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NEWS: Voice Actor Minoru Shiraishi Reveals He Has Facial Paralysis




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MajinAkuma



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:29 pm Reply with quote
Okay, what happened to him and does the paralysis affect his performance?
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levonr



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:33 pm Reply with quote
Bell's palsy? This happened to my dad once, lasted maybe a week. Not that serious usually.
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EricJ2



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:37 pm Reply with quote
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He composed and performed theme songs for Lucky Star, where he also played an animated version of himself.


It could be that Kogami caused it on purpose--
This would never happen to a more popular voice actor, RIIIIIGHT??
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Hoppy800



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 5:45 pm Reply with quote
Levonr wrote:
Bell's palsy? This happened to my dad once, lasted maybe a week. Not that serious usually.


That's probably good news, because all he needs is rest and his medicine and he'll be ok.
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anddo



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:40 pm Reply with quote
Sounds very discomforting, I wish him all the best.
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XerneasYveltal



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:44 pm Reply with quote
At least Minoru can still smile, right?

Wawawawasuremono~
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dlm



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:57 pm Reply with quote
Oh the NEW version of Initial D.

Watching the original Initial D was half the reason why I couldn't watch Shakugan no Shana. Every time Marchosias had a line (NO INDOOR VOICE) I kept expecting him to complain about being a lonely driver.
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Tempest_Wing



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:26 pm Reply with quote
Reading the headline and seeing him with a big stupid smile made me laugh.
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KH91



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:53 pm Reply with quote
Unfortunate that had to happen. Hope he stays positive.
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:16 pm Reply with quote
It seems that his stress from having to contend with Akira's moody personality has taken its toll. Wink

On a serious note, it's great that Mr. Shiraishi-san is still capable of showing his expressions despite his face paralysis.
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Tenchi



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 10:54 pm Reply with quote
It happened to my youngest brother in September 2001. It went away on its own, though I think it took a few weeks.

Bell's Palsy doesn't go away for everyone, though. Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien is one person whose face was permanently afflicted with it.
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Admiral Pizzaman



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:37 am Reply with quote
Hey, just today I finished watching Lucky Star. It was great anime and wish him all the best. His performance is down right hilarious.
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