Dragon Ball Veterans Including Seán Schemmel, Christopher R. Sabat, Jason Douglas, Ian Sinclair and Sonny Strait to Reprise Roles
LOS ANGELES, CA – November 30, 2016. As Toei Animation Inc. and Funimation® Entertainment ready for the highly-anticipated, dub launch of “Dragon Ball Super”, the acclaimed original English cast is back to embark on the newest adventure in the Dragon Ball saga. Long-time Dragon Ball franchise voice actors reprising their previous roles for Funimation’s English dub production include Seán Schemmel (Goku), Christopher R. Sabat (Vegeta), Jason Douglas (Beerus), Ian Sinclair (Whis) and Sonny Strait (Krillin) – all of whom starred in last year’s hit movie “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’,”which became the 9th highest grossing anime film of all time in U.S.
Reuniting the franchise’s iconic characters, “Dragon Ball Super” follows the aftermath of Goku’s fierce battle with Majin Buu, as he attempts to maintain Earth’s fragile peace. Overseen by Dragon Ball’s original creator, Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Super draws on its thirty-year history to create a bold, new universe that is welcoming to fans and endearing to new viewers.
“We are excited to welcome back our many friends and talented newcomers in making ‘Dragon Ball Super’ as special as it can be for fans across the U.S.” said Masayuki Endo, President of Toei Animation Inc. “Funimation has been a fantastic partner in shaping the series for English audiences.”
“We’re thrilled to reunite the original voice cast for our U.S. English dub production of ‘Dragon Ball Super’ with Toei,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and founder of Funimation. “Dragon Ball fans – new and old - can look forward to the same great dub experience with ‘Dragon Ball Super’ that they have been enjoying for the past 18 years.”
| CHARACTER……………… | ACTOR |
| … | |
| GOKU | Seán Schemmel |
| VEGETA | Christopher R. Sabat |
| BEERUS | Jason Douglas |
| WHIS | Ian Sinclair |
| KRILLIN | Sonny Strait |
| GOHAN | Kyle Hebert |
| BULMA | Monica Rial |
| PICCOLO | Christopher R. Sabat |
| TRUNKS | Alexis Tipton |
| NARRATOR | Doc Morgan |
| GOTEN | Kara Edwards |
| CHI-CHI | Cynthia Cranz |
| A18 | Meredith McCoy |
| MR. SATAN | Chris Rager |
| BUU | Josh Martin |
| KING KAI | Seán Schemmel |
| SHENRON | Christopher R. Sabat |
| VIDEL | Kara Edwards |
| YAMCHA | Christopher R. Sabat |
| TIEN | John Burgmeier |
| SHOU | Chris Cason |
| ROSHI | Mike McFarland |
| PUAR | Brina Palencia |
| PILAF | Chuck Huber |
| OX-KING | Kyle Hebert |
| OOLONG | Brad Jackson |
| MARRON | Tia Ballard |
| KIBITO KAI | Kent Williams |
| ELDER KAI | Kent Williams |
| DENDE | Justin Cook |
| CHIAOTZU | Brina Palencia |
| MAI | Colleen Clinkenbeard |
Subtitled episodes of “Dragon Ball Super” are currently available on FunimationNow as well as Crunchyroll and Daisuki.net along with new simulcast episodes streaming on Saturdays at 8:30 pm ET.
About Toei Animation Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the film distribution of Toei’s top properties, including Dragon Ball all series, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Saint Seiya, and many others to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation Los Angeles office further handles all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories. For more information, please visit toei-animation-usa.com.
About Funimation Entertainment
Funimation is the go-to destination for extraordinary anime. By combining its integrated in-house studios along with its technology and distribution partnerships, Funimation leads the industry with its omnichannel approach to offering anime to fans—from streaming and home entertainment, to theatrical distribution and broadcast television. The company’s next generation streaming service, FunimationNow, provides subscribers with instant access to their favorite sub and dub shows in ad-free HD on the widest array of devices and platforms—from smartphones and tablets to TVs and gaming consoles. For more information about Funimation, visit funimation.com.