One Piece - On the Boat with Eric Vale (Sanji | FUNimation)

Eric Vale, the English dub voice actor for Sanji.
Interviewer: Mike McFarland, the ADR Director for One Piece (FUNimation).

[@ibadrehman624]

Eric Vale and Christopher Sabat are really good friends so there is no way that Eric meant that Sabat's voice for Zoro is bad. It was simply his portrayal of humor.

[@Cervantes1219]

Or it could be zoro vs sanji off screen fight

[@carolusmarkezra3141]

Ibad Rehman Zoro voice like Piccolo.What if Chris Sabat voice Zoro with Vegeta Voice,that will be awesome

[@panjamysy]

My favorite thing about Eric Vale as Sanji is the EXTREME way his voice changes from simping for Nami to smooth and suave and back again. It's glorious.

[@Mohamad_49Gs]

It’s exactly like Hiroaki Hirata

[@IguanaSpunk]

Everyone who is getting mad at him for "hating" on Zoro's VA-- It was a joke, you guys. It wasn't "executed poorly". It's called dry humor. He's being sarcastic and doing it in a way that makes you believe it's true-- which is the best, most hilarious kind of sarcasm in my opinion. You can see on his face that he's just being a shit disturber.

[@dudebro2852]

You also think a bunch of One Piece fans would appreciate Sanji's VA "hating" on Zoro's lol

[@theonionqueen3519]

Chris and him are good friends

[@takasdubs5623]

Considering the fact that they’re Trunks and Vegeta, it’s understandable

[@kawaiionee-chan9557]

@@takasdubs5623don’t forget piccolo 😂

[@RapstarEse]

"DELUSIONAL LOVE COOK"-Zoro. Lol when Eric said he'll make a good Zoro

[@Glo0b3r]

Lol.

[@sami3219]

That roast tho

[@Mohamad_49Gs]

I think he could’ve actually made a good zoro both him and Zoro’s voice have that tough guy voice that fits zoro and Sanji

[@zatchfan202]

Thank you Eric Vale for giving Sanji a voice that didn't make my ears bleed!

[@professorsponge1554]

The one thing I'm eager to see in the dub is Sanji going through hell with Ivankov. XD

[@shafootodess]

OH YES THAT ONE GOOOOD

[@coolowlman]

Oh god yes XD

[@sunny_senpai]

OMG YES

[@rikudoubapeck]

What did you think? Did it live up to your expectations?

[@pantyosashu8137]

@@rikudoubapeck Lets say it EXCEEDED my expectations!

[@mishamellow3528]

Sanji = hottest straw hat. Eric Vale...hottest voice actor...ohhh it's perfect~

[@antster297]

but are you hot?

[@mishamellow3528]

Nope, I'm quite cold actually at the present lol

[@justsomeguywiththeotherhal1732]

@@mishamellow3528 lol

[@beth_0498]

Zoro is pretty hot as well... just throwing that out there 😏

[@entertainment8566]

Yesss Sanji is to die forrrr 🥵🥵🥵

[@ZeroResurrected]

Kind of goes without saying, but his Sanji is far better than the 4kids voice. He sounds raspy and young, but intense. Perfect for the character.

[@ZeroResurrected]

***** Moo himself actually disagreed with Wayland's piss poor direction and even dislikes his own Sanji.

[@Walking-MY-Path]

BioZero216 Oh most definitely unlike that stupid Brooklyn-Gangster accent.

[@Sonicguy95]

I think the 4kids Sanji va fits his original wanted poster. Not sure if they keep that poster as a gag like Chopper's bounty. I'm only on episode 447, because I can't find anymore of the dub online. Not really into subs and I enjoy the work of Funamination.

[@royolaniye6643]

@@Sonicguy95 yo, you still there? They just finished Dressrosa

[@GregStallion]

How old are you? We’re you born before ‘97-as in ‘96 or earlier? If not, then you’re biased against something you never grew-up with.

[@dearestdokja]

When Eric said: "Don't eat don't sleep, just watch One Piece". I was just like: "PFT! I'M ALREADY DOING THAT!"

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

"i was additioning for zoro" "stupid delusional cook" - zoro hilarious.

[@riyaanabdullah5601]

😂

[@FourKaiju]

I love the English voice of Zoro.......

[@XIIBlueDragonIIX]

Voice by Chris Sabat. He is one of the most famous English anime voice actor of all time.

[@XIIBlueDragonIIX]

+Nancy pretty much all the anime dubbed by Funimation (Main Character, Side Character and Extra)

[@zhangxnoir6694]

+Carrot Cake and also Yamcha

[@isismelly2737]

Piccolo

[@ericpotes1991]

i always knew piccolo voiced zoro but the second i watched one piece its too obvious

[@tidiestflyer7570]

hey look, I'm sanji. Who ate the meat?

[@robertmckenzie4208]

That was one of the funniest things luffy said

[@djsketch7208]

Great reference, when I read it I heard luffy's voice and Sanji's theme XD

[@zendaokumura]

Luffy: i don't know

[@jtoonzkun6480]

i just know that someone will watch this video and when they get to the end they'll say, "challenge accepted".

[@rcookie5128]

5:39 "not just one piece" xD laughed so hard.. ^^

[@rcookie5128]

i wonder how often they heard those puns..^^

[@Mike190]

5:44 The moment Eric vale breaks apart at the bad pun

[@AceSolomon94]

That's funny, Eric Vale trying to sarcastically start a rivalry with Chris Sabat. He's gonna have to wait in line because Sean Schemmel is the ultimate rival haha

[@bla2772]

Eric aand chris are actually very good frienda

[@davidpotts4684]

bla2772 and they’re also Father and Son in Dragon Ball.

[@jrozzzz]

David Potts Zoro sounds like Piccolo

[@li-limandragon9287]

Man Eric so great and just like Sanji the ladies go crazy about him.

[@mrjeremyrivera]

Li-Li Mandragon more like he goes crazy for the ladies 😂😂

[@rayhenhardy]

If only he realizes that 😉

[@marionmaier7801]

If I didn't hear it before, the moment Eric says "he's a cook!" (at about 1:48) my stomach fluttered - that's Sanji right there :D I love the dubs for the show so damn much, One Piece will forever be my favourite Anime.Also: How hilarious is it that he auditioned for Zoro first? xD

[@Cheesyboi]

His request at the end would kill someone...

[@mstgermain22]

CreeperChamp But thats been my life for the last few months

[@Walking-MY-Path]

Michael St.Germain lmao same thing for me since last year or more so of 2014. But it would actually really kill someone though without drinking, eating, sleeping or having life and only watching One Piece from Episode 1 lolololololz.

[@iMegans]

"don't eat or sleep, don't drink water. just watch one piece." YES MASTERRRRR.

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

I always liked Eric Vale as a voice actor. His work in Heaven's Lost Property, One Piece, and Fairy Tail... Plus many more... He's been quite the voice.

[@HarlequinNova]

I'm quite disappointed you Said Heaven's Lost Property instead of Dragon ball Z

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

HarlequinnNova Yeah... Not really a DBZ fan. Never liked it.

[@HarlequinNova]

Jacob Draus Dragon Ball Z is more popular

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

HarlequinnNova Maybe it is. But I don't have to like it.

[@ryanbeet9217]

He was also in Borderlands 2

[@TheKingmario14]

OK no.more school, food, water, church, friends, only one piece

[@Craftsforever10]

Lmao

[@TheKingmario14]

+Craftsforever10 one pieceeee!!!

[@jeriahrosen101]

Marcus *royal* wonder if you eat while watching one piece

[@osmosis453]

My friend actually spent his summer watching One Piece. He managed to watch it all in a month

[@LeelosAdventure]

wasnt a fan of one piece dub for a while, but now im starting to really like it. i can tell that at least a handful of the voice actors really put passion into their roles on this project

[@Mohamad_49Gs]

This video shows that these guys really get one piece and are passionate about it

[@mohamedrahman6135]

this guy also voiced future trunks in dbz

[@rezonpokemon3854]

and loke/leo from fairy tale

[@BuraiMurian]

Plus the DB tournament announcer

[@rezonpokemon3854]

Burai Murian well he was bussy during these animes

[@hiromamoru9144]

mohamed rahman coolness

[@skyhime]

mohamed rahman now hes that creepy hand guy from hero acadamia

[@theonionqueen3519]

Eric Vale is such a treasure. He’s so amazing!

[@Rutawind]

Didn't know what Vale looked like until now. What an absolute stud! 😍

[@thoreric86]

he is so handsome... :)

[@joshuaaronsohn60]

Sanji is the best character of One Piece! He rocks and is so slick!!!

[@Mohamad_49Gs]

Agree

[@VSaber365]

Simple yet unique :)

[@mikasaackerman7824]

I was soo happy when I got to meet Eric at Daisho this year!!!

[@huskiehuskerson5300]

he is so handsome

[@dedgunk]

I think Sanji displayed the most character development during Thriller Bark, to be honest. From the Water 7 arc through Thriller Bark even in Sabaody Archipelago somewhat is where I truly can see the growth in his character. But they weren't up to that point yet in 2013 lol.

[@BlackMaria]

The real character development was when Sanji was alone in that rock with Chief Zeff

[@AlexP0602]

i will do exactly what sanjii said,watch one piece back to back and do nothing but that,in fact im already on it

[@joeypritchard6320]

Just met Eric today in Dallas with my wife. Very nice guy! Was so much fun.

[@classicsbycandace]

I met Eric with my bro two weeks ago in Birmingham, AL. He was so friendly and funny!

[@al8331]

He looks like Sanji.

[@jokesterr119]

No growth? Wait till the New World! Good luck with the nose bleeds Eric Vale lol

[@AlbionOfAvalon55]

Eric Vale's voice is so recognizable just like Christopher Sabat I recognized his voice from the new anime How Not to Summon a Demon Lord.

[@tobito3100]

He's also in " A sister's all you need". I think that's the title of it. Very good voice acting in the dub version.

[@weebgirl7819]

i love sanji

[@spencerb705]

His message: yup done that

[@pantyosashu8137]

He's literally just a Lovesick Trunks. I love it

[@everoposuo]

I never was that much into One Piece (and I tried pretty hard), but this dude seems pretty chill. Really like his work

[@icefox94]

lol, i think sanji is influencing him a little too much... "his voice kinda annoys me though. he's bad. no. chris will never be good."

[@AstralMuffin105]

I'm pretty sure it was a joke, playing on how their characters don't get along. :P

[@icefox94]

AstralMuffin105 that's why i added the 'lol' at the beginning. i was trying to joke around, but i guess it wasn't that good.... ^^()

[@AstralMuffin105]

NickxBobie Oh, I apologize then, I'm very bad about catching sarcasm and stuff like that on the internet. >_< Sorry about missing your joke.

[@icefox94]

AstralMuffin105 that's fine. it is hard to recognize sarcasm when you can't hear the emotions in the voice and facial expressions and whatnot.

[@jeriahrosen101]

icefox94 lol basically what everybodu in the youtube comments fall short on 🤑

[@MonkeyDCeddy]

Sorry Vale, already did your challenge.

[@jandreidrn]

Can't wait to hear what Eric thinks of WCI arc.

[@El.Generico]

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

[@Scsigs]

A la Barney Stinson. Ha!

[@coodyscoops]

its crazy how he and the guy who play zoro talk like their characters.... this guy looks like he's a real life sanji... nosebleeds and all lol

[@psychictea7188]

I can’t believe that I got to talk to the actor of Sanji in comic con

[@TrivonikaQuintrellDemary]

Funimation is awesome I love some of there anime shows

[@AidGum]

I wonder if he knows that they expanded on Sanji's past around 700 chapters in?

[@111EJG]

Watch the 4kids dub of One Piece and then I think you'll be able to appreciate these guys a bit more. Seriously, it's THAT BAD!!

[@DoctorSargeMD]

I wouldn't even call the 4kids a legitimate dub, because they are absolutely dreadful. Do they think they are making it better for kids by picking absolutely terrible voices for each character?

[@OtakuChick0719]

my favorite part @ 2:11-3:18

[@douglasforbes8823]

Eric vale voices two of my favourite cool yet pervy characters, sanji and Akatsuki Osawa

[@user-uz5gy3ki3t]

平田さんもいいけどこの人もいい声💓💓

[@vinsmokeblackleg9792]

Big fan of SANJI

[@magicmingua]

all of one piece in one sitting. that's asking quite a bit considering that would be over two strait weeks of one piece

[@anthonypietra3410]

That first clip they played I feel is the essence of Sanji. Now looking back, when was the last time Sanji actually cooked anything? 100 episodes ago? 200? It seems that everything that isn't directly related to fighting has been put on the backburner, or even forgotten.

[@BlackMaria]

That challenge at the end is basically my lifestyle

[@KatherineDonovan713]

14:03--14:04 Seriously?! Meanie Eric. I love how: "I think he might be good, Chris Sabat." "I don't think so." Trying to channel that rivalry of Zoro and Sanji yes?

[@mykatsuki]

i luv it when va have that friendly rivalry due to their characters example eric and chris and then there is vic (ed) and travis (mustang)...these guys are always laughin and poking at each other haha

[@MegaToonTV]

Joe Bareta (from sourcefed)

[@hakeemec-345]

I was going to do that but thank for the advice

[@Piegul]

*.* I love him as Sanji and loke

[@Otakuchan9X]

Eric looks like he just woke up before this interview.

[@mortalabovegods7835]

Eric Vale also voices Trunks from DBZ

[@justsomeguywiththeotherhal1732]

Eric vale also did Loke from fairy tail

[@tobito3100]

He's also Toki from "A sister is all you need". The title might actually be a bit different than that but yeah

[@tobito3100]

What a beast

[@KingKong-lw4gz]

Sanji's cooking is as good as zoro's swordsmanship

[@osmosis453]

Oh boy, just wait till we get to the Whole Cake Island arc

[@AnimeStargrl15]

Eric Vale is so hot omg

[@zoldilox2412]

Every Eric is ;)

[@winston5907]

I watched the entirety of one piece during one summer

[@flatzeromancer2]

I just started one piece back in the middle of July and caught up to 336 in a week. Watched about 40 episodes a day

[@DeadstarSeries]

Good man

[@oliviamartinez2766]

He is such a menace omg 😂

[@hi-gm3tx]

I never knew someone could make vegetables looks good

[@mihawk6780]

New back story alert wait till you get to whole cake island 🤙

[@JesseHas1RetardLife]

im on it vale

[@stuartbluhm8728]

Is it ironic that the voice actors of Sanji and Zoro hate each other?

[@YoBoyRona]

I find it absolutely beautiful. xD But hey, what a way to be in character though right? Haha

[@Keyblademaster123100]

How is that ironic

[@SuzukiT]

Yeah just like thier characters

[@stuartbluhm8728]

FernoHead glad somebody else sees it

[@Keyblademaster123100]

if it was ironic then the voice actors would be close friends with each other.

[@jrozzzz]

Master Roshi interviewing Trunks

[@ULTRAVELVET3]

Now hes shigaraki

[@jetixtheaverageotaku240]

Wait, so Sanji from one piece is the same as Eishiro Sugata? Wow...

[@PaddyMurphy555]

And future trunks if your talking about voice actor's

[@kyleigh3910]

Who?

[@AKGobby]

+paddy murphy exactly what I thought future trunks ❤️❤️

[@blitzkreig3088]

I feel like Eric has kind of looks kind of like Sanji, just by the way he dresses. Not by his hair or face

[@rosem.gottschalk9528]

Ayyyeee SANJI MAO BOII

[@coolowlman]

Boy this guy is funny

[@Kinrobsar]

sounds kinda like chris pratt

[@repas.t]

I wonder what Eric thinks about Sanji now, 4 years later. I think it'd be interesting.

[@li-limandragon9287]

He finds the Germa stuff interesting.

[@yashchoudhary1114]

This comment is litrally 4 years older now

[@MrMilju]

Zoro's voice is EPIC!!! I don't know how you don't like it Eric lol

[@tylersteckler6662]

Because he stole the role for Zoro. Lol Eric is jealous. But it suits the Sanji vs Zoro type deal.

[@phantomshotgun]

***** oddly enough it does XD

[@AstralMuffin105]

I think Eric is actually kidding about not liking Zoro's voice. Because Sanji and Zoro don't get along, he's making a joke about it by comparing himself and Chris Sabat. That, and Sabat took the role from him. :P

[@AceSolomon94]

Hollow Ichigo Because Eric likes to play the voice of swordsman. We wanted to upgrade from One-Sword style Super Saiyan Trunks to Three-Sword Style Zoro lol. Also sorry to say this Ichigo but Zoro could kick your butt any day. And Trunks will obliterate you within seconds haha

[@MrMilju]

Ace Solomon I look more bad ass though so...

[@BlueFlameBird]

everytime eric does sanji I think trunks

[@AKGobby]

Exactly!!

[@makeylaishram3813]

I watch One piece Japanese sub when i watch this dub version whaaaa Trunks is cooking

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

I never understood why FUNimation never re-used the 4Kids dub One Piece voice actors and voice actresses for the FUNimation dub of One Piece. Why re-use the the FUNimation dub DBZ/DBZ Kai voice actors and voice actresses for the FUNimation dub of One Piece? I don't get it. You got Sanji talking like Trunks, Zoro talking like Piccolo, Usopp talking like Krillin, Luffy talking like Kai dub Kid/Teen Gohan, etc., and One Piece fans will be thinking "Hey! I recognize those voices!".

[@IceStudios100]

Probably because the 4Kids dub was recorded in New York, while the FUNimation dub was recorded in Texas, so if they used the 4Kids voices they would have to bring over the old voice actors and actresses over and over when they have new episodes to record,and that would be expensive, plus it's much cheaper to use in-house voice actors, and because of the 4Kids dub voices not haveing the best reputation of sounding good, like Sanji's or Vivi's.

[@httohot]

maybe because the 4kids dub was the reason that one piece actually not popular in America for a while the dubs are bad enough for me a manga reader and someone who never gave rats ass about dub quality to care Sanji's voice actor in particular for the 4kids dub was so awful that I would rather not watch one piece than deal with that

[@Ultrabalor]

They couldn't use actors from the 4Kids dub for locale reasons and they're miscast.

[@drplive1478]

He's also of future trunks in dbz as well

[@jrozzzz]

DRP LIVE he also voiced the announcer in Dragon Ball Z

[@yasukedeasley8801]

luffy is a gril voice

[@Revy__]

And In the Japanese version

[@Walking-MY-Path]

SHADOW WOLF GT just like Naruto has a girl voice actor lmao.

[@joonant1]

gokus Japanese voice is a woman too.

[@undefinablereasoning]

+anton riley-burton Goku's Japanese voice actor is pretty terrible for his character though.. tbh..

[@joonant1]

undefinablereasoning agree. it fit when he was kid but his voice needs to mature and not be the damn same. thats laziness on toei's part

[@HeyItsLukeLane]

5:38 to 5:48 i just died... literally. I ate the Yomi Yomi no Mi. i am dead.... ok im not but seriously that was dead on hilarious

[@backman1378]

i love you :#

[@byunsdale]

sanji’s new spanish va >>>>>

[@riverbrooks575]

Challenge is accepted old man lol

[@catalinojrdazo809]

lmao sanji is funny. XD

[@weeboo335]

5:37 HA! Eric made a funny! 😂

[@Min_hobiii]

0:54 was so badass 😘💖

[@transylvictor]

Zoro is my favorite to AND his voice actor does not suck!!

[@Mohamad_49Gs]

He was obviously joking

[@miyunmom]

hey is there a korean dubbed version of one piece