[All] Voice actors for "Moana 2" have been decided to be Rio Suzuki and Yuta Koseki! Will the controversy over the voice acting skills of the Japanese dubbed version of Season 1 be reignited?

Suzuki Rio and Koseki Yuta have been selected as the Japanese voice actors for "Moana 2." The controversy over the voice actor skills that was a hot topic in Season 1 has once again attracted attention. In this work, which depicts a new adventure along with new characters, singing ability and acting ability will be key. We will also take a closer look at comments from Suzuki Rio and Koseki Yuta and reactions from the internet. We will explain the appeal of Season 2 and whether it will exceed expectations.

1. What is "Moana 2"?

"Moana 2" is the sequel to the popular movie "Moana" from Disney Animation Studios. The film is scheduled to be released in Japan on Friday, December 6, 2024, and depicts the adventures of a grown-up Moana and her new friends.

The previous film was highly praised for its story and music, and was a huge success around the world, including being nominated for the 89th Academy Awards and the 74th Golden Globe Awards. In this film, the story of Moana, who has grown even more, sets out on a journey to the beautiful sea and unknown world to fulfill a new mission.

For this Japanese dubbed version, new voice actors have been announced to play the unique characters, which has created a lot of buzz.

2. Details of the Japanese voice actors

The voice actors announced today are as follows:

👤 Moni: Yuta Koseki
A bright young character who respects Moana and Maui and is interested in the unknown world.

👤Roto: Rio Suzuki
He is a genius shipwright and a reliable supporter of Moana's adventure.

👤 Role of Kele: Kazuhiro Yamaji
He is an elderly man in charge of cooking who loves plants, and his growth throughout the story is a highlight of the story.

👤 Sonim as Matangi
A mysterious and seductive character who bewitches Moana.

In addition, China Yabiku, who will be reprising her role as Moana, and Matsuya Onoe, who will be reprising her role as Maui, will also be adding to the charm of their characters through singing scenes.

3. Season 1 voice actor skill controversy: its background and impact

The Japanese dubbed version of "Moana," released in 2016, was highly praised for its story and music, but also criticized for the acting skills of some of the voice actors. In particular, the singing and acting of China Yabiku, who played the lead role of Moana, was criticized as "noticeable for a newcomer," and some viewers criticized her as "too bad at voice acting."

The background to this criticism is thought to be the casting of actors and singers rather than professional voice actors. Viewers may have expected the performances of actors with little voice acting experience to be of the same level of perfection as professional voice actors. It has been pointed out that this controversy may reignite in Season 2, and there is a lot of attention being paid to the new cast.

4. Suzuki Rio and Koseki Yuta's roles and comments

👤Yuta Koseki (role of Moni)

✏️About the character <br>Moni is a young man with a strong sense of curiosity about the unknown world and a deep respect for Moana and Maui. His cheerful personality and adventurous spirit make him a character that gives energy and hope to the audience.

💬Comment: "When I heard I'd been selected through the audition, I couldn't believe it. It was my dream to play a singing character, so I'm grateful that my dream has come true through Moni."

👤Rio Suzuki (role of Lotto)

✏️About the character <br>Lotto is a genius shipwright who is indispensable to Moana's journey and is her reliable partner. Lotto's straightforward attitude and boldness give Moana courage.

💬Comment : "While playing the role of Loto, I was able to feel her inner strength and adventurous spirit and enjoy the role. I hope that the charm of Loto is conveyed to the viewers."

5. Internet Reactions: Season 2 is a mix of hope and fear

Following the controversy over the voice acting skills in season 1, expectations and concerns about this casting have been discussed online.

🧑Voices of expectation
▪️ "I'm looking forward to the new voice actors! I'm looking forward to Rio Suzuki's performance."
▪️ "I hope to see some Disney movie-worthy singing."

🧑 Voices of Anxiety
▪️ "I'm worried that the same criticism that occurred in Season 1 will happen again."
▪️ "I can understand the opinion that voice acting should be left to the professionals."

In Disney productions, singing scenes are an important element of the story, so the performance of the voice actors is seen as having a major impact on the overall evaluation of the work.

6. Summary: New challenges and possibilities for Season 2

"Moana 2" is building on the success of the previous film and is evolving further with new characters and storylines. How the new cast members such as Rio Suzuki and Yuta Koseki will color the film and meet the expectations of the audience is attracting attention.

We hope that this new attempt at the Japanese dub will overcome the challenges of Season 1 and deliver new excitement to the audience. We can't wait for the release on December 6, 2024!

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🌐Related Links

Disney Official Website

Yuta Koseki, Rio Suzuki and others selected as Japanese voice actors! Special singing video of "Moana 2" released