In early December, it was announced that voice actor Kazuki Yao would “graduate” from a role he’s played for almost 20 years: the cyborg Franky in One Piece . It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but Yao ultimately felt that, due to his health, he wasn’t able to reach his “ideal” version of Franky. Franky isn’t the only role Yao has played in One Piece — he first showed up as the oddball hypnotist Jango in the anime’s early days and then found a recurring spot as fan favorite “Mr. 2 Bon Clay.” When you look at these three roles, they’re united as a shining example of one of One Piece ’s greatest themes: empathy for the outsider. And thanks to Yao’s stellar performances, they got an even greater chance at thriving in front of an international audience. Related: We Visited Every One Piece Statue in...