Travis Japan Genta Matsuda has been chosen as the voice actor for the dubbed version of the movie “The Lion King: Mufasa”! Surprise announcement video released

■”I’ll just hang in there and do my best to enjoy the performance.” (Travis Japan Genta Matsuda)

It has been announced that Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda will be the voice actor for the dubbed version of the movie “The Lion King: Mufasa”.

The Lion King is an epic poem set in the majestic land of Africa, depicting the theme of “life” and culminating in film, theater, and music. This work, which was created as an animated film in 1994, swept the film and music awards and excited people.

“The Lion King” has evolved, and in 2019, it was released worldwide as a super live-action version of “The Lion King,” which became the highest-grossing Disney movie of all time. He continues to reign as the King of Entertainment.

The movie “The Lion King: Mufasa,” which will be released on December 20th, depicts the bond between the young brothers, King Mufasa, who risked his life to protect his son Simba, and Scar, the villain who took Mufasa’s life. The story of the beginning of The Lion King. Mufasa, who carves out his destiny from an orphan to a king during his journey to a new world in order to protect his herd from a ruthless lion enemy, and his “younger brother” Taka (later Scar), who changes his destiny. The amazing secret hidden in the bond between brothers is depicted in a super live-action version set to a heart-pounding song.

*The super live-action dubbed version is a “Japanese dubbed version” that uses high-quality CG to create a completely new visual world that goes beyond live-action and animation, bringing together a gorgeous cast with top-notch acting and singing skills. About.

■Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda has been chosen to play the super live-action dubbed version of Mufasa’s “younger brother” Taka!
In the 2019 super live-action version of “The Lion King,” Scar demonstrated a strong presence as a villain by taking the life of King Mufasa, Simba’s father. The latest film, “The Lion King: Mufasa,” depicts Scar’s younger days when he was still called “Hawk.” Genta Matsuda of Travis Japan has been chosen as the voice actor for the super live-action dub version of Taka.

Matsuda, who made his worldwide distribution debut as a member of Travis Japan on October 28, 2022, is active in movies and dramas as an actor, and is also in demand on variety shows by making use of his natural character. Her singing ability is also outstanding, and her sweet singing voice is accurate and stable from high to low notes.

Matsuda plays Taka, a lion prince who has always wanted a brother and takes in the orphan Mufasa into his flock, a role that is different from Matsuda’s usual roles. Expectations are high as to how he will play this important character, who is bound by a bond of brotherhood that transcends blood ties and will change Mufasa’s destiny.

Travis Japan is currently holding the group’s first world tour, “Travis Japan World Tour 2024 Road to A,” visiting six cities around the world. This time, Matsuda was informed of his decision to play Taka in the waiting room just before the Taipei performance. With all the members in their concert costumes gathered together, when the staff surprises him with the role of Taka, Matsuda can’t help but stand up and do a fist pump! Unable to hide his surprise at the sudden announcement, he repeatedly checked with the staff, but in the end, he shared his joy by high-fiving all the members as they congratulated them on the voice actor decision.

Matsuda, who will be taking on the challenge of voice acting for the first time, said, “I’m going to have fun, do my best to face things honestly, and do my best to reach as many people as possible, so I’d be happy if you could watch over me warmly!” He expressed his enthusiasm.

Ukon Onoue, who was announced the other day to play the role of Mufasa, said, “This is my first time meeting you, and I’m really looking forward to it.Although I’m inexperienced, I’ll try my best to enjoy the role.” I look forward to learning a lot from you!” he sent an enthusiastic message.

■Travis Japan・Genta Matsuda Comment
This time, I will be playing the role of Taka, the “villain” Scar who took Mufasa’s life in “The Lion King.”
This is my first voice work, so I’m going to do my best to have fun, work hard, and deliver the story of how The Lion King began to the world to as many people as possible, so I’d be happy if you could watch over me warmly. Masu. This will also be my first time working with Ukon Onoue, who plays the role of Mufasa, and since they will be playing the roles of brothers, I’m sure there will be a lot of dialogue in the play, so I’m really looking forward to it. I’m an inexperienced person, but I’m going to try my best and enjoy acting, and I hope I’ll learn a lot from you. I will do my best! Thank you for your help!