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AGenshin Impactcharacter is seeing one of their voice actors being replaced before the character has even been officially revealed for release. The massively popular RPG from HoYoverse features a wide array of characters for players to meet, both as part of its sizable playable roster and including plenty of NPCs as well. The game’s playable cast continues to expand with each update, with the upcomingVersion 5.5 adding two new charactersin Varesa and Iansan. Now, however, one character is seeing a major change ahead of their official reveal.
While he has yet to officially appear in-game,Genshin Impact’s Ifa has been the subject of plenty of rumors. Ifa was first mentioned as early as Version 5.0 within the RPG, with character voice-overs alluding to the member of the Flower-Feather Clan. Players also got the first chance to hear his voice during the next patch, with Ifa featured in a voice-only appearance during Version 5.1. A recent update from the developer, however, reveals that the voice players hear following his in-game NPC debut will be markedly different.
A post toGenshin Impact’s official Japanese Twitter account reveals that the Japanese voice actor for Ifa will be changed during Version 5.5. The update confirms that Showtaro Morikubo will be stepping down from the role ofIfa for his first in-gameGenshin Impactappearance, with Junta Terashima taking on the role in his place. The post does not confirm a specific reason for Morikubo’s departure, simply citing “various circumstances” behind his departure from theGenshin Impactrole. Version 5.5 is currently set to launch on March 26.
Genshin Impact is Replacing Ifa’s Japanese VA
The departure of Showtaro Morikubo from the role of Ifa will see an iconic Japanese voice actor leaving the RPG. Morikubo has worked within the anime and games industry as a voice actor for nearly three decades, with some of his most iconic roles coming withNaruto’s Shikamaru Nara andPersona 4’s Yosuke Hanamura. Morikubo leavingGenshin Impact, combined with his recently confirmed departure fromArknights, has even sparked speculation that the beloved voice actor may be planning to retire soon.Ifa’s new voice actor, Junta Terashima, is most known for roles likeBoruto’s Code andInazuma Eleven’s Hyoga Yukimura.
Ifa’s first in-game appearance withinGenshin Impactis set to come during a jam-packed update with plenty of content on the way. Alongside the two previously-mentioned new playable characters, Version 5.5 will addthe Great Volcano of Tollanas the game’s newest exploreable area. The update will also introduce several quality-of-life updates, enhancing everything from quest tracking to the game’s Artifact system.Genshin Impactfans should have lots to look forward to during Version 5.5 between new characters and new map updates.
