Ghost of Tsushima’s Voice Actor Has TDS Meltdown, screams on stream for 10 seconds straight, proceeds to call Trump "Black Goop That Must Be Destroyed"
In an (unfortunately these days) expected display of political rage, Daisuke Tsuji, the voice behind Ghost of Tsushima’s protagonist Jin Sakai, took to his Twitch channel to unleash a tirade of screaming at the camera after putting his Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) on full display following the recent U.S. election results.
Shocking Reaction from a Fan-Favorite Voice
I know a lot of fans of Ghost of Tsushima had been eagerly awaiting updates about the game’s sequel, Ghost of Yōtei, which will regrettably move the series forward 300 years and introduce a female ronin named Atsu. While the very controversial decision to shift away from Jin Sakai stirred a LOT of controversy, I was quite... unprepared for the latest drama involving Tsuji, whose recent meltdown has put him at the center of attention.
During a Twitch stream, Tsuji bizarrely led viewers through a “breathing exercise” to manage election stress, only to end the session by screaming for a full ten seconds—a spectacle that left viewers stunned and confused. But the REAL controversy came when he likened former President Trump to Marvel’s infamous villain Venom. Think about that. The screaming wasn't even the worst part of all this tirade...
According to Tsuji, Trump is a form of "black goop" akin to Venom, something he felt needed to be “destroyed to heal the world.” He later clarified that he wasn’t endorsing violence, but in today’s climate—where political discourse can and unfortunately does sometimes take extreme turns—his "metaphor" feels pretty damn inflammatory. In light of recent security threats against Trump, Tsuji’s comments were, at best, irresponsible and, at worst, disturbingly suggestive. But then again, should any rationale human being be surprised by these outbursts at this point?
Daisuke Tsuji's Criticisms Go Deeper
After his Venom comparison, Tsuji dove even deeper into his broad critique of the American political system. He argued that term limits should be imposed on Supreme Court Justices and suggested that the Electoral College should be abolished entirely. According to Tsuji, the Electoral College was intended to “remove unfit candidates,” and he believes Trump fits this criterion... Because... reasons - and oh yeah, Orange Man Bad and stuff...
Perhaps most puzzling was Tsuji’s thoughts on how a cabal of billionaires orchestrated Trump’s re-election, suggesting that Kamala Harris lost favor because “they” had already decided Trump would win. He claimed that a lack of endorsement from The Washington Post was evidence of this supposed plot—a theory that conveniently ignores Harris’s campaign fundraising success, which significantly outpaced Trump’s... Upwards of a Billion dollars or more, even to the point of putting her campaign in debt... but... don't let facts get in the way of a good narrative, of course.
Tsuji even veered into conspiracy territory, referencing a certain docuseries showing Trump dictating to a young woman who manages his Truth Social posts. According to Tsuji, she only got the position due to her appearance, further fueling his critique of the former president’s alleged superficiality... Knowing literally nothing of the situation, and just firing verbal accusations over and over again at Trump and his party.
A Sign of the Times in the Gaming Industry
For fans like myself who grew up with games like Ghost of Tsushima, Tsuji’s meltdown almost feels like a betrayal. It’s disheartening to see such beloved figures in gaming take such aggressive stances, alienating a substantial portion of their audience. Daisuke Tsuji’s outburst is just one of many cases highlighting the tense political climate infecting parts of the AAA gaming industry and the voice acting sphere.
With more and more actors, developers, and studios expressing politically charged viewpoints, the gaming landscape has become a battleground for ideologies, leaving fans stuck in the crossfire. In recent years, several high-profile game releases have sparked criticism for perceived “woke” or "DEI" filled agendas, from gender-swapping protagonists to intense activist themes in voice acting and storylines... It's been a mess.
What Next?
Daisuke Tsuji’s meltdown is the latest example, but it’s far from the only one. The gaming industry’s growing political entanglement is alienating its own fanbase, just like what happened in Hollywood. The vast majority of gamers play games for escapism, to get away from this shit - we just want great games without the injected ideological baggage alongside. Tsuji’s outburst serves as a reminder that these kinds of divisive sentiments are becoming far too common in the modern era, and unless there’s a course correction, the gaming industry risks further eroding its connection with fans.
As SOME folks eagerly await Ghost of Yōtei, we can only hope that gaming companies remember what made their franchises successful in the first place: immersive worlds, compelling stories, and protagonists who capture the imagination—without the gross underlying political baggage attached.
~Smash
Shoutout to The Fandom Pulse and Tebow from Minimal Effort Gaming for bringing this wild story to light and giving me the heads up!
