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In Japanese, Shen’s dialogue transitions from a standard megalomaniac to an elegant, tragic prince consumed by absolute hubris. The linguistic choices in his scripts utilize archaic, aristocratic pronouns and command structures, reinforcing his royal lineage and his rejection of the natural order.
Japanese dubbing relies on two categories of talent: Seiyuu (professional voice actors) and Tarento (mainstream celebrities). Kung Fu Panda 2 perfectly blends both to match the star power of the Hollywood original. Po: Yamaguchi Tatsuya vs. Jack Black
If you’ve only seen Po speak English, you haven’t truly heard his heart. Kung Fu Panda 2 in Japanese is proof that a great dub doesn’t just serve the original—it stands proudly beside it.
| Character | Japanese Voice Actor | Notes | |-----------|---------------------|-------| | | Fumiyo Kohinata (小日向文世) | Reprised from first film; known for Hero (TV drama), The Dark Knight dub | | Master Shifu | Masaaki Yajima (矢島正明) | Veteran actor; also dubs Alfred in Batman films | | Tigress | Suzuka Ohgo (大後寿々花) | Child actress known for Memoirs of a Geisha | | Viper | Yuki Kajiura (梶浦由記) | Reprising – composer/singer, not typical VA | | Mantis | Kazuhiro Yamaji (山路和弘) | Reprising – known for Yakuza games dubs | | Monkey | Naoto Takenaka (竹中直人) | Reprising – famous comedian/actor | | Crane | Takashi Matsuyama (松山鷹志) | Reprising | | Master Rhino | Tetsuo Kanao (金尾哲夫) | | | Master Croc (Crocolisk) | Kazuhiko Inoue (井上和彦) | | | Lord Shen (Peacock) | Hiroshi Tsuchida (土田大) | Main antagonist; known for Gintama , Naruto | | Soothsayer (Goat) | Tomie Kataoka (片岡富枝) | | | Po’s Dad (Mr. Ping – Goose) | Tetsuya Iwanaga (岩永哲哉) | Reprising | | Po’s Birth Mother | Yuko Minaguchi (皆口裕子) | Brief flashback role | | Wolf Boss (Commander) | Masuo Amada (天田益男) | | | Master Storming Ox | Kenji Nomura (乃村健次) | |
The film's heart lies deeper than its impressive action, as it forces Po to confront painful flashbacks and ultimately uncover the truth about his mysterious past, adding profound emotional stakes to his fight for the future. The film was a massive global success, grossing over $665 million worldwide, with Japan contributing a phenomenal $88.55 million to its international box office haul.
The Japanese dub of Kung Fu Panda 2 received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The voice cast was praised for their performances, with many noting that they brought a new level of energy to the characters. The dub was also praised for its faithful adaptation of the original English script.
For fans of anime or Japanese dubbing, this version is a must-watch. The late Keiji Fujiwara’s work as Shen is frequently praised as one of the best villain performances in anime-style dubbing.
The Japanese voice cast brought back the star-studded lineup from the original film 『カンフー・パンダ2』、 木村佳乃
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