Dragon Ball Daima, the latest installment in the Dragon Ball franchise, is set to premiere soon with some changes in the Japanese version. Fans will notice a significant voice change as Toru Furuya, who has been the voice behind Yamcha since 1986, will be replaced by Ryota Suzuki.
The official Dragon Ball Daima site made the announcement that the role of Yamcha will now be voiced by Ryota Suzuki starting from Episode 1, which is scheduled to air on October 11. The statement did not specify the reason for Furuya’s replacement, but it is likely linked to a scandal involving his personal life.
Furuya recently admitted to having an extramarital affair with a fan, which has caused quite a stir. The scandal also includes abusive behavior, with Furuya confessing to physically harming his girlfriend and pressuring her to undergo an unwanted abortion. As a result of these revelations, Furuya has lost his roles as Sabo in One Piece and Toru in Detective Conan.
On the other hand, Ryota Suzuki, the new voice of Yamcha, has an impressive resume with roles in various anime series such as Banished from the Hero’s Party, BLUE LOCK, and Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! among others.
Crunchyroll has provided a brief overview of the plot for Dragon Ball Daima, which follows Goku and his friends as they are mysteriously transformed into smaller versions of themselves. The story unfolds in the “Demon Realm” with new characters introduced to embark on an unknown adventure.
It is evident that the replacement of Toru Furuya has sparked significant changes in the voice acting world of anime. Fans of the Dragon Ball series will have to adjust to hearing a new voice for Yamcha in the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima series. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving situation.
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