Veteran Japanese actor, voice actor, and singer Shinya Owada has been a fixture in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. Known for his deep voice and dignified presence, he's graced countless TV dramas, films, and stage productions, including iconic works like "Mito Komon" and "The Grand Family."
Lately, however, it's his undeniable passion for "Pokémon" that's been making waves. He recently dropped a photo on his X (formerly Twitter) account, showing off his spot-on Professor Oak cosplay, sending fans into an absolute frenzy with cries of "He's practically a clone!" The internet, naturally, went wild.
At 77 years young, Owada's Pokémon obsession is giving youngsters a run for their money. His X feed is a treasure trove of photos featuring him and his Pokémon plushies on various adventures, and he's even made multiple appearances on Pokémon-related TV shows, proving his dedication is truly next-level.
Owada captioned his post with the iconic line: "There are three Pokémon here! Which one will you choose?" The photo perfectly captures Professor Oak's classic introduction, with Owada sporting a lab coat and a trio of Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander plushies adorning his desk.
The photo instantly blew up, with netizens chiming in: "Isn't that just Professor Owada?!" "Is he campaigning for a live-action role?" "It's uncanny, he IS the real deal!" "The accuracy is off the charts!" and "A mature uncle with Pokémon? This combo is pure genius!" The praise poured in.
Turns out, Owada jumped into the world of "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet" in 2022 and fell head over heels for the games, choosing Quaxly as his starter. At 77, he's still having a blast, even making multiple appearances on TV Tokyo's Pokémon show, "Pokémon to Doko Iku!?", officially cementing his status as a true "Pokémon Trainer"!
▼ He's even gotten into the Pokémon Trading Card Game (PTCG)! 
It's genuinely inspiring to see such passionate dedication to Pokémon at 77 years old. Honestly, if a live-action "Pokémon" ever happens, Professor Oak's role is practically his for the taking!
via： 大和田伸也官方 X