'Scooby-doo' franchise expands with anime series
What's the story
The beloved Scooby-Doo franchise is set to expand with the upcoming anime series titled Yokoso Scooby-Doo! The show will be a Tubi Original and will take place in Japan. Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard, who have been part of the franchise for decades, will reprise their roles as Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, respectively. The plot revolves around the duo accidentally releasing mythical monsters during their visit to Japan.
Plot details
Here's what happens in 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo'
In Yokoso Scooby-Doo, while on a culinary adventure in Japan, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy accidentally unleash hundreds of mythical monsters across the country. To tackle this chaos, they are joined by new allies: Scooby's uncle Daisuke-Doo, a magical girl named Yume, and a gadget expert named Takumi. Together, they embark on an exciting mystery filled with monster chases and fun-filled chaos.
Official statement
Adam Lewinson shares his excitement for the new series
Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi, expressed his excitement about the new series. He said, "Scooby-Doo is one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment, and Yokoso Scooby-Doo lets us reinvent it in a way fans haven't seen before." "By bringing Scooby and Shaggy into a bold anime world set in Japan, we're connecting with global fandoms and delivering the kind of fun, chaotic mystery that travels across generations."
Voice actors
Meet the iconic actors behind Scooby-Doo and Shaggy
Welker has been associated with the Scooby-Doo franchise since 1969, when he first voiced Fred Jones in Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! He continued to voice Fred and other characters until 2002's A Scooby-Doo! Christmas when he started voicing Scooby-Doo. Lillard, on the other hand, debuted as Shaggy in the live-action film Scooby-Doo in 2002 and has since played the character both on-screen and as a voice actor.
Production details
Everything to know about 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo'
The anime series Yokoso Scooby-Doo is a production of Warner Bros. Animation with production services from OLM in Japan. Itsuro Kawasaki will be directing the series while Francisco Paredes will serve as co-producer. The show was initially announced in 2024 under the working title Go-Go Mystery Machine and was originally intended for Cartoon Network before moving to Tubi for North American rights.