Followers are blasting Yong Yea for his position in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth after sharing some side-by-side clips of the upcoming sport’s cutscenes together with his dubbing and the unique Japanese model.
Yea posted the clips on Twitter the place he defined the clips proven had been “a few of the first stuff” recorded and that it obtained extra refined afterward. It didn’t take lengthy, although, earlier than folks began elevating considerations over his efficiency, particularly, 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 position he was employed to play. That’s to not say younger actors can’t play previous characters, however the English dub actor’s actual voice remains to be very a lot within the background. It’s exhausting to not discover, particularly should you’re a fan of his YouTube channel.
Right here is an official take a look at Kiryu in English. Did a side-by-side with J for these wanting to listen to the distinction. That is a few of the first stuff we ever recorded a yr in the past, efficiency obtained extra refined as we went additional alongside. Excited for y’all to expertise the total video games! pic.twitter.com/xAzxdtXbHY
— Yong Yea ? Eng Voice of Kiryu (@YongYea) November 8, 2023
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