On May 10, Yahoo News Japan released the names of several guest voice actors who will appear in the upcoming One Piece Film: Gold, including the much anticipated voice actor for the dealer of the Tesoro Pirates, Dice.

Kendo Kobayashi, an actor who has appeared in live-action films such as Yatterman and Ghostwriter Hotel, will be playing the role of the gargantuan Dice. It’s also revealed that Dice may have a bit of a masochistic side to him! While that seems a bit unexpected for such a large man, this quirk is sure to provide some great gags throughout the movie. Kobayashi himself is a great One Piece fan, professing that he has read the series since its inception in 1997 and that he owns all the volumes of the manga.



Other guests include veteran actor Arata Furuta, comedian and impressionist Korokke, and “Koro Koro Chicken Peppers” comedy duo member Nadaru. Furuta is set to play two characters: Kent Beef Jr.* and his partner, Pork. Kent and Pork are evidently “turtle car racers” who challenge Luffy and his crew to an exciting race. Korokke will voice another turtle car racer named Jimmy Meyers, as well as the red-eyed guard owls seen in the trailer. Lastly, Nadaru will take on the role of Mokin, a member of the Long Long Pirates.

Additionally, Twitter user Raku posted the above screen cap last week of the popular Japanese morning show Mezamashi TV. The screenshot appears to show the announcement of another guest voice actor: Okarina from the all-female comedy troupe “Okazu Club.” She appears to play the role of a large snapping turtle with goggles which yells “Kame!” or “Turtle!” Could this be Film: Gold‘s mascot character?

One Piece Film: Gold is set to release in Japan on July 23, and in Malaysia on August 18. One Piece Film: Gold has so far been confirmed for an international release in three countries, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While it is rumored to come to Germany and Austria as well, making a total of five countries outside of Japan.

*All character names in this article have been translated at the author’s discretion and are subject to change.

SOURCE: Yahoo News Japan