Christopher Sabat is one of the most talented and prolific voice actors working today, and has been for quite some time. Known for his lower register and his dynamic range of characters, Sabat’s extended resume has allowed him to develop a large following in and out of the anime community for nearly twenty years.

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With so many iconic performances given to equally iconic characters, it’s easy to find a favorite amongst Sabat’s credits, as he’s appeared in Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Fullmetal Alchemist and its follow-up Brotherhood, to name a few. But which of his roles is his best?

Yamcha (Dragon Ball/Z/GT/Super)

Yamcha in Dragon Ball

Yamcha is everyone’s favorite punching bag in Dragon Ball, both figuratively and literally. Perhaps the weakest of the Z-Warriors, Yamcha is usually on the front lines against many of Dragon Ball’s fights, and is usually portrayed as such to show how out of his depth he is against his opponents, eventually giving up fighting altogether.

Sabat had his work cut out for him with Yamcha. In addition to it being his first voice role, no one exactly likes Yamcha. Still, Sabat provides an excellent dude-bro voice for him, and is able to push it across Yamcha’s emotional range, be it “cool guy,” angry, or afraid.

Daisuke Jigen (Lupin III)

Daisuke in Lupin 3

The partner to the titular protagonist, Jigen is a hot-tempered but loyal friend to Lupin, often proving to be a big brother and voice of reason to him and his group of thieves. Gruff and rarely seen without a cigarette, Jigen proves himself to be quite reliable in the thefts and sticky situations Lupin finds himself in.

Granted, Sabat doesn’t play Jigen in every English iteration of Lupin III, only filling the role for various TV specials, movies, and miniseries. However, like all his roles, he gives it his all, which is particularly important for such an iconic and old-school character in the canon of Japanese animation.

Garland (Dissidia Final Fantasy)

Garland in Final Fantasy

Dissidia Final Fantasy is a fighting game crossing over the protagonists and villains from the first ten Final Fantasy games, lending voice acting for the first time to most characters. Garland is the main villain from Final Fantasy I, and has a rather intimidating presence in his large armor set and giant sword.

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For such an iconic and important villain, Sabat goes for a deeper version of his own already deep voice, matching surprisingly well. It is a simple performance to be sure, but simplicity works to Garland’s advantage, as he is the template of many FF villains that would succeed him.

Shenron (Dragon Ball/Z/GT/Super)

Shenron in Dragon Ball

The titular dragon of the Dragon Ball franchise. Shenron doesn’t appear much, as doing so would tarnish the importance of his presence, but when he does it is always an event, even if the wishes asked of him aren’t always the most serious of affairs.

A minor role but an iconic one all the same, Sabat voices Shenron with a slow, methodical, and booming voice, one befitting of such a large and magnificent creature. Sabat shows his range here as well, as he’s also able to bring the comedy needed when Shenron gets a little silly, unintentional though it may be. Whatever Shenron’s mood, Sabat plays it pitch-perfect.

Alex Louis Armstrong (Fullmetal Alchemist/Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood)

Alex Louis Armstrong holding his fist and sparkling in fullmetal alchemist

This constantly shirtless beefcake is one of the few trustworthy members of Amestris’ military police, often providing comedic relief that’s as needed as the help he provides in a fight. As such, Alex Louis Armstrong proves to be a valuable asset to the Elric brothers, and it probably bodes well for those who say Armstrong is their favorite Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood character.

Armstrong is Sabat at his goofiest, and it’s easy to hear just how much fun he has in the role, compared to many of the more somber characters he tends to play. But Armstrong isn’t always joking, and when it’s time to get serious, Sabat adjusts accordingly, making the character an intimidating force to be reckoned with when he needs to be.

Kazuma Kuwabara (Yu Yu Hakusho)

Kazuma Kuwabara in Yu Yu Hakusho

A dumb brute junior high school student with a heart of gold and a quotable code of being a man, Kuwabara begins Yu Yu Hakusho as a rival to protagonist Yusuke, but quickly develops a bro-like friendship with him as the two descend farther and farther into the supernatural world around them.

Kuwabara could have easily been a one-note character but developed into a deeply complex person, and Sabat’s performance reflects that beautifully. What’s more, Kuwabara is in the series as long and almost as often as Yusuke, as the most immediate support character. While never dropping the goofy dumb-guy voice, Sabat is able to take it to whatever emotion the scene requires.

Rorona Zoro (One Piece)

Zoro in One Piece

The pirate hunter himself and Luffy’s first crewmate to join the Straw Hats. Zoro is the fighter in the Straw Hats’ team comp, fighting with a sword in each hand and even one in his mouth. As someone who dreams of being the world's greatest swordsman, Zoro is quite serious, but isn’t afraid to let his easy-going cocky side show every once in a while.

Sabat’s casting as Zoro is, admittedly, something of a typecast for Sabat. Viewers can hear a certain other character in Zoro’s voice, even if the register is slightly higher. All the same, Zoro is one of the most important and long-standing characters in One Piece, and the weight of such a role deserves an actor who can handle that gravity, and Sabat is certainly such an actor.

Piccolo (Dragon Ball/Z/GT/Super)

Piccolo Cosplay Featured

The deep and stoic Z-Fighter, Piccolo is one of many Dragon Ball characters who began as a villain but eventually turned into a hero because of how likable Goku is. Piccolo’s arc takes him from Goku’s archenemy to his go-to babysitter, as the Namekian mentors and bonds with Goku’s son Gohan.

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Speaking of Zoro, it’s Piccolo’s voice that came first. Functionally, the two characters serve similar roles and archetypes within their group dynamic, so it makes sense Sabat went for a slightly higher-pitched voice for Zoro. What places Piccolo above Zoro, however, is how iconic he is, and how drastically his very existence changed the course of Dragon Ball’s story and lore.

All Might (My Hero Academia)

My Hero Academia's All-Might

The Symbol of Peace within the world of My Hero Academia, All Might is the world’s most powerful hero, publicly as inspiring as Superman or Captain America. Behind closed doors, however, All Might is small and sickly, finding it difficult to maintain his beefier form, and growing increasingly cynical about the hero industry until protagonist Deku gives him hope once more.

A newer role for Sabat, All Might gives the actor a lot to play with, jumping between a deep, heroic, and hopeful register, to a regular guy. It’s also interesting to see the veteran actor play a wizened if cynical mentor character against the younger stable that fills the roles of the student heroes. However, while All Might can be cynical, he realizes the importance of being an inspiration to those who need it, and Sabat’s performance sells that dichotomy in a powerful way.

Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z/GT/Super)

Vegeta breaks his scouter device in Dragon Ball over 9000.

No one else could have come out on top the way the Prince of all Saiyans was destined to. Again, initially a bloodthirsty antagonist to Goku, Vegeta evolved into an uneasy ally of convenience, back to a villain briefly, and ultimately into one of Goku’s best friends, though he would never admit it.

Vegeta is the role that made Sabat’s career, and it’s an absolute joy and relief to see that, even twenty years later, Sabat still cares about the role deeply, appearing almost as Vegeta’s ambassador to the English-speaking world. Vegeta has the most interesting development in Dragon Ball, and Sabat delivers a career-defining performance every step of the Prince’s journey. While Sabat has had an illustrious and prolific career, all of his other roles will always be measured against Vegeta.

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