Disney's Hexed introduces three-eyed cat Beef Roger Clamchuck
Beef Roger Clamchuck, a sarcastic three-eyed cat voiced by Toma Ikuta in the Japanese dub, mentors high schooler Billy in Disney's Hexed.
Disney Animation Studios has introduced Beef Roger Clamchuck, a green, three-eyed cat who serves as a familiar and magic mentor to the protagonist Billy in the film Hexed, according to animeanime.jp. The film, released in Japan under the title Billy and the Magic Begins, opens in Japanese theatres on December 4, 2026.
Beef is described as a sarcastic but caring partner who wears a pink bathrobe. In the Japanese dub, Toma Ikuta voices the cat, while Mei Hata plays Billy, a high school student who enters the magic world known as Hex.
The film is directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand and centres on a new Disney heroine. Walt Disney Studios Japan is handling distribution in the country, with the US release set for November 25.
Beef joins a line of Disney animal companions, including Olaf the snowman from Frozen, who bonded with Anna and Elsa during their journey, and Heihei the rooster from Moana, who swallowed the Heart of Te Fiti and saved it at a critical moment. Nibbles the beaver, who appeared in Zootopia 2, podcasted about Zootopia conspiracies and helped Judy and Nick's investigation.
A special video featuring Beef was released recently.
Quick answers
When does Hexed open in Japan?
The film, titled Billy and the Magic Begins in Japan, opens on December 4, 2026.
Who voices Beef Roger Clamchuck in the Japanese dub?
Toma Ikuta voices Beef, and Mei Hata voices the protagonist Billy.
Who directed Hexed?
Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand directed the film.