Thursday Jul 15, 2010
Out of the Mouths of HedgehogsAt the weekend, Kevin Eva happened to suggest today we’d have some news that would have an impact on Sonic. Now many of you have come up with your own guesses as to what this might be – some intriguing, some extravagant and some downright bizarre. “Chip’s going to have his own series!” “Eggman’s going to die of old age!” “They’re patching Sonic 06!” “Knuckles Chaotix 2!” – Wait, seriously? So what’s the deal? Well, in terms of the Sonic Community its one of your traditional hot topics of discussion, in fact the last time this type of change occurred you talked about it until… actually what are we saying, you’re STILL arguing about it. So have you guessed yet? It’s all change with the Sonic voice actors! That’s right just about EVERYBODY in the ‘active’ cast has a new voice actor and Kevin was actually part of the team who helped select them. It was a very surreal experience, just a pity he didn’t know about the actual auditions, as he would have SO thrown his hat in for Jet and the Chaotix. Of course you might not actually hear them all for a while, but you certainly will for those characters that will be used in Sonic Colours and of course Sonic Free Riders. In terms of Sonic Colours however you have three to concern yourself with: Sonic, Tails and Dr. Eggman – and in one regard some things have not changed. So here’s a bit of background on the new vocal lineup: SONIC – Roger Craig Smith Roger is donning the red sneakers as your new voice actor for Sonic. Sonic is not the first big name character for Roger’s to voice either; he is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 5, he voiced Ezio Auditore da Firenze in Assassin’s Creed 2 and tortured protagonist Siegfried Schtauffen in Soulcalibur IV. Anime and manga fans will also recognise Roger’s vocal talents from the Naruto series where he voiced the character Deidara and from Bleach where he leant his voice to both Shinji Hirako and Noba/Nova. He’s no stranger to SEGA fans either- though you might not know it. In the last couple of years he’s been heard in Valkyria Chronicles where he voiced Ted Ustinov, Vyse Inglebard, Johann Oswald Wisen and other additional voices. In MADWORLD where he specifically voiced the Greys,the younger son of “The Masters” and more. In Resonance Of Fate he was the voice of the Barman and going back a bit further Roger also voiced several of the passengers in Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars for the PSP. We welcome Roger to this exciting new role as the fastest thing alive! TAILS – Kate Higgins I think it’d be fair to say that in Kate Higgins, we’ve got a potentially great vocalisation for Tails. I was VERY pleased she was chosen. The name may not be familiar but once more you have heard her in SEGA games – again Valkyria Chronicles (Cordelia gi Randgriz, Martha Lipponen, Freesia York) and MADWORLD (Naomi / RinRin). Perhaps her biggest voice acting role though is as the English voice of the character Sakura Haruno in Naruto. But voice acting isn’t the only significant string to her bow. Kate is a very accomplished jazz pianist and singer and has produced five albums – in fact why not have a listen to one of her tracks now? We really like this track personally. DR. EGGMAN – Mike Pollock We’re pleased to say the awesome Mike Pollock will be staying on as Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik, Mike has been voicing Sonic’s arch-nemesis since 2005 and the untimely passing of the late Deem Bristow. Mike has in the five years contributed to an impressive array of Sonic titles as well as voicing Dr. Eggman through Sonic X – in fact he could well be the most prolific voice actor ever to be attributed to the series. He’s also worked on TMNT, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh! and in a fact I didn’t know until recently is the Narrator on the Pokémon cartoon series. Now every time you see it you’ll think of Dr. Eggman delivering the lines! There you have it, the key trinity of characters. Let the discussions begin!
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Comment # 1
New voices or no? What I’m saying is, will these new voice actors be trying to match how the old voices have sounded, or will they be bringing a new sound to the table?
Posted by 47drift on July 15th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Comment # 2
No Ryan Drummond? Meh. Not disappointed. Be good to see what the new guy can do.
Posted by Marcus on July 15th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Comment # 3
Ah…great. And THAT will turn a bad game into a great game?
Posted by Sonic on July 15th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Comment # 4
Mike Pollock was only the Pokémon narrator in Hoenn.
Posted by XD375 on July 15th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Comment # 5
Well, at least we have SOME consistancy! (YAY! Mike’s Eggman really IS the best. I can’t imagine any other Eggman!)
Posted by Baking Blue Potatoe on July 15th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Comment # 6
So was Roger the voice actor for the Alton Towers suite room/commercial?
Posted by Jon on July 15th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Comment # 7
Having been a fan of Sega and of Sonic for many many years, I can honestly say that adding new voice actors to it could be a great and refreshing change.
I for one am happy about it.
Posted by Mario Mora on July 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Comment # 8
Are there any samples yet? I’d like to hear the auditions that got them this job.
Posted by n00neimp0rtant on July 15th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Comment # 9
Wow, about time! I hated the Sonic X voice actress for Tails!
Posted by David on July 15th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Comment # 10
Can’t wait for the new voice actors, sounds like some real talent around this time!
Posted by TrueDude on July 15th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Comment # 11
it would be good to see a new voice actor for sonic, I’m not much of a fan of Jason Griffith. I’m just hoping Roger is a lot better.
Posted by Keira Winstanley on July 15th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Comment # 12
Can we hear the samples they auditioned with? You know, the ones that got them these jobs? I’d really like to hear how they measure up. (as if Tails’ voice wasn’t feminine enough…)
Posted by n00neimp0rtant on July 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Comment # 13
Heeyyyy!!! What’s with the new guys? I cut a pretty mean hedgehog back in the day!
“Did I used to do that?” Haha -snort-
Posted by Jaleel White on July 15th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Comment # 14
VERY good casting. Roger Craig Smith will be an epic Sonic, especially with his Vyse voice. Good to see Mike Pollock is sticking around.
Posted by Ryusuke on July 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Comment # 15
Why did they need new voice actors? They were fine, if anything replace the ones that were hated just for their voice. I hope Dan Green is still Knuckles voice actor or I will be very unhappy. =(
Posted by AstralSabre on July 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Comment # 16
It’s a shame that Sonic characters has changed English voice actors -yet again-, but I like both Smith and Higgins (she was great as Nanako in Lucky Star – she even impressed some Japanese fans). I’m glad to hear Pollock is continuing as Robotnik.
Hopefully Lisa Ortiz remains as Amy’s voice.
Posted by Chestnut Bowl on July 15th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Comment # 17
good thing i was TIred of LIStening to that STUpid VOice that Sonic doe,Tails well maybe he won’t sound like he’s on helium anymore i’m sure thzt Kate might be a fine actress but why not get a kid to do his voice and well Eggman never sounded that threating since Sonic Heroes so yeah maybe that could have changed but wow i never thought he did the narrator in pokemon nintendo + sega much? but still i hope they do a fine job on Sonic Colors
Posted by Raycxell on July 15th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Comment # 18
Can’t wait to hear Kate’s Tails voice, as well as what Roger does to emulate Sonic.
Posted by whitegryphon on July 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Comment # 19
Not that the other cast wasnt talented, but I’m happy about the change. It gives everyone the chance to experience something new! I’m sure the new group will contribute well to the new cast. I really gotta wonder who’ll be the voice of SHADOW though. OMG.
Posted by Faker on July 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Comment # 20
i hope these people r good. sonic deserves the best.
Posted by brandon on July 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Comment # 21
I’d love to hear a sample of each person voicing their respective character! That would be pretty neat!
Posted by Ben on July 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Comment # 22
wait… what??? chris redfield is sonic??? its as bad as finding hong kong phooey was in ‘the shining’… oh wait…
Posted by Tee on July 15th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Comment # 23
I’m glad Mike Pollock is still in the Series.
He is probably the only good 4kids actor besides Dan Green.
Cant see Roger Craig Smith being Sonic though, his voice is too Deep. =P
Posted by Daniel on July 15th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Comment # 24
I…dunno how to feel about this..I dunno if I should cry or be happy. I was beginning to like Jason, too.
Posted by sonicfan on July 15th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Comment # 25
But the good news about this is that they got rid of Tails voice actor. I swear I have to turn the volume down every time he opens his mouth!
Posted by sonicfan on July 15th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Comment # 26
I’m having mad visions of Sonic going through some desolate African town and blow zombie’s heads off. Where do I sign up?
I definitely will have to hear this…
Posted by Arem177 on July 15th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Comment # 27
There was a rumor going around. I guess it’s true…. Oh well… Can’t wait to hear them. Except for Mike Pollock, who’s already doing an excellent job as eggman.
Posted by Crystal on July 15th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Comment # 28
I wonder if this means they’re going to announce that Tails is a female now. XD
Posted by Dizzles on July 15th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Comment # 29
i dont like the change of sonic the hedgehog and tails.. is terribleeeee
.. i want sonic,tails and eggman have their real voicee .. like in: SONIC UNLEASHED .. i not happy about the changes .. why SEGA whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.. i well se in sonic free riders, if the acting voice is really good .. but i dont like it..

Posted by daniel on July 15th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Comment # 30
sonic es su bos de un calbo y tails una mujer
Posted by alessandro on July 15th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Comment # 31
Does this mean Sonic will be punching boulders now?
Posted by Drive Sideways on July 15th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Comment # 32
his demo sounds hot…I know he’ll do a great job
Posted by BlakRabbit on July 15th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Comment # 33
I’d love to hear samples too.
Posted by M-Pyre on July 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Comment # 34
i can not wait to hear sonic,s voice actor
Jason and Ryan are relly awsome
Posted by SonicSpeed1 on July 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Comment # 35
Interesting I wonder how they’ll do in the Sonic games.
Posted by Jasmine on July 15th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Comment # 36
ya that sounds good to me i would love to hear the new voice actors in the new sonic game but one thing questions me is since eggman is diying of old age who will sonic be fighting as an arch nemesis or is it another guy who will be voicing eggman?
Posted by eric baron on July 15th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Comment # 37
Wow! I’m actually happy about the change! I was getting sick of Jason voicing Sonic. I hope Roger is good as Sonic. Kate’s a singer eh? She should sing “I want to fly high” song from Sonic Adventure XD since she’ll be voicing Tails
Posted by JayFoxFire on July 15th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Comment # 38
i like the voice acting .. this is good

Posted by daniel on July 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Comment # 39
LOL Sakura as Tails. XD
Posted by Liv on July 15th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Comment # 40
hola sega no pueden aser un juego de amy por favor plis soy fan de amy rose asi que tengan respeto de ella tengo super buenas ideas de aser a amy una super estrella pero de las mujeres por fa sega amo ver sonic no me fayen y feliz cumple sonic
Posted by emily damaris on July 15th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Comment # 41
Why no Ryan Drummond???
Sega, you claim you want to listen to your fans…
Posted by Hope on July 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Comment # 42
Kate Higgins voices Udon in Naruto as well guys……also for the people say that say Tails is a girl or wants him to be a girl…..get over it, never happening. Tails creator made him to be a guy you sick freaks 😛
Posted by Mike on July 15th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Comment # 43
I do hope the new voice actors will do a fine job,
and don’t make it sound too much like the show Naruto (since they all did a voice in there).
Also, lol @ #15, I actually hope so too xD
Also, I want to hear some samples too.
Posted by Miles on July 15th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Comment # 44
Hmm…. Personally, while I like Mike as he does a really good voice acting, I can’t help but be disappointed that they didn’t hire a much more prolific name that once voiced the exact same character. Yes. I am talking about him. Jim Cummings. Dammit Jim Cummings needs to return as Robotnik.
But this isn’t exactly disappointing news at all since Sega is finally hiring PROFESSIONALS. I just wish it had been more of something predictable. Whoever voices the Scout in Team Fortress is the perfect voice for the Sonic. No competition…. except Jaleel White of course.
Good job Sega. You announced something great. What a surprise.
Posted by GREG THE CAT on July 15th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Comment # 45
Ok i think this might be good. But i think if they get new voices they should get a new look for the fact that Sonic is going on 20 and he looks like a kid at that age with a look of 15 so i’m a little intrested with this. BUT PLEASE KEEP DAN GREEN FOR KNUCKLES IT MAKES HIM SOUND SO GOOD!
Posted by Emilia the bat on July 15th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Comment # 46
@ comment 18
“Why no Ryan Drummond???
Sega, you claim you want to listen to your fans…”
Who really cares? Atleast now they’re hiring professionals voice actors that knows what they’re doing.
Posted by sonicfan on July 15th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Comment # 47
i liked jason but they finally change him when hes was getting good at the role
Posted by sonicguy11 on July 15th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Comment # 48
TAILS now have A GRIL VOICE???? OMGGGGG!!!
Posted by Cleberson on July 15th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Comment # 49
The voice of Roger doesnt fits on sonic, i want Ryan back!
But….. it will be great, i hope that his voice will be good, MAYBE, WILL BE SO BETTER, BUT REALLY I DONT KNOW, LETS SEE THE GAME…
Posted by scotlineXD on July 15th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Comment # 50
Looking forward to it!
This will be interesting….especially who voices Sonic and Shadow.
Posted by GoldenHedgy on July 15th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Comment # 51
Yea…I hope he does a good job because if not you know what to expcet Sega.
Yep thats right, more emails about getting Ryan and/or Jason back as the voice Sonic.
Good luck…
Posted by Gamer18 on July 15th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Comment # 52
I Actually Want To Listen A Voice Demo From Sonic And Tails New Voice Actors… XD I Actually Want To Listen That…
Posted by Blacksonikku on July 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Comment # 53
@comment 20
“Whoever voices the Scout in Team Fortress is the perfect voice for the Sonic. No competition…. except Jaleel White of course.”
agree x1000 D8
Scout’s voice would be absolutely PERFECT for Sonic!
Posted by tortaviso on July 15th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Comment # 54
See ya, Griffith. Can’t say I’ll miss you. (And if I did, the fanboys will get me).
Posted by Kirbichu on July 15th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Comment # 55
HOORAY! No more annoying voices! YAY!
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 15th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Comment # 56
Looking forward to hear what the new voices sound like. i just wonder if they plan to compile characters like last time. If this guy voices Shadow and Jet like Jason Griffith did, I hope he does then some justice…and for the love of english speaking ears, make Jet sound normal like the others. If he has a similar retarded sickly parrot voice, I’m gonna lose all faith in english dubbing.
Posted by SaturnGrl on July 15th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Comment # 57
thank….god…new voice actors. but we all know how bad the voice acting in resident evil series is sometimes. but chris redfield had a good voice actor (sonics new guy) hope he does good. and tails has needed a new voice actor so badly forever now. hope she dosent suck like EVERY voice actor for him. but i liked tails’ voice in sonic heroes and sonic x. eggmans was good in every game except shadow the hedgehog.
Posted by sonichedgehog45 on July 15th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Comment # 58
I am so happy that Jason isn’t Sonic anymore… but I wonder is he going to stay as Shadow? That’s pretty much the only character he’s best at in my opinion. I’m also glad that Kate Higgins is gonna be Tails. 😀 Can’t wait for that one!
And omg I am SO glad that Dan Green ain’t quittin’… no one can replace Knuckles’ voice. I soooo hope they keep him for years to come.
Posted by LaurenRejeckt on July 15th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Comment # 59
Glad to see something new! Lookin’ good Sega!
I just never understood why Tails needs a female voice…
Why not hire a guy for a GUY role!?
Nevertheless, it’s not a big deal, and it’s not 4kids voices (YES!!!!!!), so I am very excited for this! The Sonic series has needed this for a while!
Posted by PurpleCheeseMan on July 15th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Comment # 60
Sweet! I am loving this! Not that Jason and Ryan weren’t good but… I’ve heard roger’s voice and I think he has a pretty good shot at being sonic! Eh, maybe tails might be good,
Predictions:
Knuckles voice will stay the same
Shadow’s will change
Amy’s will stay the same
Posted by Sonicman2battle on July 15th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Comment # 61
OMG ezio?!?!
I love you Roger <3
Posted by Queena on July 15th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Comment # 62
Wow. Very nice!
Posted by Ryan Brown on July 15th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Comment # 63
I don’t mind Pollock as Eggman, so long as you tone down the amount of times he gets angry and shouts.
And PLEASE tell me Higgins won’t sound “deep-throated” like Palant did. That was awful!
Anyways, looking forward to everything!
Posted by TwilightV on July 15th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Comment # 64
Oh GOD, I hope they replaced Lisa Ortiz as the voice of Amy! Don’t get me wrong, she’s an…ok voice actress, but she has no vocal diversity. The first time I ever heard her voice was back when I first watched The Slayers and she voiced Lina Inverse. Loved the seeries, but ever since then every role she has ever played has sounded the same. I couldn’t watch or play the games with Amy without muting her, because I was half expecting to her to yell out “Dragon Slave!”
Hopfully her new voice actress will settle things for Amy.
Posted by SaturnGrl on July 15th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Comment # 65
I dont Care Jason was better than him anyday
Posted by mystery on July 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Comment # 66
Woohoo! New Sonic voice actor! I can’t tell you how stoked I am to hear the same man who was the sauve and deadly master assassin, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, voicing the blue blur. I hope he gives us a great preformance!
Posted by Yuripaddle on July 15th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Comment # 67
what is the reason 4 changing all the charatcers apart from eggman? i think the person who played sonic previously is awsome! but i wonder what is the actual reason 4 this, and wat of shadow? who will play him now? especially bold voices like Rouge and Amy, i dunno it will seem different 2 me……
Posted by katie on July 15th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Comment # 68
Ryan Drummond Forever.
Posted by Shark on July 15th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Comment # 69
Mike Pollock WAS the narrator on Pokemon, but only in the interim for Rodger Parson, who left 4Kids after 5 seasons but regained the role after Pokemon moved to a new studio. Right now, Pollock voices Mr. COntesta and other incidental characters, but NOT the narrator.
Posted by batwing321 on July 15th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Comment # 70
I’m a little disappointed that Tails has yet ANOTHER female VA, although I’ll give her a chance before judgement. I understand the logistical problem of using actual young males, as they do grow up and need replacing after a few years. But still, I’ve always felt that female VAs more often than not fall into the same trap with the way they try to emulate a young male voice. Amy Palant was a perfect example. No offence meant to the woman, but I cringed every time Tails spoke ^^;
As for Sonic… I’m interested. I felt his last two voices were kind of generic and too old for him. I hope this guy doesn’t try too hard to sound the same as his predecessors. I’m looking forward to hearing samples (:
Eggy, well… his voice is loved by all. I doubt many will complain that he’s staying. I do wonder at the reasoning behind keeping him and overhauling all/most of the others.
Posted by Flyboy on July 15th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Comment # 71
Okay so does that mean Shadow has a different voice not Jason Griffith anymore?
Posted by Kayla on July 15th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Comment # 72
Wonder if Maile Flanagan (Naruto Uzumaki) or Colleen O’Shaugnessy (Yoshino Fujieda from Digimon Data Squad) would voice Amy. I can picture Yuri Lowenthal (Sasuke Uchiha and Cecil Harvey) as Shadow the Hedgehog.
Posted by YoshiAngemon on July 15th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Comment # 73
YAY!Welcome FAILS!
Posted by Jinx on July 15th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Comment # 74
OMG
now I gotta go make a parody of eggman clip with pokemon voice lolol
Posted by Essie on July 15th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Comment # 75
Why not Ryan Drummond?
Pollock is still here, that’s good.
Posted by City Hunter on July 15th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Comment # 76
You guys never should of fired drummond, He LOVED that role and 99% of the fanbase was pleased with his voice back in the day.
Now people here JASONS voice first and think thats how sonic is supposed to sound, when a mostly crappy dubbing company 4kids casts that voice.
Thats bullcrap.
This guy seems like a nice guy though.
But the Best voice actors for sonic will always be Drummond and Jaleel White.
SEGA do your research, and find out who your most oldschool fans liked the best.
DRUMMOND.
And dont associate me with spax, because IM NOT SPAX.
Posted by Daniel Butler on July 15th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Comment # 77
Im in support of the female voice for Tails, because if they kept getting a little boy he would keep hitting puberty, and if she can pull of a GOOD boy voice like kath soucie then im cool with it.
Im glad there keeping mike, HE ROCKS.
They REALLY need to get drummond back though.
Posted by Daniel Butler on July 15th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Comment # 78
JUST BRING RYAN DRUMMOND BACK AND BE DONE WITH IT!!!!! I’M SO TIRED OF HATING SONIC’S VOICE! I GET THE FEELING THIS IS GONNA BE JUST AS BAD AS GRIFFITH!!
“HaY GUys WhAT’s UUpp?!” Roller coaster voice.
Posted by Samantha on July 15th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Comment # 79
I’ll wait till I hear some voice samples before I judge cause who knows, the new voice for Sonic probably won’t fit hiim. Here’s hoping that he does a good voice for him.
Posted by sonicfan on July 15th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Comment # 80
WHAT! NEW VOICE ACTORS? IF KNUCKLES GETS A NEW VOICE? OH MAN! NO WAY! I LIKE DAN GREEN! HE’S VOICED AS YU-GI! AND GIVES OUT THE RIGHT KIND OF VOICE FOR KNUCKLES! AN EXTREME TEMPER!
Posted by Hyper-sonicX on July 15th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Comment # 81
I’d like to hear some samples or clips when / if they are released. I wonder what other projects they’d be working on if they won’t be on Sonic Colors yet. I like Kate’s song too.
Posted by Cameron on July 15th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Comment # 82
Thank god that the voices has changed & I hated the voice except for Amy she was good, & Shadow too.
Posted by Jaime Lopez on July 15th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Comment # 83
DAMN! Tails can f***ing SING!
Posted by SSV on July 15th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Comment # 84
Sega…..You did this to late and on top of that you replaced almost everyone. This was not the way to end the voice acting debate. This was a bad Decidion on your part. you better hope the new actors are good and please most of the fanbase because if not your going to get alot of heck from the fans.
Posted by Gamer18 on July 15th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Comment # 85
I like Ryan Drummond but honestly, he really isn’t THAT good. He’s mediocre at best. I don’t really see what the big praise about him or the older voice cast since most of the older cast is terrible. From what I could remember back then, alot of people complained about the older voices and much perfered the Japanese voices. Alot of people were complaining about the fact that Sonic Heroes don’t even have a Japanese option. The only voices from the old cast I really like is Sonic, Shadow and Eggman. Everybody else is terrible.
Posted by sonicfan on July 15th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Comment # 86
On one hand, I’m quite saddened by this. Jason was actually nailing Sonic in the recent games of Unleashed and Black Knight, the only think he lacked was a bit of a buzzy tone which I feel is kind of a character trait for Sonic (though he did do that tone in some earlier episodes of Sonic X). I heard a bit of the new voice in some footage I gained from Nintendo at E3, and I will admit, it’s performed well, but it’s a little too deep and that’s not good. Sonic is supposed to be kind of a kid himself due to his age and personality. I heard Craig’s voice of Towa in one of the Naruto games and I think that’s a good fit, it sounds like Leonardo from the original TMNT and that’s not bad for Sonic, and I also heard a voice in one of his animation demos which also came close (it was the first voice shown in the demo). So if Sega is reading this, I say that could be a hint on how some of us are hoping he will execute the voice of Sonic (I have talked to my friends about this, and many of them agree that it would be best if he did those types of voices).
As for Kate Higgins, I’ve heard her boyish kid voices, and I have no objection what so ever. I welcome her with open arms as Tails
As for Mike Pollock, I don’t have to say anything, we all know he’s awesome as Eggman, so I’m happy he’s staying.
Posted by Spax on July 15th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Comment # 87
I liked Griffith, but this guy sounds cool too. I wish people would shut up asking for Ryan Drummond to come back, because he NEVER WILL.
I hope they found a good voice for Shadow because I liked the voice Griffith gave him. It’s cool that they kept Mike Pollock because he has amazing talent! I will miss Amy’s, Blazes, Espio and Charmys voices too, they were good. I never minded Tails voice myself.
Posted by BlueStaR on July 15th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Comment # 88
After arriving home from the game shop, I placed a new game into the wii. I knew this sequel was going to be great due to the famous crossover between two legendary mascots. With the volume quietly rising, one of the most marvelous cinematic scene appeared. I loved it so much that I have always watch it, even to this day, before I start any actual game play from it.
Now once I was able to select my character, I chose to go with Amy. I heard her say, “Let’s do this!” It was so beautiful and magical to hear her say this with sweet sincerity. Finally, her voice had been perfected again (I also like Tails and Knuckles more so than before).
Well, in any case, I hope the new voice actors will do a good job.
Posted by Aqua-Drought on July 15th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Comment # 89
As long as they sound like they did in Sonic Adventure, I’m not concerned.
I just want Sonic to sound cool and for Tails not to sound like a whiney little 3 year old girl
Posted by Krystal on July 15th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Comment # 90
@67: In case you haven’t noticed, Sega already replaces the voices every years. Personally, I wish they would get a young male to play Tails. I thought William Corkery (Sonic Heroes/Battle/Advance 3) made an excellent Tails. Higgins has a nice voice, but it’s just too…pretty. I’m worried it’ll just fuel those stupid jokes/rumors about Tails being a girl/gay. I actually know someone who honestly thought he WAS a girl, until I told him he wasn’t. It doesn’t help to clear things up if he keeps getting voice actors who are obviously female.
@70: Those are actually the things I DIDN’T like about Knuckles’ new voice at first, but Dan Green has improved significantly since then. He also makes a good Vector. I hope he stays.
Posted by sonicfan88 on July 15th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Comment # 91
Not to be too hard on Sega, but I think the main complaint from Sonic fans (including myself) in regard to the 4Kids voice cast wasn’t that they were bad (although most of the voices weren’t as good), it’s that Sega replaced so many popular voice actors with ones who weren’t doing as good a job, without warning, and for no apparent reason. Now that so many fans are familiar with the current (now former) cast, Sega risks alienating fans yet again, for the same reasons.
Posted by sonicfan88 on July 15th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Comment # 92
I almost forgot: Thank you for keeping Mike Pollock.
Sorry for not saying that before.
Posted by sonicfan88 on July 15th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Comment # 93
Keep Tails’ old voice actor too!
ASDFASDFASDF
Posted by CanadianPenguin on July 15th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Comment # 94
O wow, new voice actors, that’s kinda saddening in a way, I do really believe Jason Griffith was doing a remarkable job of Sonic but we’ll see how our new Sonic voice will pull through. And thank you for leaving Dr. Robotnik’s voice as is, I like his voice actor. But who is voicing other characters such as Amy, Knuckles and Shadow? Will they still have their current voice actors or are they being altered as well?
Posted by Britney on July 15th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Comment # 95
griffith was always Sonic in my eyes and always weill heck ryan was good to but roger sorry but griffith is my voice for sonic i love your anime roles but GRIFFITH IS MY SONIC
you people are such hippocryites
Posted by mystery on July 15th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Comment # 96
i for one am not happy about this! here i am gladly looking @ all sonic’s success what with all the 19th anniversary stuff then i see this and im like GOD NO! i got really SAD/ANGRY/DISAPOINTED/DEVISTATED?! i grew up with SONIC X MEANING JASON GRIFFITH AND AMY PALLANT! so came the day when SEGA made the greatest fail ever! off to watch sonic x and cut scenes 4 the games with some ice cream R.I.P THE REAL TAILS AND SONIC
Posted by sonicsorox on July 15th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Comment # 97
Thats good i guess. I didn’t like Griffith doing Sonic’s voice at all. In my opinion, Jaleel White was the best at Sonic’s voice. He was funny and his voice fit Sonic the best back then. Im very interested to see what this guy has to deliver though.
Posted by BEast on July 15th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Comment # 98
*sighs* More new voice actors again? Really? Okay, Roger made a really good Scout, Shinji and Nova, but I think he might be a good Sonic. As far as Kate being Tails, I don’t know. I agree with #80 about the whole thing where people think Tails is a girl. For Eggman, his new voice often irritates me because at certain points of games like Sonic Rush and Sonic Rush Adventure, his voice gets pretty squeaky.
For everyone else, I liked Amy’s original VA Jennifer Douillard. Personally, I thought she made a great Amy. As for Shadow, David Humphrey is the best Shadow there ever was and should be his VA again. I liked Knuckles’ Sonic Adventure 2 VA Scott Dreier as well.
Posted by Lala on July 15th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Comment # 99
I had no idea there were so many fans of Mike Pollock as Dr. Robotnik. He is good, but Jim Cummings from Sonic SatAM pwns big time.
I’m glad Jason is no longer Sonic’s voice. He had improved in the latest games, but it still didn’t cut it. Although, I wouldn’t mind if he stayed on as Shadow.
Best of luck to Roger and Kate in their new roles!
Posted by mozychan on July 16th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Comment # 100
No Jason?
Ahhh damn it, and I’ve literally been at home practicing on my Shadow impression.
But yeah, they really should expose a preview of how he would sound as Sonic The Hedgehog.
Posted by Agyeman on July 16th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Comment # 101
While this is some great news about the new voice actors, I just wish you guys could get Ryan Drummond back as Sonic. Course, I’m not gonna give up on this new dude. As for Kate Higgins? I can’t seem to imagine RinRin as Tails……Course, I hope you guys can bring back David Humphrey and Lani Minella as Shadow and Rouge, respectively. Course, whatever will be will be.
Posted by PreStalnic on July 16th, 2010 at 1:42 am
Comment # 102
Sakura as Tails? Not that it’s bad or anything but I so did not see that coming.
Posted by DieHardSonicFan on July 16th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Comment # 103
Why did you get rid of the old voices?
I loved Jason Griffith as Sonic and Amy Palant as Tails. Why can’t you just be like the Japanese voices and keep the same ones until someone dies or quits.
Posted by gib on July 16th, 2010 at 6:26 am
Comment # 104
Knuckles as Garrus.
PLEASE Knuckles as Garrus!
Posted by Exu on July 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Comment # 105
http://www.spaxgametoonzone.com/Spax_Other.html
I put a video up here for a bit of a news update, but if you listen to it, it’s a sample of how I am thinking Sonic and Tails will sound with Roger Craig Smith and Kate Higgins (the voice clips used were from demos).
I can’t confirm if this is how Sega is directing the talent to make their voices sound, but I hope so. As I said in this video, if any of you like the clips of Roger and Kate I used for Sonic and Tails and you also think it’s how they should sound, then go ahead and ask that of Sega if you want said they said they are listening to their fans now, so…..why the hell not?
Once again, welcome to the franchise, I guess, Roger and Kate.
Posted by Spax on July 16th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Comment # 106
And btw people, just stop asking for Ryan already. He’s not coming back. Granted I used to join in on activisms for him too, but I’m done and I realize the truth and have accepted it.
Ryan had a good voice for Sonic, but his performance was too hyper all the time (this may have just been direction however), but really, the new actors being hired are much more experienced and have many talented roles. So just give them a damn chance already.
I mean, I have nothing against Ryan and I respect for the guy as well, but really. A lot of people complained about the original cast too. No one is going to win here. All that should matter is if the new voices can fit the characters and not sound fake like some of the past ones did (mainly kid characters like Cream, Charmy , Jet, and Jimmy Zoppi’s Vector when 4Kids took over.) I’m hoping the kids will sound like kids, Jet will actually sound like a REAL character and not some awkward joke, and Vector I shouldn’t complain about now as Dan Green did actually fix the previous damage done, I just don’t want it to happen again. So as long as the voices fit, I don’t care who voices them.
Posted by Spax on July 16th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Comment # 107
I’m excited! It seems Sega finally hires PROFESSIONAL voice actors! (OF course Mike is professional, too 😉
Guess we’ll have to wait till Sonic Colors to hear the performance *excited*
Posted by Valsion on July 16th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Comment # 108
PLEASE bring back David Humphrey as Shadow! His voice was epic and gave Shadow a really good personality that really fit his character. And his slight accent made Shadow seem more mysterious and made him more of an interesting character.
Posted by Mykle on July 16th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Comment # 109
i don’t know about ezio/chris being the voice of sonic…
Posted by Joseph on July 16th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Comment # 110
Sample! Sample! We want Samples!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! Thank U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love U SEGA!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Brandon on July 16th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Comment # 111
@ spax: YES!!! Yes, THAT voice acting for Tails is much MUCH better! She makes him sound like a boy this time! If Tails sounds like anything like that in the games then I’m very happy.
Posted by sonicfan on July 16th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Comment # 112
I can’t imagine what their new voices are going to like for the new Sonic voice, but since you guys are going to use Viz’s voice actors, I can think of 3 characters for who to voice, Kate Higgins should also definitly voice Amy, think about it, Amy = Sakura XD she has that voice, and her voice is perfect for Amy, and Johnny Yong Bosch voice will do great on Shadow, and David Vincent as Knuckles. That’s all I can think of.
Posted by AnimeLover2326 on July 16th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Comment # 113
YES finally after about 5 years of 4kids voice actors there changing them personally i HATED sonic and shadows voice and rouge was so so the others were alright but instead of getting new voice actors you should try to get back there old ones that did sonic adventure 1 and 2 sonic heroes sonic they were really good. if you can try PLEAS try to get David Humphrey PLEAS he did a GREAT voice for shadow it fit so well.
Posted by supershadow50 on July 16th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Comment # 114
@comment #29
dont jump to conclusion u dont know how the sound
Posted by SONICTH18 on July 16th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Comment # 115
I really don`t care a whole lot about the change, even though it might be rough getting used to our blue pal`s new voice. But, what I`m most concerned about? Shadow`s new VA better be freaking AMAZING. I`m very sensitive of the “maniler” characters` voices, but especially Shadow`s because his mood, attitude and depth need to be captured correctly or else it sounds terrible. I really give compliments to Koji Yusa, his voice for Shadow is DEAD ON. I`ll go sneak into my cave now and watch some Japanese Sonic X… owo
Posted by Jackie Kelly on July 16th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Comment # 116
Sega… why? Why change a good thing? I mean I love Roger and Kate, ther two of my favorite VAs, but come on, fans were just starting to get used to loving the 4kids cast, i liked them from the start! This will only cause more fanbase drama… I havent heard the new voices so I cant judge, but I would still prefer the 4kids cast… please dont do this to us…
Posted by AMTModollas on July 16th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Comment # 117
well thats a good sign! no more jason!!! wait….dose espio have a new voice =C nuuuu!
btw why not get a BOY to do tails voice for once XD in less your thinking about making miles “tails” prower a girl XD
Posted by plusleandminus on July 16th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Comment # 118
Here’s to hoping. After Jason Griffith, I can’t say I’m expecting much, but I hope this will at least be an improvement. For gods’ sakes, get it right, this time.
Posted by Genesis on July 16th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Comment # 119
I for one was a huge fan of Kathleen Delaney’s (Caren Manuel) voice of rouge, the deeper, seductive older voice! PLEASE SEGA whatever you do, DO NOT give her a young girl voice…
Posted by AMTModollas on July 16th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Comment # 120
OH MY GOSH! WHO’S GONNA VOICE CHIP NOW?!!!!
lol jk! I guess I’ll add my comments to this VAST list. I’m happy that they got rid of Jason. Something about him voicing Sonic just bugged me. As for Jaleel, I’ll admit he did a good job as 10 Year old Sonic! Sonic’s changed a lot since then, and quite frankly I just can’t see Jaleel fitting him anymore….
I’ll always Love Ryan! But I’m really eager to see what this new guy has to offer.
Same goes for Tails.
Best of luck to the new cast!
Posted by Naxal710 on July 16th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Comment # 121
WOW… ROGER BEING THE NEW VOICE OF SONIC, VERY DIFFERENT. HOPE HE IS AS GOOD AS RYAN 😛 IF WE ALL COULD TURN BACK TIME DEEM BRISTOW WOULD STILL BE THE EGGMAN TODAY… BUT ANOTHER TAILS VOICE? WELL IM NOT COMPLAINING AND I CANT… I WILL NEVER SEE A NEW GAME EVER ANYMORE SINCE THEYVE ALL DECIDED TO MAKE GAMES ON ‘NEXT GEN CONSOLES’ AND DLC
IDK WHO WILL BE KNUCKLES VA BUT I NEVER REALLY LIKED ANY OF HIS VA
IF ANYONE IS OFFENDED BY MY WRITING: IM NOT RANTING, MY CAPS LOCK IS BROKEN AND MY KEYBOARD HAS NO SHIFT SOMEHOW…
Posted by S0m31s0n1c on July 16th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Comment # 122
I do hope David Humphrey comes back as Shadow, and maybe Drummond could voice Knuckles like he did in Sonic Shuffle. Just wishful thinking, not the end of the world if it turns out otherwise.
Posted by SMK on July 17th, 2010 at 2:19 am
Comment # 123
NO, BRING JASON BACK
Posted by jake on July 17th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Comment # 124
This news is so anticlimatic.
Posted by Dantes on July 17th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Comment # 125
I hope they do better than the 4kids voice actors (w/ the exception of Dr.Eggman, of course). I never really liked them as the Sonic characters. I still wish they’d bring back the SA2 voice cast. I think Scott Dreier was a better Knuckles than Dan Green was. I hope these guys do a good job. I wonder what voices they’ll give the other characters.
Posted by craZ4knux on July 17th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Comment # 126
I don’t really care about Griffith’s voice but I like Palant’s and Green’s voices. Too bad they’ll be replaced too.
Posted by Wisp on July 17th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Comment # 127
I can’t believe they’re changing again after JUST five years! It makes me sad… But then again I’m interested in hearing what they’ll sound like. Please keep Jason Griffith as Shadow and Dan Green as Knuckles! Those are the two voices I care most about! Pete Capella’s Silver is alright too but if he does change too I hope it’s a really good actor that can make up for the loss of the past actor… But I want Jason Griffith especially to stay Shadow! His voice is so hot! But even if they all have to change PLEASE give them really really good voices! I’ll be awaiting the Sonic Colours and Sonic Free Riders games. So I hope I am impressed when I play them…
Posted by ShadowLover on July 17th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Comment # 128
I can’t wait to find out who’s voicing the rest of the cast! Are we going to get samples of their voice acting for the characters any time soon?
Posted by StargazerL on July 17th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Comment # 129
I’m VERY excited for the new voice actors. =) I can’t wait to see their performances at their full potential. For Sonic’s old voice, it was alright, but it never really had that same feeling that I just never saw fit to Sonic as a character. Ryan was good and set great standards for Sonic, but well, he doesn’t NEED to come back. Sure he was a great voice actor for Sonic, but its kinda nice to see new things. Ryan had a good run and we’ll always remember him, but lets at least give this guy a chance. I have a great feeling about him. His voice range his amazing and he’s voiced in plenty of huge roles as well as shown how he can handle in all kinds of voicing situations. As for Kate as Tails, I’m also quite excited for her voice too! I’ve listened to hers as well as Roger’s, and I gotta say they’re both great! I wouldn’t actually mind Kate voicing Rouge either, because I’ve heard her one voice demo, and I gotta say, the last voice she does would fit Rouge’s character perfectly. XD
I wish the new cast good luck and as well as to the cast that have remained. =)
Posted by ShadsRocksMySocks on July 17th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Comment # 130
Thank you SEGA! I never liked 4kids.
But why is it that knuckles chatiox 2 got the “Wait, seriously” by it, Chip getting his own game is worst.
But anyways you guys picked the right people. Good luck SEGA!
Posted by Devin on July 18th, 2010 at 6:35 am
Comment # 131
Now I got Chris redfield voicing me. Great
Posted by sonic on July 18th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Comment # 132
So…. who is voicing Amy?
Posted by Knuckles Chaotix on July 18th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Comment # 133
Uh, sonic? Are you Jason or Ryan?
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Comment # 134
Darn it! tails voice was perfect.Sometimes new isn’t better.I hope this turns out good.
Posted by ryan myles on July 18th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Comment # 135
I could be Jason,ryan, or jaleel.
Posted by sonic on July 18th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Comment # 136
I think Shinji will do a good voice of Sonic; as for characters yet announced, I would like to see Debi Mae West (Tsunade from Naruto) voice Rouge. Also, while watching Adult Swim last nite, I think Monica Rial (May Chang from FMA:B) would be perfect as Cream, and Melissa Fahn (Edward from Cowboy Bebop) must be Charmy!
Posted by Rayzor on July 18th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Comment # 137
What are you thinking SEGA?! Jason Anthony was PERFECT as Sonic! No one could possibly capture Sonic’s free spirit than the Sonic X voice! And Tails BETTER be good. Because I liked the Sonic X voice cast too! >:(
Posted by Eric on July 18th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Comment # 138
=’D i now quiet sad but i have been a sonic fan since i was like 6 or 5.
good luck to all ^_^ *HAPPY FACE* ill try not to be sad 😀
I think Ryan and Jason did a fabulous job i really don’t know why people dislikes Jason’s voice as sonic than ryan because I really didn’t notice the voice change in sonics voice at all hah…
anyways i hope roger and the other do a fabulous job on in there voice and i hope i don’t notice a change in voice cause i am into Jason’s voice for its been a while.
and if it is horrible for people then just change so jap. audio and eng. subtitles duh lol but i really looking forward to hearing there voices but im a bit worried about roger cause he has a deep tone.
Posted by Naomi Heart on July 18th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Comment # 139
Anyways in a year or two they will change voice actors. But will never find a true voice like mine.
Posted by sonic on July 19th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Comment # 140
I fee kinda bad for Jason and Amy – just when people started liking them. But I’m glad they’re being replaced by those two (I’ve actually heard of them this time!)
Hooray! Mike stays! And fingers crossed that they keep Dan Green.
Oh well – like him or hate him, we all had some good times with Griffith (You’re too slow!).
Posted by Zoe on July 19th, 2010 at 3:31 am
Comment # 141
I really think the 4kids voice cast is better
Posted by Jamie Gibson on July 19th, 2010 at 4:58 am
Comment # 142
Uh……….I guess?
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 19th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Comment # 143
OMG I’m so happy that they’re finally getting rid of that crappy 4kids cast! I still really, really want Ryan back for Sonic. I can’t imagine everyone’s favorite Blue Blur sounding like Deidara :\
Posted by Morgan on July 19th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Comment # 144
Man, I thought alot of you fans WANTED SEGA TO GET RID OF THE 4KIDS CAST.
*when the original cast got replaced*
“He sounds unlike Sonic!”
“He’s too high!”
“Jason makes Sonic sound dumb!”
“Bring Ryan Dummond back!”
“4Kids actors suck!” Blah blah blah…
*endless wars and bitching over voice actors for 5 whole years*
And now, when you guys GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, you have to COMPLAIN over it!
“I was starting to like his voice.”
“No, Sega! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?”
“Jason’s voice is perfect for Sonic!”
“Bring the 4Kids actors back!”
Damn, no wonder this fanbase is so messed up. You guys can’t make up your minds!
Posted by sonicfan on July 19th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Comment # 145
i consider this a 50/50, While it’s amazing to see that roger from RE5 will be sonic, he was just starting to improve on his voice work (Example: Sonic and The Black Knight). But i have no regrets roger’s gonna do great!
Posted by Oblivion709 on July 20th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Comment # 146
jason griffith sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wen he speaks my head explodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by fabian on July 20th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Comment # 147
God the pokemon anime and the games are both horrible but he is a good voice actor for eggman
Posted by Agumonkid on July 20th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Comment # 148
i think they should have a BOY as TAILS, i mean he is a BOY!someone LIKE corey bringas! (i think i spelled tht right)
Posted by andrew on July 21st, 2010 at 7:09 am
Comment # 149
@andrew: Many young boy characters are voiced by women, like Bart Simpson, for example.
If they would use a boy to voice Tails, in a few years they would have to switch to a new VA again.
Posted by ezodagrom on July 21st, 2010 at 9:09 am
Comment # 150
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGjSSJWgq0
I have to say, if this is Roger Craig Smith’s Sonic voice, it doesn’t do it for me. I would be happy if he would voice Sonic in a higher and buzzier pitch then what I heard when the door opens in that video, like the sample voice I used in that video I linked here before.
I’ve always known Sonic to be youthful, and every actor I’ve heard voice him as been pretty high pitched. Deep voices just do not fit the character. Now I KNOW Roger can do a better voice, and all I ask is that you direct him to do so please. As I said, I already showed the kind of voice he can do a while ago with a video from my site.
Posted by Spax on July 21st, 2010 at 11:32 am
Comment # 151
I take back what I said above as I found out that voice at the door wasn’t Roger Craig Smith. Thank God.
I was actually wondering that as the grunts I heard were higher pitched, and I’m hoping that they do come out as youthful when he actually speaks.
I’m going to say anyway though, if you are going to introduce people to Sonic at a park with a voice, either use the official one or a better sound alike because that was a sloppy voice. I’m wondering why Jason didn’t record for the park as he was still Sonic at the time the park opened I believe.
Posted by Spax on July 21st, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Comment # 152
JUST GIVE US ALL SONIC GAMES TO IPHONE/IPOD SPECIALY SONIC CD!CMON SEGA DO IT FOR ALL OF YOUR LOYAL FANS
Posted by Bruno on July 21st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Comment # 153
@Bruno: all sonic games on iphone that’s bad really bad…
Posted by # 1 sonic fan on July 21st, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Comment # 154
SEGA! Why are you doing this to Sonic?! Jason Griffith is Sonic’s best voice actor! I didn’t really believe that Miles”Tails” was voiced by a girl though.
Posted by Christian on July 21st, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Comment # 155
crud.. and i was liking jasons grith voices in the recent ones.
oh well.
and im shocked by this….are you giving shadow a new one to?
im glad you kept eggman<3
Posted by Tooner on July 22nd, 2010 at 9:20 am
Comment # 156
Sega, We will tell you this questions , We think that you should keep Jason Griffith, not that guy, Please replace Blaze`s actress we think it AWFUL. You musy do an adventure game with Mario & Sonic Please not that %&)(/&$· OLYMPICS! , you must do Colors , STH 4 better.
and of course We want the name of the Mario & Sonic game is Mario & Sonic adventure.
Make that game with nintendo ! and We heared that in videos of Colors at E3 the guy voices Sonic like Ryan Drummond & when sonic made homing attack like Jason Griffith .
Posted by ToyLegend on July 22nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Comment # 157
Sega, We think YOU should put Jason Griffith as Sonic`s VA. not this guy.
you must a new game with Ninendo with Mario & Sonic called mario & sonic adventure please make that game ! we don`t like the olympic ones but make it for DS or 3DS we dont know
please replace Blaze`s actress We think is AWFUL.,
amd make Colors , STH 4 better. that guy voices Sonic like Ryan Drummond & when Sonic made homming attack like Jason Griffith. and I have visions .
Posted by ToyLegend on July 22nd, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Comment # 158
Hey as long as Mike Pollock is still there, I have faith in you, but Jason Griffith as Sonic was a good idea what him being closer to the Sonic’s age
Posted by Nokes on July 22nd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Comment # 159
I’ve noticed alot of people who likes the 4Kids actors are really young..
If Jason is such a good voice actor or the best voice actor for Sonic then he should’ve got Sonic’s voice right from the very beginning. It shouldn’t take him no 5, 6 or 7 years to nail Sonic’s voice down and he JUST now started to sound decent in the games? Before that he sounded awful and I dunno why fans wants him back now that Sega hired voice actors that has more experience.
Posted by sonicfan on July 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 am
Comment # 160
To be honest, I played the games before the 4Kids took over, and I’ve always though Griffith sounded close to Drummond that it didn’t really make that much of a difference to me. *shrug*
Posted by Rayzor on July 23rd, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Comment # 161
Oh @ ToyLegend: Don’t say ‘WE’ think Sega should put Jason as Sonic’s VA cause you’re not speaking for the entire fanbase and for everybody here. Not everybody likes Jason or the 4Kids actors in general. So far Sega hire new actors and new script writers. I welcome the new actors as long as they fit the role and can do a great job.
Posted by sonicfan on July 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Comment # 162
No. Fucking. Way.
Roger Craig Smith does the voice for someone in naruto (i don’t watch it so i have no clue) and Shinji Hirako in the english version of bleach? (i watch japanese version :I) This is news to me. And also Kate higgins is Sakura ( I know who that is though). ……….. this is amazing
Posted by Subject on July 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Comment # 163
Ryan Drummond is BY FAR the best Sonic game voice actor.
Hes hyper full of heart and heroic.
Jason Griffith sounded like a nerd with a horrible up and down pitch.
Lets hope roger does a good job.
Hes a talented guy.
Posted by Daniel Butler on July 24th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Comment # 164
I think out of all the voices, I’m most worried about Jet and the Chaotix….but mostly Jet…I mean Jet had the perfect voice….I hope….I REALLY HOPE SEGA, that you pick someone who can sound exact or similar to Jet….Because if Jet’s voice is changed to much it’ll ruin his character! TT^TT And I love Jet! As For the Chaotix…their voices fit them good too, but the voices they had in Sonic Heroes was pretty good too. So I guess SEGA has done a good job keeping the voices right for those three. ……Hey…is Knuckles is probably eing changed too…that means so will Storm….NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I CAN’T TAKE ALL THESE CHANGES! TT^TT great now I’m worried about knuckles voice to! eeeehhhh!
Posted by Vee on July 24th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Comment # 165
AND IM STILL HEARING BRING RYAN BACK………..HE IS NOT GOING TO FLIPING COME BACK HE IS NOT FACE HE WAS THE WORST ACTING I EVER HEARD SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH U GUYS EARS AND THE VOICE SYNC WAS BAD
sega i think ur doing a good job trying to keep ur cast and other stuff under controll
but u know what u should REALLY bring back..
JSRF THAT GAME WAS TIGHT AND EPIC PLEASE BRING THAT GAME BACK THE STORY NEEDS TO BE FINISHED
Posted by andley on July 24th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Comment # 166
You claim you listen to fans. So why haven’t you done the obvious? The Sonic Adventure voices were requested the most. I mean, really. The Drummond thing is just so obvious. I mean, OBVIOUS.
Why, Sega do you only half-listen? Now, I’m not sure what the portrayal of Sonic would sound like, but… please Sega. Ryan Drummond is willing to rob a bank (without getting caught) just to voice Sonic.
Is there something you have against Ryan or the Sonic Adventure cast? Did they complain about pay? Did they step on someone’s shoe laces? Is it just necessary for life to be bad. So you create a “Sonic’s voice changed” knowing FULLY well that the first thing on many fans minds is…. “Ryan Drummond.”
Sega, I am getting angry now. Do you people at Sega actually READ what fans have complained about, or do you just skim-read? And one more thing. Knuckles and Robotnik had better not be changed, or I’ll get postal
Posted by Hey Sega on July 24th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Comment # 167
SEGA why don’t you make him Super Sonic`s voice? Please?:(
Posted by Christian on July 25th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Comment # 168
@ Spax comment#105: It might not be from the game but.. THEY SOUND AWEFULL!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Christian on July 25th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Comment # 169
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR2ojIJvjjI
So I mistook myself due to misinformation, the hotel voice WAS Roger. Sega, you directed him terribly (or someone did) for that. It too deep and non-youthful.
In the commercial I linked, the voice sounds better, however it sounds like he’s trying too hard to yell and sound cool instead of being naturally cool, and it also sounds like an impersonation of Jason which leads me to ask, if that’s the case for hiring Roger, then why did you even replace Jason in the first place?
You could have Roger doing SO much better. Really, Jason never yelled hard like you had Roger do in that commercial, he was very calm and subtle, and for Jason’s voice, that’s what worked. You made Roger sound like an wannabe fan’s voice of Sonic.
If you could have Roger sound more like he did in this video I made which used some clips of his from a Naruto game and a voice demo of his, that would be much better:
http://www.spaxgametoonzone.com/Spax_Other.html
I know I posted that earlier, but it seems that I need to emphasize it now, especially since a lot of people were not happy with the voice used in the Hotel room.
Posted by Spax on July 27th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Comment # 170
Hey, uh, Spax? If you watch the Youtube video a couple more times, you’ll probably get used to Roger’s voice already. If you still think the voice is too deep, don’t come typing (tiddy-boom) to me. BTW, no offense.
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 28th, 2010 at 5:24 am
Comment # 171
knuckles chaotix 2? does that mean mighty the armadillo will be coming back?!
Posted by nisel97 on July 28th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Comment # 172
@Deven Ciufalo: To be honest, you are actually correct, I did listen to it a few more times, and I even did some tinkering with it (raising the Treble to make it more clear) and it did sound more like what it should be. The emotion was still kind of forced though and I still felt it could still use some improvement which I know can be done, and that’s really all, I do look forward to seeing what he can do in Sonic Colors and I hope he can make Sonic his own yet also portray him in a subtle enough manner so that it’s not too over the top.
Funny thing, I tried respectfully giving Roger the same advice constructively on Facebook, and he removed me. That’s not a good thing, because the best way to improve is to learn from critique and such. I don’t know what the deal is with that, but hopefully he can soften up over time because I do want him to be at his best. But still, as I said, I’ll just see how he does in Sonic Colors and hope for the best.
Posted by Spax on July 28th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Comment # 173
Thanks, Spax! I hope that we’ll enjoy the totally-awesome-looking game when it comes out!
Oh, and Roger must have been having a bad day when he removed you from Facebook. Just let it go like sand in water.
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 29th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Comment # 174
@Deven Ciufalo: I’m not holding a grudge against him, I’m just disappointed in him is all. I’ve already held a grudge once against Jason when he gave a smug response once, and most people who know about that knows how that went :/ Jason improved as a person and I did feel bad for how I acted so I apologized to him and he accepted, the ironic thing to that is that after I apologized to him, he was awesome in Sonic Unleashed and Sonic and the Black Knight. And the reason Jason did improve was because both he and maybe Sega FINALLY took the fan complaints to heart. All I want for Roger is just for him to do the same so he can know how to be at his best as well. However, there’s still Sonic Colors to look forward to, so I’ll see how he does in the game.
Posted by Spax on July 29th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Comment # 175
I really am scare of this. It is a big risk. Personally I really love the voices of sonic and tails how the were. Jeson wasn’t that bad. I mean sonic’s jokes were much more awsome. But what I am really worried is for tails. Tails’s voice was allready feminen enough (WHICH I DIDN’T LIKE!) But the new voice actor is again a girl and when I think of sakura’s voice in naruto and put it into tails, I dont know what to say! IT”S JUST REDICULOUS!
Posted by biggest sonic the hedgehog fan ever! on July 30th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Comment # 176
@ Hey Sega, would you SHUT UP? Just because a famous game company don’t listen to your whiney, half-assed complaints DOESN’T MEAN THEY DON’T LISTEN. It’s 2010, 1999! Get with the fucking times, dude! Ryan & all the others are gone. Deal with it.
Posted by Donny on July 30th, 2010 at 2:14 am
Comment # 177
@Spax : Okay, Jose, if you say so! And thank goodness I don’t have a Facebook profile (not that I understand your disappointment against Roger).
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 30th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Comment # 178
Sorry, I meant “don’t understand”, not “understand”.
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 30th, 2010 at 4:44 am
Comment # 179
@Deven Ciufalo:: It’s not really a big deal, Roger is a great voice actor, and despite what happened, I’m just going to hope for the best for him and wish him luck on Sonic. I do think he’s a good person, I just want him to accept fan critique to help him get ready.
For Sonic Colors in general, I played it at E3, it’s actually a fun game (both DS and Wii), my only complaint with the Wii version was the drifting as the motion controls for that felt really awkward, but I read that the game will have both Classic Controller and Gamecube Controller support, so I think that will help fix the problem. I’m really looking forward to the game’s release and I haven’t felt this confident on a Sonic title in a while.
Posted by Spax on July 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Comment # 180
Well, thankfully I have my own Classic and Gamecube controllers, and since SC comes out this holiday season, Sega’ll probably fix that small drift dillema. And the Wisps look hecka AWESOME! (I still haven’t played the game yet.)
Posted by Deven Ciufalo on July 30th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Comment # 181
I thought Tail’s voice sounded like a girl a little! LOL! But what about Shadow’s? Is it going to be the same person? Or not?
Posted by Fox on July 31st, 2010 at 10:18 am
Comment # 182
This sounds great! Can’t wait to hear the voices. Even then, I can’t wait for the game to come out in Australia!
Posted by Cheese on August 1st, 2010 at 4:49 am
Comment # 183
The best voice actor would be NO voice actor. That is all.
Posted by no on August 1st, 2010 at 6:31 am
Comment # 184
*Sigh* Sega, I looked these guys up and I want to ask you, why on Earth are Naruto voice actors/actress in a Sonic game?! I mean, REALLY?! WHY?!! Sega, please listen to your fans, PLEASE bring back the Sonic adventure 2 battle voice actors, they were PERFECT.
Posted by Sonic52789 on August 1st, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Comment # 185
@no – Go play Mario if you don’t want voices. WE ARE HERE FOR SONIC. The guy with a COOL voice along with his friends. So Sega Please KEEP THE VOICES!
Posted by Sonic52789 on August 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Comment # 186
Oh and Sega. WHY ARE YOU GUYS MAKING TAILS HAVE A GIRL (good looking by the way) PLAY AS TAILS?!
Posted by Sonic52789 on August 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Comment # 187
@ Sonic52789, Roger and Kate are not just Naruto VAs; they are VAs from different games, show, and animes so they are professionals not just first timers! Also, several young male characters are voiced by females; Bart Simpson, Rocky the Flying Squirrel, and Tommy Pickles for example; because if they just used young boys, they would have to replace them every five years or so.
I mean look at Alfonse Elric, from FMA. His original VA, Aaron Dismuke, was 12 when the original series came out, but once Brotherhood came out, he was too old and his voice was too deep to voice Al again without putting strain on his throat, so they had to get a female to do his voice and quite a good job at it too.
Posted by Rayzor on August 2nd, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Comment # 188
@Rayzor – Huh, that made me feel better. But they wouldn’t have to replace the voice actor every 5 years if they hired someone like Michael Jackson. His voice is always cool and high pitched. But then again, the chances of finding someone like that is 1/1000000000.
Posted by Sonic52789 on August 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Comment # 189
Exactly, and um, *cough* I-I think we can all agree that Michael Jackson was kind of a special case, eh, heh, heh!
Posted by Rayzor on August 2nd, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Comment # 190
@Rayzor – Um, two things. 1) I just used MJ as an example. And 2) What do you mean by that? >_< MJ is Straight to women his Age.
Posted by Sonic52789 on August 3rd, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Comment # 191
What did I mean? Despite what you think of him or his music, you gotta admit he was kinda odd wasn’t he. And remember being odd doesn’t mean bad; though I’ll admit, I didn’t have much use for him though I still feel bad that he died so young.
Posted by Rayzor on August 3rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Comment # 192
Well no, he wasn’t Odd, he just acts like a kid because he is one on the inside. But let’s drop the subject since it has nothing to do with this Sonic topic.
Posted by Sonic52789 on August 3rd, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Comment # 193
Agreed! We’ll just have to agree to disagree! 😉
Posted by Rayzor on August 3rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Comment # 194
Kate Higgins his beautiful voice dub naruto sakura hahuno in tails for being a man is not well.
Posted by Rafael on August 4th, 2010 at 5:53 am
Comment # 195
can someone tell me who does the voice of silver the hedgehog?
Posted by Rafael on August 4th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Comment # 196
One Kate also voices Udon, y’know one of Konohamaru’s buddies, and we have no clue who’s voicing Silver, Shadow, Knuckles, etc. All we know is Sonic’s, Tails’, and Eggman’s VA for now.
Posted by Rayzor on August 4th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Comment # 197
I hope Griffith stays as Shadow, please guys, I liked him.
Also maybe Dan Green, he did a good Knuckles voice too.
Posted by Knocknock on August 5th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Comment # 198
Not trying to be rude, but what part of all VAs are being replaced don’t y’all understand?
Posted by Rayzor on August 6th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Comment # 199
I wanna know, WHY WAS JASON SO BAD?!?! I know he wasn’t great in Sonic X, but in Unleashed and Black Knight, he was literally PERFECT!!! I’ve heard Smith’s voice demo for Sonic and he is TERRIBLE! Jason was the only believable Sonic I’ve ever heard and Drummond was plain awful, I don’t know why people like him. If Green is replaced for Knuckles, I will kill someone. I’ll be really mad if they don’t keep Griffith as Shadow. Really, SEGA, I’ve stuck up for you for years, and then you disgusted me with this.
Posted by TanicthePorcupine on August 6th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Comment # 200
I hope they change Silver’s voice to something LESS annoying -_- But I’m going to miss Bella Hudson
She’s a great voice actress for Blaze!
Posted by StarStruckbyBlaze on August 6th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Comment # 201
@ TanicthePorcupine Once, again, ALL VAs other than Eggman’s are being replaced, and really, VAs changing is really what gets you disgusted above anything else a game company could do, really?
Posted by Rayzor on August 10th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Comment # 202
@TanicthePorcupine: Hate to break it to you, but as much as I liked Jason (most especially in Unleashed <3), is it necessary to act like a sudden Griffith fanboy and bash Roger? Considering BOTH Free Riders and Colo(u)rs aren't out yet, you do realize he has time to improve. Heck, someone on Youtube found that increasing the pitch of his Alton Towers voice made him sound extremely fitting to his role as Sonic. And, either way, he at least has experience with other voice acting roles. So, save the Ryan vs. Jason vs. Roger complaints until Colo(u)rs is actually released… I swear, if anyone even mentions Ryan in the comments, everyone's doomed. Wanna complain about voice actors? DO IT ON A FANSITE, kthnxbai.
In all seriousness, Roger isn't too bad. Like I said, he'll probably improve. As for Kate… haven't actually watched much anime, so I haven't heard her yet. Still, I'm kinda upset that they're still replacing Griffith from being Shadow's VA , and replacing DAN GREEN! Gah, I'm not gonna get too mad, but HE WAS EPIC WIN AS KNUCKLES AND EVEN MEPHILES…. *insert fangirl argument here* Alrighty then, I'm done my rant. Any objections? 😛
Posted by Moogi on August 10th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Comment # 203
Behold, self promotion of the utmost importance (or me just whoring myself out P: )
http://www.spaxgametoonzone.com/interview_KateHiggins.html
I got an interview with Kate Higgins recently via email, this is mostly about her roles in anime and video games, as well as her being a singer. But I did ask questions related to Sonic since I know MANY of you are curious about this.
After my negative history with Sonic voices ever since the 4Kids voice switch, I want to do something positive and helpful this time around. So I’m promoting one of the new voices and also asked questions on how she think Tails should be and how she will sound as Tails. Hopefully, this will answer some people’s questions on how Tails will sound in the upcoming games. I also hope that anyone who is a fan of Kate’s work will enjoy reading this interview as well.
Posted by Spax on August 14th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Comment # 204
I believe that the characters should start sounding older, you can’t have the same pitch for 18 years straight (or 19 I dont remember).
Posted by Luis on August 16th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Comment # 205
i think jason and amy should get another chance. they messed up before but they both should be given another chance.
Posted by sonic-fan on August 21st, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Comment # 206
is this really jaleel whites comment on comment number 13???? seriously. well i loved the old sonic voice. the new one though i beleive will be a good one being i think it’ll be closer to what the japanese sonic sounds like. the new tails voice i think i’ll like better. hopefully sakura can sound like a young two tailed fox boy guienus though. (sorry i know i’ve made some spelling mistakes) glad the eggman voice is staying the same. so as far as i know, i have no complaints. ^^
Posted by jakthegreenfox on August 25th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Comment # 207
@ jakthegreenfox Actually, Higgins also voiced Udon, Konohamaru’s friend.
Posted by Rayzor on August 26th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Comment # 208
RYAN DRUMMOND IS NOT COMMING BACK ITS BEEN 5 YEARS GET OVER IT MAN YOU GUYS WORSHIP HIM LIKE A GOD :/ HE WAS GOOD BUT NOT THAT GREAT 😐 IMO…..THE 4KIDS CAST WERE FAR SUPERIOR THAN THE ORIGINAL CAST ,THEY HAVE MORE EMOTION,FEELINGS 😀 ,THE ORIGINAL CAST LACKED EMOTION (EXAMPLE ..SCOTT DERIER,JENNIFER DOULARD,LANI MANELLA..ETC)
JASON HAS THE BEST SONIC VOICE (FAR SUPERIOR THAN RYAN AND JALEEL),HES ALSO GOOD AS SHADOW AND JET
AMY PALANT- SOUNDS MUCH MORE KIDDISH YOUNGER THAN THE PREVIOUS
DAN GREEN- GIVES KNUCKLES THE HARD EDGE MUCH BETTER…ALSO THE ICE CREAM MAN AND MEPHILES XD
LISA ORITZ-GIVES AMY MUCH MORE EMOTION AND PASSION XD
BELLA HUDSON-DID A GREAT JOB ON BOTH BLAZE.TIKAL AND WAVE
PETE CAPELLA- FUNNY AND ACTIVE AS SILVER
What can I say All of them were good even maddie bluastien (but not in 06 XD) Man they got so much better and better From the beggining of sonic X,to shadow the hedgehog To Sonic And Sega All Stars Racing ….The hell im gonna miss the damn whole cast.
But im also excited for the new cast i wish all of them good luck in the future 😉
SOME OF YOU OLD SCHOOL FANS NEED TO STOP COMPLAINING AND MOVE ON
ITS 2010 NOT 1991 LIKE IT OR NOT SONIC WILL CHANGE …NO MORE 2D AFTER SONIC 4 DEAL WITH IT OR STOP PLAYING SONIC GAMES 😀
4KIDS CAST-GOOD LUCK IN FUTURE ROLES
NEW CAST- HOPE YOUR HAPPY WITH YOUR NEW ROLES
PS- CANT WAIT FOR SONIC COLORS AND FREE RIDERS..BUT SONIC 4 EH NOT SO MUCH SO GLAD MIKE POLLOCK IS STAYING
Posted by Truesonic on August 28th, 2010 at 8:38 am
Comment # 209
I’m sorry, Truesonic, but you’re deluded if you don’t think they’ll be more 2D Sonics after Sonic 4 Episode 1.
Posted by Rayzor on August 28th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Comment # 210
Well I may be wrong …but time will tell THE 2D FANS NEED TO ACCEPT THAT SONIC WONT ALWAYS BE IN 2D ……BECAUSE THE ARGUMENTS OF SILLY THINGS
EG….THE COLOUR OF SONIC’S EYES :/ ,SONIC’S MODERN DESIGN ITS REALLY STUPID TBH….
I also thought they would the game in parts because that would give them the opportunity to make corrections or try new things in future episodes .
Also it’s possible that they might release a full version on a disc or some kind of physical media when they are finished with the whole game.
BUT SERIOUSLY THE 2D FANS NEED TO BE PATIENT I MEAN SEGA IS GIVING THEM SOMETHING YET SOME STILL COMPLAIN ABOUT SONIC’S DESIGN AND COLOUR OF HIS EYES SERIOUSLY? HMPH THIS IS EVEN WORSE THAN THE VOICE ACTING WARS
Posted by Truesonic on August 29th, 2010 at 6:07 am
Comment # 211
Well those upset by the eye color and all are the fringe of the old school fans; I know many fans that hate the new games but have no problems with the “new” designs.
Posted by Rayzor on August 29th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Comment # 212
*sigh* If only more sonic fans had good sense like you, me and others
Posted by Truesonic on August 29th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Comment # 213
You guys need to understand Tails Is voiced by a women so he sounds more younger/like a kid because hes 8 Years Old
Personally I think Amy Palant did a much better job as tails
(as u can see my comments above…4Kids were better)
Hopefully Kate Higgins will be as good or better
i wish they didnt have to do this
but I understand their trying to start afresh
But I just wish they can keep some of the cast
Keep Dan Green As Knuckles/Storm
keep Lisa Oritz As Amy
Keep David Wills As Espio
Keep Amy B as charmy
Keep Bella Hudson as Blaze and Wave
Keep J Griff as Shadow and Jet
Keep Caren Manuel as Rouge
Keep…
LOL THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN XD DX
Posted by Truesonic on August 30th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Comment # 214
cool id like to know if they’re going to cahnge shadow and amy’s voice.
Posted by Bryan on September 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Comment # 215
They are …SEGA ANNOUNCED EARLIER THE WHOLE CAST IS GONNA BE REPLACED EXCEPT MIKE POLLOCK OF COURSE AS IT SAYS ABOVE….:)
Posted by Truesonic on September 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Comment # 216
I hope you guys get rid of Lisa Ortiz, she makes Amy sound like a whiny 5 year old! If Jennifer came back that would be awsome, but I doubt it, I hope it’s similar to Jennifer’s voice!
Posted by Amyfan2U on September 5th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Comment # 217
Kate sounds pretty good from the videos I saw, she would do so awsome as Amy
Posted by Amyfan2U on September 5th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Comment # 218
I think J. Griff should stay as sonic because I grew up with that sonic voice. The truth is the voice of Roger makes sonic sound older than is he really is and it doesn’t match to me. I actually searched the comments in youtube and people are complaining about the change because they are used to the old sonic voice.
Please do not take this as if rude comment or any form of harassment torward your choice.
I grew up with sonic from ” Sonic and Knuckles” and “Sonic 3″ to “sonic werehog” and sonic riders”.
Posted by Abedallah on September 5th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Comment # 219
@Abedellah…I totally agree with You i stuck by with 4Kids all they way
Jason was the best out of all the sonic actors IMO
HIS BEST PERFORMANCES WERE SONIC RIVALS 2,UNLEASHED AND BLACK KNIGHT
(ALSO FUNNY/CATCHY LINES IN BRAWL,OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND ALL STAR RACING)
I didn’t like Ryan,Scott or any of the Original Cast
They didnt give much emotion :/
I’ve grown up with sonic from mixed order 3D-2D to 2D to 3D and so on \:
Posted by Truesonic on September 6th, 2010 at 10:52 am
Comment # 220
@Amyfan2U
Sorry But I disagree with you I couldn’t stand Jennifer
she barley gave enough emotion
She sounded like a brat IMO
Lisa Oritz
Gave amy more emotion passion
Made her make more sense and a bit annoying and hyper 😀
watch sonicX
those where her best performances
also Black Knight and Unleashed XD
THERES NO WAY THEY CAN TAKE JENNIFER OR ANY OTHER CAST BACK
AND SADLY THE SAME GOES FOR 4KIDS
BUT HEY WERE ALL DIFFERENT
BUT THATS MY OPINION I REST MY CASE XD
Posted by Truesonic on September 6th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Comment # 221
Sonic’s an assassin killing zombies, while Tail’s is a ninja 8D omg. I must say this is a very good thing. I miss Ryan and the others D: Shame they weren’t re-hired. They were freakin amazing. (Especially rouge’s voice. I miss that voice ;____; She’s not suppose to sound like some old sex craving woman. Knuckles isn’t rough in voice. It should be more cool sounding D:< His older voice was much better!). But AHHH So far from the demos D: Sonic's voice is indeed hot. Roger is very good at voice acting, and his Ezio and Chris voices were sexy indeed. Maybe Sonic will be much cooler now D: It would be funny to hear him say those corny one liners though XD
I shouldn't have to cringe when playing those games D:< I want to fall in love with the liveliness of the characters! I want to enjoy cut scenes more! And see more chili dogs…
Posted by Shane on September 6th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Comment # 222
Jason Sonic: The f**k just happened? I’m Sonic Knight of the Wind!
Ryan Sonic: I pwned your ass! The fans love me. I’ll play with you some other time.
Jason Sonic: Ha at least I was in Brawl ..They didn’t choose you cause Your Too Slow
Junichi Sonic: Oh what a great view.
Samuel Sonic:(SINGING) COME IN MY FRIENDS WELCOME TO THE PARTY 😀
Jaleel Sonic: Kids there’s nothing more cool than being hugged by someone you like. But if someone try’s to touch you in a place you don’t feel comfortable that’s NO GOOD!
Martin Sonic: STRANGE ISN’T IT?!
XD
Posted by Truesonic on September 7th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Comment # 223
wow!! umm yeah i think the change is alright!! i think it was time for a change anyways and guys its really no big deal… welcome to the voice of sonic haha… roger make sure u u act like sonic be more into it yaaaaaaaahhh
Posted by johara on September 9th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Comment # 224
@Shane
MOVE ON RYAN AND THE OLD CAST SUCKED IMO THEY WILL NEVER COME BACK NOR WILL THE 4KIDS CAST NOW…JASON WAS WAY BETTER IMO
LETS JUST ACCEPT THE NEW V/As ARE HERE
THEY MAY NOT BE AS COOL AS 4KIDS CAST
BUT WE NEED TO ACCEPT THAT WE HAVE NEW V/As johara is right its not that big of a deal :/
Posted by Truesonic on September 10th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Comment # 225
“Chip’s going to have his own series!”
WOW XD THAT SHOULD BE INTERESTING
“Eggman’s going to die of old age!”
WTF OMG :O….
“They’re patching Sonic 06!”
WAIT WHAT?….THATS COOL THEY SHOULD DEFFO PATCH 06
“Knuckles Chaotix 2!” – Wait, seriously?
:/ I DUNNO IF THAT GAME SUCKED OR NOT I NEVA PLAYED IT 😐
Posted by Truesonic on September 10th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Comment # 226
But some 4Kids Cast V/As didn’t get to voice their charatcers much e.g
David Willis (Espio)
Amy B (Charmy)
Rebeeca Handler (Cream/Vanilla)
Maddie Blaustein/Andrew Randells (Omega) She improved in the Winter Olympics/ Andrew only voiced Omega and The robots Bokkun/decoe/becoe in Shadow The hedgehog And Sonic X he decided to leave later…..I wish he didn’t :/
Oliver Wyman (Big)
He was much better than the original…he sounds more dumber XD
IT WAS UNFAIR FOR OLIVER HE ONLY VOICED HIM IN SONIC X AND ALL STARS RACING….! ONLY 2 GAMES…? D: HE DESERVED TO STAY MORE THAN THE OTHERS
THESE ARE THE V/As WHO SHOULD STAY I WANT ALL OF THEM TO BUT THAT CAN’T HAPPEN……
Dan Capella-He only had four years of silver :/ which was kinda unfair and bella Hudson didn’t get to work much on Blaze but did as Maria,Tikal and Wave 😐
Oh the Same goes for some of the Old V/As which were terrible IMO
Jon St John (Big And Omega)-Only On heroes :/ (he was the only good Original voice actor along Marc Biagi)
Marc Biagi (Vector)only in heroes – Did a great job than Jimmy but I don’t mind who voices vector I LIKE ALL VOICE ACTORS JIMMY,HIM AND DAN..HOPEFULLY THE NEW V/A will be just as good or better.
Emily Corkey(charmy)only in heroes- SHEHAS CHARMY’S PERSONALITY BUT …. MAN SHE MAKES HIM SOUND TOO GIRLISH AMY IS MUCH BETTER 😐
Bill Corkey(Espio)only in Heroes- HES GOOD BUT MAKES ESPIO SOUND WAY TOO GRUFF >_> DAVID IS BETTER
AND DATS PRETTY MUCH IT >_>
Posted by Truesonic on September 12th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Comment # 227
SMITH WILL FAIL JUDST YOU WAIT AND SEE LONG LIVERE J.GRIFF THE GREAST SONIC VOICE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by J.griff forever on September 15th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Comment # 228
chip is going to have a sires SO COOL I CANT WAIT!
Posted by shadow rocks! on September 15th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Comment # 229
THEIR IS ONLY ONE TRUE SONIC AND DAT TRUE SONIC IS JASON
SHADOW ROCKS@
EH NO HE IS NOT IS JUST A JOKE LOL 😛 IT WOULD BE COOL IF IT WAS REAL 😀
Posted by Truesonic on September 16th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Comment # 230
as long as jason stays for shadow……but if hes replaced, no big deal.
Posted by Soggy Waffle on September 16th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Comment # 231
HES NOT GONNA HES BEEN REPLACED 😐
DUH!
Posted by Truesonic on September 17th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Comment # 232
If Jason Anthony Griffith is replaced, does anybody think Steve Staley would be good as Shadow?
Posted by David bads on September 20th, 2010 at 2:34 am
Comment # 233
@David bads
I don’t even know him rofl XD
and yes sadly Jason was replaced their still lokking for a new V/A for Shadow
Posted by C.J on September 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Comment # 234
Steve Staley is the Voice Actor who plays Neji Hyuga in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. He also plays Captain Hitsugaya in Bleach.
Posted by David bads on September 20th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Comment # 235
Oh right I need to listen to him and see how his voice is :/ (I’ve never watched Naruto before O.o
Posted by C.J on September 22nd, 2010 at 8:39 am
Comment # 236
Jason was the best Sonic and Shadow
Ryan Drummond is old 😐
4KIDS FOREVER THEY IMPROVED A LOT SONIC UNLEASHED AND BLACK KNIGHT
AND DON’ T FORGET SONIC RIVALS 2 :\
@ToyLegend
Not everyone agrees with you stoping saying WE…..Blaze’ actress is not awful AND THE olympic series was superior IMO
Posted by Truesonic on September 24th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Comment # 237
Noooo! I really love the voices of the Sonic Cast from Sonic X! I’m keen on hearing what Sonic & Tails sound like now, but I’m so used to the Sonic X cast! Everyone has their opinions though, everyone’s entitled to say what they feel. I hope they sound good….
Posted by Jake on September 30th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Comment # 238
i like this voice from roger better then sonics. (disclaimer this is not my video)
play it at 0:24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE7f1nqTmkA
Posted by sonicfan105 on October 2nd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Comment # 239
Man,I wonder who will be voicing Shadow now….I’m gonna miss Jason Griffith now.But sometimes people gotta change and that’s what life is,but I’m glad somebody’s atleast staying
Posted by Katie on October 10th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Comment # 240
Okay Olyver Wyman who voiced Big The Cat deserves to stay more than the others
BECAUSE HE ONLY VOICED BIG IN SONIC X AND ALL STARS RACING WTF???
BRING BACK 4KIDS SEGA YOUR MAKING THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIVES ITS UN FAIR D:
Posted by Kacey on October 10th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Comment # 241
OK i will give the new guy a chance but SEGA DO NOT MAKE SONIC SOUND LIKE SHADOW!! please just try to make sonic sound youthful and hyper(not charmy hyper). who will voice amy? oh + i didn`t notice people LOVED ryan drummand so much. i hardly noticed the difference DON`T MAKE TAILS SOUND LIKE A LITTE 3 YEAR OLD!!or HAVE AMY SOUND LIKE A ANNOYING FANBRAT! o.k good luck to the new voice actors. i hope they sound good. p.s mike is great as eggman so don`t get rid of him unless he dies or quits.
Posted by segagal22 on October 12th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Comment # 242
well what about shadow ?
well I the Jason sonic was’n that bad but the jason shadow? I was horrible. I just didn’t buy shadow the hedgehog, and sonic 06 BECAUSE humphrey wasn’t shadow. humphrey was perfect for shadow. he melodramatic voice isnt imitatable. so better bring him back. he is just awesome. he made me sonic fan
PS: I still keep playing sonic adventure 2 battle
Posted by kevin on October 12th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Comment # 243
GOOD! I was ticked when they replaced Ryan Drummond with this Sonic X counterpart but at least now we’re rid of this guy… no offense but I couldn’t stand the cheesiness of his voice..
Posted by Sonic Adventurer on October 18th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Comment # 244
I feel sorry for Ryan Drummond for not coming back. But, hey, that’s okay. If Iori Minase from THE iDOLM@STER went on the next Sonic games, she would be voiced by Stephanie Beard. If Amy Palant came back, she would be voicing Dorie Goodwyn/Doremi Harukaze from Magical Doremi/Ojamajo Doremi in the next Sonic games.
Posted by Patrick (Sonic and iDOLM@STER Fan) on October 22nd, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Comment # 245
CHECK OUT DA CONSOLEZ
Posted by Nick on October 28th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Comment # 246
Just heard roger make Sonic talk and… Sorry Sega, but I hate it. This guy sounds NOTHING like Sonic. Why’d you pick him?
Posted by sonic52789 on October 31st, 2010 at 10:03 am
Comment # 247
Bring back the 4KIDS CAST
Posted by C.J on October 31st, 2010 at 10:54 am
Comment # 248
@Truesonic: Y-you’re kidding right? Lisa Oritz has two pitches: Mid & High. She uses the same voice, the same two pitches, for all the characters she plays and she sounds somewhat tone-deaf.
Emotion? I think you’re confusing voice pitch with emotion. When Lisa plays a character to show emotion, her voice simply gets higher and buddy that’s when your ears are supposed to take cue and bleed out a river.
I personally can’t believe you guys, you knock off the characters voices before you get a chance to hear them in cutscenes or gameplay. I have and for the first time in ages Tails doesn’t sound like a baby boy or a girl. Who cares if Kate plays the most hated character in the Naruto fandom, she plays other characters, she’s not known for that role alone. Sure Sonic’s gone through puberty but that’s not that bad, Roger does a great job bringing out Sonic’s cockyness, could take some time getting used to I’ll admit, but hey Griffith who if I take the fan’s opinion (Personally I never liked his Sonic) finally sounded right for the role, when Roger leaves you guys will complain that Roger was the best Sonic too…
As for Pollock, thank you for staying, “Dr. Eggman” =D
Posted by Drunkenwhale on November 2nd, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Comment # 249
This guy has a nice steady reputation. I think He’ll do great regardless whether or not he has a bad or good start. FOr right now He’s doing good
Posted by Ace of Spades on November 3rd, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Comment # 250
I finally got around to listening to Sonic’s and Tail’s new voices. At first, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to have a Resident Evil moment, or if I liked Sonic’s new voice. I mean he isn’t a bad actor or anything, it’s just really weird for me. Then I decided to listen to him a few times then I listened to Ryan Drummond, Jason Griffith and our new guy Roger Craig Smith
with what I consider to be their best respective in game moments (of course I don’t have much for Smith). In the end, I think Smith is a better successor for Sonic than Griffith will ever be. Try listening to to Drummond then Smith. I think that Smith didin’t do such a bad job of aging Sonic’s voice a bit, although it will take some getting used to. Although…If I just close my eyes and forget that he is voicing Sonic (which pretty much dooms him to constant scrutiny by fans everywhere)… then he sounds hot! ^_^
I agree that it’ll be pretty interesting to see who does Shadow in the end. I could see Johnny Bosch voicing him (he’s Ichigo from Bleach) or maybe the guy that did Train Heartnet from Black Cat, I think his name was Jason Liebrecht. Anyway who ever voices him in the end has to be able to match his dark personality. Rouge is overdue for a new voice actor and pretty much all of the female characters could be use less annoying voice actors, with the exception of Blaze.
Posted by Super Sonic on November 4th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Comment # 251
what have you done sega i beg you bring Amy Plant and Jason Griffith please(>.<) and all 4kids cast and one more thing sonic belong to jason not roger
Posted by sonicxtrem9 on November 6th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Comment # 252
JASON GRIFFITH WILL ALWAYS BE THE TRUESONIC IN MY EYES
ROGER CRAIG SMITH IS IMPROVING NOT AS GOOD AS GRIFFITH BUT MUCH MORE BETTER THAN RYAN DRUMMOND
RYAN DRUMMOND WAS JUST TERRIBLE ALONG WITH MARTIN BURKE.
Posted by C.J on November 7th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Comment # 253
I must say, after I pre-oreded Sonic Colors and such, I heard of the new actors. I thought, “Yeah, okay, let’s hear it.” so I did. I must say, I liked Jason & the guy before him, the sounded alike and brought me a sense that I loved of Sonic. I heard the new actor. I must say I’m utterly disappointed. I almost regret getting the game. I can not stand how different the voice is, I think he sounds like a 30 year old guy, not our Sonic. Eh, live and learn, but I’m beginning to wonder if my wish would be bringing Sonic into real life, remains true at this point.
Posted by Sarah on November 9th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Comment # 254
I have heard Rodger play sonic in sonic colors I really really think his voice dosn’t work all that well for sonic if you compared Rodger and Jason,Jason’s voice actully makes sonic’s voice seem like a teenager because when I listend to Rodgers it made sonic’s voice seem older…….I would have wished you kept the old voice actors…but thanks for keeping Eggman’s voice the same I guss.
Posted by Jennifer on November 12th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Comment # 255
WELL! I have to agree with Sarah and some others. Roger DOES sound like a 30-yeard old Sonic to me. Jason was much better-he should stay as Sonic. Now, Kate sounds great for Tails, and also older, which is good because Tails is older.
Even though I will probably never hear the new voices, only if I look on Youtube for the opening scenes or something :p
I’ve seen the Sonic Free Riders voice actors list-not so good. EVERYONE has changed. Knuckles is not Dan Green anymore.
Well, concluding my comment, if SEGA could just kept Jason till Sonic is older, then maybe Roger could fit in when Sonic is 30 or up. But, I guess is SEGA chose him, he’ll be good…for now.
Posted by Megan on November 13th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Comment # 256
Did you guys remember to give a good farewell to Jason and the others?
Posted by Lucas on November 18th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Comment # 257
I miss the old voice actors…It’s kinda sad when you think about…I wish they would keep making episodes of Sonic X…But looks like their gonna make video-games. What I heard from a user that Sega is running out of ideas for SOnic Video-games…If they do run out, at least make new episodes of Sonic X? I’m just giving a tip, but I hope these voice actors have fun. Good luck you two…I wonder if Amy’s gonna get replaced to…I really miss Jason…I wish it was the good old days…And be the same, I bet they miss their job realy bad and give good luck to the new actors…
~Kat~
Posted by Payton on November 26th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Comment # 258
Um Megan sonic characters never age…nor do fictional characters for that matter
Posted by C.J on December 2nd, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Comment # 259
If THE iDOLM@STER character went on future Sonic games, they would get American voice actors like these:
Haruka Amami: Mariela Ortiz
Chihaya Kisaragi and Sakaki: Christine Auten
Yukiho Hagiwara and Kaorin: Tiffany Grant
Yayoi Takatsuki: Sasha Paysinger
Ritsuko Akizuki: Nancy Novotny
Azusa Miura: Rebecca Handler
Iori Minase: Stephanie Beard
Makoto Kikuchi: Susan Roman
Ami Futami and Mami Futami: Jessica Boone
Miki Hoshii: Terri Hawkes
Takane Shijou: Katie Griffin
Hibiki Gahana: Emilie-Chairle Barlow
Posted by Patrick (Sonic and iDOLM@STER Fan) on December 10th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Comment # 260
That is where you are wrong. C.J, characters do age, but they don’t change much. In Sonic Underground, Sonic, Manic and Sonia changed but that was to show them from being babies to toddlers to kids so they changed (a bit) AND aged. And people around the world have celebrated Sonic’s 15th birthday up to his 20th this year as I’ve seen. They’ve even baked cakes for him. They’ve taken pictures and posted them up on Google and their own sites.
So Sonic is AGEING, but not changing, except I think his spikes may have grown a little longer. Because people have celebrated his birthday.
Posted by Megan on December 12th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Comment # 261
@Megan
For cartoon shows and animes yes maybe
But not for all characters Manic and Sonia never existed for Sonic X or The Main games they follow different cannon and plots
They never existed besides Underground were mostly likely not to hear from them again…
Sonic used to be 10 or something around that time The good and bad 2D games….The old but good shows but remember they redesigned Sonic plus his model changed his age to 15 and also his first time going in 3D in Adventure and he has always been 15 years old since
Then came along new voice actors
Ryan Drummond 1998-2004
Jason Griffith 2005-2010
Now Roger Craig Smith 2010 to present
In reality yes Sonic will be 20 but will always be 15 years old in the games, spin offs and main series..
That’s where your wrong Megan.
Posted by C.J on January 27th, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Comment # 262
Also the other characters….
Tails – 8
Knuckles – 16
Shadow – N/A but physciall 50/ same year as Sonic
Rouge- 18
Omega- N/A
Amy – 12
Cream – 6
Big – 18
Espio – 16
Charmy- 6
Vector – 20
Blaze- 14
Jet- 14
Wave – 18
Storm – 18 (or 16?)
Silver- 14
Marine – 7
Dr Eggman – N/A
Dr Eggman Nega – N/A
Vanilla – UNK
They have all stayed the same age Since the very first Sonic games even Sonic X too
Underground and the regular main shows don’t count
Posted by C.J on January 27th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Comment # 263
WHY do they have to use a GIRL to do the voice for Tails? Everyone will think Tails is female!
Posted by Cherryboo475 on March 26th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Comment # 264
Women playing boys is a pretty common casting convention in animation. Women can sound like boys but without the pesky problem of adolescence, which would change an actual boy’s voice and cause him to have to be replaced.
Think Bart Simpson, Ash in Pokémon, Jimmy Neutron… the list goes on and on.
Posted by Mike Pollock on March 28th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Comment # 265
@Cherryboo475
Mike Pollock has just anwsered your question 😀
@Mike Pollock
I’m a huge fan of your work mister Mike Pollock no can play a mad and scientific genius like you
I’m so glad your still with us
I think The Whole 4Kids Voice Cast did a great job It’s just a shame you won’t be with them anymore
I wish it didn’t happen like this…I am glad your staying with us at least
@Sonfan
You don’t have to go that far…yeah your not a fan of Amy P but don’t slam her badly like that Personally I think she was the best Tails Voice forget Higgins and the awful Corey O_O
@DrunkenWhale
I actually agree with Truesonic
Lisa shows different emotions for msot characters she plays they do sound similar clearly you have not heard the other characters they are more deepper and some in a normal pitch
She is the best voice of Amy IMO She is perfect for giving Amy that cute and sweet but calm and cool voice along with that angry and active voice She is perfect at combining those elements together i really want her back :'( cause no offence but
Amy’s new voice actor Cindy is extremley Awful
She sounds like Minnie Mouse but a lot higher though I’ll see if shes shows more improvement in the enxt game Amy is in…London Olympics likely…..
Posted by C.J on April 26th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Comment # 266
Some of the actors hired in 2010 are hits but notable characters are misses. Lisa Ortiz is hands down the best voice actress for Amy Rose, Sega FAILED with Cindy Robinson.
Nice try Kellie, but if you, Kevin Eva, Mike Hayes, or Hajime Satomi actually gave a damn about the US fan-base than Sega would have rehired some of the Sonic Heroes voice actors and retained the best 4Kids actors regardless of petty personal issues.
Ryan Drummond is hands down the best voice actor for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sega Japan and Sonic Team will still continue to fall-short.
@ Mike Pollock
Don’t forget about Lani Minella as the voice of Pit from Kid Icarus and Barbara Goodson as THE voice of Overlord Laharl. Personally I still prefer the late, great Deem Bristow as Dr. Eggman…
Posted by Bishop on June 10th, 2011 at 7:20 am
Comment # 267
Sega PLEASE BRING LISA ORTIZ BACK. I’m begging here! She was perfect for Amy! PLEASE, OMG, PLEASE.
Posted by Sal on June 10th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
Comment # 268
@Mike Pollock
TELL SEGA TO BRING LISA ORTIZ BACK, PLEASE! Dx
Posted by Sal on June 10th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Comment # 269
@Sal
I want her abck too i miss her so much
but I don’t see it happening anytime soon…Jason Grffith hands down best Sonic voice IMO and Lisa Ortiz best Amy voice….I thought The Whole 4Kids Cast were good…David Wills (Espio) and Dan Green (Knuckles) I missed them a lot I miss everyone…as much respect I have for Roger I just don’t liek his Sonic voice or Cindy’s extremley awful Amy voice sorry 
4Kids cast will always be the best IMO I won’t try to let this get to me too much though
I want the past 4Kids voice actors to have an interview together including with you Mike Pollock
Posted by Truesonic on June 16th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Comment # 270
it willl take some time but i guess we’lll have to get used to these new voices again but seriously tails has a girl again
Posted by Drekwan on June 19th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Comment # 271
Personally, I loved Ryan Drummond. Yet, sometimes his voice was a bit jumpy, but in my opinion his was far better than Griffith’s…I suppose it’s the tides of change and all that. We can’t all get what we want, Sega fans…we’ll just have to see what this guy can do.
Posted by Kayleigh on September 2nd, 2011 at 4:39 am
Comment # 272
Some people just don’t understand that there’s a pretty good chance Drummond won’t be coming back. I LOVE Roger’s performance as Sonic, but the writers butchered him with cheesey lines. Mike Pollock as Robotnik is also outstanding. Higgins, as Tails, on the other hand, just sounds like Palant again. I still believe that Corey Bringas from SA1 was the best Tails, and that another 8-to 11-year-old should be casted. It just seems Tails receives too muck bashing from the community because of his feminine voice actors. Being a huge Tails fan, I hope that this changes soon.
Posted by cheesemster on October 24th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Comment # 273
I don’t feel good with Roger’s voice when I play M&S at London Olympic Games. I really think Jason has a great voice through Sonic Unleashed and Sonic and the secret rings. I love sonic because his voice was chaming and beautiful, and he’s really young.But now I think Sonic is 80 years old that Roger’s voice is too deep and…old.I try my best to forget Jason but I couldn’t. Hope you could bring Jason and 4kids back,for all Sonic Fans in China.
I loved sonic when I was 9 years old, and now I’m 12 years old.Actually I REALLY think sonic can bring me power so please bring REAL sonic back!!!!!!!!!Please bring Jason back!!!!!!Please bring 4kids back!!!!!!!!!And I wish one day there will be Chinese voice for sonic and his friends.
Sincerely.
Posted by cH L*S on January 8th, 2012 at 3:01 am
Comment # 274
I really dont mind with Tails ,Eggman and Blaze probally even Sonic.
But they went too Far with Amy Rose and Shadow.. Im not too Pleased with Rouge’s actor but thats only because I was born in the period Karen/Caren (I dont know how her name is spelt)
And I dislikes Creams voice a little too. Silvers voice is acceptable but a little diffrent than I use too.
I give the New Actors 4/10
Posted by Dia Senchaz on May 15th, 2012 at 4:17 am
Comment # 275
Well. I’ve heard some of the new voice actors, and some of them are pretty good. Like, Tails, Sonic, Rouge, Knuckles. They’re all fine. But the ones that I really didn’t like, and no offense to the people that like their new voice actors. I really think that Shadow and Amy’s voice actors stink at their voice acting, I mean, Shadow sounds like an old man, which he shouldn’t, and Amy just sounds like Minnie Mouse. I mean, they could at least bring back Humphrey, I actually kinda liked his voice for Shadow, or they could bring back Griffith because in my opinion, Griffith was perfect for Shadow. Now, Amy, they NEED to change her voice actor. I mean, it’s so annoying. Like I said before, no offense to the people that like they’re new voice actors.
Posted by Kara Rohlman on June 26th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Comment # 276
I want all the old voice actors from Sonic X back. Jason Griffeth was Sonics best voice. To me, all the voices were perfect for their characters in Sonic X.
Posted by Joshua V on September 3rd, 2013 at 11:38 pm