Voice of beloved Japanese kid’s show character speaks out about living with ALS
Originally published on Sora News by Master Blaster
https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/03/top-7.jpgKyousei Tsukui’s condition has been rapidly changing, but his spirits are as high as ever.
Since his debut in 1992, the character of Nyanchu has been a popular children’s character on Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. His name is a combination of the onomatopoeic sounds a cat and mouse make, indicative of the fact that he is a cat dressed like a mouse, so he can better understand their feelings.
▼ In this clip from 1998, Nyanchu learns a little English
He also has the facial expression of a golden age Japanese TV comedian like Sanma Akashiya and a gravelly-yet-buoyant voice to match. That signature tone is provided by Kyousei Tsukui, a voice actor who’s made appearances on many of anime’s greatest works from Anpanman to Trigun.
But without a doubt, Tsukui is best known as Nyanchu and still provides his voice after 29 years with