Guyver Legends | Steve Cassling | On the "Actor's Medium", AI and Voice Murakami in Guyver

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE --

Donavon Thompson and Steve Cassling sit down to discuss his tenure as the voice of Masaki Murakami in the cult classic anime, "The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor". They also discuss Steve's love of acting and his long history in the world of theatre.

Steve Cassling is an American actor and voice actor, recognized for his extensive contributions to English-language dubs of anime series and films. His notable roles include providing the English voice for Tetsuzaemon Iba in "Bleach," Edward in "MÄR: Marchen Awakens Romance," and Tatanka in "Vandread: The Second Stage." Cassling has also lent his voice to characters in series such as "Cowboy Bebop," "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex," and "Trigun." Beyond anime, he voiced Ken Masters in "Street Fighter Alpha: Generations" and appeared in live-action series like "Masked Rider." In addition to his voice acting career, Cassling has been involved in various production roles, including co-executive producer and assistant camera work on the television series "High" and also worked on "A Nightmare Before Elm Street". And of course, he voiced Masaki Murakami in "The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor".

ABOUT THE SHOW --

The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (強殖装甲ガイバー, Kyōshoku Sōkō Gaibā) comprises a 12-episode anime OVA that draws loose inspiration from Yoshiki Takaya's manga, Bio Booster Armor Guyver. It was originally broadcast in Japan between 1989 and 1992, constituting the second animated adaptation, succeeding the 1986 OVA Guyver: Out of Control. This OVA series is divided into two parts and presents a compressed narrative of the initial five volumes of the manga.

Koichi Ishiguro directed the first six episodes, while Masahiro Ōtani handled episodes seven to nine, and Naoto Hashimoto oversaw episodes ten to twelve. The writing duties were split as well, with Riku Sanjo crafting the storyline for the initial six episodes, and Motonori Tachikawa taking over from episode seven to twelve. The music was a collaboration between Eiji Kawamura and Reijiro Koroku, contributing to the atmosphere of the show. The series was produced by Visual 80 and was released in Japan on September 25, 1989, until the series concluded on August 21, 1992.

To watch Steve's work and the entire series in its original L.A Hero Dub (U.S Rendition), you can find all twelve episodes of the show, 4K and remastered, here:    • The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1992) | L.A...  

Video Table of Contents --

00:00 - Introductions
04:00 - “Guys and Dolls” and the “Actor’s Medium”
13:50 - FIRST Freddy and When Unexpected Art Makes a Lasting Impact
21:40 - Transitioning to Voice Acting and Les Claypool
28:28 - The Process of Dubbing and Breaking Through the Voice
35:00 - The Love for Masaki Murakami and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
44:10 - Line Readings, Intentions Behind Dialogue and Listening
51:30 - The Problems with Method Acting and Facing Challenges on Stage
58:45 - A Family of Actors and the Beauty of Problem Solving
01:02:15 - What’s Next for Steve Cassling?
10:10:10 - A Final Thank You to Murakami and Meeting Fans in the Future

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