Scooby-Doo and Shaggy Head to Japan in New Anime
Originally published May 18, 2026
By Alejandra Gularte · Vulture — Movies
AI-generated summary based on Vulture — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 1, 2026
Key points
- Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are featured in a new anime series set in Japan.
- The show introduces new characters and a bold animation style.
- Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard reprise their roles as Scooby and Shaggy.
- The series aims to engage global audiences with familiar, chaotic mystery storytelling.
- This marks another evolution for the Scooby-Doo franchise, following past adaptations.
A new Scooby-Doo anime series, titled *Yokoso Scooby-Doo!*, is set to debut on Tubi. The show follows Scooby and Shaggy as they travel to Japan to solve mysteries and catch monsters with the help of Scooby’s uncle, Daisuke-Doo, and new friends Yume and Takumi. Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard return to voice Scooby and Shaggy, respectively. The anime marks a new creative direction for the long-running franchise, blending classic mystery elements with a bold Japanese animation style. Tubi's chief content officer, Adam Lewinson, emphasized the project's goal of connecting with global audiences through fan-first storytelling.
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