Franky's retired voice actor posts emotional message

Summary

  • Kazuki Yao will step down as Franky's voice actor due to health issues, bringing an end to his iconic run.
  • Fans showed support and concern for Kazuki Yao's health on Instagram following the announcement of his retirement.
  • The upcoming One Piece Jump Festa will reveal Franky's replacement and potentially new information about Wit Studio's remake.



In a shocking update, the official account of X (formerly Twitter). One piece revealed that Kazuki Yao, Franky's voice actor, would be stepping down from his role, marking the end of a legendary run. Not only did he voice Franky, but he also voiced Bon Clay and Django.

After learning Kazuki Yao's decision, fans were worried about his health, so the voice actor took to Instagram to ease fans' fear. In the post, Kazuki Yao said he was overwhelmed by the support and also expressed shock at the fans' love for Franky. Kazuki Yao revealed that he has opened an Instagram account, which fans can follow to learn more about his life.

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Earlier this year, Kazuki Yao resigned from his position as Django's voice actor. Fans were stunned by the announcement but hoped his condition would improve. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case, as he was eventually forced to call it quits. With Kazuki Yao having resigned from his position, attention turns to Oda and his staff to find a replacement.

According to a report, Kazuki Yao's replacement has already been lined up and will be revealed at the upcoming Jump Festa. The replacement has big boots to fill. Not only must they have the same level of commitment as Kazuki Yao, but they must also have an eccentricity in their voice that makes Franky unique.

The Jump Festa could be big for One Piece


  • Jump Festa will have many announcements for One Piece
  • Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer will also release new updates

One Piece will have a stage at the next Jump Festa. Fans already know that Franky's new voice actor will be announced at the event, but there's much more to look forward to. For starters, One Piece may reveal new information about Wit Studio's remake. The studio has been working diligently to remake the One Piece anime to make it more appealing to audiences.

Wit Studio's remake will have better pacing, new visuals and sound effects. At Jump Festa, the studio may reveal a trailer to give fans an idea of ​​what they can expect from the remake. One Piece could also announce a completely new project.


In addition to One Piece, the Jump Festa will have stages for other noteworthy series, such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer. MAPPA has already confirmed that it's adapting the Culling Game arc, but there's no release date yet.

Demon Slayer will also make an announcement regarding the upcoming film covering the Infinity Castle story arc. It is scheduled for release in 2025, but fans still don't know when the other two films will be released.

One Piece is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Source: Instagram

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Release date
October 20, 1999

Study
Toei animation

Creator
Eiichiro Oda

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