Norio Wakamoto's performance in Kai

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Norio Wakamoto's performance in Kai

Post by Vijay » Fri May 23, 2014 6:13 pm

How many enjoyed it?

I'm not exactly a computer tech-savvy, so I dont know how to post links or videos. But to those who have watched Cell Saga, what's your take?

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Re: Norio Wakamoto's performance in Kai

Post by Ajay » Fri May 23, 2014 6:29 pm

It's quite a bit more over the top than the original was. That's not inherently a bad thing, I mean, Nakao's Freeza is very much the same and works very well. I think the issue is, it sounds more like he's doing an impression of the character rather than actually playing him. It's not bad at all but It's definitely a step down.
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Re: Norio Wakamoto's performance in Kai

Post by Vijay » Fri May 23, 2014 6:41 pm

I think the impression rather than playing was evident when Wakamoto gives over-the-top, sometimes unrequired hisses/grunts/growls.

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Re: Norio Wakamoto's performance in Kai

Post by BurakkuForesuto » Sun May 25, 2014 8:15 am

Still very awesome. Wakamoto is still the man! Age hurt him, but he hasn't been all that since Geass R2.

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