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said at 1:14 AM on Thu Mar 8 2018
Okay dub but not one of Wendee's best, Tsugumi's rather laughable voice threw me off almost entirely. Dorothy Elias-Fahn would have fit Maki more.
The rest all did decent.
ReplyThe rest all did decent.
said at 6:49 PM on Fri Feb 16 2018
As far as dubs go I'd put this in the same category as Persona 4 Dancing All Night. Meaning that it could've been great had one character who played an important role not messed everything up.
All in all this dub leaves a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. I liked a majority of the voices for the small characters (sans Tenko) but Tsumugi's voice ruined everything for me. I get wanting to give D-Fahn another major role after being the first victim in the first game but she really didn't fit the character. She would've been a better fit for Maki (who had more lines BTW) and Erica Mendez should've been Tsumugi. And if not her than Carrie Kearnen, Cassandra Lee Morris, Cherami Leigh, Christina Vee, Erica Lindbeck or Janice Kaiawaye would've been way better. It didn't help that I had to be subjected to my two least favorite voices in the franchise who both belonged to two characters I'm rather fond of (Peko and Sakaya).
I am aware this is a bit unfair but I can't help but compare it to the other stuff Wendee Lee did last year like Nier Automata, Tales of Berseria and Fire Emblem Echoes because it's just so...bland in comparison to them. Every actor was on point there and she handled recycled VAs quite well (Gray from Echoes is a great example of this). Compare Shirogane's voice to say Ian Sinclair's Berkut, Darin De Paul's Duma, Greg Chun's Adam, Ray Chase's Eve or Artorius Collbrane. It just falls so...flat in comparison. I know asking for recasts for three characters is rude and no voice director would listen to me but...can I have them? Please?
So all in all I was disappointed. Maybe I wouldn't be so annoyed if it was Tony Oliver directing (since he's had his share of miscasts) instead of Wendee Lee but it's not. I'd give it a 7.5/10
ReplyAll in all this dub leaves a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. I liked a majority of the voices for the small characters (sans Tenko) but Tsumugi's voice ruined everything for me. I get wanting to give D-Fahn another major role after being the first victim in the first game but she really didn't fit the character. She would've been a better fit for Maki (who had more lines BTW) and Erica Mendez should've been Tsumugi. And if not her than Carrie Kearnen, Cassandra Lee Morris, Cherami Leigh, Christina Vee, Erica Lindbeck or Janice Kaiawaye would've been way better. It didn't help that I had to be subjected to my two least favorite voices in the franchise who both belonged to two characters I'm rather fond of (Peko and Sakaya).
I am aware this is a bit unfair but I can't help but compare it to the other stuff Wendee Lee did last year like Nier Automata, Tales of Berseria and Fire Emblem Echoes because it's just so...bland in comparison to them. Every actor was on point there and she handled recycled VAs quite well (Gray from Echoes is a great example of this). Compare Shirogane's voice to say Ian Sinclair's Berkut, Darin De Paul's Duma, Greg Chun's Adam, Ray Chase's Eve or Artorius Collbrane. It just falls so...flat in comparison. I know asking for recasts for three characters is rude and no voice director would listen to me but...can I have them? Please?
So all in all I was disappointed. Maybe I wouldn't be so annoyed if it was Tony Oliver directing (since he's had his share of miscasts) instead of Wendee Lee but it's not. I'd give it a 7.5/10
said at 7:13 PM on Thu Feb 8 2018
Good thing that this game managed to get some of the game series' recurring casts from Danganronpa 1 and 2 that gotten their roles back since some of the recurring characters that they have played in the previous games that haven't been reprised from the anime series.
Replysaid at 7:31 PM on Fri Jan 12 2018
I wonder if Johnny will ever confirm his role as Rantaro?
Replysaid at 11:57 PM on Sun Jan 14 2018
@DeathGod46
Your guess is as good as mine. He previously confirmed for Hajime, and multiple articles have mentioned Johnny as that role, too. Yet for whatever reason, he's staying quiet as Rantaro.
ReplyYour guess is as good as mine. He previously confirmed for Hajime, and multiple articles have mentioned Johnny as that role, too. Yet for whatever reason, he's staying quiet as Rantaro.
said at 8:50 PM on Mon Jan 15 2018
@MizukaS Maybe if someone at a con asks him about it, he will. I've seen in interviews where he didn't even know some of his roles were announced.
Replysaid at 1:32 AM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@DeathGod46
Well, better hope some diehard Dangan Ronpa fan plays detective, and goes to a Johnny panel with recorded footage, then.
ReplyWell, better hope some diehard Dangan Ronpa fan plays detective, and goes to a Johnny panel with recorded footage, then.
said at 9:04 AM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@MizukaS lmao. Can they not add him even though they know it's him? I know anyone could just add stuff on imdb, but they're right about him as Rantarou.
Replysaid at 9:08 AM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@DeathGod46
BTVA follows a strict policy where credits are only added if there's official confirmation. I like that about this site, which is why I'm on here often.
So far, I think BTVA's doing a pretty good job separating itself from other user-generated sites. The fact that it has the characters' visuals is a HUGE plus, too.
ReplyBTVA follows a strict policy where credits are only added if there's official confirmation. I like that about this site, which is why I'm on here often.
So far, I think BTVA's doing a pretty good job separating itself from other user-generated sites. The fact that it has the characters' visuals is a HUGE plus, too.
said at 1:58 PM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@MizukaS Not exactly. There have been cases where roles were added due threads being created in the Whose Voice is This? section with no official confirmation of the actor. I've made threads for a few Japanese games and then the roles were added (pretty sure by NCZ) after a consensus is reached.
Replysaid at 8:12 PM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@Marakutanay
What you've just said completely goes against BTVA's policy:
https://gyazo.com/d89f72ea514c212976f808eace44c2a9
BTVA operates on a "THEY'RE the voice of this character; we're 100% sure of it because there's official confirmation" instead of "We *think* they're the voice of this character". If the latter were true, BTVA is no different than IMDB (a site that I loathe a lot).
ReplyWhat you've just said completely goes against BTVA's policy:
https://gyazo.com/d89f72ea514c212976f808eace44c2a9
BTVA operates on a "THEY'RE the voice of this character; we're 100% sure of it because there's official confirmation" instead of "We *think* they're the voice of this character". If the latter were true, BTVA is no different than IMDB (a site that I loathe a lot).
said at 8:15 PM on Tue Jan 16 2018
Think about it: If that's how BTVA operates, all the credits on the the V3 page would be filled in by now. Lots of people think Rantaro is voiced by Johnny; so it should be added, right? Nah. There's no official confirmation. What about Angie? Isn't it Marieve Herington or Cassandra Lee Morris? The truth is, you don't know, and we don't know. That's why her Eng VA isn't listed. Because we can't be sure! Mara, it doesn't get any simpler than that.
Replysaid at 9:10 PM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@MizukaS Actually that other guy is right. There have been forums made to figure out voice actors for certain games. Though that usually depends on the game itself. What BTVA doesn't want is spamming the main page with credits that are either confirmed or unconfirmed. That's how you get comments deleted if you're doing said thing.
Infact look at the Note annotations above the post comment button, it gives you a general idea on what not to do.
ReplyInfact look at the Note annotations above the post comment button, it gives you a general idea on what not to do.
said at 9:47 PM on Tue Jan 16 2018
@Shaun Ince
Trying to figure out credits is one thing, but quoting Mara, "There have been cases where roles were added due threads being created in the Whose Voice is This? section with no official confirmation of the actor."
That's basically the same as "we're adding this credit because we *think* it's this guy", which is far from official confirmation.
I'm just saying that BTVA doesn't operate under that kind of policy as I've screencapped the precise section that suggests otherwise.
ReplyTrying to figure out credits is one thing, but quoting Mara, "There have been cases where roles were added due threads being created in the Whose Voice is This? section with no official confirmation of the actor."
That's basically the same as "we're adding this credit because we *think* it's this guy", which is far from official confirmation.
I'm just saying that BTVA doesn't operate under that kind of policy as I've screencapped the precise section that suggests otherwise.
said at 12:11 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@MizukaS I know VA usually get notified when to talk about role. But I also noticed that a lot of Voice Actors find out about their roles being confirmed through social media. Mainly Twitter. We see funimation,aniplex, etc... Johnny isn't the most active on twitter,so that could be it. He didn't know that his role as Lelouch was announced for Akito the exiled until a fan at a con told him. Or I'm dead wrong about this.
Replysaid at 1:52 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@DeathGod46
That's fine, but that isn't my concern here. As far as "official confirmation" is concerned, it could be VAs tweeting their own roles, VAs confirming their roles in reply to fans, and companies rolling out official castlists.
I'm against the idea of adding credits because *we, the fans* think it's a particular VA. It's just not how BTVA operates.
ReplyThat's fine, but that isn't my concern here. As far as "official confirmation" is concerned, it could be VAs tweeting their own roles, VAs confirming their roles in reply to fans, and companies rolling out official castlists.
I'm against the idea of adding credits because *we, the fans* think it's a particular VA. It's just not how BTVA operates.
said at 5:41 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@MizukaS Hey man, take it easy, don't shoot the messenger. I was just telling you that sometimes stuff like this happens, here you have some examples if you want to check yourself:
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19708
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19714
Replyhttp://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19708
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19714
said at 5:59 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@Marakutanay
Now I'm confused. So when does a credit gets added to the site, anyway? When there's official confirmation? Or if the staff *thinks* it's a specific VA despite having no official confirmation?
ReplyNow I'm confused. So when does a credit gets added to the site, anyway? When there's official confirmation? Or if the staff *thinks* it's a specific VA despite having no official confirmation?
said at 7:04 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@MizukaS I'd say both cases are possible. Sometimes the role is very small and the actor forgets or doesn't think it's worth mentioning, in those cases expecting a confirmation would be somewhat useless so resorting to identify it ourselves is the best way to go about it IMO.
Replysaid at 7:42 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@Marakutanay
I don't see why identifying the roles as fans is the better solution. You can always ask the actors themselves about that. Sometimes they may miss a message or two, but at least that's official confirmation.
ReplyI don't see why identifying the roles as fans is the better solution. You can always ask the actors themselves about that. Sometimes they may miss a message or two, but at least that's official confirmation.
said at 11:50 AM on Wed Jan 17 2018
@MizukaS
Once again you're getting extremely presumptuous and going after other people based on incomplete information and assumptions. Please do not do this as this will be your only warning.
On top of what everyone else has said you also have to consider that there are various titles where roles are not likely to be confirmed. This is because the voice actors may have passed away, do not have public contact information, or do not want to legally or professionally be associated with the title in question. There's also a matter in certain cases of respecting VAs' personal space and realizing that they might not always want to be hounded by fan questions, or contacted solely for that purpose 24/7 when social media and the internet can be exhausting. Everyone is different so while some may not mind, others may. In many cases as well, even if a role has never been officially confirmed, the use of a sound clip for viewers to compare and draw conclusions themselves also provides an extra layer of why we believe an assignment is credible.
I can also say we have also verified several roles with VAs personally but as they are private conversations there may not always be image proof. In any case there is always logic and a process behind what credits do and don't appear on the site.
I don't have anything to do with Danganronpa so please don't ask me about this franchise.
ReplyOnce again you're getting extremely presumptuous and going after other people based on incomplete information and assumptions. Please do not do this as this will be your only warning.
On top of what everyone else has said you also have to consider that there are various titles where roles are not likely to be confirmed. This is because the voice actors may have passed away, do not have public contact information, or do not want to legally or professionally be associated with the title in question. There's also a matter in certain cases of respecting VAs' personal space and realizing that they might not always want to be hounded by fan questions, or contacted solely for that purpose 24/7 when social media and the internet can be exhausting. Everyone is different so while some may not mind, others may. In many cases as well, even if a role has never been officially confirmed, the use of a sound clip for viewers to compare and draw conclusions themselves also provides an extra layer of why we believe an assignment is credible.
I can also say we have also verified several roles with VAs personally but as they are private conversations there may not always be image proof. In any case there is always logic and a process behind what credits do and don't appear on the site.
I don't have anything to do with Danganronpa so please don't ask me about this franchise.
said at 12:33 PM on Thu Jan 25 2018
@NCZ You should consider it. It's like Ace Attorney expect with sexy characters and loads of heartbreak.
Replysaid at 12:50 PM on Thu Jan 25 2018
@Soul-dragon
I dunno, Klavier and Godot are pretty sexy...
I was curious about the PS4 collection when that came out last March since some of my friends are into the series and I like other VNs, but I ended up being busy with other stuff and playing a bunch of other games so it kind of fell by the wayside. I'm still open to grabbing it if I get the chance but I'd also be down for a switch port...
ReplyI dunno, Klavier and Godot are pretty sexy...
I was curious about the PS4 collection when that came out last March since some of my friends are into the series and I like other VNs, but I ended up being busy with other stuff and playing a bunch of other games so it kind of fell by the wayside. I'm still open to grabbing it if I get the chance but I'd also be down for a switch port...
said at 2:18 PM on Thu Jan 25 2018
@NCZ I'd definitely recommend it! It's pretty well written all things considered and surprising dark. The characters are also well written. And yes Klavier and Godot are hot but they have nothing on the likes of Byakuya Togami, Junko Enoshima, Peko Pekoyama and Korekiyo Shinguji...
Replysaid at 9:27 PM on Fri Dec 22 2017
Ha... whaddaya know. The douchey Kokichi is #1 among favorites here.
Replysaid at 11:45 AM on Sun Dec 24 2017
@Ryuko
Well, he is a very well written character, like Nagito. Though imo, Nagito has more charm than Kokichi. Kokichi is unredeemable 100%; a liar 'til the end.
ReplyWell, he is a very well written character, like Nagito. Though imo, Nagito has more charm than Kokichi. Kokichi is unredeemable 100%; a liar 'til the end.
said at 2:37 PM on Sun Dec 31 2017
@Ryuko For the same reasons that Korekiyo has an entire fanbase of thirsty teenage girls calling him hot I'd suppose. But for real I suppose it's because he's memorable and entertaining.
Replysaid at 3:29 AM on Mon Jan 1 2018
@Soul-dragon
Honestly, Korekiyo looks like a super creepy Ken Kaneki to me, especially with that zipper mask he has. And his trial was the worst one in all of V3, imo.
ReplyHonestly, Korekiyo looks like a super creepy Ken Kaneki to me, especially with that zipper mask he has. And his trial was the worst one in all of V3, imo.
said at 6:39 AM on Tue Jan 30 2018
@MizukaS Nah Gonta had the worst trail (seriously WTF).
Replysaid at 9:37 PM on Wed Dec 20 2017
How Many Dangit Grandpas are there going to be.
Replysaid at 2:17 AM on Thu Dec 21 2017
@Regomania
You mind explaining the pun/joke or whatever it is you're trying to throw out there?
ReplyYou mind explaining the pun/joke or whatever it is you're trying to throw out there?
said at 7:29 AM on Thu Dec 21 2017
@MizukaS I think he means 'old looking men' like Kaito and Gonta. If that is true then he can consider me his enemy for claiming that the perfection that is Kaito Momota looks like someone's grandfather.
Replysaid at 8:11 AM on Thu Dec 21 2017
@Soul-dragon
Kaito is older looking for his age, much like Kamina. In fact, he is Dangan Ronpa's own version of Kamina. Acted like a hero, and died as one.
ReplyKaito is older looking for his age, much like Kamina. In fact, he is Dangan Ronpa's own version of Kamina. Acted like a hero, and died as one.
said at 9:07 AM on Thu Dec 21 2017
@MizukaS Indeed. Heck they even gave him the English voice actor! Kind of makes me wish that his seiyuu was Katsuyuki Konishi.
Replysaid at 10:42 PM on Thu Dec 21 2017
@Soul-dragon
Also, when Kaito stepped out of the Exisal, it was just like Kamina standing on the hatch of his Gunman.
http://danganronpa.wikia.com/wiki/File:Danganronpa_V3_Kaito_Momota_Fullbody_Sprite_13.png
^
Also, this totally looks like Kamina with his orange sunglasses.
ReplyAlso, when Kaito stepped out of the Exisal, it was just like Kamina standing on the hatch of his Gunman.
http://danganronpa.wikia.com/wiki/File:Danganronpa_V3_Kaito_Momota_Fullbody_Sprite_13.png
^
Also, this totally looks like Kamina with his orange sunglasses.
said at 4:43 PM on Mon Dec 25 2017
@MizukaS Oh wow a whole thread started without me noticing.
Basically, a common joke both in and out of the fandom is to wildly mis-spell/mispronounce Dangan Ronpa's title. My favourite is Dangit Grandpa.
ReplyBasically, a common joke both in and out of the fandom is to wildly mis-spell/mispronounce Dangan Ronpa's title. My favourite is Dangit Grandpa.
said at 2:37 PM on Sun Dec 31 2017
@MizukaS This fits. https://www.reddit.com/r/danganronpa/comments/74ldmh/you_gotta_believe_in_the_kaito_who_believes_in_you/
Replysaid at 4:46 AM on Wed Dec 20 2017
The English voices were top notch pretty much all around, save for Tsumugi. While I think Dorothy *acted* Tsumugi quite well, I just didn't think her voice fit the character. Unfortunately, I felt this talented cast was just wasted on such an uninspired entry to the Danganronpa franchise. It felt like all the effort went into the characters and none into the story itself. It just felt lazy IMO.
Replysaid at 9:27 AM on Wed Dec 20 2017
@SuperSeanic You summed up my thoughts exactly. All in all the characters were good and they pulled out a good plot twist in the end, but there is one major plot hole that I couldn't ignore for some reason.
Replysaid at 10:09 AM on Wed Dec 20 2017
@MizukaS Everyone should've been killed after the first chapter for voting the wrong person guilty. Those are the rules of the game and I don't care how desperate Tsumugi was for V3 to continue.
Replysaid at 7:07 PM on Wed Dec 20 2017
@Soul-dragon
That's not a plothole. It's just Tsumugi bending the rules as the mastermind, just like how Junko attempted to kill Makoto in CH5 back in DR1. Do you remember that the bad ending exists too, btw? Kyoko was killed instead of Makoto, even though she isn't guilty.
When the mastermind decides to cheat, the rules don't matter anymore. Think of it this way - Tsumugi was offed at the very end, so she got what she deserved for cheating. Also, if Tsumugi didn't cheat, there was no need for Ch6, and the whole Dangan Ronpa Reality TV Show could have never came to an end. Kaede's death has significant meaning to the story; I could definitely assure you that it is not a plothole.
ReplyThat's not a plothole. It's just Tsumugi bending the rules as the mastermind, just like how Junko attempted to kill Makoto in CH5 back in DR1. Do you remember that the bad ending exists too, btw? Kyoko was killed instead of Makoto, even though she isn't guilty.
When the mastermind decides to cheat, the rules don't matter anymore. Think of it this way - Tsumugi was offed at the very end, so she got what she deserved for cheating. Also, if Tsumugi didn't cheat, there was no need for Ch6, and the whole Dangan Ronpa Reality TV Show could have never came to an end. Kaede's death has significant meaning to the story; I could definitely assure you that it is not a plothole.
said at 7:34 PM on Wed Dec 20 2017
@MizukaS @Soul-dragon I already beat the game so I don't really mind, but I believe is inconsiderate to others to post big spoilers of such a plot heavy and relatively new game. There are others places on the forum to discuss such things.
Replysaid at 12:24 AM on Mon Dec 18 2017
Looks like only Johnny Yong Bosch and Angie's VA haven't confirmed their roles. Without any sort of official confirmation from the VA, whether Angie is voiced by Cassandra Lee Morris or Marieve Herington is still up in the air.
Replysaid at 10:05 AM on Wed Dec 20 2017
@Soul-dragon
I could hear it, but I would really like an official confirmation on the matter.
ReplyI could hear it, but I would really like an official confirmation on the matter.
said at 1:57 PM on Tue Jan 9 2018
@MizukaS Did they not tell Johnny? I've seen in interviews where he didn't even know some of his roles were announced.
Replysaid at 8:21 PM on Thu Dec 7 2017
For anyone that thinks that the Dangan Ronpa series is over once and for all with regard to the conclusion of V3, think again:
https://gematsu.com/2017/11/spike-chunsoft-hiring-staff-danganronpa-modeling-texture-creation-mentions-ps4-ps-vita-action
A new title is currently in production, but it will NOT be written by the same writer that's given us all these games to date; Kazutaka has already decided to step down from the franchise.
Replyhttps://gematsu.com/2017/11/spike-chunsoft-hiring-staff-danganronpa-modeling-texture-creation-mentions-ps4-ps-vita-action
A new title is currently in production, but it will NOT be written by the same writer that's given us all these games to date; Kazutaka has already decided to step down from the franchise.
said at 7:27 PM on Fri Dec 8 2017
@MizukaS Wonderful! Guess then it'll be an Ultra Despair Girls mindset? No issues there! I wonder what character is going to get the treatment next? It'll probably be either Hiyoko or Peko (if they choose a girl from 2 to develop). I'd be all for either one although I will admit that I'd only be OK with Peko getting some development if she gets a new VA. Nothing against Janice Kaiwaye here, but she was not a good fit for the character and didn't do her justice IMO (well she did during the Sparkling Justice scene. But that was it really).
Replysaid at 8:39 PM on Fri Dec 8 2017
@Soul-dragon
Who knows? It may feature an all new cast.
ReplyWho knows? It may feature an all new cast.
said at 5:53 AM on Sat Dec 9 2017
@MizukaS I doubt it. If anything it's going to be another spin-off. Someone mentioned them wanting to make a fighting game, so it might be that. But there are some characters that I think need to be recasted (I did already mention Shirogane and Peko and I honestly believe that getting a new VA would do wonders for Sayaka and Chiro as well) although I doubt that NIS is going to change them based on one persons thoughts LOL (which means that if push comes to shove I'll just play it subbed). All in all I'm excited to see what they come up with.
Replysaid at 6:38 AM on Sat Dec 9 2017
@Soul-dragon
It's all speculation at this point. Nobody knows if it's gonna be like P4 Arena thing or a whole new concept.
And to me, Monica Rial is best Sayaka voice... it's too bad that Dorothy couldn't even begin with compare to Monica for the role (it also helped with the fact that Sayaka had more voiced dialogues in the anime than in the game). Chihiro's always sounded fine to me in both the anime and game. Honestly, I think Kara Edwards and Dorothy are equally tied.
Personally, I think the positives of the DR franchise dubs far outweigh the negatives. Bryce as Nagito and Makoto, most of Dr2's cast, Grant as Shuichi, Johnny as Hajime... need I say more?
ReplyIt's all speculation at this point. Nobody knows if it's gonna be like P4 Arena thing or a whole new concept.
And to me, Monica Rial is best Sayaka voice... it's too bad that Dorothy couldn't even begin with compare to Monica for the role (it also helped with the fact that Sayaka had more voiced dialogues in the anime than in the game). Chihiro's always sounded fine to me in both the anime and game. Honestly, I think Kara Edwards and Dorothy are equally tied.
Personally, I think the positives of the DR franchise dubs far outweigh the negatives. Bryce as Nagito and Makoto, most of Dr2's cast, Grant as Shuichi, Johnny as Hajime... need I say more?
said at 11:29 AM on Sat Dec 9 2017
@MizukaS I guess it was the way for the first two games...but for V3 Tsumugi's voice ruined everything for me. There's nothing like going to face your final opponent and the dub was OK for the most part until she was revealed to be the mastermind and things went downhill fast. Fahn's performance was just so incredibly awkward and it made it hard to fear Tsumugi let alone take her seriously not leaving much for the main characters to react to TBH.
Replysaid at 5:24 PM on Wed Nov 29 2017
I'm prolly alone on this one, but i find the delivery on all of tsumugi's line in english to sound really fake, which considering the story makes a lot of sense to be delivered as such.
Replysaid at 4:32 PM on Sun Dec 3 2017
@MrFuzzyPony
You are not alone, Fuzzy. Tsumugi's English portrayal is well disliked even those of us that generally enjoy dubs. These concern the pitch, intonation, delivery, etc. It's unfortunate because if Dorothy lowered her pitch a bit (to Kaoru's pitch), then it wouldn't sound nearly as bad.
ReplyYou are not alone, Fuzzy. Tsumugi's English portrayal is well disliked even those of us that generally enjoy dubs. These concern the pitch, intonation, delivery, etc. It's unfortunate because if Dorothy lowered her pitch a bit (to Kaoru's pitch), then it wouldn't sound nearly as bad.
said at 5:02 PM on Sun Dec 3 2017
I've misread your comment, but as far as calling Dorothy's portrayal of Tsumugi "phony" goes, I am in agreement. I don't think it's done for a good reason, though. It's phony compared to other portrayals in the same game.
Replysaid at 10:34 AM on Thu Dec 7 2017
@MizukaS Honestly she and Erica (Mendez) should've swapped roles. Maki has way more lines than Tsumugi and it's a character that I can actually picture her fitting perfectly if she used her Meryl Strife voice. As for Tsumugi I can imagine Erica being a perfect fit with her Nico voice. However if I'm being honestly my ideal English Tsumugi would be Bryn Appril, but since I'm going to be realistic here I'd say that either Carrie Kearnen (doing something in between Alya and Satsuki) or Cassandra Lee Morris (channeling Lin Lee Koo and Kyubey) would've been better candidates as well. I just hope that if the character returns she (and I say this with all due respect to Fahn) gets a new voice. Dorothy didn't fit her in the slightest and I honestly believe that she would've worked better for Tenko, Miu, Kirumi or Maki.
Replysaid at 8:15 PM on Thu Dec 7 2017
@Soul-dragon
I've gotten way too used to Erica as Maki that she's the only voice I recognize for the character, and not anyone else. But the suggestions you've made for either Carrie or Cassandra voicing as Tsumugi instead are better than Dorothy using that Minnie Mouse-esque voice.
ReplyI've gotten way too used to Erica as Maki that she's the only voice I recognize for the character, and not anyone else. But the suggestions you've made for either Carrie or Cassandra voicing as Tsumugi instead are better than Dorothy using that Minnie Mouse-esque voice.
said at 2:03 PM on Fri Dec 8 2017
@MizukaS Really? Her performance honestly reminded my way to much of both Fuuka Yamagishi (pre-persona arena) as well as BVS Lex Luthor. It's honestly a shame TBH. From what I've seen of Fahn she's actually pretty talented...when it comes to low registered characters. Her higher pitch isn't what I'd call pleasant honestly. I just hope that the voice directors realize that soon so that they'll try to stop putting her in roles that clearly out of her range.
Replysaid at 7:15 PM on Fri Dec 8 2017
@Soul-dragon
Dorothy is best at motherly/mature characters. Her medium register, which consists of Meryl and Kaoru, are very good, too. But any higher than that....? No thanks.
Oh, and I could tell you why that kind of voice sounds similar to Fuka in the original P3. It's the result of a lower pitched person trying to force the high range. I do know some lower pitched people could hit high pitched voices quite well (Wendee Lee and Julie Ann Taylor, for instance), but it's certainly not Dorothy nor Paula Tiso.
So yeah, agreed with your statement on hoping that directors would stop trying to hurt Dorothy's vocal chords in the future.
ReplyDorothy is best at motherly/mature characters. Her medium register, which consists of Meryl and Kaoru, are very good, too. But any higher than that....? No thanks.
Oh, and I could tell you why that kind of voice sounds similar to Fuka in the original P3. It's the result of a lower pitched person trying to force the high range. I do know some lower pitched people could hit high pitched voices quite well (Wendee Lee and Julie Ann Taylor, for instance), but it's certainly not Dorothy nor Paula Tiso.
So yeah, agreed with your statement on hoping that directors would stop trying to hurt Dorothy's vocal chords in the future.
said at 10:29 AM on Thu Nov 9 2017
Sometimes I think people can be a way to picky or hateful with the dubbing. when comes to this series.
Replysaid at 8:48 AM on Fri Nov 10 2017
@MadDude657
Tell me about it! I'm sick of seeing people hate on Bryce as Nagito without any reason other than "he is not Megumi Ogata".
ReplyTell me about it! I'm sick of seeing people hate on Bryce as Nagito without any reason other than "he is not Megumi Ogata".
said at 4:44 PM on Fri Nov 10 2017
@MizukaS You and me both. The voices I complained about earlier have all grown on me honestly (expect for Shirogane's) and complaining isn't going to change a thing! Granted I have my issues with some of the voices in the series (Shirogane, Peko and some others) but I never go as far as most people do. And the fact that I got a death threat just for saying that Bryce would've made a good Oma is f****** stupid! He isn't that bad of a VA so why are people acting like he's the spawn of Satan? And if you think the voice acting for the series is the only thing that the fanbase is rapid about, then then I'm afraid that your very wrong. It's crazy about literally everything. It goes as far as shipping (basically if you don't ship Komahina your a terrible person.) to which VA portrayed a character better (I've once seen two people throw a bunch of insults at someone just because they said that they liked Austin Tindle's Ishimaru more than Sean Chiplock's). Forgive me if I went off topic or began to rant, I'm just tired of this series's fanbase getting mad at every little thing.
Replysaid at 6:36 PM on Fri Nov 10 2017
@Soul-dragon
Yeah, I don't like Komahina at all. In fact, I don't even see it. Nagito's definitely interested in Hajime, and he is "in love with his hope" as he says, but is that on a romantic level? Nah, if you ask me. It's fine if someone thinks that way, but I'm personally inclined to disagree, so I would appreciate it if others wouldn't shove that ship down my throat.
Personally, I see Chiaki and Hajime as a ship, since there's an in game event where Hajime's heart beat accelerates when Chiaki fell on top of him. It's also pretty much a no brainer as to which pair has a stronger bond (and if anything, Hajime's feelings towards Nagito is anything but positive). Chiaki and Hajime often support each other as good friends, but I am also inclined to think that their bond is a bit more than just mere friendship. I'm ok with others don't see it the way I do, so it would be great if others would treat me how I'd treat 'em (unfortunately, that sincere notion I have is often not reciprocated by the DR fanbase).
And honestly, if people wanna think Austin portrayed Taka better, then that's their opinion. Vice versa with Sean as the same character. It's honestly really stupid to claim superiority on an opinion; we all have 'em, so even if it's an unpopular one, is there really honestly a need to yell at each other until our faces are beet red over something so subjective? I think not.
^
These are the main reasons why I really dislike the DR fandom in general, since the majority of its fans have given me no reason to make me feel that I even have a sense of belonging.
ReplyYeah, I don't like Komahina at all. In fact, I don't even see it. Nagito's definitely interested in Hajime, and he is "in love with his hope" as he says, but is that on a romantic level? Nah, if you ask me. It's fine if someone thinks that way, but I'm personally inclined to disagree, so I would appreciate it if others wouldn't shove that ship down my throat.
Personally, I see Chiaki and Hajime as a ship, since there's an in game event where Hajime's heart beat accelerates when Chiaki fell on top of him. It's also pretty much a no brainer as to which pair has a stronger bond (and if anything, Hajime's feelings towards Nagito is anything but positive). Chiaki and Hajime often support each other as good friends, but I am also inclined to think that their bond is a bit more than just mere friendship. I'm ok with others don't see it the way I do, so it would be great if others would treat me how I'd treat 'em (unfortunately, that sincere notion I have is often not reciprocated by the DR fanbase).
And honestly, if people wanna think Austin portrayed Taka better, then that's their opinion. Vice versa with Sean as the same character. It's honestly really stupid to claim superiority on an opinion; we all have 'em, so even if it's an unpopular one, is there really honestly a need to yell at each other until our faces are beet red over something so subjective? I think not.
^
These are the main reasons why I really dislike the DR fandom in general, since the majority of its fans have given me no reason to make me feel that I even have a sense of belonging.
said at 11:43 AM on Sat Nov 11 2017
@MizukaS I definitely agree with you on all of the above expect for the fact that I personally love Komahina LOL. One of the reasons I think it started up was due to the amount of chemistry that Johny and Bryce had with their respective characters and how well the performances blended together. It probably helped as well that both voiced the Okumura bothers on Blue Exorcist so they had probably already grown used to preforming with the others voice. In fact, how much chemistry two VAs can have together can create a lot of ships which is both a good thing and a bad thing.
Replysaid at 6:16 PM on Sat Nov 11 2017
@Soul-dragon
Sure, both Johnny and Bryce have an excellent chemistry with each other, but I still don't think Hajime sees Nagito the way the latter sees the former, even if Nagito does see Hajime in a romantic way. Dude's a hope-obsessed nutjob, anyway. If Nagito's drooling over Hajime, it's probably due to the hope Nagito sees in him. But anyway, it's ridiculous how some people could just label others as "terrible" just because they don't like, or even hate Komahina.
ReplySure, both Johnny and Bryce have an excellent chemistry with each other, but I still don't think Hajime sees Nagito the way the latter sees the former, even if Nagito does see Hajime in a romantic way. Dude's a hope-obsessed nutjob, anyway. If Nagito's drooling over Hajime, it's probably due to the hope Nagito sees in him. But anyway, it's ridiculous how some people could just label others as "terrible" just because they don't like, or even hate Komahina.
said at 11:27 AM on Sat Oct 21 2017
Honestly, i expected the English version to have a new cast
Replysaid at 6:04 AM on Sun Oct 22 2017
@clankfandom100 We all did. But some of the performances were quite good and I honestly can't imagine anyone else doing it better (Korekiyo, Keebo, Himiko, Saihara, Kaede).
Replysaid at 6:45 AM on Thu Oct 26 2017
@Soul-dragon Well OK, good point there. Maybe not necessarily better per se, but at least hypothetically equal in my own mind;
Vic Mignogna as Kiyo. Xander Mobus as K1-B0, Ashly Burch as Himiko, Robbie Daymond as Shuichi & Marisha Ray as Kaede.
ReplyVic Mignogna as Kiyo. Xander Mobus as K1-B0, Ashly Burch as Himiko, Robbie Daymond as Shuichi & Marisha Ray as Kaede.
said at 11:56 AM on Thu Oct 26 2017
@MilanTheVillain01 I can see all of those happening (well expect for Ashly Burch as Himiko because the only dubbing stuff that she's done is for Funimation and I can't see her just miraculously going to work for Bang Zoom.) Granted all of them would've been good but I liked the castings for them.
Replysaid at 12:54 AM on Fri Oct 27 2017
@Soul-dragon Bare in mind, I did say 'hypothetically'.
Replysaid at 4:57 PM on Mon Oct 30 2017
@Soul-dragon Was this game dubbed by Bangzoom? I know the previous 2 were.
Replysaid at 7:37 AM on Tue Oct 31 2017
@DeathGod46 I believe so. It's possible that it was Cup of Tea, but NIS has worked with them yet so it is unlikely.
Replysaid at 3:44 PM on Fri Oct 6 2017
Honestly, this dub felt average at best. I'm sorry, but some of the voices could've been way better. Some examples are, Shirogane (I really wish that they had gone with someone like Erica Mendez, Cherami Leigh or Natalie Hover.), Oma (I adored Derek Stephen Prince as Fuyuhiko but he sounded a bit to old to play Oma and the voice wasn't cute enough.), Tenko (I really, really wish that Taylor had used her Severa/Selena voice for her. It would've fit her way better, and the screams sounded terrible TBH) and Rantaro (I usually love JYB's work, but his Rantaro felt a bit to stiff. I honestly wish that he and Derek had switched roles. It would've been better). And again, the Monokubs should've been voiced by one person. I don't mind that we got multiple VAs, but it would've made way more since.
Replysaid at 12:48 AM on Sat Oct 7 2017
@Soul-dragon
I thought you would have at least realized by now that Nis America does not try to mirror the JP castings, and it is especially apparent that they don't in the DR series. What works for Japan does not necessarily work for a Western audience.
I don't agree with everything you say, but I do agree that Tsumugi's voice is unfitting. That's all. Have a good day.
ReplyI thought you would have at least realized by now that Nis America does not try to mirror the JP castings, and it is especially apparent that they don't in the DR series. What works for Japan does not necessarily work for a Western audience.
I don't agree with everything you say, but I do agree that Tsumugi's voice is unfitting. That's all. Have a good day.
said at 8:44 AM on Sat Oct 7 2017
@MizukaS & @Soul-dragon Also, bare in mind that direction has a big impact on the final result that we hear.
Replysaid at 8:57 AM on Sat Oct 7 2017
@MilanTheVillain01
Of course. The director makes the dub, after all. And since Wendee Lee directed this dub, it's no wonder why it's great.
ReplyOf course. The director makes the dub, after all. And since Wendee Lee directed this dub, it's no wonder why it's great.
said at 4:33 PM on Sat Oct 7 2017
@MizukaS She did? I thought that it was Tony Oliver again. Wow. How underwhelming.
Replysaid at 5:19 AM on Tue Oct 10 2017
@Soul-dragon She confirmed on Twitter that she directed it.
https://twitter.com/WendeeLeeVO/status/907081442240299009
Replyhttps://twitter.com/WendeeLeeVO/status/907081442240299009
said at 12:47 PM on Tue Oct 10 2017
@MizukaS Again underwhelming. She usually makes such a good use of recycled VAs, but here...well I was pretty disappointed with the 4 characters I mentioned above. Everyone else was OK, but Tenko and Oma's voices were underwhelming compared to their JPN counterparts, Ranatro was extremely stiff and Shirogane...where do I even begin? I have no clue why she thought Dorothy Fahn would be a good fit. Her Sayaka was a total misfire, and Shirogane's even worse. I guess it would be tolerable if the character had a small role, but she was the MASTERMIND! Getting that characters voice wrong can drag down the entire dub (which it kind of did in a way. Most of, if not all of my problems with the dub come from her voice) and ruin the great acting that came from some of the characters. I don't have anything against Fahn, I just think that she would've made a better Kirumi or Maki.
Replysaid at 6:48 PM on Tue Oct 10 2017
@Soul-dragon
Uh... you should have pinged Milan, not me. I'm pretty much finished with any convos regarding V3 with you. We've said our pieces, we know what we agree and disagree upon, so.... could we just leave it at that? Please? Thank you.
ReplyUh... you should have pinged Milan, not me. I'm pretty much finished with any convos regarding V3 with you. We've said our pieces, we know what we agree and disagree upon, so.... could we just leave it at that? Please? Thank you.
said at 12:41 PM on Wed Oct 11 2017
@MizukaS I do agree that we are done, but did you really need to let me know? It would've been better if you had just not replied. And I did mean to ping Milan. Sorry about that.
Replysaid at 11:17 PM on Sun Oct 15 2017
@Soul-dragon I think Johnny did well as Rantaro, actually. He's been using his lower register more often recently (previously he stuck to his natural speaking voice or pitched it up to varying degrees), and I think he was great given the limited material he got. I thought Derek Stephen Prince was a decent Oma, too.
Initially, I wanted the two of them and Grant to switch roles (Grant= Rantaro, Derek= Saihara, Johnny=Oma). I still would like to see that, to be honest. But Grant bowled me over, Johnny turned in a pleasant surprise, and I got roughly what I wanted with Derek , so I'll take it.
Ah, Dorothy... I don't dislike her performance as much the the most of the fans do, but there's something that's not quite doing it for me. It's a shame, because she's got a great voice and sounded like a good choice on paper.
ReplyInitially, I wanted the two of them and Grant to switch roles (Grant= Rantaro, Derek= Saihara, Johnny=Oma). I still would like to see that, to be honest. But Grant bowled me over, Johnny turned in a pleasant surprise, and I got roughly what I wanted with Derek , so I'll take it.
Ah, Dorothy... I don't dislike her performance as much the the most of the fans do, but there's something that's not quite doing it for me. It's a shame, because she's got a great voice and sounded like a good choice on paper.
said at 11:49 PM on Sun Oct 15 2017
@nikipotamus (Cont.) And I don't know if there are any dubbing regulars who can match Yamadera's insane range. You'd need a James Arnold Taylor or an Eric Bauza to pull that off.
Replysaid at 3:33 AM on Mon Oct 16 2017
@nikipotamus (Realised I might have sounded a little pushy, there, sorry.)
Replysaid at 9:11 AM on Fri Oct 6 2017
To sum up my thoughts for this dub (and the game in general:
1) Slightly disappointed that new blood isn't used for this production (however, that is compensated with the superb acting and casting choices).
2) I don't like Dorothy as Tsumugi, like most of the fans.
3) Everyone but Dorothy killed it with their performances.
4) This is my most favorite DR game by far. I liked it more than any of its predecessors.
5) The ending is just.... WOW.
Reply1) Slightly disappointed that new blood isn't used for this production (however, that is compensated with the superb acting and casting choices).
2) I don't like Dorothy as Tsumugi, like most of the fans.
3) Everyone but Dorothy killed it with their performances.
4) This is my most favorite DR game by far. I liked it more than any of its predecessors.
5) The ending is just.... WOW.
said at 11:56 AM on Wed Oct 4 2017
The only English VA that I can't place is and/or hasn't been announced is Monosuke's voice. I want to say it's Keith Silverstein but I can't be sure. Anyone else have an idea? If the game is only using previous DR VA's, then the only other people it could be are Matt Mercer or Bryce Papenbrook and I'm pretty sure it's not Bryce.
Replysaid at 12:13 PM on Wed Oct 4 2017
@SuperSeanic
Dude, I'm usually pretty confident when it comes to identifying voices, but even I'm not sure about this one. I'm pretty sure we could cross Bryce off the list, like you said. The voice sounds too high pitched to be from Keith or Matt.
The accent makes it difficult to pinpoint the VA. We just have to hope that Monosuke's VA comes out and confirms his role.
ReplyDude, I'm usually pretty confident when it comes to identifying voices, but even I'm not sure about this one. I'm pretty sure we could cross Bryce off the list, like you said. The voice sounds too high pitched to be from Keith or Matt.
The accent makes it difficult to pinpoint the VA. We just have to hope that Monosuke's VA comes out and confirms his role.
said at 5:13 PM on Wed Oct 4 2017
@SuperSeanic A part of me thinks that it might be either Brain Beacock, Matthew Mercer, Bryce Papenbrook or Jason Wishnov, but I have no clue. Whoever voiced him has a pretty good range though.
Replysaid at 10:39 AM on Mon Oct 2 2017
Grant George is the perfect Shuichi. He nailed every aspect of Shuichi's character, and he definitely killed it in the finale (final trial).
Replysaid at 8:41 AM on Mon Oct 2 2017
I don't understand why some people are complaining about the recycled VAs. With the exception of Miu, it's hard to distinguish any of the VAs apart from their previous work. Some very good examples are Kyle Hebert, Kaiji Tang, and Kira Buckland.
Replysaid at 10:18 AM on Mon Oct 2 2017
@Dawnlight
Because V3 is a new entry to the DR series and people were expecting Nis to cast new blood instead of VAs that have participated in the series before.
It's also no wonder how Miu sounds so distinctive; I mean, it's Wendee. She's the type of VA that you could spot as soon as she starts speaking. Though unconfirmed atm, I find Tenko's voice easy to spot as well (Julie Ann Taylor). Tenko and Ibuki are similar in the sense that they have a lot of spunk.
ReplyBecause V3 is a new entry to the DR series and people were expecting Nis to cast new blood instead of VAs that have participated in the series before.
It's also no wonder how Miu sounds so distinctive; I mean, it's Wendee. She's the type of VA that you could spot as soon as she starts speaking. Though unconfirmed atm, I find Tenko's voice easy to spot as well (Julie Ann Taylor). Tenko and Ibuki are similar in the sense that they have a lot of spunk.
said at 6:15 AM on Mon Oct 2 2017
I'm pretty bummed none of my predictions for the voice actors were right (only two of the voice actors I guessed were in the game, but not as the characters I thought they'd voice) but most, if not all the voice actors, are pretty good choices so far! I can see where the complaints about Grant George (who also voiced Leon in the first game) voicing Saihara are coming from, but I think he pulls it off pretty well. Plus I think it's nice they had Todd Haberkorn voice Korekiyo. Not only is his voice (much to my surprise, actually) very fitting for the character, but he stays alive longer than a single chapter and that's great. And you have no idea how long it took me to find out Kyle Hebert was voicing (my new favorite) Kaito. He just had to say ONE THING similar to Kamina for it to click. Overall, I would have preferred fresh blood (my predictions for the V3 voice cast was built around that idea), but the voice cast isn't too bad in my book.
Replysaid at 10:20 AM on Mon Oct 2 2017
@Anichibi
Yeah, gonna have to agree that V3 is cast well for the most part. Only one that irks me a bit is Tsumugi's voice. It's comparable to Fuka from P3 before Wendee took over.
ReplyYeah, gonna have to agree that V3 is cast well for the most part. Only one that irks me a bit is Tsumugi's voice. It's comparable to Fuka from P3 before Wendee took over.
said at 2:33 PM on Mon Oct 2 2017
@Anichibi The dub is definitely OK, with Keebo and Korekiyo having the strongest voices and Oma's and Shirogane's being the worst (it honestly sounds like Tommy Wiseau).
Replysaid at 10:01 AM on Sun Oct 1 2017
I think Angie Yonaga is voiced by Annette Toutonghi in the English version! Am I right?
Replysaid at 10:09 AM on Sun Oct 1 2017
@LKGMediaProductions Nah,it's definitely Marieve Herington doing a french accent.
Replysaid at 9:53 PM on Sun Oct 1 2017
@Soul-dragon
I thought the French/Old Brit accent was used by Marieve for Celestia, instead of Angie. Since there is no official confirmation yet, I'm gonna go ahead and speculate that Angie is voiced by Cassandra Lee Morris. To me, Angie sounds like an accented Morgana.
ReplyI thought the French/Old Brit accent was used by Marieve for Celestia, instead of Angie. Since there is no official confirmation yet, I'm gonna go ahead and speculate that Angie is voiced by Cassandra Lee Morris. To me, Angie sounds like an accented Morgana.
said at 7:11 AM on Wed Sep 20 2017
The voice who I'm the most curious to see in this game is Shirogane's. I will admit that I've been extremely harsh on Dorothy Fahn because I didn't think her voice fit the character and for that I apologize to her. It was wrong of me to say some of the things I did on both YouTube and this site and I do hope that she can forgive me for it (even though I don't think I deserve it). But I can't see how they're going to make it sound (HUGE SPOILERS AHEAD!) intimating/creepy for the final trail. But I'm hoping that she'll be able to surprise me. (SPOILERS END HERE) I just hope that she'll be able to pull it off because the Danganronpa fandom can be quite...harsh when it comes to a voice they don't think fits a character. But I'll see what happens.
Replysaid at 9:50 AM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@Soul-dragon
"I just hope that she'll be able to pull it off because the Danganronpa fandom can be quite...harsh when it comes to a voice they don't think fits a character. "
I never liked most of the DR fandom for that reason, you know. People could complain all day, but in the end, nobody will be able to get Nis America to delete Dorothy's lines and then recast the role to someone else.
Now, I wouldn't say that particular voice Dorothy used is exactly ideal either, but for some reason, I think it.... works? Kinda? Perhaps this is what they mean by "mixed feelings". Yeah, that's it.
Reply"I just hope that she'll be able to pull it off because the Danganronpa fandom can be quite...harsh when it comes to a voice they don't think fits a character. "
I never liked most of the DR fandom for that reason, you know. People could complain all day, but in the end, nobody will be able to get Nis America to delete Dorothy's lines and then recast the role to someone else.
Now, I wouldn't say that particular voice Dorothy used is exactly ideal either, but for some reason, I think it.... works? Kinda? Perhaps this is what they mean by "mixed feelings". Yeah, that's it.
said at 9:56 AM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@MizukaS Yeah, when it comes to voice acting the fanbase is extremely cruel. They go from sending death threats (twice) to making entire videos based on mourning a character's voice (when the character is recast for the anime). And complaining definitely won't change a thing.
Replysaid at 10:04 AM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@Soul-dragon
They could learn a thing or two from the BTVA staff. It's ok to dislike something; several of us have expressed those feelings properly without actually offending or be condescending about it. But it's never ok to send death threats, demand that a VA be recast, etc. It's just... not right.
ReplyThey could learn a thing or two from the BTVA staff. It's ok to dislike something; several of us have expressed those feelings properly without actually offending or be condescending about it. But it's never ok to send death threats, demand that a VA be recast, etc. It's just... not right.
said at 10:16 AM on Sun Oct 1 2017
@MizukaS I definitely agree. The thing that made me realize saying that I there was an anime just so she'd get recasted is this statement said by Serena's VA (from Pokemon):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr_PeFJSbAU. In the end, it is important to remember as much as you dislike a voice, voice actors are normal people as well and bashing them just for doing their job is not OK.
Replysaid at 4:45 PM on Sat Sep 2 2017
I have a feeling I'll remember this game. And not because of the recycled VAs, or the story, but instead because Bryce Papenbrook received death threats (like Christina Vee) after first trailer came out. Everyone thought he was the voice of Oma and they decided they didn't like his performance (even though he actually wasn't Oma's VA).
Hey at least Adrien and Marinette have something else to talk about!
ReplyHey at least Adrien and Marinette have something else to talk about!
said at 10:27 PM on Sat Sep 2 2017
@Soul-dragon That was so funny. Bryce always gets mixed reception. I like how barely anyone complains about Johnny. Probably cuz he's only in 2 of them.
Replysaid at 11:10 PM on Sat Sep 2 2017
@DeathGod46 its funny that someone gets death threats for something there not even in?
Replysaid at 7:15 AM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@DeathGod46 I don't understand. Complaining and sending death threats are two different things. While both are about not liking something, it's one thing to criticize someone and another to demand their death.There are some performances I hate with all of my being (for example Dorothy Fahn as Shirogane, Cindy Robinson as Hinoka or Jamie Marchi as Gou Matsouka) but all three of them seem like nice people, but I'd never demand their death just for one performance!
Replysaid at 10:21 AM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@Soul-dragon "But that's Kayayday's lie, isn't it?"
Replysaid at 2:15 PM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@Soul-dragon When people thought Bryce was in V3 and everyone started complaining, that had me in tears. That **** was funny. I didn't know people sent him death threats.
Replysaid at 4:38 PM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@DeathGod46 Really? I didn't find it amusing in the slightest. In fact it got old pretty quick. Honestly, I have no clue why he gets so much hate from the Danganronpa Loyalists. His Nagito was perfect (I even preferred him to Megumi Ogata) so I don't really see the problem with him as a VA (the only bad performance I've heard from him is Karel).
Replysaid at 8:28 PM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@Soul-dragon Bryce always gets mixed receptions from people. Whether it'd be his Kirito, Eren, Shirou Emiya,etc.... It's usually his emotional stuff they complain about I notice.
Replysaid at 9:39 AM on Mon Sep 4 2017
@DeathGod46 Yeah, I've noticed that to. People also complain that he has to many leading roles (which I definitely won't deny).
Replysaid at 9:47 PM on Mon Sep 4 2017
@Soul-dragon A few years ago he was in everything. Now it's Robbie daymond, Mittleman, etc....
Replysaid at 6:57 AM on Tue Sep 5 2017
@Soul-dragon
Death threats?
People need to cool their f****** heads, it's a video game for crying out loud. Jeez.
ReplyDeath threats?
People need to cool their f****** heads, it's a video game for crying out loud. Jeez.
said at 11:13 PM on Sun Sep 10 2017
@Soul-dragon Death threats over something that dumb? Sheesh, why are nerds so awful?
Replysaid at 4:59 PM on Tue Sep 12 2017
@LeDom What did Cristina Vee get death threats for? Is it the same reason as Bryce Papenflocker?
Replysaid at 2:30 AM on Wed Sep 13 2017
@DeathGod46 The character Cristina voiced in Danganronpa: Another Episode, Monaca was an unlikeable character. A "green-haired spawn of Satan", if you will.
When she first revealed that she voiced Monaca, apparently she got death threats on Twitter. It got so bad that she had to leave Twitter for a week.
ReplyWhen she first revealed that she voiced Monaca, apparently she got death threats on Twitter. It got so bad that she had to leave Twitter for a week.
said at 12:40 PM on Mon Sep 18 2017
@MilanTheVillain01 Monaca isn't unlikeable. In fact, I love her quite a lot (even though she's a little s*%#) and she's my favorite mastermind.
Replysaid at 7:30 PM on Thu Sep 21 2017
@Soul-dragon Needless to say, she did a lot of f***ed up stuff.
Replysaid at 9:55 AM on Sat Sep 30 2017
Yeah, I love the fact that a VA got death threats due to non-participation as well. Seriously though, nobody deserves that, even if the performance was terrible, and the worst kind of miscast that anyone could make. At the very core, voice actors are human beings, too. Nobody deserves to die over a fictional setting, a game, or anime. Nobody. A disappointing performance is one thing, but that doesn't mean they've committed an actual crime (you know, breaking the law).
On a related note, Kokichi is actually Derek Stephen Prince, Fuyuhiko's VA.
ReplyOn a related note, Kokichi is actually Derek Stephen Prince, Fuyuhiko's VA.
said at 10:55 AM on Thu Nov 9 2017
@MizukaS Yeah. However I will admit that the reason I get mad about him receiving death threats is because I received one just for suggesting that he'd make a good English voice for Oma.
Replysaid at 11:10 AM on Thu Nov 9 2017
@Soul-dragon
Wow. Those crazy lunatics need to stop getting their panties in a twist.
ReplyWow. Those crazy lunatics need to stop getting their panties in a twist.
said at 4:55 PM on Thu Nov 9 2017
@MizukaS Agreed. Heck it was so dumb that I considered dropping the series just for that reason. Seriously has any fanbase shown their voice actors so much hate for just doing their job? (excluding the Sonic and Pokemon fandoms BTW).
Replysaid at 10:02 PM on Thu Nov 9 2017
@Soul-dragon
I always tell people that the fanbase isn't worth dropping the series for. The fanbase doesn't reflect the quality of the actual franchise, so regardless of how toxic it is, I'm not dropping it. What I'd do instead is just ignore the clearly toxic ones, and seek out the more reasonable ones, such as yourself, Soul.
ReplyI always tell people that the fanbase isn't worth dropping the series for. The fanbase doesn't reflect the quality of the actual franchise, so regardless of how toxic it is, I'm not dropping it. What I'd do instead is just ignore the clearly toxic ones, and seek out the more reasonable ones, such as yourself, Soul.
said at 4:18 PM on Thu Aug 31 2017
I'm pretty sure Johnny Yong Bosch is Rantaro Amami. Now I'm more tempted to play this game.
Replysaid at 1:18 PM on Fri Sep 1 2017
@DeathGod46 I'm positive about that too. And he seems to be using a quieter version of his normal voice. And because of how close it sounds to his Hajime voice, he has changed his Hajime to sound more like the voice he uses as Renton (Eureka Seven) and Kota (God Eater).
Replysaid at 5:52 PM on Fri Sep 1 2017
@Unknownsage13 It's been a while since I've heard Johnny in a new video game. Glad he's in Danganronpa again
Replysaid at 1:07 PM on Wed Aug 30 2017
Like many, I'm not a huge fan of the fact that the cast here is mostly recycled from the previous games, but if they sound different enough (and play against type) than I'll OK. Honestly, Brian Beacock's Monokuma is enough for me to play this dubbed.
Replysaid at 5:34 PM on Fri Sep 1 2017
@SNaG Some are instantly recognizable (Julie Ann Taylor, Marieve Herington) but some sound different (Kira Buckland, Johnny Yong Bosch)
Replysaid at 10:05 PM on Fri Sep 1 2017
@Soul-dragon That's my big issue. Several of these VAs have very iconic voices that no matter what you can tell who they are. And then some of the other VAs are playing roles that require a similar voice to their previous characters. I would've probably rearranged a couple of these (ex. switch Dorothy Fahn and Julie Ann Taylor's characters so they don't sound almost identical to their previous roles). And also had removed some of these VAs for VAs that aren't quite as easily recognizable.
Replysaid at 2:20 PM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@Soul-dragon Who do you think is Marieve Herington? I played the demo but I think I've never heard her.
Replysaid at 4:25 PM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@Marakutanay I'm positive she's Angie. Her voice sounds identical to Celestia's.
Replysaid at 7:18 PM on Sun Sep 3 2017
@Soul-dragon I'll admit that Angie' VA is the only one I'm not 100% sure, but she sounds like Cassandra Morris to me. Guess we'll see.
Replysaid at 12:53 PM on Wed Sep 20 2017
@Unknownsage13 You and I can agree on that. Honestly I would've switched Fahn and Mendez's roles as well as Bosch and Prince's. It would've given them all a chance to use a different voice instead of the ones for their previous characters. I would've also had Herington drop the accent (it does fit Angie perfectly but it makes her sound indentical to Celestia).
Replysaid at 5:48 PM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@SNaG
The reason why Nis is recycling all the VAs is revealed in the final chapter. I have a theory (though not officially confirmed), and you're gonna have to reach the end first so that I don't spoil this for anyone else.
ReplyThe reason why Nis is recycling all the VAs is revealed in the final chapter. I have a theory (though not officially confirmed), and you're gonna have to reach the end first so that I don't spoil this for anyone else.
said at 5:58 PM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@MizukaS
I see why, but still it's kinda unfortunate. Nevertheless, I do feel virtually everyone sounds different.
ReplyI see why, but still it's kinda unfortunate. Nevertheless, I do feel virtually everyone sounds different.
said at 7:18 PM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@SNaG
My theory is that it simply costs less to recycle the VAs. More cost effective, that way. And you're telling me when you say it's "unfortunate". Dude, I had an entire dream cast list of all 16 students; featuring only VAs that haven't been a part of any Dangan Ronpa media. They very well could have been in V3, cuz those VAs are non-union or ficore.
ReplyMy theory is that it simply costs less to recycle the VAs. More cost effective, that way. And you're telling me when you say it's "unfortunate". Dude, I had an entire dream cast list of all 16 students; featuring only VAs that haven't been a part of any Dangan Ronpa media. They very well could have been in V3, cuz those VAs are non-union or ficore.
said at 8:05 PM on Sat Sep 30 2017
@MizukaS In this game it's clear how it's a cost perspective but still, would have liked some new blood. Good VO though.
Replysaid at 10:33 AM on Mon Oct 2 2017
Dorothy could actually use a voice (she has a lot of voices at her disposal) that works for Tsumugi. The forced, high pitched voice she used is a great subject of controversy because it sounds unnatural. But if Dorothy lowered the voice to a more natural, medium range, then I doubt anyone's gonna complain.
On another note, I really like Erica as Maki. She plays a girl this time instead of a boy (she was Nagisa in Despair Girls).
ReplyOn another note, I really like Erica as Maki. She plays a girl this time instead of a boy (she was Nagisa in Despair Girls).
said at 9:59 AM on Tue Aug 29 2017
As great as I think the English cast so far is, I would've preferred fresh blood, so to speak.
Replysaid at 3:21 PM on Tue Aug 29 2017
@MilanTheVillain01 Same. The reason for it is this new thing that allows characters from past games to communicate. However, I do hope that they don't just used recycled VAs for future versions, because you can only use the same VAs so many times...
Replysaid at 12:22 AM on Thu Aug 31 2017
@Soul-dragon I created a forum for a dream cast if you wanna see it.
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=122632
Replyhttp://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=122632
said at 1:36 PM on Tue Aug 8 2017
Not going to lie, it is a bit disappointing to see that all of the VAs so far are recycled. And honestly? I'm not the biggest fan of some of the voices (Shirogane's, Tojo's and Ouma's).
Replysaid at 11:19 AM on Sun Aug 27 2017
@Soul-dragon However Oma's voice has grown on me quite a lot. It sounds cute and creepy. The same can be said with Tojo. However, I have yet to get used to Shirogane's....
Replysaid at 9:12 AM on Sat Jul 22 2017
Honest question, is NIS America talent pool really that small? I don't mind a few recycles here and there, but for this game I'm confident that pretty much ALL the kids VAs were in previous entries.
Replysaid at 1:33 PM on Sat Jul 22 2017
@Marakutanay
NISA doesn't have a talent pool, they use Bang Zoom and New Generation Pictures for their games.
There's probably a reason why every voice actor so far is a returned. I don't know much about the game's plot at all, but I'm guessing that the characters from previous games probably make small voiced cameos.
ReplyNISA doesn't have a talent pool, they use Bang Zoom and New Generation Pictures for their games.
There's probably a reason why every voice actor so far is a returned. I don't know much about the game's plot at all, but I'm guessing that the characters from previous games probably make small voiced cameos.
said at 2:27 PM on Fri Aug 11 2017
@Marakutanay All of the other characters show up from the previous games. But honestly? It's still no excuse for using still using recycled VAs. I don't mind some of the VAs who have returned in their roles but I do mind the voices for three characters (those being the ones I mentioned earlier). I know it's to save money and all, but I honestly would've appreciated a bit more effort.
Replysaid at 6:59 PM on Sat Jul 1 2017
So far all the VAs announced for this (that I've seen anyways) have been in previous games. Slightly disappointed in this considering there's still plenty of VAs who have yet to appear in the franchise.
Replysaid at 10:54 AM on Tue Jul 11 2017
@Unknownsage13
I think a reason why so many voice actors from the previous games are being brought back is because of the whole FUNimation replacing everyone thing, so the BZ director is giving the actors who were replaced by FUNimation another character in the franchise to compensate for missing out on a lot of work. Especially since FUNimation is not likely to replace them again in any animated adaptation or sequel to this game.
ReplyI think a reason why so many voice actors from the previous games are being brought back is because of the whole FUNimation replacing everyone thing, so the BZ director is giving the actors who were replaced by FUNimation another character in the franchise to compensate for missing out on a lot of work. Especially since FUNimation is not likely to replace them again in any animated adaptation or sequel to this game.
said at 7:01 PM on Tue Jul 11 2017
@rebelcheese
I'm 99% sure that's not the case at all.
ReplyI'm 99% sure that's not the case at all.
said at 9:51 AM on Sat Aug 26 2017
@rebelcheese sorry for the late reply. But I really don't think that is at all a reason. Like I doubt NISA really care or take that into account.
And then also there are several VAs that chances are won't even appear in an anime adaptation dubbed by Funi (Julie Ann Taylor, Dorothy Fahn, etc). And also it is featuring VAs that already appeared in anime adaptations (Kira Buckland, Christine Marie Cabanos, etc).
ReplyAnd then also there are several VAs that chances are won't even appear in an anime adaptation dubbed by Funi (Julie Ann Taylor, Dorothy Fahn, etc). And also it is featuring VAs that already appeared in anime adaptations (Kira Buckland, Christine Marie Cabanos, etc).
said at 11:51 PM on Fri May 26 2017
Should be interesting to see who dubs the Monocubs, Yamadera really utilized his range here.
Replysaid at 11:21 AM on Sun Aug 27 2017
@FUNiman It's shaping up to be multiple people, which is a disappointment. My top choice for the Monocubs was Tom Kenny, but my realistic choice was Xander Mobus, but who knows? It might work out!
Replysaid at 4:19 AM on Tue Aug 29 2017
@Soul-dragon Yeah I'm a bit disappointed (even if it was all obviously one person I still woulda liked to hear that) but all the voices fit the cubs pretty well so I'm not too upset.
Replysaid at 9:07 AM on Fri Oct 6 2017
@Soul-dragon
It's better for the Monokubs to be voiced by multiple people instead of one, imo (which I'm glad that's what Nis decided to do). Pretty much any VA has a distinct voice pattern, and when you dump 5 roles into a single VA, that tends to lead to less desirable results. That strains the VA a lot, and it's even worse when you could tell that it's all from the same VA.
Also, hearing a grown man try to sound all cutesy (Monophanie) would sound really, really off. So, I'm really glad that Nis cast Natalie Hoover instead. She's always been good at the cutesy voice.
ReplyIt's better for the Monokubs to be voiced by multiple people instead of one, imo (which I'm glad that's what Nis decided to do). Pretty much any VA has a distinct voice pattern, and when you dump 5 roles into a single VA, that tends to lead to less desirable results. That strains the VA a lot, and it's even worse when you could tell that it's all from the same VA.
Also, hearing a grown man try to sound all cutesy (Monophanie) would sound really, really off. So, I'm really glad that Nis cast Natalie Hoover instead. She's always been good at the cutesy voice.
said at 3:31 PM on Fri Oct 6 2017
@MizukaS Disagreed. It would make since for the Monokubs to have one distinct voice pattern since they were made at the same time. As for Monophanie, isn't she supposed to be sort of creepy? Bottom line is, it should've been one person. I'm positive that there are some VAs who could've pulled it off (Tara Strong, Erica Mendez, Xander Mobus and Tom Kenny to name a few). However, I don't mind getting multiple people, but what I say still stands.
Replysaid at 12:44 AM on Sat Oct 7 2017
@Soul-dragon
Bots that are made at the same time does not = same voice pattern
All the Monokubs have distinct personalities, so it makes more sense for them to have different voices. Let's agree to disagree.
ReplyBots that are made at the same time does not = same voice pattern
All the Monokubs have distinct personalities, so it makes more sense for them to have different voices. Let's agree to disagree.
said at 5:53 AM on Mon Oct 9 2017
@NCZ Eh, there are actually a lot of people who share "that" opinion tbf.
Replysaid at 8:42 AM on Mon Oct 9 2017
@HylianBelmont
Less opinions and more the passive-aggressive "Let's agree to disagree" shutting down the conversation whenever anyone raises a contrary opinion.
ReplyLess opinions and more the passive-aggressive "Let's agree to disagree" shutting down the conversation whenever anyone raises a contrary opinion.
said at 9:39 PM on Mon Oct 9 2017
@NCZ
We all have different opinions. And there are, of course times that others won't agree with you. And that's fine. The world would be stale if everyone has the same opinion, anyway. That's why BTVA is such an interesting place.
So anyway, when a conversation or discussion gets to that point, the point of neither participant could agree with one another, there really is no need to continue any further discussion. I mean, if neither one of you could agree to one another, then it's best to call it quits. I know no matter how much I say, I wouldn't be able to get Soul Dragon to agree with my viewpoint about the Monokubs, seeing as he has a completely different viewpoint about the matter.
Hence I decided to stop the conversation and move on to something else. Maybe my usage of "let's agree to disagree" sounded passive aggressive to you, but truthfully speaking, I used the
below definition of the expression.
"Agreeing to disagree simply means coming to an understanding with someone that you have a difference of opinion. When you agree to disagree, you acknowledge that neither person is going to convince the other person to change his or her mind, so you might as well stop arguing and move on!"
Honestly, there really is no point in having lengthy discussions if you know for certain there is no way for you to convince other people to change their minds. Continuing could potentially lead to less desirable results. There's no point in turning it into a heated debate.
ReplyWe all have different opinions. And there are, of course times that others won't agree with you. And that's fine. The world would be stale if everyone has the same opinion, anyway. That's why BTVA is such an interesting place.
So anyway, when a conversation or discussion gets to that point, the point of neither participant could agree with one another, there really is no need to continue any further discussion. I mean, if neither one of you could agree to one another, then it's best to call it quits. I know no matter how much I say, I wouldn't be able to get Soul Dragon to agree with my viewpoint about the Monokubs, seeing as he has a completely different viewpoint about the matter.
Hence I decided to stop the conversation and move on to something else. Maybe my usage of "let's agree to disagree" sounded passive aggressive to you, but truthfully speaking, I used the
below definition of the expression.
"Agreeing to disagree simply means coming to an understanding with someone that you have a difference of opinion. When you agree to disagree, you acknowledge that neither person is going to convince the other person to change his or her mind, so you might as well stop arguing and move on!"
Honestly, there really is no point in having lengthy discussions if you know for certain there is no way for you to convince other people to change their minds. Continuing could potentially lead to less desirable results. There's no point in turning it into a heated debate.
said at 8:01 PM on Sun Jun 10 2018
Go to exactly 1 hour
https://youtu.be/3k3gyAF01WM
said at 4:59 AM on Mon Jun 11 2018
Still haven't played or seen V3 yet, but I am looking forward to seeing more of Rantaro however.
said at 11:12 PM on Mon Jun 11 2018