Ghost of Yotei star Erika Ishii says she’d ‘jump’ at the chance to play Atsu again
Erika Ishii, voice actor for the lead character Atsu in Ghost of Yotei, has expressed enthusiasm about reprising her role should the franchise continue. Ishii is nominated for Performer in a Leading Role at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, which take place Friday in London. She competes in the category alongside Troy Baker (Indiana Jones and The Great Circle), Ben Starr and Jennifer English (Clair Obscure: Expedition 33), Tom McKay (Kingdom Come Deliverance 2), and Aaron Paul (Dispatch).
In an interview with VGC ahead of the awards ceremony, Ishii stated she would “jump” at the opportunity to return to Atsu. The actor emphasized the character’s significance to her, describing how Atsu “will always have a special place in [her] heart.” Her nomination recognizes her vocal performance in Ghost of Yotei, marking continued industry recognition for voice acting excellence in gaming.
The BAFTA Games Awards ceremony honors outstanding achievements across the gaming industry, with the Performer in a Leading Role category highlighting exceptional vocal and performance-capture work. Ishii’s nomination places her among this year’s most acclaimed gaming performances, reflecting the increasingly prominent role voice actors and motion-capture performers play in shaping modern video game narratives and character experiences.