Matsuya Onoe is voicing Maui in the Japanese dub of Disney's live-action Moana, a role he also played in the animated film, and he performed the end song with the film's two Moana voice actresses.
Matsuya Onoe was announced as the Japanese voice of Maui in the live-action Moana film at a Tokyo event on June 23, 2026. He returns to the role from the original animated dub. The film is set to open in Japan on July 31.
In July, it was revealed that Onoe also joins the Japanese end song for the film, titled '旅立とう ～Along The Way～'. He performs it alongside TSUZUMI, who voices Moana in the live-action film, and Chinatsu Yabiku, who voiced Moana in the animated film. A special video shows the US cast recording the same song.
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The Japanese end song for the live-action Moana film, titled '旅立とう ～Along The Way～', will be performed by TSUZUMI (live-action Moana voice), Matsuya Onoe (live-action Maui voice), and Chinatsu Yabiku (animated Moana voice). The film opens July 31. A special video shows the US cast recording the same song.
The Japanese voice cast for the live-action Moana film has been announced. ME:I member TSUZUMI voices Moana, and Matsuya Onoe returns as Maui. The announcement was made at a Tokyo event on June 23. TSUZUMI performed the song 'How Far I'll Go' live at the event. The film opens in Japan on July 31.