Season 6 New Character Visual Commentary by Seiyuu/VAs Translations
Todoroki Shoto VA: Kaji Yuki
2022.09.26 (before ep1)
About the SP Visual:
[Todorki’s] stern expression makes an impression of the upcoming events that are going to occur in season 6. I also like his pouty expression from WHM, but I also think a cool expression like this, that seems to say “this is Todoroki Shoto,” is great!
About the upcoming S6:
At last, season 6 will be starting. Until now, Todoroki and everyone else has gone through many hardships and fights. They’ve already fought so hard and worked hard enough but… from here, they will go up another level. It really is like hell. Still… showing hope in such a time is what a hero is, that is what I think the beauty of “My Hero Academia” is. Please fight with us and cheer us on! Go beyond, Plus Ultra!
Shigaraki Tomura VA: Uchiyama Kouki
22.11.04 (before ep6)
About the SP Visual:
From the time that [Shigaraki’s] face was hidden by the hand, his visuals have changed a few times and at the time of recording s1, I would have never thought that he would reach a stage where his visual will become this strong and muscular. From his facial expressions that we were not able to see back then, he seems to have gained a great amount of confidence. I would hope to be able to express a different kind of strength that he wouldn’t have had in the past.
About S6 going forward:
At last Shigaraki has awakened. However, it seems that the Doctor’s surgery has not completely finished yet. Still, that power is enormous. Please look forward to how his awakening will affect the heroes vs villain war that is already in a grave situation.
Bakugo Katsuki VA: Okamoto Nobuhiko
22.11.25 (before ep9)
About the SP Visual:
From [Bakugo’s] expression and where his eyes are directed, [the visual] seems to show his growth from a child to an adult as well as the internal change with his feelings… each fine change in his expression shows a different story which is why I think he is a deep character. It is easy to think of him as a brash character from his words and actions, but “that is not the truth” is what I think this visual represents. It makes even me who enacts him think deeply, so I think his fans will think of many more things seeing the visual.
About the upcoming ep9 Bakugo Katsuki: Rising:
At last Bakugo Katsuki:Rising will be airing. For me, this has been the hardest episode to enact Bakugo Katsuki. I needed to show a new side of him so I needed to make everyone think “this is unlike Bakugo” but at the same time I needed to make them think “this is Bakugo.” Keeping up this contradiction [while acting] was very difficult. To everyone who is watching and everyone who is listening, I would be happy if you feel and enjoy the “strangeness/foreignness.”
Dabi (Todoroki Touya) VA: Shimono Hiro
23.01.20 (before ep16)
About the SP Visual:
From the worn out look of the LoV times to the new PLF look, it is as if his clothing change signifies a rebirth and most of all, the changed hair color is very eye catching. From black to white, that seems to prove that he is “Todoroki Touya,” there still remains a suspicious feel, but at the same time it looks to me that there is also a kind of sadness. Is it only me who feels so because I play him…?
Message to the fans:
I was very glad that [Dabi Dance] was able to bring shock and impact as well as enjoyment to many people. It made it worth waiting for alongside Dabi. In the S6 where the story gives no rest, I myself feel the incredible amount of dedication of the staff and cast of BNHA and the passion to enliven this anime production. Please keep watching everyone’s battle till the very end!!
Midoriya Izuku (Deku) VA: Yamashita Daiki
23.02.13 (before ep20)
About the SP Visual:
So many things to look out for… I wonder what caught your eyes first? As someone who plays him, his eyes really caught my attention. What are those eyes looking at, what is reflected in them I wonder… I felt that his resolution to fight alone from now on is reflected in them. Even with a changed Deku, I too, no matter what happens to me, want to keep fighting along him! This visual made me feel that strongly.
To the fans and viewers:
When looking back to this “All-out War Arc,” it makes me think that it was a story revolting around one for all and all for one. The fate between the two became so big and exploded like fireworks, involving the whole world.For Deku, his mission as the successor of OFA became even more clear. In the battle of the war arc and in conversation with the past successors, Deku’s feeling of responsibility that “I am the only one who can do it” became very strong. Which is why he made a resolve that he cannot burden those around him and left UA by himself. His classmates may think “why didn’t he talk to us” however since Deku is stubborn, I think that he did what he thought was best and went on that path. I do not know the story ahead and intentionally find out the story from reading the script for each recording, and I feel that the story will start to involve so many other things going forward. I bet that if you miss one episode, the story will move along so much that you won’t know what’s going on, so I suppose not missing any episodes is most enjoyable😂 I too, along with Deku, will keep doing my best to feel and express his emotions at each and every moment.
