Mayumi Tanaka
Voice ActorMayumi Tanaka is a veteran Japanese voice actress and narrator whose signature role is Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of One Piece since the series began.
One Piece Role
Tanaka has voiced Monkey D. Luffy, the series' central protagonist, since One Piece began airing in 1999, making the role one of the longest-running lead performances in anime history. She has also voiced smaller parts within the franchise, including Nora Gitsune.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond One Piece, Tanaka is closely associated with the Dragon Ball franchise, where she voices Krillin, Yajirobe, and Uranai Baba, and she also played Pazu, the boy hero of Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Koenma in Yu Yu Hakusho, and the shoot-'em-up heroine TwinBee for Konami. Her decades-long career earned her the Kazue Takahashi Award at the fifth Seiyu Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mayumi Tanaka still voice Luffy?
Tanaka has voiced Monkey D. Luffy since One Piece began airing in 1999, making it one of the longest-running lead performances in anime history. There is no indication in available records of the role being recast.
What characters has Mayumi Tanaka voiced?
Tanaka voices Krillin, Yajirobe, and Uranai Baba in the Dragon Ball franchise. She also played Pazu, the boy hero of Laputa: Castle in the Sky.
Who does Mayumi Tanaka voice in One Piece besides Luffy?
Beyond her role as Luffy, Tanaka has also voiced the smaller character Nora Gitsune within the One Piece franchise. This is a secondary credit alongside her signature lead role.
Who is Mayumi Tanaka?
Mayumi Tanaka is a veteran Japanese voice actress and narrator born in 1955. She has been active in the industry since 1978.
Has Mayumi Tanaka won any awards?
Tanaka received the Kazue Takahashi Award at the fifth Seiyu Awards. This recognized her decades-long career as one of Japan's most respected voice actresses.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byEiichiro Oda
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byToei Animation
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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