French voice actors excluded from new series
French voice actors who have long been associated with the animated series Dragon Ball expressed concern over not being included in the casting for the new series Dragon Ball Daima. They were not contacted by the Japanese studio Toei Animation for the French version of the show, which will debut on Gulli on November 4.Actors share their worries publicly
In a video posted on X, several veteran voice actors, including Brigitte Lecordier and Patrick Borg, voiced their disappointment. They said they were not contacted by Toei Animation to continue voicing their characters in the new series, despite their long-standing roles.Financial reasons not cited
Céline Monsarrat, who voices Bulma and Chichi, clarified that the exclusion was not due to financial reasons. She criticized the decision as being "imposed," suggesting it was a choice made by the studio rather than a necessity.New voices announced in trailer
The announcement of the new voice actors came after the release of a trailer for Dragon Ball Daima on Gulli. The trailer featured new voices, signaling a change in the French dubbing team for the latest installment of the Dragon Ball saga.Long history of French dubbing
Dragon Ball, first broadcast in France in 1988, has been adapted from the manga by Akira Toriyama. The series has followed the adventures of a young boy with a monkey tail and has been a staple of French animation for decades, with the same voice actors returning for each new installment.New series introduces young characters
Dragon Ball Daima, released in 2024, is the latest addition to the Dragon Ball universe. It features the main characters as children in a demon kingdom, marking a new direction for the long-running saga.
