Original Luffy voice actor Urara Takano returns to One Piece to voice Joyboy

Urara Takano, the original voice actor for Monkey D. Luffy, has returned to the One Piece anime after 27 years. She is now voicing the character Joyboy. Takano expressed her excitement about returning to the series, noting the long gap since her initial role. She will be portraying Joyboy, a significant figure from the Void Century, whose voice is heard through the Iron Giant. This return comes as the anime's Final Saga unfolds, with Vegapunk revealing secrets about the past. Takano is a veteran voice actress with numerous roles in other popular franchises.