Star Wars Episode 3 Japanese Dub Work __top__

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Toshiyuki Morikawa): Often called the "Imperial Emperor" of voice acting, Morikawa’s portrayal of Obi-Wan added a layer of weary mentorship that resonated deeply with Japanese audiences.

Directors and producers from Lucasfilm would travel to Japan to personally oversee the recording sessions. This was a hands-on process where voice actors were given detailed direction on line readings, tone, and emotional delivery to match the English performances perfectly. The goal was to create a version that was faithful not just in words, but in spirit. star wars episode 3 japanese dub work

In Japanese, Kusunoki delivers: