Blade, Loki, and Deadpool Join the Fray in 'MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls'!

The highly anticipated fighting game 'MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls' has announced the addition of three new playable characters: Blade, Loki, and Deadpool. Alongside this reveal, the Japanese voice cast has been unveiled, sparking immense excitement among fans on social media.

The newly announced cast features a stellar lineup, with Junichi Suwabe voicing Blade, Daisuke Hirakawa as Loki, and Takehito Koyasu returning as the iconic Deadpool. Fans are particularly thrilled about the return of Koyasu, who previously voiced the character in the anime series 'Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers,' with many expressing their joy by saying, 'I've been waiting for Koyasu's Deadpool!' and 'This is the perfect combination.'

Deadpool's appearance in the new promotional video has also become a hot topic. Showing off moves that pay homage to the ultimate techniques and cinematic flair of characters from other franchises, Deadpool is living up to his reputation for chaos. Fans are buzzing, with comments like, 'Isn't this a bit too much? It's amazing!' and 'He’s actually saying "Muda Muda Muda"!' The action, which perfectly captures his free-spirited nature, has expectations for the game hitting an all-time high.

Furthermore, the decision to retain the Japanese voice actors familiar to fans from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for Blade and Loki has also received widespread praise. The game is scheduled to begin its open beta test (OBT) on July 24, and many fans are already expressing their intent to participate for a chance to see these characters in action ahead of the official release.

The context

'MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls' is an upcoming fighting game that brings together various iconic heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. The game has gained significant attention in Japan for its high-fidelity graphics and its commitment to utilizing established voice talent, often aligning with the Japanese dubs of the live-action MCU films to ensure an authentic experience for local fans.

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