Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

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Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by chalaheadchala1989 » Tue Sep 23, 2025 3:48 pm

Joseba Etxebarria Uriarte, the Basque voice actor for Goku in DBZ, DBGT passed away at the age of 69, due to the long illness. :(
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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by Dragon Ball Ireland » Tue Sep 23, 2025 4:09 pm

RIP to another Goku.

Shame he was ill, but at least he is no longer suffering.

Wonder if he recorded for that Basque dub of Super that's yet to be released?
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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by Yellow Flower King » Tue Sep 23, 2025 4:21 pm

RIP and deep condolences to his family, loved ones and fans.

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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by Tian » Tue Sep 23, 2025 5:03 pm

It's a pity to hear that. I have been watching the Basque dub of Z in my spare time and I am impressed by the performances of him and the rest of the cast.

Goia bego, Etxebarria jauna.
Dragon Ball Ireland wrote: Tue Sep 23, 2025 4:09 pm Wonder if he recorded for that Basque dub of Super that's yet to be released?
No. He was already retired from Goku's role since Kai, where he was replaced by Xebe Atencia. He returned as Bardock for DBS Broly though.
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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by TheRed259 » Tue Sep 23, 2025 11:40 pm

May his soul rest in peace.

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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by chalaheadchala1989 » Wed Sep 24, 2025 5:11 am

Tian wrote: Tue Sep 23, 2025 5:03 pm No. He was already retired from Goku's role since Kai, where he was replaced by Xebe Atencia. He returned as Bardock for DBS Broly though.
Who will voice Goku in Basque dub of DBS? Xebe Atencia is retired from dubbing.

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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by Tian » Fri Sep 26, 2025 7:42 am

chalaheadchala1989 wrote: Wed Sep 24, 2025 5:11 am
Tian wrote: Tue Sep 23, 2025 5:03 pm No. He was already retired from Goku's role since Kai, where he was replaced by Xebe Atencia. He returned as Bardock for DBS Broly though.
Who will voice Goku in Basque dub of DBS? Xebe Atencia is retired from dubbing.
I wasn't aware Xebe was retired too. Thanks for the info!

Well, it seems Vegeta isn't the only one who's going to be recast because Felix Arkarazo said that after he finished recording Vegeta in DBS Broly, he was retiring from dubbing in general.
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Re: Joseba Exteberria, the Basque voice of Goku passed away at the age 69

Post by TheRed259 » Fri Sep 26, 2025 4:15 pm

Tian wrote: Tue Sep 23, 2025 5:03 pmHe was already retired from Goku's role since Kai, where he was replaced by Xebe Atencia. He returned as Bardock for DBS Broly though.
He had also voiced Nappa in Dragon Ball Z Kai.

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