The Brazilian dubbing scene was shaken this Saturday (27) by news that caused great sadness among anime fans. One of the talents responsible for bringing iconic figures to life on television passed away at the age of 60, leaving an unmistakable mark that reached several generations.
Throughout his remarkable professional career, the voice actor participated in countless productions that captivated millions of people in Brazil. His voice lent unforgettable characteristics to characters that remain vivid in the public’s memory. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed at this time.
The renowned Dragon Ball voice actor, Figueira Júnior, left us last Friday (26). He became known for playing Android 17 in the national version of the popular anime, as well as being the voice of the character Fry, protagonist of the acclaimed animation Futurama.
Fellow professionals pay tribute to the Dragon Ball voice actor
The news of his death was spread by colleagues in the dubbing field, who expressed their regret on social media over the loss. Among the demonstrations, Tânia Gaidarji stood out, who voices the character Bulma in Dragon Ball, who recalled her last meeting with her friend a few days before his death.
“My great friend Figueira Júnior left us. He came to visit me several times at the Heart Institute and we took these photos on Thursday last week, the day before my surgery. He was giving me strength and calming me down. And he was happy and hopeful because he was taking a new medication, also for his heart. That day, by coincidence, he went with the Android 17 t-shirt and I was wearing Bulma’s t-shirt. Why didn’t I give him the Seeds of the Gods?” wrote Gaidarji in his emotional message.
Additionally, Fátima Noya also used digital platforms to publish a farewell message, honoring the memory of her co-worker.
The impact of Figueira Júnior’s legacy on Brazilian dubbing
In addition to his work in renowned productions such as Dragon Ball and Futurama, Figueira Júnior was also the uncle of Daniel Figueira, another talented voice actor, recognized for voicing Tanjiro Kamado in the Brazilian version of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
With the ability to bring to life characters that marked different eras, Figueira Júnior leaves a fundamental legacy for the art of dubbing in Brazil and for the countless admirers who grew up listening to his voice in some of the most famous animations broadcast on television.