"One Piece" Franky voice actor Kazuki Yawei announced his withdrawal from the ideal

Today, December 8, the "One Piece" animation production committee announced that Kazuki Yawei, the voice actor of the classic Straw Hat Pirates member Franky, has decided to resign because he feels that the ideal role has deviated. The new successor will be announced at the JUMP Festival 2025 on December 22. Please stay tuned for follow-up news.

·Yao Kazuki said, "It is a sad farewell after all, after nearly 25 years of shared life journey... Because I feel there is a gap between my ideal Franky and me, I will temporarily bid farewell to the Sunny. Please look forward to the follow-up news on December 22."