Kenjiro Tsuda Shyly Laughs About New Photobook “It’s Embarrassing” and Reveals He Once Turned It Down “I’m Already Over 50…”

Kenjiro Tsuda marked the release of his new photobook while candidly admitting he felt embarrassed about being its subject. Voice actor and actor Kenjiro Tsuda appeared in Tokyo on March 14 at a press event celebrating the release of Kenjiro Tsuda PHOTOBOOK since 1995, a commemorative book honoring the 30th anniversary of his voice acting career. Kenjiro Tsuda is written here based on the provided term reference.

Tsuda Reflects on a New Photobook Three Years After His Last Release

This new publication arrives about three years after the release of his previous photo collection Sasayaki. Tsuda expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying that he was thankful to be able to publish another photobook in such a short span of time, especially now that he is over 50.

He described the book as a meaningful chance to look back on his past. When asked to choose his favorite cut, he selected a photo distinguished by his striking gaze directed toward the viewer.

Asked why he chose that image, Tsuda answered with a shy smile that it was simply intuition. He said there was no special reason and that it just felt right to him. He also admitted that recommending a photo of himself felt embarrassing.

Before the press conference, Tsuda had participated in a photo session in which he smiled and pointed at the cover panel at the request of photographers. Even so, he revealed that he had actually felt awkward about it, joking that although he was promoting that image, he found it embarrassing. His remark drew laughter from the room.

He Once Declined the Project Before Accepting It

Tsuda also revealed that he had initially declined the editorial offer for the photobook. He said he had once responded that he was already over 50 and would be fine without it. However, he eventually agreed after being persuaded by the team’s renewed enthusiasm, leading to the project’s realization.

Speaking about the possibility of another photo collection in the future, he laughed and said that it might depend less on him and more on the editors.

A Book Shaped by Jakarta, Tokyo, and 30 Years of Career Reflection

Tsuda also spoke passionately about the project’s visual appeal. While saying that being the subject of photographs was still embarrassing for him, he added that he has always loved photography and art photo books. Because this photobook has its own atmosphere and world, he said he found it especially interesting in that sense.

When asked to rate the finished book, Tsuda gave it a perfect score of 100 out of 100, showing clear confidence in the result.

The photobook was shot in Jakarta, where Tsuda cultivated his sensibilities, and in Tokyo, where he spent his student years amid inner conflict. The Jakarta location shoot captured him in settings such as a beautiful resort hotel, a chaotic market, and a seaside at dusk, presenting his mature charm under the intense Southeast Asian sun and within an atmosphere rich with exotic mood.

The Tokyo shoot, meanwhile, followed the path of his student years and captured a more natural side of Tsuda as he faced the camera.

In addition to photo features, including a section showcasing personal items he regularly uses, the book also offers substantial interview content befitting a 30th anniversary publication. In a section titled The Real Face of Tsudaken, people who know him well speak about Kenjiro Tsuda, with comments from leading manga artists as well as prominent voice actors and actors.

The book also includes an exceptionally long interview of around 20,000 Japanese characters. Looking back on 30 years of voice acting work, Tsuda speaks about his present self with a perspective that remains objective even amid his busy daily life.

Source : ORICON NEWS