The popular anime streaming platform Crunchyroll has made a major announcement that is sure to excite anime fans around the world. On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the company revealed the cast and premiere dates for the English dubs of three highly anticipated anime series: The Legendary Hero is Dead, Dr. Stone season 3, and The Ancient Magus’ Bride season 2.
In addition to sharing the release dates for these upcoming anime dubs, Crunchyroll also disclosed important staff information for each production, as has become standard practice for the company’s dub production announcements.
This announcement is a significant moment for anime enthusiasts who have been eagerly anticipating the English dub releases of these popular series. With Crunchyroll’s reputation for high-quality dubbing and attention to detail, fans can expect an exceptional viewing experience.
The Legendary Hero is Dead, Dr. Stone Season 3, and The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 are all highly regarded anime titles that have garnered a substantial following within the anime community. Fans will be delighted to know that they can soon enjoy these shows in English, thanks to Crunchyroll’s dubbing efforts.
The anime community has been abuzz with the latest updates on the English dub releases of several highly anticipated anime series. Just days after the announcement of the English dub cast and premiere dates for the Kami Katsu and Konosuba Megumin spinoff anime series, both shows made their debut on Wednesday.
Crunchyroll Announces Three New English-Dubbed Series
Crunchyroll has announced its plans to air English-dubbed versions of three anime series as part of its spring 2023 lineup. This move is expected to provide an enhanced viewing experience for English-speaking audiences.
The decision to include English dubs in their upcoming lineup is a strategic move by Crunchyroll to expand its reach and cater to a wider audience. By offering localised content, the platform hopes to attract more viewers and strengthen its position as a leading streaming service for anime content. The English cast of these three anime is as follows:
The English dub cast for The Legendary Hero is Dead!
The Legendary Hero is Dead leading cast is Ricco Fajardo voices the protagonist of the show, Touka. Touka is a skilled fighter who dies in battle and is reincarnated into a world where heroes are no longer needed. Justin Briner voices Sion, Touka’s loyal friend who is also reincarnated into the new world. Alexis Tipton voices Yuna, a powerful mage who joins Touka and Sion on their journey.
Michelle Rojas voices Anri, a former hero who has given up on fighting. Bradley Gareth voices Kyle, a skilled fighter who becomes an antagonist in the series. Caitlin Glass voices Ethel, a powerful mage who is one of the main antagonists of The Legendary Hero is Dead series.
The English dub cast for Dr. Stone season 3
Dr. Stone season 3’s lead cast is Aaron Dismuke, who will once again be voicing the brilliant and resourceful Sencha Ishigami, the series’ main protagonist. Joining Dismuke is Matt Shipman as Chrome, the young and curious villager who becomes one of Senku’s closest allies. Felecia Angelle will be returning as Kohaku, the fierce and determined warrior who leads her village against the powerful Tsukasa Empire. Brandon McInnis will also be reprising his role as Gen. Asagiri, the charismatic and cunning spy who switches sides to join Senku’s cause.
Fans can also look forward to hearing Ricco Fajardo as Taiju, Senku’s loyal best friend who was petrified along with him and awakens thousands of years later in a world where humanity has been reduced to stone. Finally, Clifford Chapin will be joining the cast as Ryusui Nanami, a wealthy entrepreneur and captain of the Perseus, a steamship that plays a major role in the series’ third arc.
The English dub cast for The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2
As of now, only two cast members have been confirmed for the English dub of the new season, namely Dani Chambers and Brian Mathis. They will be reprising their roles as Chise Hatori and Elias Ainsworth, respectively. Despite the small casting news, fans can still look forward to seeing the duo bring their characters to life once again.
For those who can’t wait to see the English dub of the show, all three seasons are available to stream on Crunchyroll. So, even though there may not be many new voices to anticipate for season 2, fans can still enjoy the same beloved performances from the returning cast.
