Here's Why 'One Piece' Just Replaced Franky's Voice Actor

The Straw Hats' iconic shipwright sounds slightly different in the new One Piece Episodes.

Fans took notice, as theOne Pieceanime returned with a new voice actor for series mainstay, Franky.

One Piece Franky Voice Actor

Franky’s One Piecevoice actor was changed when the beloved long-running returned from its most recent hiatus.

The Straw Hat shipwright is now voiced by Subaru Kimura (known for playing Aoi Todo inJujutsu Kaisen).

A gap has formed between me and Franky, whom I see as my ideal…

Franky smiling and holding his sunglasses on his head in One Piece

So Ive decided to step off the Sunny for now.

Im seriously sorry, but Ive prepared a suuuper replacement!

Look forward to JF on 12/22."

Franky pointing to the camera in a purple cape with a visor on in One Piece

Others have called out the new actor for different reasons.

Kimura is seen by many as a controversial figure.

This is not the only time Kimura has found himself in hot water.

Here’s When One Piece Season 2’s Netflix Release Is Now Expected

Yao is 65, making him five years older than the typical retirement age of Japanese workers, 60.

It has been stated that Yao’s health may have influenced his decision to step away from the series.

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Cant believe how much yall love Franky… that idiot!!

I aint dead yet!

Nope, not crying, okay?!

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Anyway, Im Kazuki Yao, actor and entertainer."

We kindly ask for your continued support for the anime ‘ONE PIECE.'"