One Piece Reveals New Voice Actor For Franky At Jump Festa 2025

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Summary

  • Subaru Kimura is Franky’s new voice actor, chosen by Kazuki Yao himself.
  • Kimura is well-known for voicing characters like Todo from JJK.
  • Fans can expect to see Kimura as Franky when One Piece returns in April 2025.

As a lifelong One Piece enthusiast who has seen every single episode multiple times and can quote Franky’s lines in my sleep, I must say that I am beyond excited about the news of Subaru Kimura taking over as Franky’s voice actor!

It was previously announced that the voice actor for Franky, Kazuki Yao, has decided to step away from his roles within the anime series One Piece, including the character of Jango. In simpler terms, Kazuki Yao has resigned from these roles in the show.

Due to uncertainty about who would voice Franky after the anime took a break, it was later disclosed by Yao in early December that he was giving up his role as Franky’s voice actor. The announcement for his replacement was scheduled for Jump Festa on December 22, which had everyone eagerly anticipating One Piece‘s Jump Festa stage day.

Subaru Kimura Is Franky’s New Voice Actor

  • Kimura Took Over From Kazuki Yao
  • Kimura is the popular voice of Todo from JJK

After wrapping up at Jump Festa, the stage for One Piece has ended, and fans now know who will replace Kazuki Yao as the voice actor. The new voice for Franky was unveiled as Subaru Kimura. Interestingly, it was Kazuki Yao himself who played a part in choosing Kimura for this role, which gives fans confidence about what they can expect from him.

Subaru Kimura has gained widespread recognition as a skilled voice actor, with many recognizing him from his latest work on Aoi Todo’s character in Jujutsu Kaisen. Fans eagerly anticipate the authentic portrayal of Franky that they believe Kimura will bring to life.

Other Characters Voiced By Kimura

Kimura is well-known for lending his voice to some of the most thrilling characters in anime. He’s famously known as the voice actor behind Sakuragi from the original Slam Dunk series, and Tendo in Haikyuu!!.

When the One Piece anime resumes in April 2025, viewers can undoubtedly anticipate Subaru Kimura taking on the character of Franky. It will definitely be intriguing to watch his portrayal. On the surface, this change seems fitting, but it remains unclear if it will live up to fans’ high expectations.

One Piece can be steamed on Crunchyroll and will resume airing in April 2025.

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2024-12-23 04:53