Shuhei Yoshida's New Role: A Green Duck in a Quirky Game
Jan 15, 2025 4:01 PMShuhei Yoshida, former PlayStation head, has transitioned into voice acting by taking on the role of a green duck character in the upcoming game "Promise Mascot Agency." This game, set for a 2025 release, features Takaya Kuroda, the Japanese voice of Kazuma Kiryu, as Michi, an ex-Yakuza helping various mascots, including Yoshida's MonouGe, navigate a cursed town filled with quirky characters and challenges. The game promises a fun blend of humor and heartfelt moments, reflecting the bizarre charm known to fans of the Yakuza series.
nWhat is "Promise Mascot Agency" about?"Promise Mascot Agency" is a unique adventure game where players follow ex-Yakuza character Michi as he assists a living finger with anger issues, encountering various mascots in a cursed town. The narrative intertwines humor and emotion, set against a backdrop evocative of the quirky storytelling found in Yakuza titles.
"Promise Mascot Agency" digs into the eccentricities of Japanese culture, often exploring themes of redemption and relationships through its playful mascot characters. With the combined talent of renowned voice actors, the game builds upon the unconventional yet engaging narratives that have captivated players, showing that even former industry leaders like Yoshida can embrace creativity beyond traditional roles.
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Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-01-15 16:18:02
It's awesome to see someone like Shuhei Yoshida stepping into voice acting—he's got a great sense of humor and that quirky energy will fit right in with the bizarre world of Promise Mascot Agency. This game sounds like it's going to be a wild mix of heartfelt moments and absurdity, just the kind of weird charm that fans of the Yakuza series love
Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-01-15 16:12:04
It's awesome to see Shuhei Yoshida stepping into voice acting; his green duck character sounds like it’ll add a quirky twist to Promise Mascot Agency. The blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, especially with Takaya Kuroda in the mix, really feels like a love letter to the unique charm of the Yakuza series
