Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka, Solid Snake's Japanese voice actor, wants a new Metal Gear game but feels conflicted about any fresh entry without Hideo Kojima.

“I don't want to do a Metal Gear that doesn't involve Kojima.”

Kojima Split

Konami and Hideo Kojima have a far from amicable split, making it unlikely Kojima will helm a new Metal Gear game soon.

Snake Line

Otsuka recalled Solid Snake's famous 'Kept you waiting, huh?' line was an adlib during Japanese language recording.

“mataseta na”

Family Connection

Otsuka's real-life father, Chikao Otsuka, voiced Big Boss in MGS4's finale while Otsuka provided motion capture.

Death Stranding

Otsuka praised Kojima for finishing Death Stranding after leaving Konami, saying it was a major achievement.

“After all, if Death Stranding had failed he could have easily ended up with debts that he wouldn't have been able to pay off even if he continued working for the rest of his life…”

Kojima's Team

Otsuka supports former Kojima team members at Konami, saying they inherited the director's legacy and want to protect Metal Gear.

“I want the fans to understand this. I don't want them [the remaining MGS staff at Konami] to be made out to be villains.”

Future Games

Konami may make a new Metal Gear game using Otsuka's original performance from 2006's MGS3: Subsistence.