As the release date for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ comes closer and closer, the cast and the filmmakers are buzzing with excitement over getting to share their work with the world. Not only that, but many have been looking forward to the language dubs. Robert Downey Jr., who has played the iconic role of Iron Man for over 11 years on screen, is now returning as the main villain, Dr. Victor Von Doom. In one of his latest posts online, the actor personally revealed who will be voicing his character in the Japanese dub of his film, bringing a veteran and icon in the gaming and anime legend to the Marvel universe.
Robert Downey Jr. announces new Japanese voice cast for Doctor Doom
On Marvel Japan’s official social media channel, Downey himself confirmed that Toshiyuki Morikawa will voice his character, Doctor Doom, in the Japanese dub of ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’Toshiyuki Morikawa is a veteran Japanese voice actor and the founder of a popular Japanese voice acting talent agency and training school. Some of his most iconic roles and projects include Minato Namikaze in ‘Naruto’ and ‘Naruto Shippuden.’ Yoshikage Kira in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable,’ Griffith in the 1997 series ‘Berserk,’ Scopper Gaban in ‘One Piece,’ Kagaya Ubuyashiki in ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,’ Dante in ‘Devil May Cry,’ Julius Novachrono in ‘Black Clover,’ and Hiroshi Nohara in ‘Crayon Shin-chan’ movies.He is also a popular voice in the gaming world, having played out the role of Sephiroth in ‘Final Fantasy 7 Remake’ and ‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.’
About ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The upcoming Marvel film focuses on a brand new villain and brings together a lot of different characters from the MCU, including the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-men, and many others. Patrick Stewart will also appear in the film posthumously as his role as Charles Xavier. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will play in theaters on December 18, 2026.
