User blog comment:WonderfulAsia/Hetalia English Dub Cast Updates/@comment-67.244.147.83-20100716044008

hahahah! Eric Vale, I'm so psyched! (Dude, America is freaking Zolf J. KIMBLEE. One of the roles that Vale is not commonly remembered for. XD) And France's voice was definitely great! Britain... hmm, it really wasn't what I was expecting. But I figure that I'll get accustomed to it in due time. Really, in the end, I'm pretty satisfied with this dub. As for the changes in the lines, I actually really like most of them. (Though, holy crap, I didn't realize one line was such a huge deal. I got such a headache from reading a few of the furious comments on the "sexual tension" line. Is it really that big a deal? It was funny, and it was in character for France.) Actually, I was really amused by the change in America's plan of attack, because in the end, it really does suit the Western stereotype more. (And, in all truthfulness... throughout my entire life, France has been the butt of all the 'weak nation that flees with it's tail between it's legs' jokes, rather than Italy.... okay, maybe that's because Italy didn't even make it onto the radar. lol. But still, it was fun to see that beloved stereotype utilized!) In regards to the Russian line, it might upset a few people, but in truth, I'm more relieved that they're not worried about stepping on people's toes. Anyone remember the huge fear that was circulating that the dub would completely water down the jokes and whatnot to be more politically correct and stuff? Yeah, that's obviously nothing to worry about! XD And come on. The main strips of the webcomic are about an adorable Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. The entire premise of the series is to throw as many national stereotypes together as possible. Someone's going to get offended, no matter what. So instead of pussy-footing around and trying to upset as few people as possible, I'm delighted that they're saying "to hell with it" and making the most of their opportunity, you know? I feel like, even though a few lines have changed, they're still sticking to the true spirit of the webcomic.

Also... this is really off topic, but... I don't get it. What's with the Vic Mignogna hate? Everyone was saying how they would simply refuse to watch the dub if he was America. Did... I miss something? I mean, he's usually a pretty decent voice actor in whatever he works on. At least, no better or worse than most other VAs I've heard. I don't mean to spark a flaming or anything (Seriously. Don't. Please.) I'm just curious as to the large basis of dislike for him, because I've seen it elsewhere, too. (And I figure the people here are... sane enough not to rip my head off for asking. lol.)