VIZ Media Announces Bicoastal Event Featuring "BLEACH" Anime Voice Actors

VIZ Media Announces Exclusive Bicoastal Events with "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War" Voice Stars Masakazu Morita and Noriaki Sugiyama

VIZ Media, in collaboration with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is excited to announce bicoastal events celebrating the voice acting talents from "BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War," the latest installment of the acclaimed series by legendary mangaka Tite Kubo.

Join renowned voice actors Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryu Ishida) for an exclusive screening, live voice acting demonstration, and autograph session.

WHAT: VIZ Media, in partnership with JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan Society in New York, is hosting a special bicoastal event featuring two of the most iconic voice actors from the anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War: Masakazu Morita (voice of Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (voice of Uryu Ishida). 

This limited-seating event begins with a screening of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 Episodes 1 and 2, followed by an exclusive sneak peek of Episode 3. The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion with the voice actors, exploring the art of Japanese voice acting, their roles in the anime production process, and the cultural influences shaping this unique craft. The event will conclude with a live voice acting session, bringing beloved characters to life before the audience. VIP attendees at Japan Society in New York will also enjoy a special autograph session.

WHEN & WHERE:

Los Angeles Event:  

Date: October 13, 2024  

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

Location: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles  

6801 Hollywood Blvd, Level 5, Los Angeles, CA 90028  

Tickets: https://www.japanhousela.com/events/bleach-fireside-chat-with-ichigo-uryu-viz-media-masakazu-morita-noriaki-sugiyama-risa-light/

New York Event:  

Date: October 15, 2024  

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM  

Location: Japan Society  

333 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017  

Tickets: https://japansociety.org/events/voices-of-bleach-a-fireside-chat-with-ichigo-and-uryu

WHO:  

Masakazu Morita - Renowned for his role as Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH

Masakazu Morita made his voice acting debut in 2001 as the protagonist Tidus in the video game Final Fantasy X. His notable roles include Ichigo Kurosaki in BLEACH, Shin in Kingdom, Barnaby Brooks Jr. in Tiger & Bunny, and many others. He also works as an actor, stage performer and narrator, among other activities.

Noriaki Sugiyama - Celebrated for voicing Uryu Ishida in BLEACH

Noriaki Sugiyama gained widespread recognition for voicing Sasuke Uchiha in NARUTO. His other notable roles include Shirou Emiya in Fate/stay night and Uryu Ishida in BLEACH, and many others.

LA Moderator: Risa Light - Host of the popular “Risa’s Nihongo” series, and Japanese pop culture influencer.

NY Moderator: Lauryn Alexandria AKA Toastymarshmellow - Lauryn Alexandria is a singer, actor and nerdy Black content creator based in NYC. 

WHY:  

Anime is taking the world by storm, and Japanese voice actors are at the heart of its incredible success! This exciting event is a must-attend for fans—come see your favorite voice actors bring characters to life, hear their fascinating stories, and celebrate the global cultural impact of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War and Japanese anime like never before!

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