Recently, Ochiai Fukushi was announced to be the voice actor for the iconic character of Ryotsu. The news was directly conveyed to Fukushi by his father through a phone call. Details such as the anime project or the timeline for Fukushi's debut as Ryotsu are yet to be announced.

Voice acting plays a significant role in Japan's entertainment industry, especially in anime, where actors breathing life into characters contributes greatly to the shows' success. The transition of a character's voice can stir up emotions among fans, therefore, the news of a new actor portraying a beloved character is typically met with anticipation and sometimes skepticism.

In the US or EU, the significance of voice acting is similar, especially within their respective animation industries. Announcements of new voices for iconic characters are almost always newsworthy. In some cases, controversy may arise if fans feel the new voice is not suitable for the role.