Another One Piece Voice Actor Retires
Kazuki Yao steps out of the role of Franky after 26 years of work in One Piece
As of today, December 8, 2024, Kazuki Yao, the voice actor of Franky in One Piece, officially retires from the role after 26 years of broadcasting One Piece.
BREAKING NEWS: Kazuki Yao, voice actor of Franky in One Piece, officially retires from the role pic.twitter.com/5CfNuLNoHm
— Artur – Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) December 8, 2024
Ever since October 4, 2024, Yao’s health concerns have been a source of worry for fans considering his major role in the One Piece anime.
In his statement, Yao states that he has “felt a gap between himself and the Franky he envisioned, so he has decided to get off the Sunny for now,” likely a reference to his health and performance slowly getting in the way of his work as Franky’s voice actor.
Kazuki Yao’s message about retiring on his role as Franky in One Piece: pic.twitter.com/ZCcD4M8OgF
— Artur – Library of Ohara (@newworldartur) December 8, 2024
A new successor will be announced December 22 at Jump Festa 2025.
It is also likely that his other roles, such as Jango and Bon Clay (who has yet to make any notable appearance in the anime), will be replaced, with Jango having already been voiced by Wataru Takagi in Episode 1121: “Garp and Kuzan – A Clash of Justice Between Master and Apprentice”.
Source: Twitter
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