First up, we’ve got Buggy from One Piece. If you’ve ever watched this show, you know Buggy is a glorious train wreck of a villain. He’s a pirate with bright red nose, a laugh that sounds like a rusty chainsaw, and the power to detach his own body parts—which is as ridiculous as it sounds. Mike McFarland voices this lovable buffoon, and he goes all-in.
Every time Buggy shrieks, “I’m gonna be the Pirate King!” you can hear the delusion. McFarland gives him this whiny, over-the-top energy that makes you root for him even when he’s failing miserably. It’s a masterclass in making a joke character feel three-dimensional. Plus, the man had to keep a straight face while recording lines like, “My feet are plotting against me!”—which is honestly a life goal.
