VIZ Media, in collaboration with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, announces bicoastal events celebrating the voice acting talents from BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, the latest installment of the acclaimed series by mangaka Tite Kubo.
The events offer fans on both side of the country an opportunity to join renowned voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu Ishida) for an exclusive screening, live voice acting demonstration and autograph session.
This limited-seating event begins with a screening of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episodes 1 and 2, followed by an exclusive sneak peek of Episode 3. The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion with the voice actors, exploring the art of Japanese voice acting, their roles in the anime production process, and the cultural influences shaping this unique craft. The event will conclude with a live voice acting session, bringing beloved characters to life before the audience. VIP attendees at Japan Society in New York will also enjoy a special autograph session.
- Los Angeles: October 13, 1-3 p.m. at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (6801 Hollywood Blvd., Level 5) Tickets
- Moderator: Risa Light, host of Risa’s Nihongo and Japanese pop culture influencer.
- New York City: October 15, 7-9:30 p.m. at Japan Society (333 East 47th Street) Tickets
- Lauryn Alexandria (a.k.a. Toastymarshmellow); singer, actor and nerdy Black content creator based in N.Y.C.
Masakazu Morita made his voice acting debut in 2001 as the protagonist Tidus in the video game Final Fantasy X. His notable roles include Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH, Shin in Kingdom, Barnaby Brooks Jr. in Tiger & Bunny, and many others. He also works as an actor, stage performer and narrator, among other activities.
Noriaki Sugiyama gained widespread recognition for voicing Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto. His other notable roles include Shirou Emiya in Fate/stay night and Uryu Ishida in BLEACH, and many others.
