#sugita tomokazu

[yuurei20]

Fellow Honest is voiced by Sugita Tomokazu. Today is his birthday!

Sugita made his voice acting debut in 1997 at the age of 17 in a commercial for Kamen Rider.

He has since contributed to over 470 anime and OVAs, 460 video games, 300 drama CDs, such as:

・Gintama (with Baul’s Koyasu) ・Kimetsu no Yaiba (with Riddle’s Hanae, Floyd’s Okamoto and Grim’s Sugiyama) ・Tokyo Revengers (with Silver’s Shimazaki)

・The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya ・Togainu no Chi (with Lilia’s Midorikawa and Rollo’s Kamiya) ・Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

・Pokémon Origins (with Trein’s Koyama) ・2001’s X ・Chobits

Sugita is also a singer, contributing to character song projects such as Chobits, Saint Beast, Hiiro no Kakera, Inazuma Eleven and more.

[mikyapixie]

I’m assuming we all saw the trailer for Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League if not then 👉🏾 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Look I loved I really really do love this movie!!! I’M SUPER EXCITED FOR IT!!! BUT I just don’t like who they chose to voice Red Hood A.K.A. Jason Todd!!! I mean no disrespect to Akira Ishida I like him, I think he’s a fantastic voice actor & I like a lot of his work, but I wouldn’t have chosen him to voice Jason Todd I would’ve picked Tomokazu Sugita!!! But what do you guys think???

[whosyourfavevoicedby-polls]

[mss-pit]

translation of voice actor interviews from Bravern BD

Translation of the cast interview featuring Suzuki Ryouta (Isami), Azakami Youhei (Smith), Suzumura Kenichi (Bravern), Aizawa Saya (Lulu) and Sugita Tomokazu (Superbia) from the special booklet included with the first BD release.

this is pretty long so I'm putting it behind a cut.

Suzuki Ryouta (Isami Ao):

Q: Tell us your impressions of the character you play.

You can tell by watching the first episode that I played him as someone who wordlessly takes on the burden of his superior's orders and crushes his enemies with his own power... a cool and stylish soldier. ...nah he wasn't like that at all, was he? During his first real battle, his hands were shaking and he acted like a coward without any courage, and he was forced to shoulder his fate as the pilot fighting against mysterious enemies that appeared all of a sudden. Fighting alongside Smith and Bravern, sometimes clashing with them, and gradually seeing his heart grow stronger, it felt like I too could have an explosion of courage along with him, making him a very fun character.

Q: Tell us about your favorite episode/scene/quote.

From episode one, the line “What the hell is this song!?!”. In the script I was just supposed to shout “Uaaaaaaah!”, but during voice recording I adlibbed my gut reaction to hearing the song. The director allowed my adlibbed line to be used, so it's a memorable quote to me. I also love the scene from episode eleven, where the four characters have a meal together. It is a mysterious scene where the atmosphere changes into that of a cooking manga (lol).

Q: Was there anything you were particularly conscious of when portraying this character?

I was conscious of expressing Isami as someone who is fundamentally a man of few words, with the austerity of a soldier who feels young yet mature. In the first half, my strong imrpression of him is that he is conflicted after meeting Bravern with how he doesn't want anyone to die but doesn't have the courage to fight. The boxing match with Smith allowed him to let out the weakness he'd been holding inside, and he was able to change his feelings into positive ones where he wants to fight alongside others without pressure. Even when he's conflicted, his comebacks are sharp, he is pretty scary when he gets angry, and he sheds tears when his companions fall... he is a character I portrayed expressing multitudes of human emotions.

Q: A message for fans.

Thank you for watching BBB until the end. In addition to hot blooded mecha fights, there are scenes that make you laugh, a little bit of sexiness, scenes that may make your eyes tear up, all sorts of fun things coming in a high tempo. It might be the kind of work where seeing Isami, who had no courage at all, gain it little by little through his battles, might give viewers that small first step as well. I am glad Bravern gave me the opportunity to play a mecha pilot protagonist for the first time. Thanks to all viewers and regards from here on.

Azakami Youhei (Lewis Smith)

Q: Tell us your impressions of the character you play.

At first we were not given a lot of character details. I attended the audition with a rough description of a “cheerful and macho solider”, but after reading the scripts and seeing his feelings for Isami and his fellow comrades, and how well he takes care of Lulu, he became a character I liked more the more I got to know about him. Almost as if he became like a “hero” to me. I think the comical atmosphere around him draw out his likable qualities. I tried my best to make his [English] pronunciation sound as native as possible. He was earnestly a very fun character to play.

Q: Tell us about your favorite episode/scene/quote

I really like the boxing episode between Isami and Smith. Like “we don't need words to communicate!” - it was a fun part to act with a mix of passionate fists meeting mixed with jokes. I think that's when they truly became friends so it's a part I particularly like. Also, it wasn't in the actual episodes, but in the preview for the first episode, Smith says the line “The wait's over, Isami!”. It is a line that has a bigger impact when you hear it again after knowing everything. Please listen to that line one more time!

Q: Was there anything you were particularly conscious of when portraying this character?

He may give off the strongest impression of being a bright and pleasant person, but his sometimes fragile expressions are memorable. He wants to be a hero, but the hero isn't him. That sense of failure he was carrying might have been the “shadow” side of this story. When recording his lines, more than getting across his “coolness”, I tried to get across the beliefs that were important to him, as well as that sense of being the “shadow”. On one side, he is the polar opposite of the cold Isami, but no matter how bad things make him look he doesn't waver in his own belief in justice. And for him, the “shadow” of failure turns into strength because of his strong convictions. I am happy thinking this power could connect him to becoming Bravern.

Q: A message for fans.

Thank you for supporting this work. This is the kind of story that makes you think “who is the protagonist?”, and people can come to different conclusions. Like Isami, who is forcibly made to be the hero and is dragged onto the stage and shouldered a huge burden without knowing why. Or like Smith who, faced with the reality of not being able to become what he wanted to be, was able to overcome that sense of failure. Or like Hibiki and Miyu who are able to make everyone happy by playing a supporting role. Or like King, who lets his personal feelings aside and becomes the one who makes the hard decisions. From all sorts of protagonist viewpoints, try watching the show thinking what sort of existence Bravern is to all of them.

Suzumura Kenichi (Bravern)

Q: Tell us your impressions of the character you play.

When I saw the design, I thought it was totally Bari-esque (lol). “This is it!” I cried out.

The more you see him face against other characters the more it becomes clear just how out of sync with everyone he is, which is funny, but I was also nervous how hit the subtle balance right each time. I played him like the kind of hero robot character I looked up to as a kid, which made me happy on a personal level. I portrayed him with all the expected qualities of a mecha anime, but being a lifetime otaku helped me a lot. I'm glad I like robots.

Q: Tell us about your favorite episode/scene/quote.

It was fun to put effort into voicing the special attack/fusion scenes. Obari-san has done continuous work on mecha anime, and has many peculiarities about how attack shouts should be voiced to the samllest detail, and recording while receiving those sessions was fun. I also got to voice the the hero character in the tokusatsu show Smith and Lulu were watching! Taking notes on how to voice live action-ish lines once again was very fun. When you know that Bravern was created from Smith's feelings, you can tell that the image of that hero character probably made a deep impression on a part of him.

Q: Was there anything you were particularly conscious of when portraying this character?

When the test recording of the first episode was done, Obari-san called for me and told me: “Bravern's real identity is Smith”. I was the only one who was told this. Because this was kept a secret from the other voice actors, it was hard to keep myself from telling everyone my real feelings (lol). Although I was cast through an audition, knowing this changed the entire plan of portraying the character. The way he interacts with Isami, the way he says his special attacks, how he uses his new powers... instead of voicing these lines in a straightforward manner, I played him as if it was actually Smith acting as a hero. After the reveal of his identity happens in the second half if the series, I played him as if he becomes stronger and more confidently hero-like.

Q: A message for fans.

This is a work you can enjoy from many different viewpoints. For a mecha-otaku like me it doesn't betray your expectations, and people who have never seen a mecha anime before can laugh and cry. It is a work full of elements that people can enjoy. There are lots of characters with their own charms, so I think everyone will find a favorite. If you watch the entire show from the beginning after the ending, you will be able to notice how everything was laid out! Please watch it around 100 times (lol).

Aizawa Saya (Lulu)

Q: Tell us your impressions of the character you play.

I took this role as a challenge, and she was a character who gave me a lot of challenges. I want people to understand her passionate courage by watching her introduction scene again after the last episode,

Q: Tell us about your favorite episode/scene/quote.

I like her relationship with Superbia. From their backstory, where he accepts her determination, to their present, where their feelings align and they take off together. Their gapigapi arguing was a good memory. And as an actor, getting to be a mecha pilot is a great treasure.

Q: Was there anything you were particularly conscious of when portraying this character?

In the beginning, she didn't even understand what language was and she didn't have a developed tongue. I payed attention to which words in the script would be difficult to pronunce. The subtle line of her not being able to communicate properly and words still having to be audible to viewers had to be tread carefully. Her state of growth from episode to episode was carefully maintained by consulting with Obari-san.

Q: A message for fans.

Thanks for supporting this passionate work. Make the courage hidden inside you burst forth!

Sugita Tomokazu (Superbia)

Q: Tell us your impressions of the character you play.

The word “bonds” can easily become trite when thrown around easily, but I felt that to Superbia, his bonds with others are precious to him. As comrades in arms, as ojisama, the future that comes forth must be bright.

Q: Tell us about your favorite episode/scene/quote.

I loved hearing so many good voices. The voice actors Obari-san chooses for this works never let you down, I thought. And it was exactly as I expected. Every episode my ears and heart were happy.

Q: Was there anything you were particularly conscious of when portraying this character?

The pronunciation of “Lulu”. The “Oh, has something changed here?” should be immediately obvious.

Q: A message for fans.

Brave! Bang! Shake hands with Superbia in his new form that's probably gonna come out! It's gonna be come out, right?

[kinbari14]

SAKAMOTO DAYS Anime is set for January 2025. Taro Sakamoto (CV: Tomokazu Sugita, best known for Gintoki Sakata, Escanor, Joseph Joestar, Charlotte Katakuri, etc. )

[haveyouseenthisseries-poll]

Original title: Makurosu Furontia | マクロス フロンティア.

[5-pp-man]

Sugita Tomokazu tosses a ball around with 2 of his friends while they're discussing. something.

The one on the left messes up the toss and it flies off, cutting their conversation short.

[ismagulnitatay]

YOROZUYA TRIO COMEBACK AS SAKAMOTO'S TRIO!!!!!

Okay, so we already got Sugita as Sakamoto's seiyuu. AND IT SO HAPPENS that we got a trio here, where the other two are: a China girl and a straight-man character.

So who else are fit to voice characters like this? KUGIMIYA RIE and SAKAGUCHI DAISUKE, of course!!!!

PLEASE MANIFEST THIS WITH ME. I NEED THE THREE OF THEM IN ONE ANIME AGAIN DOING A SIMILAR ROLE BECAUSE CLASS 3-Z GINPACHI SENSEI'S ANIME ADAPTATION IS TAKING SO LONG.

The opportunity presents itself, WHY NOT GRAB IT!!!

[anekogia]

Two new ikemen released! And they have something in common...

I could only imagine how his recoding schedule looked like lolll. 🤣

[craftydragonperson]

A Happy Birthday to voice actor Tomokazu Sugita and his counterpart Sakata Gintoki in Sorachi’s Gintama. 🍰

[sixx-writes]

There is no way this wasn't on purpose??? Like??

[babygray]

[Eng Sub] Sugita Tomokazu is annoyed about the things Seiyuu have to do

The things in particular: singing and dancing.

"I think geniuses are people that think fast of a way to make an effort."

[apparently-artless]

okay, so hear me out. ever since i found out that sugita is yanagida's seiyuu, i always end up imagining his voice when i'm reading the manga (i decided to reread the manga from the beginning). XD i think he's really a perfect choice for this character. i failed to notice sugita's voice first because he literally only has this ↑ one line in episode 2. and there's this one kappa extra with sugita's voice and i was like, WHAT?? WHY ARE YOU USING SUGITA'S VOICE IN THIS EXTRA CHARACTER THAT WON'T PROBABLY BE SHOWN EVER IN THE SERIES???. as it turns out, upon rewatching the episode, he was indeed playing yanagida's character. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ) maybe they asked him to voice this extra character because he only has one line for this episode.

anyway, i am enjoying watching the anime so far. some manga readers might not be contented with the art style and how the storyline is being rearranged in the anime adaptation but i'd like to believe that it has a purpose? i personally believe that the key strengths of this series are fully displayed in later parts. so for those anime watchers only, maybe try to stick around a bit more. because i swear this is just like bokuyaba. i watched bokuyaba first before reading the manga and i was about to drop it but decided to watch a few more and i am so glad that i didn't stop. i think you'll feel the same about yohaji. the anime is no doubt removing a lot of scenes but i think they have a goal for this. like maybe they really wanted to animate the episodes that would convince watchers to continue watching.

and if you're not yet convinced, maybe try checking this POST. this was created by the translator that continued yohaji. i only ever dropped the series because there are no more available translated chapters and there was no official translation yet at the time. i also tried reading the official translation but i personally prefer the op's translation. i swear they are doing such an amazing job.

[seiyuucrossovers]

Assassination Classroom / Gintama Crossover

Tomokazu Sugita voicing:

Tadaomi Karasuma in Assassination Classroom

While also voicing:

Gintoki in Gintama as they reference Assassination Classroom

[suminomiyyas]

[waratteiru]

i might sub the gintama ato no matsuri manga from sorachi bit because this is legit the hardest i've laughed at a seiyuu event ever like my sides genuinely hurt from non-stop laughing

if gintamablr or seiyuublr could give me encouragement by liking or replying,, that would be great,,,

EDIT: it's done!! check it out here!