Journal of Other Forum Analysis (Volume II, Issue 1)
(03-11-2025, 10:03 PM)HaughtyFrank wrote:
(03-11-2025, 09:08 PM)Boredfrom wrote:
Quote:I mean I guess you could try to find Japanese voice actors with no accent but that seems pretty racist to refuse to hire a voice actor because their voice isn't English enough for your liking.

Mike

Arguing that English proficiency is a racist requirement for an English VA role is certainly a take. 
Also, I guess the sub for the latest Yakuza games is now actually problematic because they hired a lot of Asian American actors but also some people of other races here and there.

it's all just harrison bergeron all the way down

"we hired terrible voice actors on purpose because some real people sound like that and we don't want them to feel left out, choosing the right person for the job is discriminating against the less capable"

https://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/harrison.html

https://youtu.be/dEgOuZzjI8o?t=0
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RE: Journal of Other Forum Analysis (Volume II, Issue 1) - by Uncle - 03-11-2025, 10:27 PM

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