Attack on Titan Voice Actor Bryce Papenbrook Dislocated His Jaw to Record Eren's Iconic Scene
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Attack on Titan English voice actor Bryce Papenbrook revealed he intentionally dislocated his jaw to capture the raw pain of Eren Yeager's iconic Season 2 betrayal scene.
Voice acting demands plenty of emotional range, but English voice actor Bryce Papenbrook took method acting to an extreme level for Attack on Titan. During a recent panel at Anime NYC, Papenbrook revealed that he literally dislocated his jaw on purpose to accurately portray Eren Yeager's anguish during the infamous Season 2 betrayal scene. Speaking to a stunned audience and fellow voice actor Cristina Vee, Papenbrook explained that he wanted genuine physical pain to bleed into his vocal performance as Eren confronts Reiner and Bertholdt.
This level of physical commitment extends beyond just one line. Papenbrook also shared that he routinely bruised his own hand by biting it hard while recording Eren's transformation scenes back in Season 1. The revelation quickly sparked conversation across social media, giving ammunition to fans pushing back against dated stigmas surrounding dub performances and highlighting the immense physical toll voice actors endure for major anime moments.
While the anime series has wrapped up its main television run, the franchise is far from finished. Players looking to dive back into the grim world of Titans can mark their calendars for December 3, 2026, when Attack on Titan 3 launches and lets fans create their own custom recruits to battle through the final season's harrowing events.
Tags: Anime, Voice Acting, Gaming News, Attack on Titan
Original article: IGN South Africa