# Matthew Lillard Is Officially Returning to Scooby-Doo

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Podcast: [Cinema Hot Takes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adidas-wilson-matrix-7103872)
Published: 2026-05-19T14:25:07+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/matthew-lillard-is-officially-returning-to-scooby-doo--72069741
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## Resource

The episode announces that actor Matthew Lillard will return as the voice of Shaggy Rogers in a groundbreaking anime series titled Yokoso Scooby-Doo! Produced for the streaming platform Tubi, this upcoming project moves the setting to Japan and focuses on Shaggy and Scooby battling mythical monsters known as yokai. The source highlights the historical significance of the franchise since its 1969 debut and emphasizes Lillard's long-term dedication to the character across both film and television. By partnering with Japanese studio OLM, the series represents a major stylistic evolution for the brand while maintaining its core themes of friendship and mystery-solving. This shift to an anime aesthetic aims to modernize the property for a global audience while providing nostalgic appeal through the return of its most iconic voice actors. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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