CV: Richard Epcar Japanese Voice Gallery: • 【Street Fighter V】Akum... Voices playlists: English: • Street Fighter V Engli... Japanese: • Street Fighter V Japan...
Fun Fact, Richard Epcar voiced E. Honda in the street fighter 2 anime movie. Plus he voiced Zochi, who fights with a chainsaw as his hand, in Street fighter 2 V. Honestly that's should have been his voice since SFIV. I never like how raspy his old voice was.
Akuma's English sounds better in Street Fighter V thanks to Richard Epcar, but being the Akuma purist, I STILL like Taketora far better. Tomomichi Nishimura sounded great, but Taketora made Akuma sounded like "he really means it".
Who's talking: Akuma. Who I'm hearing: Ansem (Kingdom Hearts) Helbram (The Seven Deadly Sins) Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) And Commissioner Gordon (Batman)
True. While Ecpar is still far from being good compared to the Japanese VAs, if I have to choose between him and Mallow, I would definitely prefers Ecpar's voice over Mallow's chain-smoker voice any days.
I don't really know if I'm feeling Richard Epcar's voice for Akuma. It's better than SF4 but it isn't really enough. He did so well with Raiden but, I'm not sure who'll fit Akuma's voice right English-wise.
XenoCard This is probably the best Akuma is going to get in terms of English voices. I personally hope he stays as Akuma, because this is a huge improvement over Dave Mallow.
KamektheMagikoopa1 Yeah, honestly now that I've played as him and listened more his voice grew into me. Of all the English Akumas, he's got something I really like.
Considering the only characters that remains the same Eng VAs are Ryu and Honda........ I'm not sure if Epcar would return in 6 or he would be replaced by someone else instead. I only hope whoever Gouki's new VA is in 6 doesn't sounds like a Dave Mallow's chain-smoker assassin voice rip-off lol
As cool as that would be, I think he would be better without voice mods because of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Tekken 7, especially the latter, actually featuring characters only speaking in their native language and interacting with each other without having one character ask what they are saying. While this may be "for story-telling ease," I still find it actually amazing. Considering Akuma is a Japanese fighter like the Mishimas, he was only voiced by Taketora in the game since Japanese is his (or should I say "Gouki's"?) native language. I will admit, I initially found it sad, confusing, and disappointing how Richard Epcar did not voice Akuma in Tekken 7, but after learning Kazuya only speaking Japanese in all versions of Smash was actually connected to his franchise, I was amazed and now find it fine that way. Prior to Kazuya getting in, I was bummed Epcar was not in an epic Tekken game as Akuma (and I also felt the same when Jordan Byrne did not return as Kazuya and Jamieson Price did not return for Heihachi, though he was Paul instead). Also, Geese does not really excuse that, even if I am okay with it now.
sooooo, l guess richard epcar is actually no longer the voice of akuma in SF6. ): this is definitely new akuma's voice actor: that could be jamieson price?
It’s almost impossible to think of a VA who can fit akuma I don’t like a single one of akuma’s English VA’s so far. He’s just a hard character to voice
2 options. Vocoder/Filter like a lot of mass effect characters voices. Similar to kage but a better effect where he doesn’t have to scream so it just sounds cool on its own. Other option is someone like the OG kratos voice actor with the THICK nuts deep voice. Basically as long as it’s insanely deep without having to scream
Tomomichi Nishimura is the only VA who nailed Akuma's character in my opinion. Taketora is a close second but is not on par with Nishimura. Richard Epcar does a passable voicework, but still pales in comparison to the Japanese voice actors, as he sounds too angry and cartoonish. It's still miles better than Dave Mallow though.
@@ShinOrochi 100% true, however you have to admit Mallow's Oni was infinity times better than his normal Akuma voice. Every line he said as Oni was so fucking God-like.
@@bigjstudios3421 Mallow's Oni voice is definitely much better than his Gouki voice for sure, but there's still something about his voice that felt off as Oni in my opinion. I'm kinda curious how both Nishimura (Gouki's original VA) and Epcar would sound like if they ever got a chance to voice Oni.
@@ShinOrochi Oh man, that's an interesting one! I feel like.... Nishimura would be in 2nd place in terms of the Japanese dub because Taketora absolutely killed it as Oni. As far as Epcar? Ehhhh, I'd have to see before I judge. But yeah man, I'm actually curious to see too.
@@MrMonsterKen I’m also in the minority who prefers Dave Mallow’s voice for Akuma over any other one. I can understand his really harsh, chainsmoker voice doesn’t fit in some spots, but it really worked for the overall intimidation, and the low tone that lies under the rasp really gives off the demonic feeling. They’re just my thoughts though. I was saddened that he retired but it seems most of the audience doesn’t prefer him.
@@MrMonsterKen Yeah, I understand that. Though, one must admit that Mallow pulled off an amazing Oni in SSFIV. Sure there was a vocal effect which added reverb and dissonance but his tone is spot on and ruthlessness is amazing. I suppose it makes it easier for me to like Mallow better over the SFV one since I generally dislike the SFV voice for Akuma. It doesn’t match his character at all to me. Anywho, it’s ok if you disagree. Just sharing thoughts !! :) P.S I thought I’d add that Street Fighter IV was the first game I played in the series, so I could be a bit biased.
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Loved when he said “step aside Lui kang”
Akuma: DIE ONE THOUSAND DEATHS!
Raiden: I must consult with the Elder Gods
Fry one-thousand eggs!
*Many hits*
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This is... your bill...
😂😂😂
It's a nice voice, but I can't stop getting off the Raiden vibes.
I think it is
I could totally imagine the thunder god yelling "DIE ONE THOUSAND DEATHS!"
Well he does voice both characters.
For me, it’s the Myotismon/Vamdemon vibes.
And joker as well
Hope richard epcar continues voicing akuma in street fighter 6
Same!
@@FightingLove24 well, that's not richard epcar voice for akuma. this is definitely new akuma's voice actor from 6, l have no idea.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like him.
Maybe sound of richard epcar voice of akuma
@@gennadiosgena7842 noooope, that is actually christopher guerrero, the new akuma's ENG voice from SF6.
Akuma, Seeker Of Darkness.
I'm surprised the Joseph Joestar's voice actor for Stardust Crusaders voiced the Master of the Fist in Street Fighter V. Not bad at all.
Carlos Iturralde *OH MY GOD!* Akuma uses his Hermit Purple! SANAVABEETCH!
D'OH SHIT!
You mean Richard Epcay? Yeah, he also voices Geese Howard in Tekken 7 as a DLC
@@archeremiya3938 also Raiden from Mortal Kombat
Stand User: Akuma
Stand Name: Hermit Purple
Fun Fact, Richard Epcar voiced E. Honda in the street fighter 2 anime movie. Plus he voiced Zochi, who fights with a chainsaw as his hand, in Street fighter 2 V. Honestly that's should have been his voice since SFIV. I never like how raspy his old voice was.
Dave's Oni Akuma voice on the other hand was music to my ears.
Dee15gon Oni's voice was great. I kind of want to hear what Epcar's Oni would sound like.
Akuma's English sounds better in Street Fighter V thanks to Richard Epcar, but being the Akuma purist, I STILL like Taketora far better. Tomomichi Nishimura sounded great, but Taketora made Akuma sounded like "he really means it".
I like Nishimura more as Bison.
Nishimura is the best Akuma, no question.
@@shackles552
Epcar is the best Akuma, no question.
@Mark Kim
At least he sounds closer to how Taketora and Nishimura’s Gouki sounds like than Dave Mallow did.
You mean “Gouki purist”.
Who's talking: Akuma. Who I'm hearing: Ansem (Kingdom Hearts) Helbram (The Seven Deadly Sins) Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) And Commissioner Gordon (Batman)
I heard Raiden on the first line lol
And Joker from Injustice.
realTIER English Joseph Joestar: Akuma/Gouki
Japanese Joseph Joestar: Heihachi Mishima
funny how those two are canonically rivals now
Ironically, Richard Epcar previously voiced E. Honda in the English dub of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie.
Y’all are forgetting Digimon, and it makes me sad.
Old Joseph Joestar voiced Akuma? *OH MY GOD!*
That's what I'm sayin'.
0:37 - “You Blight My Vision “ the most said thing using Gouki in survival mode lol
0:37 Now he doesn't know where to poo
2:34 for the longest time a friend and I thought Akuma said "Foolish prick!"
1:51 Get in Banjo
AsterDXZ
Banjo Kazooie for DLC confirmed?
Everybody gangsta till Old Joseph Joestar gets possessed by the Satsui no Hado
Ever since bobobo and jojo, I can never take Richard Epcar's voice seriously
i cant take him seriously ever since lupin the third
Heard him so many times. Never noticed he was Raiden in MK11 🤯
So from Street Fighter 4 to 5, Angemon became Myotismon.
Dong Zhuo: Come, help me create paradise!
Akuma: DIE one thousand deaths!
He must consult with the elder gods... oh wait wrong game...
By the elder gods...
Raiden mixed with elder Joseph Joestar.
I F*CKING KNEW IT WAS RAIDEN.
I MUST CONSULT WITH ELDER GODS !
I must consult the elder gods
Better than Dave mallows performance for sure.
True. While Ecpar is still far from being good compared to the Japanese VAs, if I have to choose between him and Mallow, I would definitely prefers Ecpar's voice over Mallow's chain-smoker voice any days.
Totally agree, when it comes to English dubbing, He sure got the job done well.
1:00 HAHAHAHA PLEASE active the subtitles
touch the monky uncle XDXD
"TOUCH THE MONKEY" LOL
Its pretty good for an english voice, but i just cant not hear Raiden
I don't really know if I'm feeling Richard Epcar's voice for Akuma. It's better than SF4 but it isn't really enough. He did so well with Raiden but, I'm not sure who'll fit Akuma's voice right English-wise.
XenoCard This is probably the best Akuma is going to get in terms of English voices. I personally hope he stays as Akuma, because this is a huge improvement over Dave Mallow.
KamektheMagikoopa1 Yeah, honestly now that I've played as him and listened more his voice grew into me. Of all the English Akumas, he's got something I really like.
definitely i hear dark raiden
*btw ecpar fits it even he kinda overused v.a.
0:28 Akuma (悪魔) is Japanese for "demon"
Me on the toilet be like 0:42
Bring back Richard Epcar for SF6!
noooope, that is actually christopher guerrero, the new akuma's ENG voice from SF6.
The captions are out of hand “ go touch a monkeys uncle” 😂
I keep getting raiden vibes
"Oh my god!"
And for the MK Fans out there. "By the elder gods!"
Burn to ash! (EX Shakunetsu Hadoken aka Sekia Goshoha)
Raiden ??,?? 🔥😎🖐🏾
2:37 did he just say "YEET"???
Old Joseph Joestar!
And the Joker.
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damnit its a good voice, but I can't stop thinking about "darkness" and the "heart" :L
And the Joker.
Epcar's performance is much better! he'll be back for 6, I know it!
Considering the only characters that remains the same Eng VAs are Ryu and Honda........ I'm not sure if Epcar would return in 6 or he would be replaced by someone else instead.
I only hope whoever Gouki's new VA is in 6 doesn't sounds like a Dave Mallow's chain-smoker assassin voice rip-off lol
@@ShinOrochi I'm sure epcar will return in 6, he had lots of fun playing the role.
@@MrMonsterKenAnd........ Epcar was replaced by Christopher Guerrero in SF6 lol
@@ShinOrochi I'm not feeling his new voice because I can't hear it in the new trailer, I guess we will get used to it once he releases. So, Whatever.
Richard Epcar should have voiced Akuma in Tekken 7.
Would have been interesting given he voiced Geese's intro/win quotes.
irkenus I don’t think they had English voices for Tekken, or at least for Akuma
@@realTI3R that's why voice mods exist
As cool as that would be, I think he would be better without voice mods because of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Tekken 7, especially the latter, actually featuring characters only speaking in their native language and interacting with each other without having one character ask what they are saying. While this may be "for story-telling ease," I still find it actually amazing. Considering Akuma is a Japanese fighter like the Mishimas, he was only voiced by Taketora in the game since Japanese is his (or should I say "Gouki's"?) native language.
I will admit, I initially found it sad, confusing, and disappointing how Richard Epcar did not voice Akuma in Tekken 7, but after learning Kazuya only speaking Japanese in all versions of Smash was actually connected to his franchise, I was amazed and now find it fine that way. Prior to Kazuya getting in, I was bummed Epcar was not in an epic Tekken game as Akuma (and I also felt the same when Jordan Byrne did not return as Kazuya and Jamieson Price did not return for Heihachi, though he was Paul instead). Also, Geese does not really excuse that, even if I am okay with it now.
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Wrong,your name is Joseph Joestar
Stand Name: Akuma
Stand Master: Epcar
STEP ASIDE LIU KANG!!!
sooooo, l guess richard epcar is actually no longer the voice of akuma in SF6. ): this is definitely new akuma's voice actor: that could be jamieson price?
According to the official site, he is now dubbed by Christopher Guerrero.
@@ShinOrochi yuuup, l kneeeew it. it is not richard epcar at all, which is kinda sucks.
Raiden
Did Joseph Joestar got the Devil Gene or somethin?
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人
I prefer 4
It’s almost impossible to think of a VA who can fit akuma
I don’t like a single one of akuma’s English VA’s so far. He’s just a hard character to voice
Akuma needs to speak in whispers.
2 options.
Vocoder/Filter like a lot of mass effect characters voices. Similar to kage but a better effect where he doesn’t have to scream so it just sounds cool on its own.
Other option is someone like the OG kratos voice actor with the THICK nuts deep voice. Basically as long as it’s insanely deep without having to scream
2:06 👺
0:44 wtf
Demon mode Kamogawa
This voice fits e.honda better
It wouldn't be his first time voicing Edmond Honda considering he did voiced the character before, if you remember the Street Fighter 2 animated movie
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2:07
In my opinion, he sounds better with Japanese voice. Just saying. o-o
Completely agree - the english voice sounds cringe-worthy, like an ogre
How do you idiots know if you do not speak Japanese?
LastRambo341 I know this is late but they did say sound.. you can hear japanese people talking even if you don‘t understand them..
I like both.
I actually like this one better than Taketora.
Carlo Nassar I think I do, too. This one doesn't make me want to rip my ears off.
Wonder what happened to SF4’s voice.
Hold on what happened to the other english va for akuma from sf4?
Smoked too many cigarettes
He retired voice acting. I’m pretty sure Dave Mallow is like 74 years old or something now.
Tomomichi Nishimura is the only VA who nailed Akuma's character in my opinion. Taketora is a close second but is not on par with Nishimura. Richard Epcar does a passable voicework, but still pales in comparison to the Japanese voice actors, as he sounds too angry and cartoonish. It's still miles better than Dave Mallow though.
Taketora is a very suitable replacement for Nishimura since he apparently wont doing capcom voice overs again, even Bison.
This VA has been growing on me lately, but he still sounds too much like Ganondorf imo
Now that you mention that… Richard Epcar would make a fun Ganondorf.
Ew English Akuma Japanese Akuma way better
No way!!! Capcom bring Dave Mallow back!! This SUCKS!!
NO WAY. keep Mallow out of Akuma!
This Akuma sounds cringe-worthy and sounds like a brainless ogre in a bad B-movie than a mysterious demon
I am Richard Epcar's co-admin and that is an insult to his work.
At least Epcar's voice is miles better than Mallow's retarded 60 years old chainsmoker voice lol
@@ShinOrochi 100% true, however you have to admit Mallow's Oni was infinity times better than his normal Akuma voice. Every line he said as Oni was so fucking God-like.
@@bigjstudios3421 Mallow's Oni voice is definitely much better than his Gouki voice for sure, but there's still something about his voice that felt off as Oni in my opinion.
I'm kinda curious how both Nishimura (Gouki's original VA) and Epcar would sound like if they ever got a chance to voice Oni.
@@ShinOrochi Oh man, that's an interesting one! I feel like.... Nishimura would be in 2nd place in terms of the Japanese dub because Taketora absolutely killed it as Oni. As far as Epcar? Ehhhh, I'd have to see before I judge. But yeah man, I'm actually curious to see too.
Dave Mallow was so much fucking better then this.
LMAO! you're kidding, right? Mallow was laughable!
@@MrMonsterKen I’m also in the minority who prefers Dave Mallow’s voice for Akuma over any other one. I can understand his really harsh, chainsmoker voice doesn’t fit in some spots, but it really worked for the overall intimidation, and the low tone that lies under the rasp really gives off the demonic feeling.
They’re just my thoughts though. I was saddened that he retired but it seems most of the audience doesn’t prefer him.
@@rictaslicta Sorry, I cannot agree. But ok then.
@@MrMonsterKen Yeah, I understand that. Though, one must admit that Mallow pulled off an amazing Oni in SSFIV. Sure there was a vocal effect which added reverb and dissonance but his tone is spot on and ruthlessness is amazing.
I suppose it makes it easier for me to like Mallow better over the SFV one since I generally dislike the SFV voice for Akuma. It doesn’t match his character at all to me.
Anywho, it’s ok if you disagree. Just sharing thoughts !! :)
P.S I thought I’d add that Street Fighter IV was the first game I played in the series, so I could be a bit biased.
@@rictaslicta I can agree that Mallow did a good job as Oni, so i'll give him props for that. No worries, there.
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