SNS Abuzz Over Japanese Voice Actor for New 'Zootopia 2' Character 'Paubert'

Excitement is building on social media regarding the Japanese voice actor for 'Paubert,' a new character set to appear in Disney's 'Zootopia 2,' scheduled for release on December 5, 2025.

On October 29, Disney Animation Studios' official X (formerly Twitter) account teased fans with a post titled, 'Investigation File Arrives for Paubert, Heir to Zootopia's Founding Family! Japanese Voice Actor Revealed Soon⚠️.' The post included a silhouette and a snippet of the voice actor's audio, along with the promise, 'Wait for more news tomorrow, 10/30💥.' This immediately sparked a flurry of speculation among fans.

Many fans are pointing to Ryosuke Yamada of Hey! Say! JUMP as the likely voice actor. Numerous comments suggest that the released silhouette strongly resembles Yamada, with reactions like 'That silhouette is definitely Yamada-kun' and 'It sounds like him, it's a done deal🤣' flooding in. Some fans have also noted Yamada's previous voice acting experience in 'The Smurfs' film series, further fueling anticipation for his potential involvement.

While some initially speculated that Taiga Kyomoto of SixTONES might be the voice actor after hearing the audio, the reveal of the silhouette has since made Yamada the strongest candidate.

Paubert, the new character, is established as the heir to Zootopia's founding family. This intriguing character concept, coupled with the mystery of the voice actor, has led to enthusiastic fan reactions such as 'There's a real possibility I might switch my bias [favorite character]' and 'Paubert could be dangerously captivating.' There are already predictions for Paubert merchandise and high prices on resale sites after the movie's release.

Anticipation is high across Japan, particularly among a vast fanbase, as they eagerly await the follow-up announcement scheduled for tomorrow, October 30.

The Context

Hey! Say! JUMP and SixTONES are popular Japanese idol groups managed by Johnny & Associates (now SMILE-UP.), known for their music, acting, and variety show appearances. Members of these groups often have large and dedicated fanbases, and their involvement in major projects like Disney films can generate significant buzz and appeal to a broader audience.

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