Matthew Lillard returns as Shaggy for Tubi anime 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!'
Matthew Lillard is set to voice Shaggy Rogers in 'Yokoso Scooby-Doo!', a new anime series greenlit by the streaming service Tubi. The project solidifies Lillard's two-decade association with the iconic role.
The series greenlight
Matthew Lillard will reprise his role as Shaggy Rogers in Yokoso Scooby-Doo!, a new anime series officially greenlit by Tubi. The project marks a new chapter for the enduring Hanna-Barbera property, placing it on the Fox-owned, free ad-supported streaming service. The title, which uses the Japanese word for "welcome," suggests an international setting or, at minimum, a deep commitment to the anime aesthetic beyond standard animation. Warner Bros. Animation, the current custodian of the Scooby-Doo library, will produce. Further details regarding the creative team, episode order, and potential release window have not yet been announced by the platform.
Lillard's two-decade tenure
Lillard's return is a significant point of continuity for the franchise. His association with the character began with his live-action portrayal in the feature film Scooby-Doo (2002), which he reprised for Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed in 2004. He subsequently inherited the animated voice role from its originator, Casey Kasem, beginning with the fan-favorite series Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010). His performance has since become the definitive modern take on the character across numerous direct-to-video films and other animated projects. This new series follows other recent expansions of the universe, including the adult-oriented Max series Velma, and signals Warner Bros.' continued investment in reinventing the IP for different audiences and platforms.
