Kimura Takuya
At the present time, Kimura Takuya is still one of the iconic names in Japanese cinema. He debuted as an idol singer under Johnny & Associates in the late 80s, then branched out into the acting field and became one of the most famous actors in the Japanese film industry.
The films that Kimura Takuya has participated in include Long Vacation, Love Generation or Hero, which caused a cult sensation throughout Japan and Asia. He was also commented by director Wong Kar Wai as one of the most unique talents. Along with his handsome and romantic appearance, Kimura Takuya was once the “dream” of many girls in the 90s, and until now he still maintains his position in Japanese showbiz.
In Studio Ghibli, Kimura Takuya collaborated in Howl’s Moving Castle when he contributed his voice to the main role of Howl. To this day, Howl is still one of the Ghibli characters most loved by female fans. In 2023, he once again appeared in a Ghibli work with The Boy and the Heron, voicing the main character Mahito’s father.
Masaki Suda
Masaki Suda is one of the most popular young actors on Japanese screens at the present time. His career started with a role in the Kamen Rider series, followed by a series of other successful projects such as Death Note, Oboreru Knife, Wilderness or Todome no Kiss… Masaki Suda is also one of the youngest faces to ever receive Best Actor Award at the Japanese Film Academy Awards. The beautiful love story of him and his wife – famous actress Komatsu Nana is also very supported by fans.
In the field of voice acting, Masaki Suda has also contributed his voice to a number of works such as Fireworks… In his collaboration with Studio Ghibli in 2023, he will take on the role of Heron in the blockbuster The Boy and the Heron.
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Ryunosuke Kamiki is one of the top faces chosen by Japanese audiences as “the most famous actors who have voiced in Ghibli movies”. He is active in both acting and voice acting. Ryunosuke soon fell in love with the Ghibli family at the age of 8 when he voiced in the hit movie Spirited Away, then Howl’s Moving Castle and The Secret World of Arrietty. Besides, he is also famous for his leading roles in other anime blockbusters such as Summer Wars directed by Mamoru Hosoda or Your Name directed by Shinkai Makoto.
Ryunosuke Kamiki’s acting career is also very successful with a series of major film works such as Rurouni Kenshin, As the Gods Will, Fortuna’s Eyes, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure or Last Letter… Soon, Ryunosuke will return to the screen in a leading role. in Godzilla Minus One, this year’s most awaited kaiju blockbuster in Japanese cinema.
Christian Bale
British actor Christian Bale is one of the most influential names in world cinema in the 21st century when participating in many major projects, including Little Women, the “Batman” film trilogy “Batman” and “Batman Trilogy”. masterpiece” Christopher Nolan or The Terminator…
Recently, the news that actor Christian Bale contributed his voice to the US release of The Boy and the Heron has caused a huge stir in the movie-loving community. But actually, this is not the first time he has appeared in a Ghibli movie. Fans spread the story that Bale is a “hardcore fan” of Ghibli and is willing to take on any role in Howl’s Moving Castle. He said that he only thought he would get a small role, but was suddenly invited to voice the main role of Howl. Bale’s outstanding performance as Howl still holds a special place in the hearts of audiences.
In The Boy and the Heron, Bale will voice the character of Mahito’s father – Shoichi. This also creates an unexpected coincidence with actor Kimura Takuya: they both voiced the same roles in both Howl’s Moving Castle and The Boy and the Heron.
Sisters Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning
The two Fanning princesses soon built their careers in Hollywood and achieved great success thanks to their angelic beauty and impressive acting. If initially, older sister Dakota Fanning shined brighter, then as an adult, younger sister Elle Fanning became more attractive and participated in many big projects such as Maleficent, A Rainy Day in New York… In the field voice acting, the Fanning sisters contributed their voices to the sisters in My Neighbor Totoro.
Liam Neeson
One of the famous “old men” of the Hollywood screen cannot help but mention the name Liam Neeson with a series of “rescue” roles. He has participated in many outstanding works such as Schindler’s List, Star Wars, Love Actually, the series of 3 Taken films as well as Batman Begins… Liam Neeson also contributed his voice in Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea – a famous Ghibli film as Fujimoto, alongside Miley Cyrus’ sister – singer Noah Cyrus and Australian star Cate Blanchett.
Robert Pattinson
One of the newest Hollywood names to appear in a Studio Ghibli production is Robert Pattinson. Rising to stardom after the romantic film series Twilight, Robert Pattinson became one of the most notable names in Hollywood. He continuously transforms himself with a variety of roles, as well as appearing in many blockbuster and indie works to renew his image of a “handsome vampire” that girls around the world are crazy about.
In his first appearance with Ghibli, Robert Pattinson will play the Heron in The Boy and the Heron. Robert Pattinson’s voice acting role in a Ghibli project makes fans extremely excited. In both the Japanese and North American markets, the role of Heron was assigned to leading young actors who were extremely loved by the mass audience. With the presence of Christian Bale, The Boy and the Heron becomes even more special when both generations of Batman participate in the voice acting.