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Stranger Than Heaven Uses Likeness Of Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago
- Sega and RGG Studio reveal Stranger than Heaven uses the likeness of deceased actor Bunta Sugawara with family consent and archival materials.
- Sugawara’s likeness is voiced by Takashi Ukaji, who has ties to Sugawara’s era and films.
- Reaction to the decision centers on concerns of exploiting Sugawara’s legacy rather than memorializing it.
- The article notes that the use occurs without apparent AI involvement while raising ethical questions.
- The piece frames the debate as balancing memorialization against potential commercial reuse of a deceased star.
- The coverage mentions the broader trend of using deceased performers’ likenesses in games and the ethical questions involved.
- Kotaku frames the story as a discussion about consent, consent processes, and archival material use.
- The report includes context about Sugawara’s film legacy and its influence on the 'Like a Dragon' series.
- The story notes ongoing public debate about the ethics of posthumous likeness use in media.
- The article situates the discussion within Kotaku's entertainment and culture coverage.
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