From Bedroom Super Saiyan to Canon Royalty: Paul Castro Jr. on Voicing Vegeta in Dragon Ball Daima
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Voice actor Paul Castro Jr. discusses landing the dream role of kid Vegeta in Dragon Ball Daima, earning the blessing of franchise veteran Christopher Sabat, and bringing the character to life in both anime and games.
For anyone who grew up trying to go Super Saiyan in their bedroom, stepping into a major anime booth feels like an impossible dream. For voice actor Paul Castro Jr., that childhood fantasy became a reality when he landed the role of kid Vegeta in Dragon Ball Daima. In a recent interview with Polygon, Castro Jr. shared how surreal it felt to voice the iconic Saiyan prince, especially when his character achieved the coveted Super Saiyan 3 transformation in canon for the very first time.
Landing the gig was a journey of its own, starting with a blind audition through Crunchyroll where the roles were cryptically labeled as generic protagonist and rival character. Director Jonathan Rigg heard the fiery, arrogant energy and pinned Castro Jr. for the royal rival spot. When the official offer finally landed, the initial excitement quickly gave way to a heavy dose of imposter syndrome. To ease his nerves, Castro Jr. immediately reached out to veteran Vegeta voice actor Christopher Sabat to secure his blessing, ensuring the transition respected the legacy built over decades.
That respect paid off, as the positive fan reception following the theatrical premiere of the first three episodes let Castro Jr. finally breathe a sigh of relief. While Dragon Ball Daima wrapped up its tight twenty-episode run with the cast returning to their adult forms, Castro Jr. remains ready to jump back into the booth if Toei Animation ever greenlights a spinoff. In the meantime, players can already hear his take on the character across recent titles like Dragon Ball Sparking Zero and Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, bridging the gap between anime and modern gaming spaces.
Tags: Dragon Ball Daima, Anime, Gaming, Interviews, Voice Acting
Original article: Polygon