Popular Voice Actor Kazuyuki Okitsu Cast as Masato Komano in New Action RPG 'Zenless Zone Zero,' Generating Buzz on Social Media

Popular voice actor Kazuyuki Okitsu has been officially announced as the voice actor (CV) for the character "Masato Komano" in the upcoming action RPG "Zenless Zone Zero." This news has created a significant buzz on social media, with many fans expressing excitement over his casting. Comments such as "It was Okitsu-san after all!" and "The dog-like character suits him perfectly!" have poured in, celebrating the excellent match between the actor and the character's personality.

Masato Komano is characterized by his straightforward and strong-willed nature. Despite being an A-rank rarity character, his casting has been lauded as "S-tier human rights in terms of voice actor recognition," further heightening anticipation for the game's release.

Kazuyuki Okitsu's Diverse Presence Across Genres

Kazuyuki Okitsu's presence extends far beyond "Zenless Zone Zero," as he actively participates in a wide array of projects. He recently appeared in episode 17 of the second season of the currently airing TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS." He also made a guest appearance as Hastur on the radio program "Necronomiko's Cosmic Horror Show," engaging in lively discussions with hosts Hiroki Yasumoto and Nana Hazumi.

Furthermore, the next broadcast of "Aragaki Tarusuke & Okitsu Kazuyuki's 1R (lol)," a live streaming program co-hosted with Tarusuke Aragaki, has been announced, highlighting his active engagement with fans.

Okitsu is particularly notable in the drama CD field, having participated in numerous popular Boys' Love Drama CD (BLCD) titles. Works such as "Feromoholic" (original by Nagi Watari), "Drastic f Romance," and "Usotsuki to Ookami" (original by Yamachi) have recently begun distribution. In these projects, he has co-starred with many popular voice actors, including Yohei Azakami, Soma Saito, Takuya Eguchi, and Takuma Terashima. He has also showcased his acting range in a wide variety of other works, including "Domestic Beast," "How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is an Omega," and "Ikasama Memory."

In the gaming sphere, the main story for his character Takeaki Enomoto in the romance simulation game "Koihana Bakumatsuroku" has started distribution, accompanied by a signed shikishi (art board) giveaway campaign. A similar signed shikishi campaign is also underway for his role as Jonathan Joestar in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Ora Ora Overdrive." This latter campaign prompted long-time fans to reminisce, with comments like, "He was considered a newcomer when he played Jonathan back then..."

His other activities include participating in a newly recorded short drama for the 10th-anniversary project of the "Danshi Koukousei, Hajimete no" series, the re-broadcast of "Sugar Apple Fairytale" on AT-X, and an upcoming appearance at "Egofes 2025." This event will include a priority lottery application ticket for "Blue Lock VS. U-20 JAPAN" Blu-ray vol.2. His diverse career spans anime, games, drama CDs, radio, and live events.

With his energetic activities across various fields and his solid acting prowess, Kazuyuki Okitsu continues to captivate many fans. Expectations are high for his continued success.

The Context

"Zenless Zone Zero" is a highly anticipated urban fantasy action RPG developed by HoYoverse, known for global hits like "Genshin Impact" and "Honkai: Star Rail." The announcement of a popular voice actor like Kazuyuki Okitsu joining its cast significantly boosts the game's profile among fans.

The term "CV" stands for "Character Voice" and is commonly used in Japan to refer to a voice actor. "BLCD" refers to "Boys' Love Drama CDs," which are audio dramas based on Boys' Love manga or original stories, a popular genre in Japanese entertainment.

Kazuyuki Okitsu has a long and distinguished career in voice acting. His role as Jonathan Joestar in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Ora Ora Overdrive" (and later the anime adaptation "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood") was an early significant role for him. The fan comment "He was considered a newcomer when he played Jonathan back then..." highlights his journey and growth from a promising talent to a prominent figure in the industry.

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