Voice actor Kiyoshi Kobayashi, who has been playing the role of "Daisuke Jigen" for half a century since the start of the popular anime "Lupin III", will be replaced by the role of Dimension.

The anime "Lupin III," based on Monkey Punch's manga, began broadcasting on television in 1971, and has since been made into a movie by Hayao Miyazaki, and has been loved by many.



Mr. Kobayashi continued to play the role of Lupine III's partner, Daisuke Jigen, who is a master of shooting, with a warm voice even in the astringency from the beginning of the broadcast, and while other voice actors are changing generations. It was the only original cast.



The latest series of television will start broadcasting from next month, but according to the office to which he belongs, Mr. Kobayashi has decided to change the role of dimension at the age of 88.



The dimensional role is the son of Chikao Otsuka, who played the role of Goemon Ishikawa in the first series, and will be taken over by voice actor Akio Otsuka.

Full comment on the role of Daisuke Jigen, old and new

Kiyoshi Kobayashi, who has retired from the role of "Daisuke Jigen" who has continued for 50 years, and Akio Otsuka, who will succeed him, each announced their comments.



The full text is below.

Comment from Kiyoshi Kobayashi

Lupine was a lifelong job for me.



I've taken my life.



Speaking of myself, I wanted to do it until I was 90 years old, but I'm sorry.



I wanted to bite it somehow, but I couldn't.



As you get older, you should get some depth.



Is there a gap with the video?



It's a different story, but I've been asked by Akio before.



"Why did my father quit Goemon?"



My father is Chikao Otsuka.



I've had a hard time answering.



Sazo-senpai must have been regrettable.



Some people say that the dimension is old and hard to hear.



Obviously, I'm 88 years old.



It's the result of my own efforts.



From now on, you don't have to worry about being told that.



Are relieved.



I'll leave the rest to Akio-chan.



Please do your best.



However, the dimension is different from that of other villains.



It's called Iki in Edo.



It's a strange story, but the dimension is Edokko.



Akio-chan, this is difficult.



The atmosphere is similar to JAZZ.



Finally, I would like to thank all the people who have supported me so far.



Thank you very much.



Lupin.



I'm about to get sick.



Bye.

Comment from Akio Otsuka

I'm tight.



Kiyoshi's feelings, I will do my best not to let go.



When I think about it, I met Kiyoshi-san's voice at Shazzan, the Great Demon King, and after working for the monster human Bem, I longed for Daisuke Jigen.



I think I was in the 5th grade of elementary school.



I think that Daisuke Jigen, who brought life to life over 50 years, is Kiyoshi himself.



I hate it when I hear a voice from Daisuke Jigen who is not Kiyoshi.



Maybe more than anyone.



That is why I decided to become Daisuke Jigen, who could convince even me.



I will receive the best of Edo, Edokko, JAZZ, carved into the chest and baton!