In English, Jack Black is irreplaceable for his manic energy. In Japanese, Hiroshi Tsuchida takes the mantle. Tsuchida is known for his versatility (he also voices the stoic Schrodinger in Hellsing ). For Po, he lowers his register slightly to provide a "gentle giant" feel but explodes during action sequences. Unlike Black’s constant shouting, Tsuchida’s Po relies on shippai (failure) comedy—a Japanese trope where the hero’s clumsiness is endearing rather than frustrating.
Moreover, for fans of Japanese pop culture, hearing the voices of characters from Naruto , One Piece , and Attack on Titan bounce off each other as pandas and snow leopards is a joy in itself. Kung Fu Panda 3 Japanese Dub
: The total replacement of the main cast (particularly Po) was "disappointing" for some fans who had grown accustomed to the original voices from the theatrical releases of parts 1 and 2. Some viewers felt the new voice didn't quite capture the "endearing clumsiness" as well as the previous actor. Release Strategy : Unlike the previous two films, Kung Fu Panda 3 was not released in Japanese theaters; it debuted as a In English, Jack Black is irreplaceable for his manic energy