Sabo, the Revolutionary Army’s Chief of Staff and sworn brother of Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace, is voiced by Miyu Irino in the current Japanese version of One Piece and Johnny Yong Bosch in the English dub. Irino took over the role in 2024, replacing longtime voice actor Tōru Furuya, while Bosch has voiced Sabo in the English dub since 2020.

Japanese Voice Actor: Miyu Irino

Date of Birth

February 19, 1988.

About Miyu

Miyu Irino is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and singer whose career spans anime, film, television, and video games. He is widely recognized for voicing Haku in Spirited Away, Shoya Ishida in A Silent Voice, Ritsu Kageyama in Mob Psycho 100, and Jinta “Jintan” Yadomi in Anohana.

In August 2024, Toei Animation announced that Irino would become the new voice of Sabo beginning with Episode 1116. The casting marked one of the most significant voice actor changes in modern One Piece history.

Previous Japanese Voice Actor

Before Irino’s casting, Sabo was voiced by Tōru Furuya from Episode 663 through Episode 1089. Furuya stepped down from the role in 2024, and Irino officially succeeded him as Sabo’s voice actor.

Hometown

Tokyo, Japan.

Career Highlights

Some of Miyu Irino’s most notable roles include:

  • Sabo — One Piece
  • Haku — Spirited Away
  • Shoya Ishida — A Silent Voice
  • Jinta “Jintan” Yadomi — Anohana
  • Ritsu Kageyama — Mob Psycho 100
  • Kōshi Sugawara — Haikyu!!
  • Yuichiro Hyakuya — Seraph of the End
  • Sora — Kingdom Hearts
  • Syaoran — Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle

Full Current Filmography

The following list highlights major documented anime roles and may not be exhaustive.

Television Anime

2005

  • Eyeshield 21 — Sena Kobayakawa

2005

  • Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle — Syaoran

2011

  • Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day — Jinta Yadomi

2015

  • Seraph of the End — Yuichiro Hyakuya

2016

  • Haikyu!! — Kōshi Sugawara

2016–2022

  • Mob Psycho 100 — Ritsu Kageyama

2021

  • Platinum End — Mirai Kakehashi

2024

  • One Piece — Sabo (Episode 1116 onward)
  • Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master — Wakamiya
  • Grendizer U — Duke Fleed

Anime Films

2001

  • Spirited Away — Haku

2016

  • A Silent Voice — Shoya Ishida

2020

  • Josee, the Tiger and the Fish — Tsuneo Suzukawa

2024

  • The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Japanese Dub) — Helm Hammerhand

Critical Reception

Miyu Irino’s debut as Sabo was closely watched by the One Piece community because he succeeded a veteran actor who had voiced the character for years. Fans and critics generally praised Irino’s ability to preserve Sabo’s established personality while bringing his own energy and emotional nuance to the role.

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English Voice Actor: Johnny Yong Bosch

Date of Birth

January 6, 1976 (Wikipedia)

About Johnny

Johnny Yong Bosch is an American actor, voice actor, musician, and martial artist best known for his extensive work in anime, video games, and live-action television. He first gained fame as Adam Park, the Black Ranger and later Green Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, before becoming one of the most recognizable voices in anime dubbing.

In One Piece, Bosch voices Sabo, the Revolutionary Army’s Chief of Staff and sworn brother of Luffy and Ace. He officially took over the role in the English dub beginning in 2020, succeeding Vic Mignogna. Bosch’s portrayal captures Sabo’s intelligence, confidence, loyalty, and determination while preserving the character’s emotional connection to his brothers. His performance has been widely embraced by the One Piece community.

Hometown

Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Wikipedia)

Career Highlights

Some of Johnny Yong Bosch’s most notable roles include:

  • Sabo — One Piece
  • Ichigo Kurosaki — Bleach
  • Lelouch Lamperouge — Code Geass
  • Vash the Stampede — Trigun
  • Yu Narukami — Persona 4
  • Nero — Devil May Cry
  • Jonathan Joestar — JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
  • Bam — Tower of God
  • Giyu Tomioka — Demon Slayer
  • Broly — Dragon Ball Super

Full Current Filmography

The following list highlights major documented anime and video game roles and may not be exhaustive.

Anime Series

2003

  • Wolf’s Rain — Kiba

2004

  • Bleach — Ichigo Kurosaki

2006

  • Code Geass — Lelouch Lamperouge

2012

  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure — Jonathan Joestar

2014

  • Sailor Moon — Artemis

2020

  • One Piece — Sabo
  • Tower of God — Twenty-Fifth Bam

2021

  • Demon Slayer — Giyu Tomioka

2023

  • Trigun Stampede — Vash the Stampede

Video Games

Devil May Cry Series

  • Devil May Cry 4 — Nero
  • Devil May Cry 5 — Nero

Persona Series

  • Persona 4 — Yu Narukami
  • Persona 4 Golden — Yu Narukami
  • Persona 4 Arena — Yu Narukami
  • Persona 4 Arena Ultimax — Yu Narukami

Other Notable Games

  • Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia — Zeke
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ — Broly
  • Mortal Kombat 1 — Kenshi Takahashi
  • Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster — Protagonist
  • Code Vein — Protagonist Voice

Critical Reception

Johnny Yong Bosch’s portrayal of Sabo has received praise for balancing the character’s heroic charisma with the emotional depth expected from one of Luffy’s closest allies. Fans particularly commend his performance during the Dressrosa Arc and the Reverie storyline, where Sabo’s leadership and devotion to the Revolutionary Army take center stage.

Because Bosch succeeded a well-known previous English voice actor, his casting initially drew significant attention. However, his interpretation quickly gained acceptance, with many viewers appreciating the energy and sincerity he brought to the role.

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