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TSUZUMI

TSUZUMI, a member of the group ME:I, is the Japanese voice of Moana in the live-action film 'Moana and the Legend of the Sea.' She has been featured in promotional videos and will perform the film's end song with other cast members. The film opens in Japan on July 31.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated 18h ago

TSUZUMI, a member of the idol group ME:I, was announced as the Japanese voice of Moana in Disney's live-action film 'Moana and the Legend of the Sea' at a Tokyo event on June 23. At the event, she performed the song 'How Far I'll Go' live. She replaces Chinatsu Yabiku, who voiced Moana in the animated dub, while Matsuya Onoe returns as Maui.

On July 14, it was revealed that the Japanese end song for the film, titled '旅立とう ~Along The Way~', will be performed by TSUZUMI, Onoe, and Yabiku. This collaboration brings together the voice actresses from both the animated and live-action versions for a rare crossover on the soundtrack.

A promotional video released on July 16 shows TSUZUMI singing the film's song 'Dokomademo ~How Far I'll Go~'. TSUZUMI won the role of Moana through an audition at Disney headquarters and underwent dialogue and singing training to prepare for the role. The film is set to open in Japanese theaters on July 31.

Key facts

Group affiliation
Member of the group ME:I
Role in film
Voices Moana in the Japanese dub of the live-action film 'Moana and the Legend of the Sea'
Audition process
Won the role through an audition at Disney headquarters
Training
Underwent dialogue and singing training for the role
Live performance at announcement
Performed 'How Far I'll Go' live at the announcement event on June 23
End song collaboration
Performs the end song '旅立とう ~Along The Way~' with Matsuya Onoe and Chinatsu Yabiku
Promotional video
Featured in a promotional video singing 'Dokomademo ~How Far I'll Go~'
Film release date
The film opens in Japan on July 31

Timeline

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18h ago

TSUZUMI and Ema Kurata Sing 'How Far I'll Go' Live at Moana Event

At a thank-you event for the live-action 'Moana' at United Cinemas Toyosu on August 11, TSUZUMI of ME:I performed a live rendition of 'How Far I'll Go' with Ema Kurata, who voiced Baby Moana in the Japanese dub. Six other ME:I members attended to show support. TSUZUMI voiced Moana in the film.

4d ago

ME:I's TSUZUMI Breaks Down in Tears at Moana Premiere Surprise

At the musical premiere of the live-action Moana film in Tokyo on July 29, ME:I member TSUZUMI, who voices the title character in the Japanese dub, was surprised on stage by her groupmate MOMONA. MOMONA, who voiced Nani in last year's Lilo & Stitch remake, appeared to support TSUZUMI, who broke down crying. TSUZUMI said MOMONA had encouraged her during voice recording.

Jul 16

TSUZUMI Sings 'Dokomademo ~How Far I'll Go~' in Moana Promo Video

TSUZUMI, a member of the group ME:I, voices Moana in the Japanese dub of Disney's live-action "Moana and the Legend of the Sea." A promotional video released on July 16 shows her singing the film's song "Dokomademo ~How Far I'll Go~." TSUZUMI won the role through an audition at Disney headquarters and underwent dialogue and singing training. The film opens in Japan on July 31.

Jul 14

Animated and Live-Action Moana Voice Actresses Join for End Song

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.

Jun 23

ME:I's TSUZUMI and Matsuya Onoe Join Live-Action Moana Japanese Dub

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.