Sano Yuto, a member of the vocal dance unit M!LK, is the Japanese voice of Smarty Pants in Toy Story 5. He made a surprise appearance at Tokyo Disneyland on July 3, 2026, riding in a parade with fellow cast members.
Sano Yuto, a member of the vocal dance unit M!LK, was cast as the Japanese voice of the new high-tech toy Smarty Pants in Toy Story 5. He passed an audition at Pixar's US headquarters and re-recorded about 80-90% of his lines after the initial dubbing session, working with the director to refine the performance. The casting marks Sano's first voice acting role in a franchise he has followed since childhood.
On July 3, 2026, Sano made a surprise appearance at Tokyo Disneyland. He rode in an omnibus with fellow cast members Karasawa Toshiaki and Tokoro George during a special evening parade celebrating the film's release. The event marked the first time the full Japanese voice cast of Toy Story 5 appeared together at a park event, giving the film a promotional push tied to its theatrical run.
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Sano Yuto, who voices Smarty Pants in the Japanese dub of Toy Story 5, made a surprise appearance at Tokyo Disneyland on July 3. He rode in an omnibus with fellow cast members Karasawa Toshiaki and Tokoro George, greeting fans during a special evening parade celebrating the film's release.
Sano Yuto, a member of the vocal dance unit M!LK, has been cast as the Japanese voice of the new high-tech toy Smarty Pants in Toy Story 5. He passed an audition at Pixar's US headquarters and re-recorded about 80-90% of his lines after the initial dubbing session, working with the director to refine the performance.