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Originally Posted by karice67
I'm not sure I've ever heard anyone say Wakamoto is a favourite, but he's definitely noticed and respected when fans pick him out.
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I'll list Wakamoto as my favourite
. The guy has
a voice. That kind of Bass is very rare, and in all his roles he's really able to just do it. That said, he kind of got typecast into "big villain" roles, and he doesn't do as much as he used to. But if you look at the work he did in the late 80s, and 90s, you can see him at his best. Specifically as Coach in
Aim for the Top! and Reuenthal in
Legend of the Galactic Heroes!. He brings gravity to any role, and he's instantly recognizable. Other seiyuu will be forgotten after they exit the industry, but Wakamoto won't, due to the sheer uniqueness of how deep his voice is. The best comparison is a guy like
Don LaFontaine.