As a gamer who grew up in the ’90s, Doc Harris was more than just a voice actor to me – he was the soundtrack of my childhood. The iconic “Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z” echoed through my television set, a beacon that signaled the beginning and end of countless afternoons spent immersed in the world of Goku and his friends.
Veteran voice actor Gilbert Auchinleck, famously known as Doc Harris for his work on the early English dub of Dragon Ball Z, has passed away at the age of 76. He breathed his last at Vancouver General Hospital on Saturday, following a minor surgery he underwent last month as reported by Broadcast Dialogue. With a career in broadcasting that spanned over several decades, Harris may be less familiar to some, but to many anime enthusiasts, he is the legendary voice behind the early episodes of Dragon Ball. Lending his voice to both the opening and closing narration of certain era’s episodes of Dragon Ball Z, Harris’ iconic delivery remains etched in the minds of fans even today when they reminisce about the anime series.
During the era of Ocean Group’s English adaptation, Harris lent his voice to the narrator in the Dragon Ball series. He became known for phrases like “See you next time on Dragon Ball Z,” which undoubtedly resonated through many households before and after school. Additionally, he provided the voiceover for the narrator in the Dragon Ball Z television anime and some of its movies. Harris’s contributions to the Dragon Ball franchise are often cited as a significant factor in its global popularity today.
What Is Dragon Ball’s Ocean Dub?
The “Ocean dub” of Dragon Ball Z, as fondly remembered by fans, refers to the 53 episodes produced collaboratively by Funimation, Saban Brands, and Ocean Group’s voice talent. These episodes were modified from the original Japanese broadcasts, featuring a distinctly different voice cast compared to later versions of the series, such as uncut Dragon Ball Z Kai content. For many fans who grew up with this anime adaptation, it was this version that truly embodied the essence and spirit of Dragon Ball in the Western world.
This version of the series had its own rocking soundtrack, it’s own take on many of the characters, and of course, Doc Harris serving as the glue that held it all together. It’s hard to imagine Dragon Ball Z having just as much of an early on impact as it did without iconic voices like Harris’ behind it all, and it wasn’t the only animated series Harris lent his voice too either with contributions to series such as My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Monster Rancher, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, and Captain N The Game Master.
Dragon Ball Celebrates 40th Anniversary
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s iconic Dragon Ball manga debuting in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, this is a great opportunity to revisit the work of Harris on the Dragon Ball Z series. Regrettably, most of these works are found on older physical media like VHS tapes, so dedicated fans may have to search online to find them. Thanks to the contributions of individuals like Harris, Dragon Ball has grown into a much larger phenomenon than it once was.
It would have been challenging to foresee back then, during Dragon Ball’s early days in the West, that it would still be producing new entries decades later. Yet, it’s evident that these contributions have been cherished by fans for all this time. We can only hope that Harris recognized the significant impact his voice has had on a particular generation and will continue to do so in the future. At this difficult moment, our sincere condolences go out to Harris’ family, friends, and loved ones.
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2024-10-08 00:10