Akio Otsuka Makes Surprise Voice Cameo in VIVANT Episode 21
The Metal Gear voice actor voiced the dub for Varka police officer Chinggis in the TBS drama's 21st episode, aired on October 18.
Voice actor Akio Otsuka made a surprise voice appearance in episode 21 of the TBS Sunday drama VIVANT, which aired on October 18, according to cinematoday.jp. Otsuka provided the dubbed voice for Chinggis, a police officer of the Republic of Varka played by Batsarakhagaba Batabold.
In the episode, Chinggis puts on an interpreting device received from Nogi, the protagonist played by Masato Sakai, and switches to Otsuka's low voice. Otsuka's dub is then broadcast.
Social media users reacted to the moment with comments linking the voice to Metal Gear, the game series in which Otsuka is known for his role.
The cameo follows earlier Metal Gear nods in the drama. Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima appeared as police superintendent Watanuki in the first episode of the second season. In the first season's finale, Banjo Ginga, the voice of Liquid Snake, and Hideyuki Tanaka, the voice of Hal Emmerich (Otacon), appeared by voice.
Episode 20, which depicted an infiltration of Shaki Castle, had strong stealth-action elements, and Nogi delivered Snake's line "Mataseta na." After that episode aired, a cast photo of the recapture team was posted as an homage to Metal Gear Online 2, and director Yohei Miyazaki described it on X as a photo dedicated to Hideo Kojima.
Quick answers
Who voiced Chinggis in VIVANT episode 21?
Akio Otsuka provided the dubbed voice for Chinggis, a police officer of the Republic of Varka, in episode 21.
When did VIVANT episode 21 air?
Episode 21 of the TBS Sunday drama aired on October 18.
Why did viewers link the voice to Metal Gear?
Social media users reacted to Otsuka's low voice with comments linking it to Metal Gear, the game series he is associated with.