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The Simpsons, which has only a small cult fanbase in Japan, is having it's voice actors replaced for the Japanese version of the movie, from the original cast to a more famous line-up of TV personalities in order to boost ticket sales. The fans are outraged, and are petitioning to have the original Japanese voice actors back in their roles. I found this interesting, and amusing in a way. As anime fans, we are always bitching about how our shows are treated in the West, especially when it comes to voices, but it's interesting to see the handling of a Western animation cause controversy in Japan.
I'm signing the petition. I can't help but sympathise!
The Simpsons, which has only a small cult fanbase in Japan, is having it's voice actors replaced for the Japanese version of the movie, from the original cast to a more famous line-up of TV personalities in order to boost ticket sales. The fans are outraged, and are petitioning to have the original Japanese voice actors back in their roles. I found this interesting, and amusing in a way. As anime fans, we are always bitching about how our shows are treated in the West, especially when it comes to voices, but it's interesting to see the handling of a Western animation cause controversy in Japan.
I'm signing the petition. I can't help but sympathise!