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[Gammy-kins]

I'm pretty much asking myself the same question. But I'm also asking this: Why can't I stop laughing at it?! Especially since I don't agree with it either...it's just too funny!

I agree it is funny. Time for Google Search

[elementofchaos]

Hey, you don't necessarily have to agree with something to find it funny! X3

Anyhow, Sonic voice actors!

When it comes to Classic Sonic, I think Martin Burke fits the most, although I'm not sure if I could see the "Americanized" Sonic voiced by anyone other than Jaleel White...but that's probably because I'm used to seeing those cartoons with his voice!

Now, for Modern Sonic, my favourite is definitely Roger. He won me over almost instantly, but I think he could do even better once he gets more used to the role.

I never hated Jason, but I admit he was pretty bad at first. I recently re-watched some Sonic X after years of not seeing it and was surprised how bad the voice acting was back then. Although, I must admit, it was actually not as terrible as I expected. As for Ryan, he's my least favourite, but I didn't mind it too much. His best performance was probably SA2 DAMN YOU NOSTALGIA, and his worst was definitely Heroes (that might have been the dialogue's fault, though :V).

The rest of the new cast is alright. The only one I either dislike or simply indifferent to--depending on my mood--is Amy's new voice. :/ Either have the VA try something else, or get someone else.

Edited by ElementofChaos7, 20 April 2012 - 03:36 AM.

[sonfan1984]

This must be the most civil VA topic I've ever read. 3 pages in and nobody is arguing or fighting.

[Sonikku_Kiah]

This must be the most civil VA topic I've ever read. 3 pages in and nobody is arguing or fighting.

Agreed...and it's great! That's why I made that joke about having a flame shield and putting it down at the beginning of my first post in this thread. I thought for sure sparks would be flying in this and any topic about Sonic voice actors...I'm glad I was wrong.

[cdrom1019]

Go Roger.....that is all.

[Phos]

No Kanemaru? :'(

I'll give you my own little short version:

His other large reoccurring role is Hayato Kazami from Future GPX Cyber Formula for whom he does the same voice as his Sonic voice and has been doing so since 1991.

[Vertekins]

I'll give you my own little short version:

His other large reoccurring role is Hayato Kazami from Future GPX Cyber Formula for whom he does the same voice as his Sonic voice and has been doing so since 1991.

Not to mention he used his Sonic voice when he voiced an English teacher in Earth Maiden Arjuna



What made Junichi's Sonic voice so appealing apart from the great acting talent, range and appropriateness was the Engrish. It's just so adorable as well as amusing



Someone should make a video which contains every instance of Sonic Engrish in the games. It's a cool little aspect of Sonic's character that obviously couldn't translate in the English language versions.

Anyways, Junichi is my favourite Sonic VA right next to Jason. Seriously, Junichi puts so much energy and charisma into a lot of what Sonic says. You can get a real grasp of Sonic's vibrant character and larger-than-life personality. And that is backed up by great VA'ing ability. From joy to sadness to anger to a plethora of different states, Junichi does it so well.

[sonfan1984]

I dunno if anybody knows this but Junichi Kanemaru can also sing. He speaks English rather well.

[True Eggman Fan]

Go Roger.....that is all.

Gotta like the dude's modesty.

[Scar]

Drummond was highly inconsistant. SA1 was laughably terribad. It was so bad it was funny. SA2 was OK. Heroes he notched up Sonic's blood-glucose level to maximum and threw in a couple Red Bulls for good measure.

Jason was good in his more recent appearances. His previous appearances had about as much effort put into its reading as the script had in its writing. He sounded bad, but its hard to act properly which such terrible dialogue. Black Knight was his best performance....primarily because there was character and development to work with.
Its clear though that Jason's strength lies in Camera-acting (watch the show "Casters"), he relies more on his facial expressions and body language than vocal nuances. In that sense, while his acting is certainly good, its not the best.

Roger, is definately the best voice-actor technically. He's got the widest range of speech patterns, whist maintaining a consistant tone. That is to say he can talk very quickly and very slowly and emote, whilst remaining in is "Sonic" tone. The problem is, he's only been in 3 games, neither of which had a story which involved anything with substance. Free Riders had no direction to speak of, it sounded like he was trying to voice-match Griffith (I don't know if that is true, but it sounded like it), Colours he acted well given his script and direction. He performed well with the lines had. Generations had no plot, to the extent to which he barely had anything to say at all, and whenever he did talk it was all pretty much the same stuff.

I'd like to see what he'd do with Sonic with a story like Black Knight. Only then will we be able to fairly compare Actors.

Edited by Scar, 21 April 2012 - 12:45 PM.

[C.J]

Every once in a while this topic comes up. Each time I say the same exact thing. I've been very vocal on my opinions of the voice actors and my pathetic feelings on how Sonic sounds is more important to me than how he controls. I can't help it because it's just how I am. So instead of typing an essay, here's what I feel in a nutshell:

Spoiler

I don't think Roger is the devil. I'm sure he's a nice guy. I just REALLY dislike his Sonic voice

Oh my god I Just spat out my drink laughing at this