[Impressions] Zootopia 2 and the pros and cons of casting actors as voice actors.

Well, I've seen it: Zootopia 2.
As always, Judy is a high-spirited class president type, and Nick is a nihilistic cynic. But, when it comes down to it, both of them (or should I say, both animals?) are incredibly cute, which is just unfair.

And it makes me think once again: voice acting is truly an amazing profession.

Toshiyuki Morikawa's voice for Nick—that relaxed yet alluring tone. It's perfect. It's no exaggeration to say that about 70% of Nick's charm is made up of that voice.

In contrast, there's Aya Ueto as Judy.
It fits so well. That straightforward, slightly meddlesome vibe comes across just through her voice.
However, when compared to Nick, who is played by a professional voice actor, I can't help but notice a slight sense of strain, as if she's 'trying hard to project her voice,' which is undeniable.

The same goes for Nibbles the beaver.
I can't help but keep the feeling in the back of my mind that an actor is likely doing the voice. Until I check the end credits, a mystery separate from the main plot of the movie—'So, who was that beaver anyway?'—keeps playing in my brain.

This is the 'con' part of the pros and cons of casting actors as voice actors.
In exchange for the 'pro' of buzz and drawing an audience, it slightly chips away at the viewer's concentration.

Anyway, that's enough about voice acting.

If I had to summarize my thoughts on the movie as a whole in just one phrase,
'Better to regret doing it than to regret not doing it'
I think that sums it up perfectly.

Judy's drive, which you could even call reckless.
Before she even thinks, 'What if I fail?', her body is already moving.
Watching her, I find myself thinking, 'Oh, maybe I should try moving forward a little bit more, too,' which is quite out of character for me.

So, to all the freelance housewives across the country.
If you've just received a terrifying notice from your health insurance association saying, 'Please submit documents for dependent certification,' and you're wondering what to do.

Use this article as a reference and go ahead and apply.
It's better to regret doing it than to regret not doing it.