Voicing Portgas D. Ace: One Piece Star Recalls His Toughest Day
Behind the Scenes of One Piece: Toshio Furukawa Opens Up About Recording Ace’s Tragic Demise
Get ready to relive the emotional rollercoaster that is One Piece! With Monkey D. Luffy and his crew of Straw Hat Pirates, there’s always drama and adventure lurking around every corner. But for fans, no character has had a more significant impact than Ace, the fire-wielding, swashbuckling swashbuckler with ties to the Whitebeard pirates and none other than Luffy’s own brother! Voice actor Toshio Furukawa recently shared with us one of his most challenging experiences while recording the beloved anime, One Piece. But be warned: we’re diving into spoiler territory!
Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t read the Marineford Arc of One Piece or aren’t familiar with Eiichiro Oda’s works, you may want to skip to the next section… but if you’re ready to get emotional, read on!
Ace’s life had a profound impact on the world of One Piece, and his demise still resonates with fans. The sacrifice he made in saving Luffy’s life at the cost of his own has become a pivotal moment in the anime. Despite returning through flashbacks, his chance of resurrection seems more unlikely with each passing chapter. And now, Toshio Furukawa opens up about the emotional challenge of recording Ace’s tragic death.
Saying Goodbye to Ace
Furukawa candidly shared his emotional reaction during the recording of Ace’s death scene: “I was deeply moved, and even requested to clarify Ace’s fate with the editors… unfortunately, they remained tight-lipped.” While we don’t know for certain if Ace will return, his presence has a significant impact on the live-action series’ narrative. And who knows? We might just see him make a dramatic appearance in the next season! (Note: Ace has not been officially cast as of yet, but we’re keeping fingers crossed!)
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