User blog comment:WonderfulAsia/Hetalia English Dub Cast Updates/@comment-2170892-20100716053834

Wow, you all (and a few others not on this site) have given me a lot to think about. I appreciate all the clarification on the new lines (although I think I may need to rewatch and do some research to fully understand them) but I think I'm feeling more open to the dub now. Thanks!

Someone wrote in the latter pages of the FUNIblog that people getting upset and ranting and being downright rude is truly pathetic because getting upset about the dub isn't doing anything other than stirring up trouble. They also mentioned that we should be thankful that Funimation is bringing Hetalia to us legally, rather than risking all the fansubs that could disappear from all the cease and desist orders going around, and with the license comes merchandise that wasn't available here either. (Well probably on that part xD I sure hope so!) I've been really impressed by those out there that ARE staying logical, and reminding people that they should support the series, the original creator, and it's being brought over to America-if they have a problem with the dub then just watch the sub.

As far as Vic Mignogna goes, I do see partially why people are getting angry/boycotting him-not logically but I get it. Vic gets assigned a LOT of roles, and many people are tired of hearing him and taking this anger out. Also you do have those controversies ya'll mentioned (although I haven't heard much about them) and Vic's voice has a certain "ring" to it that he can't escape-to the point where many of the characters he voices start to sound alike. All in all, there are times I worry about hearing him, but I find myself usually delighted with the roles he plays (I've ended up watching dubs just to hear his voice xD I'm so pathetic -.-'), and I've met Vic many times in person and he is a WONDERFUL person. His kindness, positive personality is that which many other voice actors do not have is well renowned. (For example: At a small local con we do have the occasional popular voice actor come in, although Vic is our main attraction. When Vic visits, he spends as much time as possible trying to greet everyone and sign something for them-to the point where at other cons he has stayed 5 hours extra to do so. Even at the end of the convention, at the end of the day, he still is gentle and patient with the fans. We have had other VA's come who are not so- they are distant and occasionally snobby and such. Anyway that was too long-winded sorry...

After taking another listen, I had to laugh at America. I think things will be fine there after all. :) And @Watermint: I would LOVE for the clip to be that whole first "world meeting" clip! It would be great because we'd get to hear them all like we wanted, and it would be like a drumroll for Italy! xD I doubt they'll do that though...sigh... then again....you do make a good point that they did show that clip at that convention! :D *crosses fingers*

One final thing: I think I"m starting to love this place-the Hetalia Wikia I mean. I feel like I'm learning so much and finally becoming a more true fan of the series-and you guys are all so great! Can't wait for tomorrow! (Although, I think I sense a bloodbath coming...Are we all pretty sure it's Todd Haberkorn for tomorrow? I'm worried, but no matter what I'm still in support for the dub! >w<")