in a row and thank god he didn't get in too much trouble for it.
And then there is Jesse McCartney because WOW kudos to him for leaking localization almost 4 times in a row and thank god he didn't get in too much trouble for it.
^^^^^^
Then I feel like HJO deserves recognition for voicing a 14 year old forever.
^^^^^^
Then I feel like HJO deserves recognition for voicing a 14 year old forever.
Forever and ever and ever <3
Good for him that he at least got to play a villain at [strike]one[/strike] two points.
One of the things I'm hoping for during their story segment is if they'll talk about how recording sessions are held overseas. Things like, if they record alone or together, if they get to meet with any of the development staff over time to discuss the game/characters, if they get to ad-lib, etc.
I wonder if the Japanese version of Dream Drop Distance was also called "Yellow Pee".
Forever and ever and ever <3
Good for him that he at least got to play a villain at [strike]one[/strike] two points.
One of the things I'm hoping for during their story segment is if they'll talk about how recording sessions are held overseas. Things like, if they record alone or together, if they get to meet with any of the development staff over time to discuss the game/characters, if they get to ad-lib, etc.
Hopefully he gets one more chance to voice a villain...
It'd be interesting if they get to voice together. I think getting that opportunity allows for the actors to portray more emotion than they're capable of alone. Working off someone definitely helps!
Bless Jesse McCartney, HJO, David Gallagher, and Trollenort.
I wonder if the Japanese version of Dream Drop Distance was also called "Yellow Pee".
No, because Project "Yellow Pee" (P...whatever) was Type-0 localization, obviously.
I wonder if the Japanese version of Dream Drop Distance was also called "Yellow Pee".
why must you hurt me this way
Hopefully he gets one more chance to voice a villain...
He and Miyu make damn good villains. And it's great because they both wanted to voice a villain for the longest time xD
| It'd be interesting if they get to voice together. I think getting that opportunity allows for the actors to portray more emotion than they're capable of alone. Working off someone definitely helps! |
It makes me really sad to hear from the English voice actors who go down to the studio in Burbank where the AC is turned up too high and they're all alone ;A;
And especially because KH's story is convoluted so the staff there can't explain what's going on to them and it's just and the director is linked through by phone the entire time and can't actually be there ;~;
I'm surprised Koichi Yamadera isnt there considering how much work he's done in the series and for Disney in general.
Yeah me too. But yeah he will probably be at D23 anyway.
So I REALLY REALLY want to go to this event. Now that Mamoru and Miyu, my like favorite actors and singers of all time, along with Nomura and Hashimoto, I need to go. This would be a life time opportunity event.
Anyone got any ideas?
Yeah me too. But yeah he will probably be at D23 anyway.
So I REALLY REALLY want to go to this event. Now that Mamoru and Miyu, my like favorite actors and singers of all time, along with Nomura and Hashimoto, I need to go. This would be a life time opportunity event.
Anyone got any ideas?
On how to attend the event? Not in particular...
At the end of the day, all you really need is money, and I'm all out of get-rich-quick schemes at the moment.
No, because Project "Yellow Pee" (P...whatever) was Type-0 localization, obviously.
P is for Phoenix
#BELIEVE
And then there is Jesse McCartney because WOW kudos to him for leaking localization almost 4 times in a row and thank god he didn't get in too much trouble for it.
Dude, he does it every single time haha.
Still the best
Ben Diskin was laughed at when he asked one of the people working there what the plot of the series was about.
Ben Diskin was laughed at when he asked one of the people working there what the plot of the series was about.
Poor Ben :( They could have at least tried to explain it. There are easy ways to do so without having to over-complicate things by mentioning every detail.
I'd like to think they understand the basics; you know, enough to accept what's going on and why this character is doing that, but getting down into the nitty-gritty details would be rather unnecessary.
But the last time I saw any of them mention Kingdom Hearts was several years ago when Miyu broke one of the shoulder buttons on his DS and had to fix it so he could play more Re:coded, so who knows~
I'd like to think they understand the basics; you know, enough to accept what's going on and why this character is doing that, but getting down into the nitty-gritty details would be rather unnecessary.
But the last time I saw any of them mention Kingdom Hearts was several years ago when Miyu broke one of the shoulder buttons on his DS and had to fix it so he could play more Re:coded, so who knows~
I believe the Japanese VA's are more up on the story. Btw do have interview/video ext.... of Miyu saying that. I think that's so cute.
I'm really curious if any of them really understand the KH story. I mean, we all know that, at least in NA, the VA's are NOT fully informed *cough* Brittany Snow knew nothing about anything which was hilarious but I still think she's an amazing Namine *cough*
I just died right now. In fact I actually fell on the floor laughing. "Kingdom Hearts is a game about Roxas....going to various Disney worlds.". The line of the week for me.
I believe the Japanese VA's are more up on the story. Btw do have interview/video ext.... of Miyu saying that. I think that's so cute.
Nah, he just posted it on his blog xD
Found it back when I used to mess around on Livejournal. There's a community that focuses on translating his blog and informing the masses about his new roles and projects.
I'm really curious if any of them really understand the KH story. I mean, we all know that, at least in NA, the VA's are NOT fully informed *cough* Brittany Snow knew nothing about anything which was hilarious but I still think she's an amazing Namine *cough*
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Probably just me, but I wouldn't mind playing a game like that. :O
Probably just me, but I wouldn't mind playing a game like that. :O
You wouldn't be alone! I'd hop on that ship, too! :3
[FONT=Arial]We've just learned that Mamoru Miyano posted on his blog about his attending D23 Expo. He is unbelievably excited for the opportunity to participate in not only a Disney event, but also his first Kingdom Hearts event as well! Thanks to tumblr user js-nightflight, you can read the full entry below.
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[FONT=Arial]Translations used with permission.
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| [INDENT] I, MIYANO MAMORU, O,O,O,O,O,O,O,OF ALL THINGS!!! HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE HONOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “KINGDOM HEARTS LIMITED STAGE” WHICH WILL BE PART OF THE "D23 EXPO JAPAN"!!!!!＼(^O^)／ TO BE PART OF A “DISNEY” EVENT!!! I CAN’T HIDE MY SURPRISE(>_<)☆☆☆ AND ON TOP OF THAT MY VERY FIRST “KINGDOM HEARTS” EVENT!!!!! IT’S BEEN OVER 10 YEARS SINCE I FIRST TOOK PART IN THIS SERIES, BUT TO BE ABLE TO DO AN EVENT LIKE THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!(*^^*)☆☆☆ AT THAT TIME…I WAS STILL A TEENAGER….(LOL) I WANT TO GIVE A STAGE THAT IS OVERFLOWING WITH “KINGDOM HEARTS LOVE” AND TO HAVE A TALK SHOW OVERFLOWING WITH MEMORIES WITH IRINO MIYU, UCHIYAMA KOUKI AND DIRECTOR NOMURA☆ THERE WILL ALSO BE A LIMITED AMUSEMENT EVENT AS WELL, SO PLEASE LOOK FORWARD TO THAT TOO☆ D23 EXPO JAPAN, “KINGDOM HEARTS LIMITED STAGE” WILL BE HAPPENING ON OCTOBER 14 (MONDAY, A HOLIDAY) BETWEEN 15:00 - 16:00 AT THE DISNEY RESORT, INSIDE THE MAIHAMA AMPHITHEATER☆ I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE(^-^)V☆ [/INDENT] |
I'm glad he's so excited! I know I would be! XD
HE IS A FLAWLESS HUMAN BEING I CAN'T TAKE IT
I can't help but read it over and over, and every time my smile grows larger~
HE IS A FLAWLESS HUMAN BEING I CAN'T TAKE IT
I can't help but read it over and over, and every time my smile grows larger~
IDK if it was the words or the slew of emoticons, but I made made me feel as excited as if I were going myself! :3
Ugh his excitement is so infectious! He is seriously the cutest guy to exist! I keep smiling, and js-nightflght always captures that joy of his in the translations of his blogs xD
Ahh those translations capture the essence of Mamoru lol.
lol It's nice seeing him so excited. =D
Ugh his excitement is so infectious! He is seriously the cutest guy to exist! I keep smiling, and js-nightflght always captures that joy of his in the translations of his blogs xD
YES THIS
I shamelessly spent the rest of last night after discovering her blog by going through every single entry with the most ridiculous grin 8D
If you guys are also interested in Tatsuhisa Suzuki, js-nightflght also translates his blogs as well!
I, MIYANO MAMORU,
[I]O,O,O,O,O,O,O,OF ALL THINGS!!!
[I]HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE HONOR TO PARTICIPATE
[I]IN THE “KINGDOM HEARTS LIMITED STAGE”
[I]WHICH WILL BE PART OF THE
[I]"D23 EXPO JAPAN"!!!!!＼(^O^)／
[I]TO BE PART OF A “DISNEY” EVENT!!!
[I]I CAN’T HIDE MY SURPRISE(>_<)☆☆☆
[I]AND ON TOP OF THAT MY VERY FIRST “KINGDOM HEARTS” EVENT!!!!!
[I]IT’S BEEN OVER 10 YEARS SINCE I FIRST TOOK PART IN THIS SERIES, BUT TO BE ABLE TO DO AN EVENT LIKE THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!(*^^*)☆☆☆
[I]AT THAT TIME…I WAS STILL A TEENAGER….(LOL)
[I]I WANT TO GIVE A STAGE THAT IS OVERFLOWING WITH “KINGDOM HEARTS LOVE” AND TO HAVE A TALK SHOW OVERFLOWING WITH MEMORIES WITH IRINO MIYU, UCHIYAMA KOUKI AND DIRECTOR NOMURA☆
[I]THERE WILL ALSO BE A LIMITED AMUSEMENT EVENT AS WELL, SO PLEASE LOOK FORWARD TO THAT TOO☆
[I]D23 EXPO JAPAN, “KINGDOM HEARTS LIMITED STAGE”
[I]WILL
[I]BE HAPPENING ON OCTOBER 14 (MONDAY, A HOLIDAY) BETWEEN 15:00 - 16:00
[I]AT THE DISNEY RESORT, INSIDE THE MAIHAMA AMPHITHEATER☆
[I]I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE(^-^)V☆[/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I][/I]
Jeesh, at first glance, I would think this was written by Sora.
What's gonna be revealed next? That the voice actor of Sora is actually this casually serious kind of guy?
Jeesh, at first glance, I would think this was written by Sora.
What's gonna be revealed next? That the voice actor of Sora is actually this casually serious kind of guy?
It's interesting to me how you're judging them rather negatively as if their true personalities are required to correspond exactly with that of the character they play. Haley and David don't act exactly like Sora and Riku either; what's so difficult about accepting every person as they are?
Besides, he has enough reason to be beyond ecstatic about receiving the opportunity to participate in the event. This was pretty much his first major voice acting role, starting over a decade ago. Clearly it holds very special memories for him, and just like him, he can't wait to share these emotions with the fans.
It's simple, and understandably because you're not familiar with them, it probably doesn't make much sense, but there are much more respectful ways to present the question than the way you did.
To answer the question, Miyu is a pretty cheerful guy, though I guess you could say that he's a little more laid back in comparison?
Sorry if I'm interrupting this thread and this question might not have anything to do with the topic but I just have to
ask, and I'm really REALLY curious about this... what's with this "Yellow P" thing? what does it mean? and why does it have anything to do with Dream Drop Distance? (I haven't played the game yet so I got left behind about most of the game plot and any issue regarding the game)
I wonder if the Japanese version of Dream Drop Distance was also called "Yellow Pee".
Sorry if I'm interrupting this thread and this question might not have anything to do with the topic but I just have to
ask, and I'm really REALLY curious about this... what's with this "Yellow P" thing? what does it mean? and why does it have anything to do with Dream Drop Distance? (I haven't played the game yet so I got left behind about most of the game plot and any issue regarding the game)
You can find the answer by listening (or reading if you wanna be that person) KHInsider's exclusive interview with Ben Diskin; voice of Young Xehanort in Dream Drop Distance.
IDK if this is the "official" event thread for the time being, but I have a friend going and apparently from what he said, on the registration sheet (where you had to enter to be in a lottery to hopefully get into this and many other events during D23) it said that for those lucky guests that made it into this panel, they would receive either a keychain of the Kingdom Hearts logo or a pin with SDG on it. Take this as a rumor for now since I'd wait until we get a photo or something official, but I'm just saying that's it's likely. It would be yet another nice little perk for attending the event if it's true (I'd much rather get a pin than a keychain though).
IDK if this is the "official" event thread for the time being, but I have a friend going and apparently from what he said, on the registration sheet (where you had to enter to be in a lottery to hopefully get into this and many other events during D23) it said that for those lucky guests that made it into this panel, they would receive either a keychain of the Kingdom Hearts logo or a pin with SDG on it. Take this as a rumor for now since I'd wait until we get a photo or something official, but I'm just saying that's it's likely. It would be yet another nice little perk for attending the event if it's true (I'd much rather get a pin than a keychain though).
Never really thought about it, but here's as good a spot to discuss D23 as any! Good call~
Whatever they do decide to give away, I'm sure it'll certainly be something special. Hope your friend has fun (and if he's entering the lotto to attend the panel, good luck to him!)
Never really thought about it, but here's as good a spot to discuss D23 as any! Good call~
Whatever they do decide to give away, I'm sure it'll certainly be something special. Hope your friend has fun (and if he's entering the lotto to attend the panel, good luck to him!)
haha thanks, do you guys know anyone that will be able to update us on what they say at the event? Or are we perhaps gonna have to wait on a transcript? Just curious what you guys might have planned ^_^
haha thanks, do you guys know anyone that will be able to update us on what they say at the event? Or are we perhaps gonna have to wait on a transcript? Just curious what you guys might have planned ^_^
Unfortunately we don't have any correspondents overseas so we're just hoping that either they'll stream the event live or a kind soul will relay information to the general public.
Unfortunately we don't have any correspondents overseas so we're just hoping that either they'll stream the event live or a kind soul will relay information to the general public.
I just realized how much of a missed opportunity that is if they don't do it :( I haven't heard back from my friend yet if he made it in (I sure hope so), but if he did, I can see if he'd be willing to update me as it goes on...
I just realized how much of a missed opportunity that is if they don't do it :( I haven't heard back from my friend yet if he made it in (I sure hope so), but if he did, I can see if he'd be willing to update me as it goes on...
Yeah, I find it really strange that they haven't streamed anything after E3, despite making such a huge deal about SE Presents. Hopefully we'll hear some news soon, but if not, then all we can do is hope for the best.
That would be swell if your friend got a ticket and would relay information to you :D I hope he gets it~
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