The impact of voice acting in Wutch merdcury.

"Witch" is an American fantasy drama television series that aired from September 2011 to May 2014. The show followed the lives of a group of witches who reside in the fictional town of Chance Harbor, Washington. Throughout its three-season run, "Witch" garnered a dedicated fan base and received critical acclaim for its compelling storyline and talented cast. One aspect of the show that often stood out to viewers was the excellent performances delivered by the voice actors. Each character was brought to life through the nuance and emotion conveyed by these talented individuals. Some notable voice actors from the series include Phoebe Tonkin, Shelley Hennig, Thomas Dekker, and Britt Robertson.

“ ESPECIALLY a MENA queer lead,” she emphasized.

We can sit here and argue the merits of right for the role vs auto cast because of ethnicity but let s also not pretend that the quality provided by minority actors is less than the quality of their peers, continued the voice behind Guel s stoic half-brother, Lauda Neill. May there come a day where the ambiguous nature of remote recording allowances is foregone and opportunities are provided to actors and directors alike to make the best possible products, he ultimately declared.

Some notable voice actors from the series include Phoebe Tonkin, Shelley Hennig, Thomas Dekker, and Britt Robertson. Phoebe Tonkin portrayed the character of Faye Chamberlain, a sassy and rebellious witch. Tonkin's voice acting skills brought Faye's confidence and quick wit to the forefront, making her a standout character in the series.

Western Voice Actors Accuse Crunchyroll Of Bigotry For Casting White Actress As Suletta In English Dub Of ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury’

In current year, it has become a taboo of the highest order among the West to have a voice actor play a character outside of their own race, gender, and sexuality, even if such qualities only apply to said character within one’s own head canon – as proven for the umpteenth time by the recent outrage surrounding the English dub casting for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.

Suletta (Kara Ichinose) enters the fight against the Dawn of Fold in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (2023), Bandai Namco Filmworks

This latest round of neoliberal whining kicked off on when the series’ Western licensee, Crunchyroll, unveiled the casting for the series’ main protagonists, Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran.

Miorine (Lynn) throws herself on top of Suletta (Kana Ichinose) to protect her in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Episode 2 “Cursed Mobile Suit” (2022), Bandai Namco Filmworks

Taking to Twitter February 1st, the anime streaming service announced that thanks to the work of their in-house production studio, the former heroine would be portrayed by Jill Harris (Charlotte Pudding in One Piece) and the latter by Natalie Van Sistine (Yor Forger in Spy X Family).

Source: Crunchyroll Twitter

Thanks to her darker complexion and the now infamous ‘marriage’ proposal scene between her and Miorine in the series’ first episode, identity politics-focused Witch from Mercury fans have come to believe that Suletta is ‘coded’ – i.e. when overt stereotypes are used to portray a character’s identity rather than it being confirmed by the author – as both Middle Eastern/North African and queer.

However, it should be noted that these personal reads are just that, as the series has shown Suletta to be neither. Rather, her dark skin is the result of being raised on Merucry in close proximity to the Sun, and the aforementioned moment between her and Miorine is actually a matter of the latter rejecting her arranged marriage.

Suletta (Kana Ichinose) is surprised by Miorine’s ‘marriage proposal’ in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Episode 1 “The Witch and the Bride” (2022), Bandai Namco Filmworks

Regardless of reality, shortly after Crunchyroll made their announcement, some of Harris’ colleagues in the anime voice acting industry responded to the casting news by expressing immense frustration over what they believed to be the white- and straight- washing of Suletta’s character.

“It pains me to write this on a day that should be filled with nothing but celebration and admiration toward my peers,” opened a rant from Harris’ fellow Witch From Mercury voice actor Nazeeh H. Tarsha. ” To feel as though there is a corporate flyer with a risk assessment eval stating how much one can get away with before receiving an inordinate amount of backlash.”

Archive Link Nazeeh Tarsha via Twitter

“We can sit here and argue the merits of ‘right for the role’ vs ‘auto cast because of ethnicity’ but let’s also not pretend that the quality provided by minority actors is less than the quality of their peers,” continued the voice behind Guel’s stoic half-brother, Lauda Neill. “Inclusion gives us the ability to tell the stories of our backgrounds.”

Archive Link Nazeeh Tarsha via Twitter

“Even if it is a cookie cutter project where race ultimately could be neglected, character coding still exists,” he argued. “Therefore bringing forth racial relatability to minority consumers. Unfortunately, the more obscure the minority, the easier it is to sweep under the rug. Sad but true.”

Archive Link Nazeeh Tarsha via Twitter

Concluding his thoughts, Tarsha asserted, “I have a duty to my peers to use my platform. To speak for those whose voices go unheard.”

“May there come a day where the ambiguous nature of remote recording allowances is foregone and opportunities are provided to actors and directors alike to make the best possible products,” he ultimately declared.

Archive Link Nazeeh Tarsha via Twitter

Similarly, the English-language voice of Mirko in My Hero Academia, Anairis Quiñones, found it “ very disappointing that, despite all the resources publicly available to find diverse talent, minority voice actors still cannot have the opportunity to represent themselves for a (extremely rare/groundbreaking!!) minority lead in anime. ”

“ ESPECIALLY a MENA queer lead,” she emphasized.

Archive Link Anairis Quiñones via Twitter

“Pretty lame that CR’s strong preference for local talent affects authentic representation in a major role,” Quiñones passive-aggressively sniped. “Casting a wide pool for the biggest anime show of the year and not a MENA queer lead in a major franchise says a lot.”

Archive Link Anairis Quiñones. via Twitter

As of writing, Hill is still set to voice Suletta when the English dub of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury premieres on Crunchyroll on February 5th.

Suletta (Kana Ichinose) suits up in her new school uniform in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Episode 2 “Cursed Mobile Suit” (2022), Bandai Namco Filmworks

Reviews for "The influence of voice actors in shaping Wutch's narrative."

1. John - 1 star: I was really disappointed with the voice acting in "Wutch from Mercury". It felt like the actors had no connection with their characters and their delivery lacked emotional depth. It was difficult to engage with the story because the voices felt flat and uninspired. I found myself cringing at times due to the lack of authenticity in the performances. Overall, I would not recommend this show if you are looking for strong voice acting.

2. Sarah - 2 stars: I had high expectations for "Wutch from Mercury" but the voice acting fell short. The voices felt forced and unnatural, making it hard for me to connect with the characters. It felt like the actors were just going through the motions instead of truly embodying their roles. The lack of chemistry between the voice actors was evident and it made the dialogues stiff and unconvincing. I was left feeling disappointed and underwhelmed by the overall voice acting quality.

3. Michael - 2 stars: The voice acting in "Wutch from Mercury" was a letdown for me. The actors seemed to be rushing through their lines without giving proper attention to the nuances of their characters. It was difficult to follow the story when the voices lacked clarity and distinctiveness. I found myself struggling to identify which character was speaking at times because they all sounded too similar. Overall, I felt that the voice acting detracted from the enjoyment of the show and I would not watch it again.

4. Emily - 1 star: I was not impressed with the voice acting in "Wutch from Mercury". The actors seemed disinterested in their roles and their performances lacked energy. It felt like they were just reading lines instead of bringing the characters to life. The lack of emotion and variation in their voices made it hard for me to stay engaged in the story. I found myself losing interest quickly and ultimately felt let down by the voice acting in this show.

5. David - 2 stars: The voice acting in "Wutch from Mercury" failed to captivate me. The actors lacked the necessary vocal range and versatility to effectively portray their characters. The dialogue felt flat and monotone, making it hard for me to become invested in the story. It felt like the voice actors were not fully committed to their roles, resulting in a lackluster performance. Overall, I found the voice acting to be subpar and it negatively impacted my enjoyment of the show.

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