Masah
07-12-2006, 03:44 AM
-What's your favorite moment in Naruto?
I've had many, but I do so love that fight with the Grass
Ninja/Orochimaru in Ep. 30.
-Do you think Sasuke will ever fall for Sakura? Or do you think he'll
be a lonely kid all his life?
I think he'll have to deal with his thirst for vengeance before he can
get into ANY relationship, whether that means finally avenging his
clan and killing Itachi, or finding another way to come to peace with
all of his anger.
-Do you read the manga?(If so, shonen jump, or fan subbed?)
I read the manga (Shonen Jump) a little bit in the beginning, but
haven't been able to keep up with it since then.
-Do you watch the subbed anime?
Occasionally I bittorrent subbed eps. to watch ahead, but I haven't
had time to lately. I prefer watching subbed anime in general, but my
work in this field has certainly made me watch more dubbed versions as
well.
-What do you think of all the sasuke-haters? About him being too "emo"
I suppose everybody's gonna like somebody different, but I will
probably seek all of them out and rain vengeance down upon them,
anyway.
-What's your favorite jutsu of SASUKES?
FIRE-STYLE JUTSU! Although Sasuke kicks ass even without any jutsu…
-What's your favorite jutsu altogether?
Sexy Jutsu, of course. Isn't it yours?
-Do you have any advice for future voice actor/actresses?
Do whatever you can to hone your acting skills where you are, whether
that's school plays or local theatre, classes, etc., study it wherever
you can, and if you find, after a time, that it's the only thing you
really want to do, you'll eventually have to move to one of the cities
where it's really happening, like NYC or LA. You'll need a
professionally produced demo reel as your calling card, and then take
that around to studios and agents that deal with the kind of VO you'd
like to do.
-Any extra comments on Naruto or yourself in General?
It's an awesome show and I'm proud to be a part of it, although
Sasuke's been in a coma for a while now, and then I hear he comes back
for a while, then seals himself up in a barrel for a about a whole
season, then comes back, fights Naruto and then disappears, so… I
guess I'll take it where I can get it. I'm happy that the fans are
responding so positively, though.
Some Fan asked questions, I hand picked them.
-what do you like about Sasuke's personality and characteristics? do
you agree with his motive to kill his bro?
I respond to Sasuke's sense of Justice and making things right, his
dedication and focus. And while I don't necessarily believe that
vengeance ever solves anything, I can't say what I would do in his
situation. If I saw my brother kill my entire clan, I might act in the
same way.
-What type of character do you try to create when you voice Sasuke?
I try to tap into that dark place I have inside me, and be as true to
the character as possible.
-besides sasuke, what other character would have you chosen to be the
VA of?(doesnt have to be in the dub yet)
I don't know. I like Sasuke a lot. But it would be fun to try Naruto,
because he's so different.
-Has there been any characters/moments that touched you?
Sasuke's almost dying (now twice) affected me, and I am constantly
touched by Natuto's plight, being almost cursed with all this
potential and destiny. I also was touched by Haku's story and his/her
relationship to Zabuza.
-How do you feel about the English Voice actor's protrayal of their characters?
I think, for the most part, we're doing a terrific job. Of course, I'm
biased, but even when we're different from the OJ, it works pretty
well.
-do you think sasuke was the best choice for you?
I do, although I don't think, based on my previous work, that most
people would have seen me in that role. I'm glad I was able to change
their minds.
I've had many, but I do so love that fight with the Grass
Ninja/Orochimaru in Ep. 30.
-Do you think Sasuke will ever fall for Sakura? Or do you think he'll
be a lonely kid all his life?
I think he'll have to deal with his thirst for vengeance before he can
get into ANY relationship, whether that means finally avenging his
clan and killing Itachi, or finding another way to come to peace with
all of his anger.
-Do you read the manga?(If so, shonen jump, or fan subbed?)
I read the manga (Shonen Jump) a little bit in the beginning, but
haven't been able to keep up with it since then.
-Do you watch the subbed anime?
Occasionally I bittorrent subbed eps. to watch ahead, but I haven't
had time to lately. I prefer watching subbed anime in general, but my
work in this field has certainly made me watch more dubbed versions as
well.
-What do you think of all the sasuke-haters? About him being too "emo"
I suppose everybody's gonna like somebody different, but I will
probably seek all of them out and rain vengeance down upon them,
anyway.
-What's your favorite jutsu of SASUKES?
FIRE-STYLE JUTSU! Although Sasuke kicks ass even without any jutsu…
-What's your favorite jutsu altogether?
Sexy Jutsu, of course. Isn't it yours?
-Do you have any advice for future voice actor/actresses?
Do whatever you can to hone your acting skills where you are, whether
that's school plays or local theatre, classes, etc., study it wherever
you can, and if you find, after a time, that it's the only thing you
really want to do, you'll eventually have to move to one of the cities
where it's really happening, like NYC or LA. You'll need a
professionally produced demo reel as your calling card, and then take
that around to studios and agents that deal with the kind of VO you'd
like to do.
-Any extra comments on Naruto or yourself in General?
It's an awesome show and I'm proud to be a part of it, although
Sasuke's been in a coma for a while now, and then I hear he comes back
for a while, then seals himself up in a barrel for a about a whole
season, then comes back, fights Naruto and then disappears, so… I
guess I'll take it where I can get it. I'm happy that the fans are
responding so positively, though.
Some Fan asked questions, I hand picked them.
-what do you like about Sasuke's personality and characteristics? do
you agree with his motive to kill his bro?
I respond to Sasuke's sense of Justice and making things right, his
dedication and focus. And while I don't necessarily believe that
vengeance ever solves anything, I can't say what I would do in his
situation. If I saw my brother kill my entire clan, I might act in the
same way.
-What type of character do you try to create when you voice Sasuke?
I try to tap into that dark place I have inside me, and be as true to
the character as possible.
-besides sasuke, what other character would have you chosen to be the
VA of?(doesnt have to be in the dub yet)
I don't know. I like Sasuke a lot. But it would be fun to try Naruto,
because he's so different.
-Has there been any characters/moments that touched you?
Sasuke's almost dying (now twice) affected me, and I am constantly
touched by Natuto's plight, being almost cursed with all this
potential and destiny. I also was touched by Haku's story and his/her
relationship to Zabuza.
-How do you feel about the English Voice actor's protrayal of their characters?
I think, for the most part, we're doing a terrific job. Of course, I'm
biased, but even when we're different from the OJ, it works pretty
well.
-do you think sasuke was the best choice for you?
I do, although I don't think, based on my previous work, that most
people would have seen me in that role. I'm glad I was able to change
their minds.