by The popular anime “ONE PIECE” (Fuji TV) started a new chapter, “Egghead Edition,” on January 7th. However, on social media, it has been pointed out that there is an “abnormality” in
Kazuki Yao (64) is the voice actor for the Straw Hat Pirates’ shipwright Franky. [With photos] In December of last year, there were voices of concern about the “extreme decline,”
And the episode of “Episode 1090: New Island! Future Island Egghead,” aired on the 14th, also caused a stir. The story is about Luffy and his friends going on a new adventure but encountering a giant shark at sea. Franky is asked to steer the ship by his friend Jinbe, but… “There was a highlight scene in which he was hesitant about maneuvering in rough seas but said, “I have to do it,” and went to rescue his friends.
However, contrary to the animation, he felt he needed the nerve. Some viewers seemed to find it difficult to hear the lines.” (Anime magazine writer) Many voices on social media express concern about Yao. Yao-san’s (Franky) voice doesn’t feel right after all. I’m curious if Mr. Yao, who plays Franky, has reached his limit. He needs the rhythm. Is Kazuki Yao’s voice okay?? He spoke like he had something stuck in his mouth.] [Franky’s, or Kazuki Yao’s, acting is sluggish. Is that okay? In the anime, in addition to playing Franky, Yao plays the unique characters Django and Mr. 2 Bon Clay. He is a legend who led the golden age of anime, with representative works such as “Dancouga” ( as Shinobu Fujiwara ), “Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ” (as Judau Ashita), and “Initial D” (as Koichiro Ikeya). He’s a voice actor.
However, fans have been whispering concerns about Yao’s health for some time now. “Until now, there has been no change in the voice actor for the role of Franky, and Mr. Yao has been in the role for nearly 20 years. Since playing Django, Mr. Yao has deepened his friendship with the creator, Eiichiro Oda. Franky is said to be a character created in Yao’s image. However, Yao’s voice declined in the “ONE PIECE FILM RED” movie released in 2022. But it has already been pointed out.
On the 14th of this month, a video featuring voice actress Aya Hirano as a guest was distributed on the Niconico Channel. Yao seemed in good spirits, but it looks like a few years ago. I got the impression that his smooth tongue had gotten worse. Also, since about three years ago, there have been more and more voices expressing concern about his “extreme decline.” In December last year, he posted a two-shot with Masako Nozawa on SNS.
However, there were comments about Mr. Yao, such as, “Have you lost this much weight?” and “Is it okay?” (WEB media reporter) Yao continues to be at the forefront as a legend in the voice actor world; I hope you are healthy.
