Takaya Kuroda Did Not Undergo Face Capture for Stranger Than Heaven
The clarification confirms that while Kuroda's likeness is not used, his character Takeo Godai is still modeled after him, maintaining a visual connection without full facial scanning.
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RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama posted a video clarifying that Takaya Kuroda, who voices Takeo Godai in the upcoming Stranger Than Heaven, did not undergo face capture. Kuroda denied having his face scanned, joking that he has a softer face. The game is set for release on January 15, 2027.
Masayoshi Yokoyama, head of RGG Studio, released a video to address speculation about Takaya Kuroda's role in Stranger Than Heaven. Kuroda, who voices protagonist Takeo Godai, stated directly that his face was not scanned for the character, adding with a laugh that he has a softer face. Yokoyama noted that Godai is an original character, though unmistakably modeled after Kuroda. The game is a dramatic adventure spanning 50 years across five eras, launching January 15, 2027, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows via Steam and Microsoft Store, with Xbox Game Pass support.
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