The people of the anime and manga world have been sent into a frenzy this week with the trailer from the upcoming dub of the smash-hit One Piece. Fans of the classic series have been eagerly awaiting the remake and with the release of the voice cast, those expectations have been met in full.
The trailer reveals a highly talented and nostalgic Japanese cast, spearheaded by an OG from the show watchers have known for nearly 20 years. Acclaimed theater actor and narrator Akira Kamiya will once again be voicing the role of Roronoa Zoro. Kamiya is most well-known for his role in the original series, and this new take on his beloved character will be sure to send fans of One Piece into an ecstatic state of nostalgia.
Other notable names include the incredible singers Kan Sawada and Masaaki Endoh to perform the remake’s opening and closing songs, respectively. Sawada’s works are woven throughout the One Piece universe, including being a vocalist on the original soundtrack. Endoh, an iconic figure in the music industry, has a myriad of animation opening songs under his belt, the latest being for Kemono Friends 2.
This amazing roster is rounded out by popular voice actors such as Akio Otsuka and Mayumi Tanaka. Otsuka returns to reprise his role as the protagonist Monkey D. Luffy, while Tanaka steps in to become the voice of Nami. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg—the Japanese cast for One Piece’s remake is as deep and illustrious as they come.
The trailer only serves as a glimpse into the joy and excitement One Piece fans will come to experience in the rebirth of this classic. After some time away, the anime is coming back fresher and more nostalgic than ever. With the help of its outstanding Japanese cast, the remake of the series is sure to bring joy to everyone for years to come.
