“Sometimes it’s tough”: Hell’s Paradise Voice Actor Thought Fans Would Relate to Gabimaru’s Mindset on What Motivates Him
In Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, Sagiri likes Gabimaru only as a friend, and the relationship between them is nothing more than platonic. In addition to that, Gabimaru and Sagiri are the catalysts for each other’s growth, and also respect each other.
These kinds of small elements makes these characters so relatable to the audience, despite the series’ bloody and grim content. Even the voice actor of Gabimaru said that he is “doing everything for love,” and “that’s his whole motive.”
Fans Relate to What Motivates Gabimaru
In an interview with CBR, English voice actors Alejandro Saab and Marisa Duran talked about what they love about the show and its cast.
When asked why Gabimaru and Sagiri are relatable to the audience despite the grim setting of Hell’s Paradise, voice actor Alejandro Saab said:
“Speaking for Gabimaru, he’s doing it for love. As cheesy as that may or may not sound, it’s such a relatable thing to just get back to the one you love. That’s his whole motive. He’s like, “I’m only doing what I’m doing right now to get back to my wife. That is my whole mindset.” I feel like a lot of people can relate to that. Whether they’re in a relationship, seeking a relationship, or long-distance, you know, sometimes it’s tough. To have that joy with someone, whoever it is, and to be reunited is such a relatable thing.”
The narrative and the arc seen in Hell’s Paradise is natural, and not forced. Fans love to see a story that has a natural storyline and that’s the reason why even though the content of this anime is dark, fans still relate to it.
While that’s one side of the story, another character arc is from the perspective of Sagiri, when she fights gender norms. The voice actress of the character describes it as the most relatable thing in the series.
Marisa Duran Finds Sagiri’s Fight Against Gender Norms in the Series Incredibly Relatable
Over the question of fighting gender norms, the voice actor of Sagiri said that even though the show is dark and gritty she “think a lot of what [the story] comes back to is love, and how it manifests for people.”
Duran continued,
“Whether that’s love of one’s spouse or a love of one’s community, a love of one’s profession, or even a love of oneself and finally figuring out who you are and what you want in life as opposed to what you’ve been told [you should] want.”
She emphasized that for Sagiri it’s like fighting gender norms, as she’s trying to subvert those stereotypes.
She also feels incredibly empowering to voice a character that’s so fierce and strong but also struggles with self-doubt. Duran feels that this character arc and journey are what make it so incredibly relatable.
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