Genshin Impact Ifa Voice Actor Announcement Unveils Japanese VA

Ifa is currently a non-playable character (NPC) in Genshin Impact, but players anticipate his addition as a playable character in an upcoming update. While he does not have a role in the Natlan Archon Quest, fans noticed his presence in Ororon’s flashback sequences, sparking interest in the identity of his voice actors. Fortunately, Genshin Impact’s official Japanese Twitter account has announced that Ifa’s voice actor in the Japanese dub is one of the most esteemed talents in the voice acting industry.

This article dives deeper into the details about Ifa’s Japanese voice actor, including his notable past roles, for those curious Travelers eager to learn more.

Unveiling Ifa’s Japanese Voice Actor in Genshin Impact

As per information from Genshin Impact’s official Japanese Twitter account, the acclaimed voice actor for Ifa in the Japanese version is Showtaro Morikubo. He stands out as one of the most recognized and successful voice actors in the anime sector. Morikubo has voiced numerous beloved characters across various anime and video games. Below are some of his significant roles:

Shikamaru Nara from Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden
Honda/Shigeno Goro in Major
Yosuke Hanamura in Persona 4: The Animation and The Golden Animation
Bartolomeo in One Piece
Umemiya Seiichi from Ace of Diamond
Tetta Kisaki in Tokyo Revengers
Naghi Minatsuchi from Final Fantasy Type-0
Elmir in Phantasy Star Online 2
Elysium in Arknights
Ayaka Kirihara in The Prince of Tennis
Tensa Zangetsu from Bleach

Happy 49th birthday to the voice of Elysium, Morikubo Showtaro! by u/Shanibestwaifu in arknights

Alongside his work in anime and video games, Showtaro Morikubo has also engaged in dubbing for several films and shows, including:

Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine
Jang Tae-soo in The Roundup: No Way Out
Rex in Generator Rex
Thomas Wayne in The Batman (2022)
Bug in Strays

This concludes our overview of Showtaro Morikubo’s extensive voice acting career. At this time, Genshin Impact has not provided details on Ifa’s voice actors in other languages, so Travelers will have to stay tuned for further updates.

About Ifa

Ifa is renowned as a Saurian doctor, catering to the medical needs of creatures from all six tribes in Natlan. Although he hasn’t appeared in the game yet, there is limited information available about him. Travelers can discover some voice lines related to Ifa in the profiles of Xilonen, Kachina, Mualani, Kinich, and Kachina.

Anticipation surrounds Ifa’s potential introduction as a playable character, likely set to occur in version 5.8.

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