Two Luffy for the price in the One Piece series? This is what Netflix just announced during Anime Expo 2023. Well-known fan voices will be back in action…
Anime Expo is currently in full swing in Los Angeles. An unmissable event for manga fans where all hopes are allowed. Unfortunately, there will be no news on the highly anticipated Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi 4, but Netflix’s One Piece series has made a very noticeable appearance there. The American giant used the event to make an announcement that surprised many people, yet made perfect sense.
Two Luffy for the price of one from the One Piece series
It was the two Luffies themselves who broke the good news: Iñaki Godoy, who plays Straw Hat in the live-action series, and legend Mayumi Tanaka, voice actor for the elastic man in anime for 23 years. . She will therefore resume her service in the Netflix One Piece series to double her Japanese version. The anime cast is also invited: Kazuya Nakai will play Zoro, Akemi Okamura Nami, Kappei Yamaguchi will voice Usopp and Hiroaki Hirata Sanji.
I’ve spoken to Luffy for over 23 years and I think everyone has some Luffy in their hearts. Iñaki is so funny and cheerful that he makes the perfect Luffy. I’m really happy to be able to play Luffy in this adaptation as well.
Mayumi Tanaka
For the original performer of Usopp, recasting this role will share the spirit of the anime with newcomers. ” One Piece live-action series is a little different from manga and anime, but the main idea is what everyone wants to see.
Iñaki Godoy (Luffy) and Taz Skylar (Sanji) will also voice their characters in the Spanish version of the series. As a reminder, the adaptation will begin airing on Netflix on August 31, 20232. On the other hand, it will be possible to preview the One Piece series by joining Luffy’s crew. Visit the official event website to receive an invite.
