VA Draft Cast Submissions

[Vicious]

You have until around noon on Sunday to post your casts. After that I will create 4 individual polls for users to vote in. You can edit your cast as many times as you want until then. Also, if you advance past the first round, you can change your cast before the second round if you choose to do so.

When you post your cast, In the title of the post, say for example - "Vicious' Cast". That way I will know that is your official submission and it won't get confused with any of the other cross talk going on in the thread.

In the body of the post, list it just like you would for Janice's contests, except all in one post. I don't care what order you list the characters in - as long as you put the character first and then the actor. I will make an example post.

It is important that you follow this, since I will be cutting and pasting when I make the polls.

Also, here are the character descriptions again as written by Stax:

Mandatory 9:

Ritsuko Akagi: Age 28. Ritsuko is the Head Researcher for NERV, and one of Kaji and Misato's closest friends. She is responsible for the maintenance of the MAGI computer system that is currently in use by NERV and other organizations around the world. The MAGI system is composed of three supercomputers programmed with different ways of thinking, and her mother's personality, divided into that of a woman, a mother, and a scientist, is the one that is programmed into the MAGI machines. She is also responsible for the maintenance and continuing research into the EVA project and marks its progress with regards to its pilots. Ritsuko's relationship with Kaji and Misato goes all the way back to when they all went to college at Tokyo-2. Ritsuko also harbors a slight dislike towards Rei.
Voice Actor: Sue Ulu

Rei Ayanami: Age 14. Rei is the 1st child. She is the pilot of EVA Unit 00, which is the Proto-Type Model. There is not much information or personal history for her. All the files in the NERV computer system have been erased. Her personality is very quiet and shy. Rei is silent most of the time, mostly talking only when she is talked to. She very rarely shows any emotions. However she does show an emotional attachment to Gendou Ikari, father of Shinji.
Voice Actor: Amanda Winn-Lee

Kouzou Fuyutski: Age 50s. Fuyutsuki is the second in command of NERV, second only to Gendo Ikari. He is an experienced tactician, but he is also a very educated man, and the professor who originally taught Yui Ikari, Gendo's eventual wife. Not nearly as cold and unfeeling as his superior, Fuyutsuki is nevertheless heavily loyal to Gendo and his ideals. He is also privy to much of what Gendo knows, and has been with the organization since it was originally known as Gehirn.
Voice Actor: Guile Lunde, Michael Ross

Gendo Ikari: Age 40s. Gendo is the commander of NERV. With his cold, calculating personality, and his seeming lack of desire for human contact, he has carved a path to achieve his goals by using and manipulating people. His coldness even extends to his own son, Shinji, who he abandoned at a young age. As a result, Shinji has hated him ever since. However, Gendo has had considerable success as the commander of NERV and has made great strides in accomplishing its purpose. He follows the orders of SEELE, the ruling organization that NERV reports to, but he has his own agenda as well. Gendo calls Shinji back only to get him to pilot EVA-01 against an Angel attack, which, due to the injuries to Rei, he is forced to do. Gendo's only semblance of emotion seems to concern Rei, who he treats even better than Shinji.
Voice Actor: Tristan MacAvery, John Swasey

Shinji Ikari: Age 14. Shinji is the 3rd child, according to the Marduk Report. He is the pilot of EVA Unit 01, which is the Test-Type model. He has been separated from his father for 10 years, and he does not get along with him well even after he becomes involved with the NERV program. He was witness to his own mother's death/disappearance during an EVA-Synchronization Test when he was still a small child. Called back to his father, he is ordered to become the Pilot of EVA Unit 01, but he hates to pilot them, mostly out of his own sense of self-pity for what he is doing. His personality can best be described as: quiet, gentle, kind, passive, and introverted. However due to the influences of those around him, he has become more sociable, and interacts better with others as the series goes on. The pain of separation and loneliness, however, is still evident in his actions and feelings.
Voice Actor: Spike Spencer

Ryouji Kaji: Age 30. Kaji is a NERV Special Elite Officer who has been stationed all over the world until recently (he is called by his last name all throughout the show). He accompanies Asuka from Germany to Japan. He has also been friends with both Misato and Ritsuko since college. He dated Misato in the past, and is her only past boyfriend. His personality is best described as cunning, humorous, light-hearted, and slick with women. Asuka has a crush on him.
Voice Actor: Aaron Krohn

Misato Katsuragi: Age 28. Misato is a Captain of NERV, and the head of Operations. Fiery and headstrong, yet very efficient in battle, Misato's tactical decisions are oftentimes risky, but on target, especially where the Angels are concerned. She is the one who first meets up with Shinji in order to take him to where he is needed to pilot EVA-01 into its first battle, and eventually becomes his caretaker, taking him into her apartment. She also eventually has Asuka, the pilot of EVA-02 move in with her as well, in order to promote better pilot synchronization. Misato also knows about her obvious beauty and is not afraid to flaunt it. However, she is secretly quite disorganized and a slob when it comes to her home, and she is also a notorious beer-drinker - something which Shinji disdains. Misato may have picked up these habits from her college days, where she attended school with Kaji and Ritsuko.
Voice Actor: Alison Keith (Shipp)

Pen-Pen: Age unknown. Pen-Pen is a "warm water penguin", a specially conditioned penguin that can survive in the warm weather. Pen-Pen lives in a refrigerator in Misato's apartment and drinks almost as much beer as Misato does. Though Pen-Pen is technically a pet, Misato tends to think of him as another roommate. Pen-Pen seems to have a bit of intelligence and has learned to open doors and get food and drink for himself.
Voice Actor: Amanda Winn-Lee, Mandy Clark

Asuka Langley Sohryu: Age 14. Asuka is the 2nd child, according to the Marduk Report. She is the pilot of the EVA Unit 02, which is the German Production Model, and the intended first "mass produced" model of EVA. Her father abandoned her, running off to marry a doctor. Her mother suffered from psychological poisoning from a failed EVA-Synchronization Test and later committed suicide when Asuka was only 4 years old. Her foster mother was her Aunt on her mother's side.
Asuka is a child genius, having completed college, and is only going to Junior High to have something to do when she is not piloting her EVA Unit. She traveled to Tokyo 3 with Ryoji Kaji, who she has a crush on, and ended up with Shinji to be the first pilots to ever test an EVA in underwater combat.
Asuka is a very highly motivated person. She hates losing, especially to Shinji, who she feels is a foolish boy. Her strong personality was a result of her very troubled past and very unstable childhood. Asuka does not get along with Rei Ayanami well; this is in part due to her relationship with her mother after she had gone crazy. Rei's somewhat cold attitude does not mix with Asuka's brash personality very well.
Voice Actor: Tiffany Grant

Optional 8:

Kensuke Aida: Age 14. Kensuke is a classmate of the EVA pilots and is also friends with Toji Suzuhara and Shinji Ikari. Kensuke's father works in the NERV research facility, and Kensuke occasionally makes use of this in order to get "secret" information about current events. Kensuke is a very talkative person and he is also very imaginative. He is also very interested in the military. He envies the EVA pilots, and has always wanted to be one. He camps outside at times to practice his survival training, often alone. He carries around with him a video camera that he uses to tape what he can, specifically of the battles between the EVAs and the Angels.
Voice Actor: Kurt Stoll

Shigeru Aoba: Age unknown. Shigeru is an Operations Officer for NERV and, along with Maya Ibuki and Makoto Hyuga, are among the main persons responsible for operating the NERV system and monitoring activities. Shigeru has an apparent love for the guitar and has been seen with guitar magazines. He possesses the ability to shut down the I/O system for NERV due to his possession of a key that he and Makoto have.
Voice Actor: Jason Lee, Vic Mignogna

Hikari Horaki: Age 14. Hikari is the class representative in Shinji, Asuka, Toji, Rei, and Kensuke's class. She is strong-willed, independant, and isn't afraid to use her limited authority in order to keep order in the class (with varying results). Her and Asuka forge somewhat of a close bond because of her personality, and she stands up for Asuka when necessary. Though she isn't quite sure what to make of the Evangelion pilots at first, she eventually comes to accept them.
Voice Actor: Carol Amerson, Kimberly Yates

Makoto Hyuga: Age early 20s? Makoto is cool under pressure, and is very accurate and exact when he is doing his reporting. He hates to leave anything with loose ends. He is the battle strategy operator for NERV's Central Dogma center. He does Misato's laundry because she is to lazy to do it herself, and also because he has a crush on her. Makoto's faovrite things to do include reading comics and manga.
Voice Actor: Brian Granveldt (Matt Greenfield), Keith Burgess

Maya Ibuki: Age 24. Maya is an idealist, and the hard working, smart and quiet member of the NERV support staff in Central Dogma. She is the one that deals with the synchronization ratio results and she works with the MAGI system with her mentor, Dr. Ritsuko Akagi. Maya is also the highest ranked of the three NERV Lieutenants, but despite this, she does not like violence. Maya is famous for saying that things "don't work" when they are supposed to.
Voice Actor: Kendra Benham, Amy Seeley, Monica Rial

Keel Lorenz: Age unknown. Keel Lorenz is the head of SEELE, the overhanging organization that NERV reports to. Along with the rest of SEELE, who are represented by countries all over the world, Keel manipulates world events behind the scenes, helping to shape NERV into an organization that holds more power than even the UN through their Evangelion Project, a precursor to the ultimate Project, the Human Instrumentality Project. He places Gendo Ikari in charge of NERV, and Gendo reports to him and the rest of SEELE from time to time. Keel Lorenz is even more of a cutthroat than Gendo is and will do anything in order to keep the Project on schedule and achieve what he feels is mankind's destiny.
Voice Actor: Richard Peeples, Tom Booker

Kaworu Nagisa: Age 15. Kaworu is the 5th child, according to the Marduk Report. He was born on the same day as the Second Impact, the crisis in the year 2000 that ravaged mankind. There is not much that can be said about him because there is not much background on him that can be pulled up even by NERV. He is a very mysterious person who seems to see into people's hearts, and he is very open-hearted and kind. He and Shinji Ikari become good friends with each other. Kaworu treats Shinji the nicest of all his fellow classmates.
Voice Actor: Kyle Sturdivant, Aaron Krohn, Greg Ayres

Toji Suzuhara: Age 14. Toji is a classmate of the EVA pilots, and is also a frind of Kensuke Aida and Shinji Ikari. His sister is injured in the angel attack by Sachiel, the Angel that attacks Tokyo-3 in the first episode. Ever since then, he has visited her in the hospital. Both of his parents work in the research facility of NERV. He has a very hot-blooded personality, and at first does not get along with Shinji Ikari, because he was piloting the EVA Unit that fought Sachiel's attack. Eventually, however, he warms up to Shinji and is able to give Shinji some measure of companionship in the series.
Voice Actor: Joe Pisano, Brett Weaver, Michael O'Connor

[Vicious]

Shinji - Spike Spencer
Asuka - Tiffany Grant
Rei - Amanda Winn-Lee
Misato - Allison Keith
Gendo - Mike McFarland
Pen Pen - Crispin Freeman
Fuyutsuki - Luci Christian
Hikari - David Lucas
Ritsuko - Jessica Boone
Kaji - Greg Ayres

[Ben Phillips]

Misato Katsuragi - Wendee Lee
Rei Ayanami - Juliet Cesario
Shinji Ikari - David Umansky
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Lisa Ortiz
Ryouji Kaji - Jay Hickman
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - William Frederick
Maya Ibuki - Kelly Sheridan
PenPen - Samantha Inoue Harte
Ritsuko Akagi - Christine Auten
Gendo Ikari - Tim Curry

[porkchopexpress]

Are we allowed to yammer on and on in the post that we make our cast submissions in about why we chose who we chose and why we cast them as who we cast them etc?

[Vicious]

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porkchopexpress said:
Are we allowed to yammer on and on in the post that we make our cast submissions in about why we chose who we chose and why we cast them as who we cast them etc?

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No. Do it in a reply to your post.

[Vicious]

Excellent job BenP. A perfect example. But that still doesn't mean I'm voting for you. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

Shinji Ikari – Greg Ayres
Rei Ayanami – Sherry Lynn
Asuka Langley Sohryu – Carrie Savage
Misato Katsuragi - Hunter MacKenzie Austin
Ritsuko Akagi – Karen Thompson
Ryouji Kaji - Justin Gross
Pen Pen - Mariela Ortiz
Gendou Ikari - Chuck Huber
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - David Born
Touji Suzuhara - Justin Cook

[B-Rad Lascelle]

Time to kick off the campaign! Best of luck to everyone! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Shinji Ikari - Brianne Siddall
Rei Ayanami - Bridget Hoffman
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Caitlin Glass
Misato Katsuragi - Eva Christensen
Ritsuko Akagi - Shelley Calene-Black
Gendo Ikari - R. Bruce Elliott
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - J. David Brimmer
Ryouji Kaji - Steven Jay Blum
Pen Pen - Patrick Stewart
Toji Suzuhara - Michael Adamthwaite

[porkchopexpress]

Shinji Ikari – Yuri Lowenthal
Rei Ayanami – Rachel Rivera
Asuka Langley Sohryu – Jennifer Sekiguchi
Misato Katsuragi - Amanda Winn Lee
Ritsuko Akagi – Tricia Dickson
Ryouji Kaji - Sam Regal
Pen Pen - Kaeko Sakamoto
Gendou Ikari - Billy Regan
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - Beau Billingslea
Kensuke Aida - Doug Smith

[BigPants]

Shinji Ikari - Kevin Corn
Rei Ayanami - Kim Prause
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Rachel Hirschfeld
Kaworu Nagisa - Aaron Dismuke

Misato Katsuragi - Luci Christian
Ritsuko Akagi - Victoria Harwood
Ryouji Kaji - Eric Vale

Gendo Ikari - Chris Ayres
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - John Tyson

PenPen - Luci Christian

[Murasame]

Misato Katsuragi: Robin Rhodpa
Shinji Ikari: Julie Ann Taylor
Rei Ayanami: Monica Rial
Ritsuko Akagi: Kate Davis
Ryouji Kaji: John Burgmeier
Asuka Langley Sohryu: J-Ray Hochfield
Gendo Ikari: John Gremillion
Kouzou Fuyutski: Dameon Clarke
Toji Suzuhara: Doug Erholtz
Pen-Pen: Chantal Strand

[Splitter]

Shinji Ikari: Kira Vincent-Davis
Rei Ayanami: Willow Armstrong
Asuka Langley Sohryu: Cynthia Martinez
Misato Katsuragi: Meredith McCoy
Ritsuko Akagi: Clarine Harp
Gendo Ikari: Paul Dobson
Kouzou Fuyutsuki: Christoper Sabat
Ryouji Kaji: Liam O'Brien
Pen Pen: Tabitha St. Germain
Kaworu Nagisa: Joshua Seth

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Splitter said:
Shinji Ikari: Kira Vincent-Davis


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lol /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif He cast the twin of my choice for this role.
(<span style='color:#dddddd;background:#dddddd'>E's Otherwise - my Shinji is Shen-Lon Belvedere while his Shinji is the older twin sister Shin-Lu Belvedere </span>) How strange. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

You do know that you're missing an Asuka choice /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

I'm assuming that it's Kate Davis because she is the only VA not being used on your team.

EDIT: Correction has been made.

[porkchopexpress]

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Murasame said:
Toji Suzuhara: Doug Erholtz
Hikari Horaki: J-Ray Hochfield

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Not only did you forget your Asuka, but you can only pick one of these characters.

Wacky hijinx.

[Narob]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Pen Pen - Bridget Hoffman


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/images/graemlins/knowital.gif YOU DID!! YOU DID CAST HER AS THE PENGUIN!!! /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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Pen Pen - Bridget Hoffman


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/images/graemlins/knowital.gif YOU DID!! YOU DID CAST HER AS THE PENGUIN!!! /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

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You thought I was kidding when I suggested casting her as Pen Pen, didn't you? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

But I also cast her as Rei... and Yui Ikari if you want to add her to the list.
So it's all good, right? Lots of Bridget wuv to go around. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

Shinji Ikari - Mona Marshall
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Jessica Boone
Rei Ayanami - Emily Brown
Misato Katsuragi - Megan Hollingshead
Gendo Ikari - Michael McConnohie
Pen Pen - Julie Maddalena
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - Tom Wyner
Ritsuko Akagi - Susan Egan
Ryouji Kaji - Dan Green
Kaworu Nagisa - Steve Staley

[Narob]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
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Narob said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Pen Pen - Bridget Hoffman


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/images/graemlins/knowital.gif YOU DID!! YOU DID CAST HER AS THE PENGUIN!!! /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

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You thought I was kidding when I suggested casting her as Pen Pen, didn't you? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

But I also cast her as Rei... and Yui Ikari if you want to add her to the list.
So it's all good, right? Lots of Bridget wuv to go around. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Ha! Somehow I missed that! I saw her name under Pen Pen first, so I assumed. I forgot you could cast a VA for more than one role in this draft (I was the only one who did that last year). heh.

[EmperorBrandon]

Umm... are we allowed 11 characters? If so, I want to change my picks (as I really want Julie for Hikari instead of Pen Pen...)

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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Umm... are we allowed 11 characters? If so, I want to change my picks (as I really want Julie for Hikari instead of Pen Pen...)

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You can cast as many characters as you want from your core list of 10 VAs. Just don't get too crazy or you'll resemble a Studiopolis dub. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

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EmperorBrandon said:
Umm... are we allowed 11 characters? If so, I want to change my picks (as I really want Julie for Hikari instead of Pen Pen...)

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You can cast as many characters as you want from your core list of 10 VAs. Just don't get too crazy or you'll resemble a Studiopolis dub. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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I thought Vicious said 10 characters only, though. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I'll wait until he clarifies.

If I can go with as many characters as I want, then I really want to stick to my original plan of double-casting Mona Marshall as Pen Pen. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

Shinji Ikari - Jamie McGonnigal
Rei Ayanami - Michelle Ruff
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Jessica Calvello
Gendou Ikari - David Kaye
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - Mark Hildreth
Misato Katsuragi - Carol-Anne Day
Ritsuko Akagi - Alison Matthews
Ryouji Kaji - Lex Lang
Pen Pen - Allison Shipp
Touji Suzuhara - Scott McNeil

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Murasame said:
Rei Ayanami: Chantal Strand

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I just SO don't see that.

I considered taking Chantal, but I couldn't figure out what to do with her. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Narob said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Pen Pen - Bridget Hoffman


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/images/graemlins/knowital.gif YOU DID!! YOU DID CAST HER AS THE PENGUIN!!! /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

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You thought I was kidding when I suggested casting her as Pen Pen, didn't you? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

But I also cast her as Rei... and Yui Ikari if you want to add her to the list.
So it's all good, right? Lots of Bridget wuv to go around. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Hell my shock was that you didn't put Patrick Stewart as either Fuyutsuki or Gendo.

[EmperorBrandon]

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PsychoRabbitt said:

Hell my shock was that you didn't put Patrick Stewart as either Fuyutsuki or Gendo.

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Umm... B-Rad said who he was going to use him for right when he drafted him. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[Narob]

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Narob said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Pen Pen - Bridget Hoffman


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/images/graemlins/knowital.gif YOU DID!! YOU DID CAST HER AS THE PENGUIN!!! /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

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You thought I was kidding when I suggested casting her as Pen Pen, didn't you? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

But I also cast her as Rei... and Yui Ikari if you want to add her to the list.
So it's all good, right? Lots of Bridget wuv to go around. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Hell my shock was that you didn't put Patrick Stewart as either Fuyutsuki or Gendo.

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Speaking of shocking, you reduced Allison Shipp to Pen Pen? Once the mighty damn fine Misato, now her roommate of a bird. Shocking indeed!!! /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

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PsychoRabbitt said:

Hell my shock was that you didn't put Patrick Stewart as either Fuyutsuki or Gendo.

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Umm... B-Rad said who he was going to use him for right when he drafted him. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

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It could have been a ruse to throw us off.

[PsychoRabbitt]

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Narob said:
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PsychoRabbitt said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
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Narob said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Pen Pen - Bridget Hoffman


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/images/graemlins/knowital.gif YOU DID!! YOU DID CAST HER AS THE PENGUIN!!! /images/graemlins/knowital.gif

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You thought I was kidding when I suggested casting her as Pen Pen, didn't you? /images/graemlins/devil.gif

But I also cast her as Rei... and Yui Ikari if you want to add her to the list.
So it's all good, right? Lots of Bridget wuv to go around. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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Hell my shock was that you didn't put Patrick Stewart as either Fuyutsuki or Gendo.

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Speaking of shocking, you reduced Allison Shipp to Pen Pen? Once the mighty damn fine Misato, now her roommate of a bird. Shocking indeed!!! /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif

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Not like I could use her in the same role. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[Vicious]

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EmperorBrandon said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
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EmperorBrandon said:
Umm... are we allowed 11 characters? If so, I want to change my picks (as I really want Julie for Hikari instead of Pen Pen...)

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You can cast as many characters as you want from your core list of 10 VAs. Just don't get too crazy or you'll resemble a Studiopolis dub. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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I thought Vicious said 10 characters only, though. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I'll wait until he clarifies.

If I can go with as many characters as I want, then I really want to stick to my original plan of double-casting Mona Marshall as Pen Pen. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

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You can ast whatever you want in these side posts, but for the contest, you get 10 - the 9 mandatory and 1 optional.

[Vicious]

Ryouji Kaji - Crispin Freeman
Shinji Ikari - Dave Wittenberg
Gendo Ikari - Andy McAvin
Kouzoe Fuyutsuki - John Smallberries

Hikari Hiroki - Hilary Haag
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Kelli Cousins
Rei Ayanami - Anna Cummer
Misato Katsuragi - Tamara Burnham Mercer
Ritsuko Akagi - Barbara Goodson
Pen Pen - Hilary Haag

[hijacka22]

Shinji – Scott Simpson
Asuka – Laura Bailey
Misato – Nicole Leroux
Rei – Sasha Paysinger
Ritsuko - Lia Sargent
Gendo – Patrick Seitz
Fuyutsuki – George Manley
Toji Suzuhara – Drew Aaron
Kaji – Illich Guardiola
Pen Pen – Larissa Wolcott

Edit: Added Ritsuko

[Victor Lewandowski]

You're missing a Ritsuko pick. I'm guessing it's Lia Sargent.

EDIT: Correction has been made.

[bctaris]

Shinji Ikari -- Tony Oliver
Asuka Langley Sohryu -- Jocelyne Loewen
Rei Ayanami -- Angora Deb
Gendo Ikari -- J.B. Blanc
Misato Katsuragi -- Kari Wahlgren
Ritsuko Akagi -- Carol Jacobanis
Kouzou Fuyutsuki -- Peter Marinker
Ryouji Kaji -- Dave Mallow
Pen Pen -- Melissa Fahn

Maya Ibuki -- Pamela Weidner

[bctaris]

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Shinji Ikari -- Tony Oliver

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Oliver for Shinji, natch. Gives Shinji a little more bite than he's had before, a little more confrontation in his voice, but still young, naive and with some good whine.

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Asuka Langley Sohryu -- Jocelyne Loewen

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Some may already think Loewen's too young or simply high-pitched for the role, but I don't think so. Loewen has experience with growling catgirls and spunky teenagers, full of energy. And Asuka is basically a 14 year old who is really emotionally maybe 10, despite her independence and intelligence. Portraying her as slightly more "girly" but still full of unbridled moxy as Jocelyne does so well should work very well.

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Rei Ayanami -- Angora Deb

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Deb has one of the purest and sweetest voices in the industry I think. The control of which serves her well in being very cute as well as very stern in smooth even tones that don't strain the ears or the enjoyment. Think of her more "dry" roles like Toka Miyashita from Boogiepop Phantom or Kanuka Clancy from Patlabor. Rei is both pure and largely emotionless, and that pure control of Deb's suits her perfectly.

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Gendo Ikari -- J.B. Blanc

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Joker. I mean, what else? The temperament of the two characters is nearly identical: cold, calculating, ruthless and secretive. The accent? Well, Gendo always likes to put on airs anyway. (If anyone has heard Blanc's bit of commentary on R.O.D. the TV, he can also do a flater American accent if one does not wish to hear Gendo as more of a Bond villian.)

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Misato Katsuragi -- Kari Wahlgren

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Asuka seems natural for Kari, and a few would prefer her for Ritsuko, a more gruff or sultry and older characterization I am simply not comfortable enough with to warrant. But Misato falls right in the middle of the two characterizations. Wahlgren has aptly demonstrated her emotional ability in a number of roles, and carefree and youthful Misato, stern authoritative Misato, and drunk, irresponsible and depressed Misato would give her a wide field to play with. Misato is basically a young woman who is trying to reconcile her shattered younger days (as Asuka would represent) and her adult responsibility (as Ritsuko represents). What better way to appeal to the "Kari for Asuka" and "Kari for Ritsuko" camps then by giving a very suitable compromise?

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Ritsuko Akagi -- Carol Jacobanis

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Jacobanis has played stuck-up young adults and mean teenagers of late, but for this one has to hearken back to the adult Nurse Harumi from Irresponsible Captain Tylor. Jacobanis has an interesting voice: a strong tone with an authoritative ring, which at the same time is capable of demonstrating a romantic soulfulness, or a longing or regret. But also very restrained. This is Ritsuko in many ways. Carol's tone of voice is by far the most naturally "adult" of the female members of the cast, so it's natural anyway, but she has the chops to portray the Ritsuko who is consumed by her obligations and inwardly torn by her regrets.

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Kouzou Fuyutsuki -- Peter Marinker

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Marinker was, during Manga UK's tenure as a recording studio for Manga and CPM, among others during the nineties, one of the coolest and smoothest sounding "older man" voices out there. Never heard him before? You're in luck. (http://home.comcast.net/~bb_threlkeld/onlinestorage/temp/marinker.mp3) Based on Dr. Shahah from Dominion, or Captain Goto from the Patlabor movies (which the clip above is from,) he's a natural for the collected and close-to-the-vest Fuyutsuki. Yes, he would be damn cool for Gendo, too.

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Ryouji Kaji -- Dave Mallow

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It's interesting that a lot of people know Mallow, if they know him at all, for either his younger roles or his older characters. His voice can do any range of characters from young adults to middle-aged men quite expertly. But regardless, I'm going on his characterization ability, and his Amarao from FLCL always reminded me of Kaji, (secret government agent, suave, has an old history with one of the female leads...) so there you go.

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Pen Pen -- Melissa Fahn

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Asuka? Yeah, sure. But unless she goes really unique like the cynical brooding teenager direction of Gaz from Invader Zim, I think she and Loewen play characters this age pretty similar--spunky, adorable and irritating--and I'll give some attention to the relative up-and-comer, instead. But I said somewhere a few rounds back that unless you find someone who has played a furry mascot before, from Jaffe's Wakaba to Meddelana's Ura, cast Pen Pen with someone who's played catgirls or other strange creatures. Ed is strange. Ed would love to play Pen Pen.

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Maya Ibuki -- Pamela Weidner

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Speaking of spunky voices, Weidner would have worked for Asuka as well. But Maya, as the poster girl of sorts for NERV command, and for the series in general outside of the leads, is aptly paired with Pamela's previous experience of Blue Submarine No. 6 pilot poster-girl, Mayumi Kino. Also, with Maya's occupation in the series, Weidner brings with her experience as computer bug-smasher, Skuld, from Oh, My Goddess. /images/graemlins/wink.gif EDIT: I suppose I should go beyond the superficial connection--Pamela's Kino from BS6 has a great earnestness and dedication that also serves well with Maya. The characters also share a feeling of righteousness, and while not quite naivete, a sense of blinded optimism.

So, any questions?

[Mr. Nail Bat]

Shinji Ikari - Chris Patton
Rei Ayanami - Shawn Sides
Asuka Langley Soryu - Mia Bradly
Misato Katsuragi - Willow Johnson
Ritsuko Akagi - Sara Lahti
Ryouji Kaji - Marc Diraison
Pen-Pen - Taliesin Jaffe
Gendo Ikari - Kirk Thornton
Kouzou Fuyutsuki - Dan Woren
Toji Suzuhara - Jerry Jewell

[B-Rad Lascelle]

&lt;polishes his belt buckle and steps up to the podium&gt;

Greetings Fellow Trackers! Please allow me to entertain you with my cast's innerworkings, how they tick, why they rock and why the competition just can't hope to compet-

"GIMMICK INFRINGEMENT!" &lt;gets assaulted by a random tomato&gt;

Fine! &lt;removes his belt and inadvertently loses his pants in the process&gt;

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Okay, where was I? Oh yes. My cast breakdown. Let's kick things off!

<font color="blue">BRIANNE SIDDALL AS SHINJI IKARI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Tsukasa in .hack//SIGN, Junior in XenoSaga

As everyone's favorite angsty 14-year-old pilot without a spine, the challenge everyone faced at the start of the draft was how to cast Shinji. With a much older guy trying to sound young (and possibly suffer from Spike Spencer syndrome)... with a woman who wouldn't sound TOO young... or with Kevin Corn.

Needless to say, I elected to take the second approach. And while there are many women who can voice younger boys quite capably, none of them match Bri when it comes to voicing angsty teen boys riddled with issues bubbling beneath the surface. Take the above two performances... inject some good 'ole fashioned hysteria... and you've got your Shinji.

So who can measure up to Bri from the competition? Well, the guys are kind of a wash... between the lot of them, I think Yuri and JYB could surprise, Kevin and Clint have this as a comfortable niche, Greg and Patton have the talent to pull it off without sounding too strained. Most of the other guys will sound too old. 'Nuff said.

The women offer some interesting takes... Mona is Bri's natural threat, although Mona's boys do have a tendency to sound a mite young. Kira's got the range and talent... hard to fault that pick just 'cause she hasn't had to voice a brooding boy before. You know she could do it. And Julie Ann's a bit of a wildcard... particularly for people who haven't watched much Gad Guard. However, Bri's owned this kind of role before and owned it well. She's a proven commodity and would do Shinji a great deal of justice.

My vote for best candidate for Shinji who was not drafted: Bryce Papenbrook. I know there are people in the Michelle Newman camp, but I'm not sure we've seen anything from her that would convince us she wouldn't sound too young. Her Daisaku was perfect 'cause he was 12... Shinji would have been a bit of a stretch.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

<font color="blue">BRIDGET HOFFMAN AS REI AYANAMI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Jeri Kato in Digimon Tamers, That Girl in the Teddy Bear PJs from that show about the 'Wired' /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Arguably the most accomplished actress on the West Coast... or anywhere else for that matter... to have never won a monthly dub award, Bridget was a slam dunk first overall pick for me before the draft even began. She could voice Rei's lines in her sleep and still dance circles around anyone else you'd dare to cast in her place.

Can she pull off emotionless, distant and withdrawn? Yep. Can she pull off both fragile and twisted at the same time? Hell yeah. Heck, she's even voiced a character that turned into a giant monster terrorizing the citizens of Tokyo courtesy of Chiaki Konaka's EVA-homage in Digimon Tamers... still, to this day, the best made-for-TV anime dub of all-time. (I miss you Brian Beacock.)

In fact, you could put forth the argument that everyone else threw in the towel when it came to casting Rei. Bridget's only Rei opposition from the first round emerges from the Wabbit's questionable choice of Michelle Ruff. Not that Michelle isn't great, but she's a natural choice for Misato and instead he's given that role to Calgary's Carol-Anne Day? Ooookay.

So does anyone else's Rei strike my fancy? The biggest threat skillwise is easily from the always-accomplished Angora Deb. I'm just thankful nobody's watching Shingu, that the Patlabor dub was panned and Boogiepop is some 4 years old now. However, even recent showcase performances from shows like Alien Nine clearly illustrate her range. I'll still take Bridget's A-List recognition factor... Deb hasn't exactly been a force in the awards department, either.

I've already passed along my praises for the Chop's casting of Rachel Rivera in the role. But then, I'm a Rivera mark. He could cast her as Pen Pen and I'd be stoked to hear it. It's hard to say whether or not she'd be right for the role. Conversely, I think casting Kim Prause is genius. (Pants is gonna be a force this draft).

I think Chantal Strand would prove very effective, too... although I'm thinking more of her work in Infinite Ryvius than Gundam SEED. If you're comparing Vancouver talent, I think Anna Cummer's still the superior choice thanks to both Mea in Popotan, Vanilla in Galaxy Angel and the range she's demonstrated in shows like The Daichis and, once again, SEED.

Willow is terribly miscast, IMO. Splitter may want to rethink that decision. And I've already mentioned how Daphne Gere was criminally overlooked, right? She's your dark horse.

My vote for best candidate for Rei who was not drafted: Melissa Hutchison... or, for that matter, we could have had ourselves a battle of the 3 Belldandys had we seen a last minute grab of Eileen Stevens.

[Arcturus]

So, it's late and I'm tired, but here's our final draft broadcast. We started yesterday, but couldn't finish it because Stax had to leave. So, if you're wondering why we're talking about how we think somebody's going to be cast even though that player's cast list is already out, well...we finished this without actually looking at the cast lists.

Anyway, it's been fun writing these up. If I'm not participating in the next draft, I'll do this again.

Without further ado...

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Good evening ladies and gentlemen, this is Arcturus! The pieces are in place, and the drafters are ready to make their moves! You wouldn't believe the action we've been witnessing! Triumph! Hearthbreak! Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria!

&lt;martialstax&gt; Hi, I'm Mike Dungan, and it's good to be here. Yes, after a bit of a lull during the 7th and 8th rounds, things really kicked into high gear for the finel two rounds. Let's get right to it. Arc, how do you feel about Bitterman's last two picks: Ty Mahany and Mela Lee?

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Mela Lee is a good addition. She's not the most well known voice actress out there, but most dub fans have heard her work. I have no idea who Ty Mahany is, however.

&lt;martialstax&gt; Nor do I. I had to go online to discover he's in Samurai Guns. I think this is going to work against Bitterman. He may be perfectly suitable for the role Bitterman is going to cast him for, but if no one's heard him, it's not going to score him any points.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Yes, but the rest of his cast should be enough for him to fall back on. He has a good squad with a few fan favorites that are prominent in the online community, like Mike McFarland. That should at least work in his favor.

&lt;martialstax&gt; Moving on, Huntressfan has taken the ever-popular Richard Epcar, and the far less-well-known Joe York out of Austin, who played Seijuro Hiko in Samurai X.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Actually, come to think of it, they both played Seijuro Hiko!

&lt;martialstax&gt; Dang, you're right! I guess he's covering all his Kenshin bases.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; They both played Hiko in different ways. In the TV series, Epcar had more of a sense of humor, and was cockier than in the OVA. York's version of Hiko was darker and more serious, and was the best part of the Samurai X OVA dub. Huntressfan will almost assuredly have them both playing authority figures like Fuyutsuki or Keel Lorentz.

&lt;martialstax&gt; That sounds like the sensible way to go with them. I see that the Emperor of all Brandons went with Tom Wyner and Susan Egan, who may be a bit of dark horse for him, despite all her excellent work in the Miyazaki film dubs.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Wyner could be one of the best choices you could make for Fuyutsuki. He's one of the few I could see rivaling Guile Lunde, who got the role down perfectly in the original Eva dub. As for Susan Egan, I don't know how Brandon will be casting her, but he'd better make sure he has her singing the opening and closing songs.

&lt;martialstax&gt; Yes, what Eva needs is one more version of "Fly Me To The Moon." And another rerelease while they're at it. Let's talk about Vicious. It'll make him happy. He chose the popular Tamara Burnham Mercer out of Coastal Carolina, and then went with porn star Asia Carrera. After all his complaining about Hollywood stars being drafted, do you see his choice of Asia to be hypocritical or satirical?

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Satirical, clearly. I see no problem about drafting Hollywood stars, and I see no problem in this one. Will it earn him votes? Possibly. But I think Mercer will have a more positive impact on his team than Carrera will.

&lt;martialstax&gt; People are still raving about her performance in You're Under Arrest, and rightly so. It was a popular draft choice and should serve him well, if he casts her properly. Speaking of Carolina, bctaris did some travelling to get his last two picks, Pamela Weidner, and Peter Marinker from England.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; I'm not sure enough people have heard Marinker's work for him to be a positive addition, but Pamela Weidner is another popular choice. With her, Melissa Fahn, Jocelyne Loewen and Kari Wahlgren, bctaris has more than his share of cuteness. Splitter added a voice from Vancouver, Tabitha St. Germain, and Christopher Sabat, who I believe played every character in every Funimation dub ever made.

&lt;martialstax&gt; And looked good doing it, too! I wouldn't put it past him to play Asuka and pull it off. Tabitha's been all over the Vancouver dubs lately, with roles in Popotan, Inu-Yasha, Boys Over Flowers, The Daichi's, Infinite Ryvius, and Dokkoida. I think she's going to work very well for him.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; And what of Victor Lewandowski? He selected Mariela Ortiz and Justin Cook. Do you think he has her in mind for Pen Pen?

&lt;martialstax&gt; Hmm, Mariela, Carrie Savage and Sherry Lynn all on the same team. He could have them voice evry critter out there. But I think you're right. Justin Cook is quite the popular Fort Worth actor. I'm thinking he could be a good Kaji.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; PsychoRabbitt spent his final picks on a couple of Allisons, Shipp and Matthews. Shipp, of course, previously played Misato, while Matthews is well known for her role as Forte in Galaxy Angel. Matthews would be a great pick for Ritsuko, although how he plans on using Shipp remains to be seen. He can't cast her as Misato, of course.

&lt;martialstax&gt; Unless he's thinking of Matthews for Misato, and Shipp for Ritsuko. It's an interesting dilemma.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Probably a good problem to have. Geoduck, the defending champion, spent his last picks on Dan Woren and Taliesen Jaffe. What place do you think Roy Fokker has in Geoduck's cast, Stax?

&lt;martialstax&gt; I think he'd probably slot into the Fuyutski role quite well. And considering the image he used for Taliesin on the Big Board, it's not hard to figure out where he's going to use the director of NeiA_7 and R.O.D. the TV. Once a critter, always a critter.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; I think you're on to something there. B-Rad spent his final picks on Michael Adamthwaite from Vancouver, and J. David Brimmer, also known as Acting Captain Yamamoto of Tylor fame. I'm thinking Brimmer is going to be a Gendo or Fuyutsuki.

&lt;martialstax&gt; You can't go wrong with either choice. With Steven Blum already in his cast, it's a good bet Adamthwaite will be his Kaji, with Blum as his Gendo. But being B-Rad, he's probably got something else in mind entirely. Patrick Stewart as Pen Pen, anyone?

&lt;Arcturus&gt; "Shinji tries to run out of the bathroom and pull up his knickers, but it's already too late. I've seen everything. I've seen it all."

&lt;martialstax&gt; Yukichan105 has picked the cabbit herself, Debi Derryberry, and has bookended his Veronica Taylor pick by selecting Christopher Nicholas. Any ideas on how he's going to use them?

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Well, not only was Ryo-ohki a cabbit, she was also a spaceship, which would make Derryberry suited to play the Evas as well as any other role she can be given. I'm thinking that Derryberry will again play a mascot role in Pen Pen. The first roles that spring to mind for me when I think of Christopher Nicholas are Kaji and Toji.

&lt;martialstax&gt; Put that youthful voice of his to good use, eh? I believe you're right. Meanwhile, Murasame has taken the voice of everyone's favorite freeloading alien, J-Ray Hochfield, as well as the voice of Lacus Clyne, Chantal Strand.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; I have to admit that I'm not very familiar with Strand's voice. However, I've heard Hochfield in a number of things. She could play a mascot role, but I think it would be really interesting to cast her as Asuka. Whatever the outcome, as long as she gets to say the line "Where's my bento?" I'll be happy.

&lt;martialstax&gt; And as long as I don't have to ride in any spaceships she's built, I'll be happy. Nabeshinji has picked an old favorite and a current favorite. Scott Simpson, the original English Keiichi Morisato, and George Manley, currently piloting a giant robot in Godannar as well as narrating Gatchaman. With him in his cast, can we "look forward to it!"?

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Clearly, Nabeshinji's cast is big...no, bigger...nay, biggest of all! Going over his selections, I find it interesting that he doesn't really have a clear Shinji aside from Drew Aaron. Could Simpson be a very late Shinji pick?

&lt;martialstax&gt; With two of the three English Keiichi's in his cast, I have to believe one of them is a backup to the other. If Aaron is his Shinji, I'm thinking Kensuke for Simpson, and if Simpson is his Shinji, then Toji for Aaron.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; BigPants spent his final pick on Shannon Emmerick, an up and coming Houston voice actress. What tricks do you think the Pantsmeister has up his oversized leg cuff?

&lt;martialstax&gt; I think I'd be better off not knowing. While Shannon might have been his last pick, I get the feeling she's going to play a major character, possibly even Misato. Or am I whistling up a rope, mix some metaphors?

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Emmerick can do a lot of different roles, but it looks like Kevin Corn and Aaron Dismuke have the young male voices covered. She could play Misato, depending on how BigPants casts Luci Christian.

&lt;martialstax&gt; And Luci can play everyone, and be brillaint doing it. She really is a wildcard. I could see him casting everyone else first with the confidence to put Luci is whatever role is left over.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Next up, porkchopexpress used his final pick on the inimitable Beau Billingslea, most famous for playing Jet in Cowboy Bebop. This will undoubtedly be for an adult role - I think he'd make a good Fuyutsuki.

&lt;martialstax&gt; He's got a great baritone, with plenty of authority. Fuyutski seems like an excellent choice for him. Finally, we have Ben Phillips taking David Umansky for his final pick. I think he snookered everyone with Umansky. Whatever issues people may have had with the Love Hina dub, there's no problem with Umansky's excellent Keitarou. He's also quite good as Suguru in Mahoromatic. It took him 10 rounds, but he finally got his Shinji.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; If this was his strategy all along, it was a very risky one. Umansky had a very lively performance in Love Hina. He could certainly bring something interesting to the table with Shinji.

&lt;martialstax&gt; He could well be one of the best. It will be interesting to see who the others cast against him. And with that, the drafting is finally done. It's now on to the casting and what I'm sure will be some fierce smack talking before the actual voting.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; Of course, it wouldn't be right without smack talking, would it? So, before seeing any of the cast lists, who would you say has the strongest cast at this point?

&lt;martialstax&gt; That's a tough one. I don't think any one's got a weak cast. But right now, the cast of our defending champion is looking mighty good. And Vicious has done very well for himself as well.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; I think EmperorBrandon's cast is going to make a strong showing as well, and B-Rad Lascelle made some great picks as well. I don't think there's any clear favorite at this point, however.

&lt;martialstax&gt; I agree. It's a wide open race right now. If there's one thing I learned from this draft, it's that next time, someone else can sit in the booth so I can play.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; You said it, Stax. Maybe we should team up and show them just how powerful moderators can be.

&lt;martialstax&gt; The Moderators of Oblivion.

&lt;Arcturus&gt; However, that's something that will have to wait until next time. For now, we can only wait and watch. This is Arcturus, and I'd like to thank everyone for partaking of our wisdom.

&lt;martialstax&gt; And I'm Mike Dungan. It's been a pleasure rambling at you for the last week and a half. Thanks for reading, and good luck to everyone.

[Murasame]

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Toji Suzuhara: Doug Erholtz
Hikari Horaki: J-Ray Hochfield

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Not only did you forget your Asuka, but you can only pick one of these characters.

Wacky hijinx.

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If that's the case shouldn't others with more then 10 be admonished as well?

[porkchopexpress]

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Toji Suzuhara: Doug Erholtz
Hikari Horaki: J-Ray Hochfield

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Not only did you forget your Asuka, but you can only pick one of these characters.

Wacky hijinx.

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If that's the case shouldn't others with more then 10 be admonished as well?

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Don't worry, I'll get around to it. I'm an equal opportunity jerk. /images/graemlins/devil.gif


edit- sorry, I thought you had to cast the required 9 and then 1 more and thats it. I guess its perfectly fine to cast extras after the required 10. My bad.

Of the cast lists posted so far, the one by BigPants is my favorite. I can easily picture what most of the casted characters will feel like.

Kevin Corn as Shinji, Kim Prause as Rei...awesome. Luci Christian would be a great Misato my second favorite for this role. I'm also wild over Victoria Harwood as Ritsuko, different, but I like it a lot. I like your Gendo and your...okay I like almost all your cast quite a bit.

The only two I'm not 100% nuts over are your Asuka and Kaworu, because I can't really picture it with certainty. Asuka is a bit of a balancing act and I've only heard RH play two fairly straightforward characters (Hana and Anita), so it leaves me wondering.

[The Pirate Queen]

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Of the cast lists posted so far, the one by BigPants is my favorite.

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Thus far, I have to agree. Chris Ayres as Gendo is brilliant after his work in Yugo, and Aaron Dismuke as Kaoru? Love it. And Kevin Corn is the best choice for Shinji that I've seen - if you don't agree, you haven't watched the last two discs of Peacemaker yet.

I'm a little torn on his Asuka, though. Sure, Rachel Hirchfeld is an incredible actress, but is she Asuka? I'm not sure. And, while Alice Fulks would make a better Ritsuko, I think, Victoria Harwood has the same cool dominance, and better name recognition.

There are a few others I'm impressed with, but the Pants has gone a long way to establishing a spot in my top three casts of this draft.

[EmperorBrandon]

Ok, then, the 10 I have now are the correct ones. On an unofficial list, I'd have Julie Maddalena as Hikari too. Serves as a good seiyuu match in either case (Lime for Pen Pen, Mayuka for Hikari). /images/graemlins/happy.gif

I like Angora Deb as Rei. One of my favorites for this role. Totally picking up on her Toka Miyashita from Boogiepop when picturing what Deb as Rei would sound like.

When you picked Kari Wahlgren I assumed she would be your Asuka and never even thought of you using her for Misato, but I like how you've moved her over to Misato. Did you draft her for Misato? The role of Misato definitely plays to what makes me a big fan of Wahlgren's characterizations. The other part of why I like this move too is it gets her out of the typical range she's used for. So this is my favorite Misato cast so far.

[EmperorBrandon]

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&lt;Arcturus&gt; Wyner could be one of the best choices you could make for Fuyutsuki. He's one of the few I could see rivaling Guile Lunde, who got the role down perfectly in the original Eva dub.

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Cool, I was trying to think of a voice for him, and I thought Wyner would be nice since he's a veteran VA and has a good deal of range in the kind of voice I'd expect Fuyutsuki to have. Glad you like the choice. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

As for Egan singing, that definitely sounds like a great idea.

[bctaris]

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I like Angora Deb as Rei. One of my favorites for this role. Totally picking up on her Toka Miyashita from Boogiepop when picturing what Deb as Rei would sound like.

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Oh, that's right, it's Toka Miyashita. AoD forum member Toka Nabeshin (now Tokanabe) keeps mixing me up every time she posts. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

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When you picked Kari Wahlgren I assumed she would be your Asuka and never even thought of you using her for Misato, but I like how you've moved her over to Misato. Did you draft her for Misato? The role of Misato definitely plays to what makes me a big fan of Wahlgren's characterizations. The other part of why I like this move too is it gets her out of the typical range she's used for. So this is my favorite Misato cast so far.

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Thanks. I did pick her up for Asuka, but changed my mind mid-stream when I couldn't get the Misato I wanted. As what happens a lot in that kind of instance, I think this worked out better in the end, anyway.

[Nosredna]

Wow, looking at all these cast lists makes me depressed because there are so many names I don't know and haven't heard yet /images/graemlins/depresse.gif.

That being said, it looks like I'm going to have to do some research before I make my votes. But here is how I'm going to be basing my vote. The three most important characters to me are: Misato, Shinji, and Asuka. Which ever cast has the best sounding of those three will get my vote. So if I've never heard one of those big three, you cast is probably out of luck and won't get my vote. Incase of a tie, Gendo and Rei would be my tiebreakers. I know that doesn't sound fair to people since the cast list is 10 people long, but there's no way I could judge the entire cast /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif.

As for my favorites, there are three casts I really like, but I'm not telling who they are right now /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

EDIT: I just want to say I like what bctaris and B-rad did, talking about their cast. It helps inform me more as a voter. I wouldn't mind some other directors doing that /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[BigPants]

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I'm a little torn on his Asuka, though. Sure, Rachel Hirchfeld is an incredible actress, but is she Asuka? I'm not sure.

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I knew Rachel Hirschfeld would probably be the hardest to sell people on as Asuka, but, (and I'm expecting to make a couple of B-rad style posts /images/graemlins/wink.gif ) I wanted to cast some young and talented actors for the childrens. Rachel is very close in age to Asuka. She can play loud and serious, as is evident in R.O.D the TV ,you know, the show that SWEPT the voting each month it was up for contention. Also, I think Rachel may have won an award for her portrayal of Anita, right off the bat. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

After watching Asuka's introduction episode over the weekend and episode 24 (my FAVORITE episode and one of the most important to the series, I think), I don't know how she couldn't play it.

Also, I asked Jonathan Klein (Director, New Generation Pictures) if Rachel could do a German accent during Vox Box and he didn't seem to disagree. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

Also, thanks Dani and Super Rats for the kind words on the cast. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[BigPants]

Rei Ayanami - Kim Prause

Kim Prause is uber-talented. She has the right tone to fit Rei's quiet, never-speak-more-than-I-have-to personality. We've seen her in Super GALS!, an English Track fan-favorite, that she can play understated, reserved and maybe even a bit distant and rebellious (think the slap heard around the world in Eva), as Aya Hoshino. All traits that Rei employs and carries throughout the series. Aya's outgoing happiness can also be employed in the ending of Evangelion <span style='color:#dddddd;background:#dddddd'> I'm referring to the scene where Rei is the new transfer student at Asuka and Shinji's school </span>.

Shinji Ikari - Kevin Corn

Since playing the lead of Kotaro Kobayashi in Angelic Layer, Kevin has shown he's grown as an actor to where he's played the lead in DNAngel, Daisuke Niwa, and also the page boy of the group opposing the Shinsen Gumi in Peacemaker Kurogane, Suzu Kitahara. Now, I say he's a page boy, but it's a bigger role than I'm really giving it credit for.

Dani already knows just how AWESOME Kevin was in the last volume of Peacemaker. I mean, he was fantastic. While I've grown to like him over the years, Peacemaker did it for me to really give him the credit he deserves. And when you hear his brutal screams on the last volume, there was no way I couldn't have drafted him. Shinji's a bit of a whiny bitch, but he goes with the flow with no real goal in life. He fains interest in the Evangelion because he's "the only one who can do it", and I can just imagine Kevin in the place of Shinji during his conversations with Misato (who will be played by Luci Christian, his Peacemaker counterpart) during those scenes, as well as back at the apartment.

Kaworu Nagisa - Aaron Dismuke

Kaworu is the most important of the optional characters, I think. SPOILERS<span style='color:#dddddd;background:#dddddd'> Through Kaworu, we learn a bit more about Shinji's personality. While yes, the Angels can take on the form of whatever, even if it is a female mind in a male body, Shinji does admit his love for Kaworu to Misato at the end of episode 24. In Shinji's mind, this is a boy. He's spent the entire series scared of, fearing, and even hating, the women surrounding him. When someone comes by that will pay attention to him as a friend, and NOT as the pilot of the Evangelion, we see a more gentle Shinji. Honest with his feelings. Kaworu makes this possible and makes the show for me. </span>

Aaron Dismuke is one of my favorite actors to really break out over the last year. The fact that I was able to draft him so late in the draft makes me a little upset, but EXTREMELY happy that I was able to get him in my cast. His Alphonse Elric in a little show called Fullmetal Alchemist has a gentle and sincere tone that really sets the show up for myself. It keeps that human feeling there in the show, and reminds you that Alphonse IS a boy; NOT a suit of armor. His role there isn't a fluke of being able to act great without having to match the lip flaps. He's just as great as the young Manabu in Galaxy Railways (a show that only Bitterman and myself are watching, and needs TONS more exposure). Kaworu's delivery is soft, well-paced, and pleasing to the ear. All of things I hear in Aaron's delivery. The only thing I ask is that he leaves the Sacred Bowl behind for this role. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

His voice is a perfect fit for Kaworu in my head. While him and Kevin both have higher-pitched voices, that works incredibly well for the two as it reminds you, these are boys. The two voices may be high, but are different when compared, and would mesh so well together.

[Vicious]

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Toji Suzuhara: Doug Erholtz
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Not only did you forget your Asuka, but you can only pick one of these characters.

Wacky hijinx.

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If that's the case shouldn't others with more then 10 be admonished as well?

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Don't worry, I'll get around to it. I'm an equal opportunity jerk. /images/graemlins/devil.gif


edit- sorry, I thought you had to cast the required 9 and then 1 more and thats it. I guess its perfectly fine to cast extras after the required 10. My bad.

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No it is not. Here's the deal. Sunday at noon, I'm gonna go through these. If you (meaning any of the contestants) have anything other than the 9 mandatory and 1 optional, I'm automatically disqualifying people. I am not going to sit there and try to figure out the 10 they would want to or should be using.

[porkchopexpress]

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Tell me about it...

Ok, so if I were to piece together a cast using my favorite castings from other players, it would go something like this. Igor, if you please...

Shingji- Dave Wittenberg (Vicious) - Dave was my second choice for Shinji. Others favs include - Chris Patton (Geoduck), David Umansky (Ben P), and Kevin Corn (Pants).

Asuka- Jessica Boone (Emp. Brandon). She was sooooo close to being my Asuka. Others favs include - Carrie Savage (Vic), Caitlin Glass (BRad), Mia Bradley (Geoduck).

Misato- Luci Christian (Pants). I can picture Miss Yukari... with a gun. Other favorites include - Hunter Austin (Vic).

Rei- Michelle Ruff (Wabbit). Others favorites include - Angora Deb (BC).

Ritsuko- Carol Jacobanis (BC). This was a hard one. Other favorites include - Sara Lahti (Geoduck), Alison Matthews (Wabbit), Barbara Goodson (Vicious).

Gendo- Kirk Thornton (Geoduck). Other favorites include - John Gremillion (Murasame), Chris Ayres (Pants).

Kaji- Liam O'Brian (Splitter). Also a really hard choice to make. Jay Hickman (Ben P), Crispin Freeman (Vicious).

Fuyutsuki- Honestly, I'm not seeing one I like. Of course I only recognize about half of the actors. Also all the casts haven't come in yet either...

[The Pirate Queen]

Heh, I'm doing the same thing, but I'm going to wait for all the casts to come out first.

[Vicious]

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Well, I wasn't going to post any self promoting stuff originally, but if you think it might help you, maybe I'll try if I get some time. But I certainly won't be writing up novels for each character like Brad's doing.

[Ben Phillips]

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EDIT: I just want to say I like what bctaris and B-rad did, talking about their cast. It helps inform me more as a voter. I wouldn't mind some other directors doing that /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

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Well, I wasn't going to post any self promoting stuff originally, but if you think it might help you, maybe I'll try if I get some time. But I certainly won't be writing up novels for each character like Brad's doing.

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I feel much the same way as Vicious... my initial instinct was to let the cast speak for itself, but if people want more information, I can try to come up with something.

[Narob]

Brilliant analysis, fellas, as always! /images/graemlins/cool.gif Surely you'll do one more for the final hours of the voting process. I'll have to throw in my picks, (via satellite) to add some more spice to the mix.

[Nosredna]

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Well, I wasn't going to post any self promoting stuff originally, but if you think it might help you, maybe I'll try if I get some time. But I certainly won't be writing up novels for each character like Brad's doing.

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I feel much the same way as Vicious... my initial instinct was to let the cast speak for itself, but if people want more information, I can try to come up with something.

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Well I'm not forcing you guys to, but I wouldn't mind knowing the thought process in some of the casting chioces. Of course a lot of choices speak for themselves, but others have left me interested in why they were chosen for a certain role. Either way I won't penalize people for not giving an explanation, but it certainly wouldn't hurt them (in my mind).

[bctaris]

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Well, I wasn't going to post any self promoting stuff originally, but if you think it might help you, maybe I'll try if I get some time. But I certainly won't be writing up novels for each character like Brad's doing.

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I feel much the same way as Vicious... my initial instinct was to let the cast speak for itself, but if people want more information, I can try to come up with something.

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Don't feel pressured. I'm sure too much information could also turn off some voters. I only intended to have one or two lines for my choices as I did for Shinji, but the others just grew organically as I wrote them. But I kept them small enough for people to at least skim over. As for why I did it at all, well, while confident I do notice a particular disadvantage or two with my cast and I wanted to help my chances as much as possible--again, without going overboard. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Bitterman]

Shinji - Vic Mignogna
Asuka - Nancy Novotny
Rei - Mela Lee
Misato - Kelly Manison
Gendo - Mike McFarland
Pen Pen - Erika Weinstein
Fuyutski - John Swasey
Ritsuko - Mary McGlynn
Kaji - Ty Mahany
Kensuke - Brad Swaile

[Bitterman]

Okay. Let me start by posting a few thoughts about what I see as the core cast of Evangelion, then I'll talk about the other characters in a later post. I wanted a cast that would be fun and do a few interesting things. I think people have a tendency to focus on Shinji as a whiny, ineffective character. I'm more interested in Shinji as a character who's frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed. I think Vic could do a good job of tapping into Shinji's more sharper, more angry qualities while still keeping his confusion and childlike qualities intact.

When I sat down to think about a Gendo, of course Mike McFarland came to mind first. He's doing some really nice work in Galaxy Railways that I enjoy listening to. It's got a bitter edge to it, and that's just fun for a character like this. I'm confident that Mike's low register will play well off of Mary McGlynn and strike a contrast with Kelly Manison.

Nancy Novotny has a real knack with sharp dialog that fits well with Asuka. I like Nancy's high register. She and Kelly Manison bring a lot of energy to their roles, and they're both more than capable of handling the slower and more serious material. Mela Lee comes in a little more even, and I think she'll do well against the more energetic Nancy and Vic.

[BigPants]

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As for why I did it at all, well, while confident I do notice a particular disadvantage or two with my cast and I wanted to help my chances as much as possible--again, without going overboard. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Heyheyhey! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

I wasn't going to post any reasonings or whatever for my choices. I thought it was pretty obvious that they were great choices. /images/graemlins/wink.gif But, I also remembered not everyone thought like I did or had the voice I did in mind, so I thought it would be good to add that. That's why I decided to post some write up's.

[Yukichan105]

Shinji Ikari: Clint Bickham
Rei Ayanami: Mandy Clark
Asuka Langley Sohryu: Veronica Taylor
Misato Katsuragi: Erica Shaffer
Ritsuko Akagi: Colleen Clinkenbeard
Ryouji Kaji: Sonny Strait
Gendo Ikari: Jason Douglas
Kouzou Fuyutski: Rob Mungle
Pen-Pen: Debi Derryberry
Kaworu Nagisa: Christopher Nicholas

[bctaris]

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As for why I did it at all, well, while confident I do notice a particular disadvantage or two with my cast and I wanted to help my chances as much as possible--again, without going overboard. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Heyheyhey! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

I wasn't going to post any reasonings or whatever for my choices. I thought it was pretty obvious that they were great choices. /images/graemlins/wink.gif But, I also remembered not everyone thought like I did or had the voice I did in mind, so I thought it would be good to add that. That's why I decided to post some write up's.

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Not you. B-Rad. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

What you did was fine and very interesting. And my reasoning was similar to yours. A couple people had expressed doubts of what some of my cast could do, so I had to support them. I think that's important.

(But as for B-Rad, it doesn't bother me. I mean c'mon, it's B-Rad, this is what he does best. I expected it and was kind of looking forward to it. I'm interested to see what he'll expound on for the rest of the cast. Bitterman, too, will most likely be similar. Oh...but I did notice B-Rad's little barbs to the competition that he put in there. Going on the offensive early, I see. /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

[EmperorBrandon]

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Oh...but I did notice B-Rad's little barbs to the competition that he put in there. Going on the offensive early, I see. /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

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Bah... I don't really buy B-Rad's argument concerning Mona as Shinji. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif If anything, I think Mona has the potential to voice older with males than Brianne Siddall and has done so much more often. If I could picture Brianne as Shinji, then I probably would have drafted her instead, but some reason it just doesn't sit well with me (though it's definitely not a bad choice).

I'll see about trying to getting around to posting my reasonings, though they're going to be terribly unsubstantial on several characters (not by choice, but my limitations from having not seen later into the show yet. Going a lot on some by character designs, descriptions, and VA's). I'm at a disadvantage, but I do want to try and do the best I can. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[porkchopexpress]

I think I will try and give an explanation of why I picked who I picked, though not quite as eloquent or well thought out as some others.
I never really watched much of Eva in Japanese, so I chose my cast using the original English performances as a template, letting my choices do their own thing within the characters I had in my mind. For me, Tristan McAvery WAS Gendo, Allison Shipp WAS Misato, Guile Lund WAS Fuyutsuki, Tiffany Grant WAS Asuka, Sue Ulu WAS Ritsuko. To me anyways. Their performances had a big impact on how and who I chose. Ok, in the order I picked them in; and away we go...

<font color="blue">Asuka</font> JenSeki. I meant to choose Shinji first, because I found that I could think of way more potential Asuka's than Shinji's, and after 24 picks I could be S out of L as far as Shinji pickin's goes. But since I had the second pick of the game I wanted to cement the pick I was most exited about. Sorta like a team captain. She has a bunch of wonderful and diverse roles out there and I would love to hear her tackle Asuka Langley Sohryu. I hafta say that I really look forward to a dub more if I know she's in it. I wonder how good her German is.

<font color="blue">Shinji</font> Yuri Lowenthal. The first two that popped into my mind for possible Shinji's were Yuri and Dave Wittenberg. I really did not want to go with a woman for Shinji. I have heard many many actress' do a very good job voicing boys, but I have never been 100% won over. The closest I've come so far is Kira Vincent Davis in DN Angel and the woman who plays Naruto. I thought that Yuri could easily draw upon his other characters to create Shinji's demeanor, and that was before I heard him as Sasuke in Naruto. While not the same as Yukinari or say, Taro, Shinji gets pushed around by the women in his life just as much. I imagined a blend of Yukinari's goofy pushoverness (not really a word) and Sasuke's cold distantness (also not a word) with a dash of whiney Prince of Persia.

<font color="blue">Ritsuko</font> Tricia Dickson. I first had her picked for Misato, then after picking Amanda Winn Lee, I had to ponder who would be who. Sorta sultry, sorta sad. She just seemed right on for Ritsuko.

<font color="blue">Kaji</font> Sam Regal. I picked Sam knowing he could play either Kaji or Gendo easily. But I was having trouble coming up with another Kaji at that point if I went with him as Gendo, so Kaji he was. With his Yoshii in Texhnolyze and Totaku in Ikkitosen, he could own Kaji in his sleep.

<font color="blue">Misato</font> Amanda Winn Lee. From Miss Deep in ROD, Pandy in Dead Leaves to a certain crazy glasses wearing maid, Amanda has all facets of Misato's personality covered. I didn't think of her at first, because I had subconsciously blocked out anyone who had been in the original dub. The more I thought about her, the more I saw her as Misato. Megan Hollingshead was a close (and I mean close) second.

<font color="blue">Gendo</font> Billy Reagan. There is just something in his voice that screams crazy, greedy, neglectful psycho-dad. He just has that "dryness" you need to play that bastard.

<font color="blue">Rei</font> Rachel Rivera. I'll admit I'm only familiar with Rachel as Fenice in Edens Bowy (which means Sword of Paradise apparently) and Yucie in that little show nobody voted for. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif To play Rei, I think the actress would have to be more than just emotionless and robotic. Just as Big Pants mentioned earlier <span style='color:#dddddd;background:#dddddd'>they would need to be able to play Rei as she could have been, a bubbly happy child </span>. Though Fenice is nowhere near as cold as Rei, she's headed in the right direction. I think she could have been an awesome Rei. Cold, obediant and confused.

<font color="blue">Kensuke</font> Doug Smith. Pure, unadaulterated genius. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif Ok, so Geoduck says Kurt Stoll WAS Kensuke, and that there would be no need to try and recast him, but I'm gonna do it anyways. I think Kintaro... I mean Doug Smith, shows the perfect Zeal and spazziness that Kensuke the military nut needs. "OHHH a real Evangelion! Very educational. Maybe Miss Katsuragi will let me clean her toilet." /images/graemlins/shy00000.gif

<font color="blue">Pen Pen</font> Kaeko Sakamoto. I will admit that I really didn't give a crap who played Pen Pen. What the hell does a Penguin sound like anyways? Please don't answer that, I know someone would probably look it up. Other than directing the awesome AYA and Enishi dubs, and acting as casting director and producer for a whole bunch or great dubs, she's got the animal/mascot/blob thingy resume to give Pen Pen the soul he/she needs. Also she is hot. And Vicious says hot girls always win... or something like that.

<font color="blue">Fuyutsuki</font> Beau Billingslea. I really struggled with Fuyutsuki. Some of you know that by looking in your PM inboxes. Fuyutsuki is the kindler, gentler Nerv commander, and I needed someone who could show that in his voice, without sounding too old or soft. It was his Oji in Black Heaven that won a ton of respect from me. I read the cast list and the synopsis before I saw the show, and I remember thinking "He's Oji? But he's black. That won't sound right." Well he shut me the hell up. He WAS Oji, has-been rocker chewed up and spit out by life and corporate Japan. He WAS a middle aged Japanese guy. His acting was awesome and I'm alot less quick to judge people and their ability. I just wish I was around here when Black Heaven was eligible for awards.

[Vicious]

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He did? I just skipped over his long posts. Let me go back and see if he said anything negative about my team. /images/graemlins/anger100.gif

[porkchopexpress]

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He did? I just skipped over his long posts. Let me go back and see if he said anything negative about my team. /images/graemlins/anger100.gif

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Actually seems like he was busting on Wabbit. So you should be happy right? /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

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He did? I just skipped over his long posts. Let me go back and see if he said anything negative about my team. /images/graemlins/anger100.gif

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I just read it. Aside from saying he doesn't think any of the guys can play Shinji properly, he doesn't say anything negative about my team specifically.

Brad - NEWSFLASH - Shinji was originally played by Spike Spencer who is a male!!!!

[EmperorBrandon]

Though in another sense, you can say Shinji was originally voiced by Megumi Ogata, who is female. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

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Asuka- Jessica Boone (Emp. Brandon). She was sooooo close to being my Asuka. Others favs include - <font color="red">Carrie Savage (Vicious)</font>, Caitlin Glass (BRad), Mia Bradley (Geoduck).

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Brad - NEWSFLASH - Shinji was originally played by Spike Spencer who is a male!!!!

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hahaha, yeah, but he didn't play him so hot really either.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

Why I cast who I cast:

Shinji Ikari - Chris Patton
When the draft began, I decided that my first pick had to be either Chris Patton, Greg Ayres, or Rachael Lillis. I figured it was likely that at least one of them would survive to my pick in the first round, and I would pick whichever of the four was available. Imagine my discomfiture when all four were still on the board. Deciding that Shinji was more important than Rei, I picked Chris Patton, based primarily on his spectacular performance as Joshua Christopher. His work as the young Joshua was so convincing, it was obvious to me that there was no better Shinji possible among the North American dubbing community.

Asuka Langley Soryu - Mia Bradly
After acquiring a Shinji, second priority was an Asuka. Asuka to me is a character who is still very much a girl, but with a will of absolute steel. Who better to characterize her than the actress who played both the bubbly (and scheming) Suzu Sakuma in Marmalade Boy and the imperious Maestro Delphine in Last Exile?

Gendo Ikari - Kirk Thornton
Third priority was Gendo, and I was very excited to have Kirk Thornton still available. Ol' Sparky perfected the cold-as-ice delivery as Hajime Saitou in Rurouni Kenshin. Hardly anymore need be said.

Misato Katsuragi - Willow Johnson
Next priority was Misato. Misato could be a kind, nurturing mother figure... however, not all the parts were assembled in the correct order. To play Misato, I cast slightly against type for Willow Johnson, known for her Kikuko Inoue roles such as Kasumi Tendo and Lily in Fatal Fury... but there was another Inoue role I had in mind when I chose Johnson. The brief role of Toyoko Mima in Key the Metal Idol, seen only in flashback: Johnson was spellbinding in the role, and I knew should could equal Allison Keith Shipp's performance in kindness, in hysteria, in command, in self-loathing.

Ritsuko Akagi - Sara Lahti
What I liked about Sara's Maggie Mui is how expressive she made her laconic character. Ritsuko talks more than Maggie does, but she'll need just as expressive an actor, as there is quite a lot going on underneath Ritsuko's hood. I'd also relish a chance to hear Sara playing a sexy-and-competent-as-all-hell scientist.

Rei Ayanami - Shawn Sides
Speaking of expression without talking much... I chose Shawn Sides because she's proven herself to be a spectacularly versatile performer. Her monosyllabic, monotone performance would be fascinating, and her more genki appearance (episode 26, of course) would be hilarious. (Not a part of this cast, but she'd also make a first class Yui Ikari.)

Ryouji Kaji - Marc Diraison
Best known for his role as Guts in Berserk (a series I have only seen the first disk of), I cast him as Kaji on the strength of his Kenji Murasame in Giant Robo, a very Kaji-like role. Like Kenji, Kaji mentors the protagonist of his series, revealing himself in the end to be perhaps the true hero of the series: Kaji is the only character to consistently follow the dictates of his conscience.

Toji Suzuhara - Jerry Jewell
Cast primarily on the strength of his Kyo Sohma in Fruits Basket. Toji and Kyo are both insensitive, brash teenagers who are decent and kind at the core. (I considered him for the role of Kaworu Nagisa, but decided that Toji was a more natural and intuitive fit for him.)

Kouzou Fuyutsuki - Dan Woren
Well-known for his Roy Fokker in Robotech, I chose Dan primarily for his Major Bukhar in Yukikaze, a very Fuyutsuki-like role. I think Woren is capable of playing the calm center of NERV who, unlike Gendo, has a likeable and human side. He'd also be very good in the flashback scenes, sounding convincing as a younger man (this is a wrinkle that some of those who case older-sounding Fuyutsukis may have forgotten).

Pen-Pen - Taliesin Jaffe
If he can be a cat, he can be a penguin. <span style='color:#dddddd;background:#dddddd'>Plus, the unspoken assumption is that he'd also write and direct it, which would rock, since he has written and directed some of the greatest anime dubs of all time (NieA Under 7 and R.O.D the TV).</span>

[Victor Lewandowski]

Just tossing out some info on other characters that my cast has done before and factored into my choices.

Shinji Ikari – Greg Ayres
<font color="blue">CV: Shen-Lon Belvedere (E's Otherwise), Satoshi Hiwatari (D.N.Angel), Mannen (Pretear)</font>

Rei Ayanami – Sherry Lynn
<font color="blue">CV: D (Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure), Sasami/Tsunami (Tenchi Muyo)</font>

Asuka Langley Sohryu – Carrie Savage
<font color="blue">CV: Hakufu Sonsaku (Ikki Tousen), Koyomi Hare Nanaka (Girls Bravo)</font>

Misato Katsuragi - Hunter MacKenzie Austin
<font color="blue">CV: Lisa Fukuyama (Girls Bravo), Kaku Bunwa (Ikki Tousen)</font>

Ritsuko Akagi – Karen Thompson
<font color="blue">CV: Maharu (Miharu's sister) &amp; Ebi (Girls Bravo)</font>

Ryouji Kaji - Justin Gross
<font color="blue">CV: Genpo Saji (Ikki Tousen)</font>

Pen Pen - Mariela Ortiz
<font color="blue">CV: With (D.N.Angel), Aria (Sister Princess), Urara Kasuga (Sakura Diaries - ADV Studios dub)</font>

Gendou Ikari - Chuck Huber
<font color="blue">CV: Shou Tucker (Fullmetal Alchemist), Hiei (Yuu Yuu Hakusho), Android 17 (Dragon Ball Z/GT)</font>

Kouzou Fuyutsuki - David Born
<font color="blue">CV: Professor Tonoi &amp; Lt. Colonel Shadle (Yugo the Negotiator), Foltess (Rune Soldier)</font>

Touji Suzuhara - Justin Cook
<font color="blue">CV: Hatsuharu Sohma (Fruits Basket), Yusuke Urameshi (Yuu Yuu Hakusho), Russell Tringham (Fullmetal Alchemist) </font>

[EmperorBrandon]

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Toji Suzuhara - Jerry Jewell
Cast primarily on the strength of his Kyo Sohma in Fruits Basket. Toji and Kyo are both insensitive, brash teenagers who are decent and kind at the core. (I considered him for the role of Kaworu Nagisa, but decided that Toji was a more natural and intuitive fit for him.)


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Not to mention both Toji and Kyo are voiced by Tomokazu Seki. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[bctaris]

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<font color="blue">Fuyutsuki</font> Beau Billingslea. I really struggled with Fuyutsuki. Some of you know that by looking in your PM inboxes. Fuyutsuki is the kindler, gentler Nerv commander, and I needed someone who could show that in his voice, without sounding too old or soft. It was his Oji in Black Heaven that won a ton of respect from me. I read the cast list and the synopsis before I saw the show, and I remember thinking "He's Oji? But he's black. That won't sound right." Well he shut me the hell up. He WAS Oji, has-been rocker chewed up and spit out by life and corporate Japan. He WAS a middle aged Japanese guy. His acting was awesome and I'm alot less quick to judge people and their ability. I just wish I was around here when Black Heaven was eligible for awards.

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Black Heaven's release pre-dates the awards, which started mid-2002. But hell yeah, Billingslea would have won for Oji if he was up. I still think it's his single greatest performance. In light of what we're all doing right now, those who haven't seen Black Heaven should do so to see what unlikely, but inspired casting looks like.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

Behold! The Big Board Reborn (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/EvaCast.htm)!

Huntressfan's cast has not been registered yet (that I can see), but everyone else has. Please post or PM me with any corrections.

[Nosredna]

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Geoduck said:
Behold! The Big Board Reborn (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/EvaCast.htm)!


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Ohhh that's awesome looking! Great Job! This will be perfect to compare and contrast casts.

Also thanks to all the people who have posted their reasonings why they cast people. They are great reads and are helping me with my voting options. Obviously I can't vote until I see the groups, but I do have a better idea of what people were thinking.

[porkchopexpress]

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porkchopexpress said:
Asuka- Jessica Boone (Emp. Brandon). She was sooooo close to being my Asuka. Others favs include - <font color="red">Carrie Savage (Vicious)</font>, Caitlin Glass (BRad), Mia Bradley (Geoduck).

Misato- Luci Christian (Pants). I can picture Miss Yukari... with a gun. Other favorites include - <font color="red">Hunter Austin (Vicious)</font>.


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The VA's in red are from my cast (Victor Lewandowski), not Vicious'. /images/graemlins/anger200.gif /images/graemlins/anger200.gif /images/graemlins/anger200.gif

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oops, I wrote that stuff down quick before I left work. Sorry. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

[Vicious]

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Geoduck said:
Behold! The Big Board Reborn (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/EvaCast.htm)!

Huntressfan's cast has not been registered yet (that I can see), but everyone else has. Please post or PM me with any corrections.

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Why do Pants and Brad each have an extra character/VA next to them?

[Mr. Nail Bat]

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Vicious said:
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Geoduck said:
Behold! The Big Board Reborn (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/EvaCast.htm)!

Huntressfan's cast has not been registered yet (that I can see), but everyone else has. Please post or PM me with any corrections.

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Why do Pants and Brad each have an extra character/VA next to them?

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It is because they used a VA in multiple roles, so I wasn't sure what to do with the VA left over.

[BigPants]

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Why do Pants and Brad each have an extra character/VA next to them?

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I just have an extra VA, actually, Vicious. I'm not using Shannon Emerick for a role.

[BigPants]

Misato Katsuragi - Luci Christian

This is my dream choice for Misato. Luci is so versatile, she could play just about anyone in this show, even Fuyutsuki. When she gets cast as an older character, someone not a little girl, someone not a teenage girl, someone not spazzing out (ok, Misato has her spaz out moments), she's amazing. (OK, she's amazing in everything, really) I'm thinking of a less-crazy Yukari from Azumanga Daioh.

We know Luci has the acting chops. Misato's personality goes crazy this series. She's very outgoing and loud, she's depressed, she's subdued, she has crushes, etc.

When I cast her first, this was the exact character I had in mind for her. I was more deadset on having her as Misato than I was for Kevin as Shinji.

Ritsuko Akagi - Victoria Harwood

Victoria Harwood is VERY good. While I've only been exposed to her voice through Texhnolyze, it seemed like a perfect tone for Ritsuko, British accent included. She plays very cold, distant at first, but we see her warm up to a couple of characters later on in the series. THAT is the voice I'm thinking of when picturing Ritsuko.

We know Ritsuko isn't detached from her co-workers and friends(?). Yes , she's very absorbed in what she does (just like Doc), but not enough to be distant to the world. Always analytical and even the wise-one (as in smart and a bit of a wise-ass), and a role I think Harwood would be perfect at. Especially contrasting her voice against Luci's.

Ryouji Kaji - Eric Vale

When thinking of this choice, I'm thinking of his role as Jean in Gunslinger Girl. Come to think of it, his role in that played off of Luci's character, Rico, in that show... A LOT. So, I know they have good chemistry together, which comes into play nicely during the middle episodes of Evangelion.

Kaji's a grown man. He's gotta have a deep, and even a bit rugged voice. I think Vale has that. You know, when he's not voicing pretty boy Yuki from Fruits Basket.

If you've seen any Gunslinger Girl, it should be easy to imagine that voice of Vale's coming out of Kaji's mouth during the bar scene with the three NERV workers.

Luci Christian - Pen Pen

Thought I'd put this in here too, since I've already typed about Luci.

Honestly, I couldn't think of who to put in PenPen's place. The thought of Shannon Emerick came, so that way I could use each actor in my cast, but I don't think she could do it. Like I've said, Luci is VERY versatile, and I could imagine her giving PenPen a voice.

Also, I know Luci can play opposite herself (see KaleidoStar ) and PenPen and Misato have that bond together that it seemed natural to cast her as PenPen, as well. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Vicious]

Since you guys want blurbs on why I picked who I picked.

Dave Wittenberg for Shinji Ikari - Shinji is an annoying whiny bitch. The best male VA's to play this IMO were Chris Patton and Wittenberg because of similar roles they've played before. Shinji is also the most important character in the series which is why I cast him first. Patton was taken, so that made my choice easy.

Wittenberg has played Kei Kusanagi in Please Teacher, Kakashi in Naruto and Michael in Witch Hunter Robin. Soundalikes of him have played Kaoru Hanabishi in Ai Yori Aoshi and Subaru Sumeragi in X.

Crispin Freeman for Ryouji Kaji - First thing that struck me was that him and the original Japanese VA both played Togusa in GITS. Also, the Japanese VA played Harlock. And in my mind, Crispin has always been the perfect Harlock. And similar to Harlock, Kaji exudes this coolness and confidence. Who better to do that than Crispin?

He's played Zelgadis in Slayers, Captain Tylor, Hibiki Amawa in Strawberry Eggs, Hideki in Chobits, and is currently playing Shannon in Scrapped Princess. If I need to tell you what Crispin's done, you're in the wrong forum. Get out now and do not bother voting.

More to come later.

[Splitter]

What to watch to understand my choices

Kira Vincent-Davis -- Shinji Ikari
See: Steel Angel Kurumi (Nakahito Kagura)

Willow Armstrong -- Rei Ayanami
See: Mahoromatic (Minawa Andou), Figure 17 (Hikaru Shiina)

Cynthia Martinez -- Asuka Langley Sohryu
See: Super Gals! (Harue Kudoh), Puni Puni Poemi (Poemi Watanabe), Slayers Movies (Lina Inverse)

Meredith McCoy -- Misato Katsuragi
See: Fruits Baset (Kagura Sohma), Lupin III Movies (Fujiko) Fullmetal Alchemist (Maria Ross), Dragonball Z (Android 18)

Clarine Harp -- Ritsuko Akagi
See: Burst Angel (Sei), Kiddy Grade (Tweedledee)

Paul Dobson -- Gendo Ikari
See: Inuyasha (Naraku), Escaflowne (Folken)

Kouzou Fuyutsuki -- Christopher Sabat
See: Fullmetal Alchemist (Armstrong), Lupin III Movies (Jigen), Dragonball Z (Piccolo)

Ryouji Kaji -- Liam O'Brien
See: Paranoia Agent (Maniwa)

Pen Pen -- Tabitha St. Germain
See: Gundam SEED (Birdy, Haro), Dragon Drive (Chibi)

Kaworu Nagisa -- Joshua Seth
See: Last Exile (Dio Eracles)

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Splitter said:
Ryouji Kaji -- Liam O'Brien
See: Paranoia Agent (Maniwa)


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Also see the ATF trio of his CV's:
Asaba (His and Her Circumstances), Taishi (Comic Party), and Fukuyama Kazuharu (Girls Bravo)

Funny fact: My team and Splitter's have drafted brother-sister CV's no less than three times.

E's Otherwise
Splitter - Shin-Lu Belvedere (Kira Vincent-Davis) 1.15
Victor - Shen-Lon Belvedere (Greg Ayres) 3.16

Girls Bravo
Victor - Lisa Fukuyama (Hunter MacKenzie Austin) 1.16
Splitter - Kazuharu Fukuyama (Liam O'Brien) 2.2

Dragon Ball Z
Victor - Android 17 (Chuck Huber) 8.1
Splitter - Android 18 (Meredith McCoy) 8.2

I did find some other brother-sister CV pairs drafted. These ones are by other participants:

Scrapped Princess
B-Rad - Raquel Casull (Bridget Hoffman) 1.7
Vicious - Shannon Casull (Crispin Freeman) 2.4

Here's another surprise. Wabbit and EB have two sets of brother-sister CV pairs (and one of theirs uses two female VA's).

Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
Wabbit - Ginias Saharin (Lex Lang) 2.8
EB - Aina Saharin (Emily Brown) 8.5

s-CRY-ed
Wabbit - Ayase Terada (Michelle Ruff) 1.9
EB - Akira Terada (Mona Marshall) 2.5

Another brother-sister CV pairs where both VA's are females (different players though).

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Pants - Satoshi Imamiya (Luci Christian) 1.3
Murasame - Sayaka Imamiya (Monica Rial) 1.5

[hijacka22]

Rather than write a little about all ten VAs, I'll devote time to my two choices that deserve the most scrutiny:

Scott Simpson as Shinji - Much like Shinji, Scott's Keiichi deals with a large assortment of people: those above him (Urd and his sempai), his "peers" (Belldandy and his sister Megumi), and those younger (Skuld). Not indecisive like a lot of harem leads, Kei runs the emotional gamut in the span of 5 episodes. He can be confident, uncertain, indignant, slightly whiny, and kind. Plus, Scott can get advice from his wife, fellow VA Juliet Cesario.

Nicole Leroux as Misato - Nicole's Ranpha in Galaxy Angel is feisty, obssessed with love, and over-eats; Misato is feisty, obssesses about relationships, and drinks too much. Amidst a quintet of females, Ranpha stands out for her self-assured nature. Anime Jump's Mike Toole calls Nicole's portrayal of Ranpha "snotty and hilarious," and I think Misato exhibits those traits occasionally as well. Leroux might not even be the best-known Nicole in Galaxy Angel, but it's safe to say that she can handle the exceptional characterization that's found in Misato Katsuragi.

[Huntressfan]

Shinji Ikari - Johnny Yong Bosch
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Rachael Lillis
Rei Ayanami -Daphne Gere

Misato Katsuragi - Dorothy Melendrez
Ritsuko Akagi - Jane Alan
Ryouji Kaji - Travis Willingham

Gendo Ikari - Joe York
Kouzou Fuyutski - Mike Kleinhenz

Pen-Pen - Tiffany Grant
Keel Lorenz - Richard Epcar

[Huntressfan]

For people interested in reading more about my thought process and strategy during the draft, I actually put down my thoughts on my LJ. Here's Round 1 to 7 (http://www.livejournal.com/users/huntressfan/6621.html) and here's Round 8 + discussion on Strategies (http://www.livejournal.com/users/huntressfan/6903.html) and finally The last two picks (http://www.livejournal.com/users/huntressfan/7132.html)

Here's a much, much shorter version for people who don't want to read the whole thing: /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

Shinji Ikari - Johnny Yong Bosch
<font color="blue">Why I chose him for the role: </font> He could do teenage roles, he has a nice screaming foley, and I think he could get Vash's "I don't want to kill" vibe for Shinji's "I musn't run away" line. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Plus, he's a former Power Ranger, so he must have experience with giant robots! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Asuka Langley Sohryu - Rachael Lillis
<font color="blue">Why I chose her for the role: </font> She can bring out great energy in her roles, and she can also do dramatic scenes really well. And I can imagine her doing a really great job in putting down Shinji. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Plus, you don't want to make Jigglypuff mad... /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Rei Ayanami - Daphne Gere
<font color="blue">Why I chose her for the role: </font> With her role as Saki Hanajima in Fruits Basket she gave a natural performance for a somewhat weird and creepy character. And, err, I wanted to hear her version of Fly Me to the Moon. /images/graemlins/shy10000.gif

Plus, Hana might "shock" you with her performance! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Misato Katsuragi - Dorothy Melendrez
<font color="blue">Why I chose her for the role: </font> One of the important things I kept in mind when thinking who to cast for Misato, was that it had to be someone who could easily shift from being a bit silly to suddenly serious. One of my favorite Kaoru scenes in Rurouni Kenshin is when she's fighting Kamatari, and she explains that she may be girly at times, but when she wears her uniform and she's ready to fight, then she becomes really serious about the fight. Anyway, I also like Dorothy's drinking foley and I think she'd do a fun job with those drunken scenes. And I could hear her teasingly offer fanservice in the next episode previews!

Plus, Meryl Stryfe has to watch over Vash the Stampede! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Ritsuko Akagi - Jane Alan
<font color="blue">Why I chose her for the role: </font> While I think there were many choices for a good Ritsuko, I chose Jane Alan to complement my Dorothy's Kaoru. I felt there were some similarities in the dynamic with Kaoru-Megumi in Rurouni Kenshin with the Misato-Ritsuko relationship.

Plus, she played a character named Ritsuko in Twelve Kingdoms. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Ryouji Kaji - Travis Willingham
<font color="blue">Why I chose him for the role: </font> Kaji had that mysterious cool bad boy feel to his character. I thought Travis' Roy Mustang had something similar to that.

Plus, I think he'd do a good job as Misato's "Flame"! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Gendo Ikari - Joe York
<font color="blue">Why I chose him for the role: </font> Oh, boy. This one is a tough sell! Going through a long list of actors who could play Gendo, most of them just didn't "click" with me. So I thought to look for someone who may not be known to all, but who I think delivered solid work from what I heard. Enter Joe York and his Seijuro Hiko from Samurai X:Trust and Betrayal. I thought that his voice and delivery would suit Gendo. It is a risk since many may not know him, but I thought that he would turn out to be an interesting pick!

Plus, do you really want to tell the Master of Hiten-Mitsurugi that he can't do the role? /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Kouzou Fuyutski - Mike Kleinhenz
<font color="blue">Why I chose him for the role: </font> While listening to Motomu Kiyokawa's Fuyutsuki, I was surprised by how much older he sounds compared to the dub. I knew I had to get someone who sounds a bit old, but hopefully not too old. Mike's Kalenin in Full Metal Panic! was a nice authority figure who I thought would fit the role of Fuyutsuki.

Plus, he's Kabapu, so I hope that he excels in this role! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Pen-Pen - Tiffany Grant
<font color="blue">Why I chose her for the role: </font> I already gave a brief explanation when I picked her. Yep, I was serious in drafting her as Pen-Pen. So "Yay!" I have the Pen-Pen that I really wanted!

Plus, her Pen-Pen will do German penguin sounds! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Keel Lorenz - Richard Epcar
<font color="blue">Why I chose him for the role: </font> I wanted to get Richard Epcar, but I felt that he didn't really fit one of the 9 main characters to be cast. Looking at the supporting cast, I thought he would do a good job as Keel Lorenz. I remembered that he could do older voices as he does with his Coach Kamogawa in Fighting Spirit.

Plus, I thought it would be fun to go up against B-Rad's pick of Patrick Stewart as Keel. /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Huntressfan]

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BigPants said:
Ryouji Kaji - Eric Vale

When thinking of this choice, I'm thinking of his role as Jean in Gunslinger Girl. Come to think of it, his role in that played off of Luci's character, Rico, in that show... A LOT. So, I know they have good chemistry together, which comes into play nicely during the middle episodes of Evangelion.


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Great, now I'm suddenly having impure thoughts about the Jean-Rico relationship in Gunslinger Girl... /images/graemlins/shy10000.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Huntressfan]

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Geoduck said:
Behold! The Big Board Reborn (http://home.comcast.net/~abersold/EvaCast.htm)!

Huntressfan's cast has not been registered yet (that I can see), but everyone else has. Please post or PM me with any corrections.

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Oooh, cool! Johnny will make a great Rei!! Why didn't I think of that? /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Splitter]

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Victor Lewandowski said:
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Splitter said:
Ryouji Kaji -- Liam O'Brien
See: Paranoia Agent (Maniwa)


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Also see the ATF trio of his CV's:
Asaba (His and Her Circumstances), Taishi (Comic Party), and Fukuyama Kazuharu (Girls Bravo)

Funny fact: My team and Splitter's have drafted brother-sister CV's no less than three times.

E's Otherwise
Splitter - Shin-Lu Belvedere (Kira Vincent-Davis) 1.15
Victor - Shen-Lon Belvedere (Greg Ayres) 3.16

Girls Bravo
Victor - Lisa Fukuyama (Hunter MacKenzie Austin) 1.16
Splitter - Kazuharu Fukuyama (Liam O'Brien) 2.2

Dragon Ball Z
Victor - Android 17 (Chuck Huber) 8.1
Splitter - Android 18 (Meredith McCoy) 8.2


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Wow... THREE times?!?!?!

[EmperorBrandon]

Since others are doing it, I might as well add a little bit in about my reasoning on each choice (as insubstantial as they might be on some /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif). If there's any need for further defense of my choices, I'll try to answer them, but more likely with characters I'm more comfortable with (as with B-Rad's criticism of my Shinji choice /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

Shinji (Mona Marshall) - I was thinking it may be interesting to use a female choice for Shinji (since a lot seem to want to go for guys in this role), and Mona was my natural first thought on this one. Given how well she voiced Toboe in Wolf's Rain, I definitely think she can give a lot of needed emotional depth to this role. Mona Marshall is extremely prolific and thus should be pretty recognizable too.

Rei (Emily Brown) - My pick on her came late, and I was honestly thinking of Kim Prause here (but she got taken much earlier than I expected /images/graemlins/tongue.gif). This role strikes me as one that is soft and cute, but not too strongly in either of those attributes, and I think Emily Brown fills the niche nicely enough while still be a decently recognizable VA in the LA pool (though she hasn't been around for the last few years, unfortunately). Her voice is close to Kim (one reason I thought of her), as well as close to Bridget (who she shares some roles with - can't find B-Rad's judgement wrong on picking her /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

Asuka (Jessica Boone) - Given that I don't know Asuka well at all, this one could have been a potential toughie. When I drafted Jessica, though, this one was the first role that came to mind, given her character design, VA's, and what I know of the character. Really wanting to use her in a role which will show her stronger, tougher side as well as her cuteness, and so I don't think it's too much of a stretch putting her here. Jessica, being one of the rising stars of the Houston dub field for a few years, should be a pretty recognizable choice, which is also a plus.

Misato (Megan Hollingshead) - When I first drafted Megan, I had her in mind for either Misato or Ritsuko, and really didn't know who exactly I was going to use for her (possible I could have drafted someone late in the game specifically for her). Thinking about it late in the game, I leaned towards Misato, though, as Megan has the appropriate range in voice to handle this one well. She's had some high-pitchedness in her voice like with Nurse Joy in Pokemon or Platina in Valkyrie Profile, but also handles many mature women roles well too (and have heard a good mix of the two from her on a few occasions). Her recognition is mainly NY-based and not paramount (which may be a somewhat damaging move for this game), but I think her roles are known enough for it to not be too much of a problem.

Ritsuko (Susan Egan) - The character strikes me as one that has a voice that's deep and strong, but still decidedly feminine, and Egan seemed like a nice choice here. She is only recognizable as far as anime is concerned from her two Ghibli roles, but the Ghibli name alone carries a good recognition factor, especially since she has important parts in each. She doesn't have the celebrity factor that some of the Ghibli choices would grant, but this may help keep people from unnecessarily thinking of outside roles as may be the case with others.

Kaji (Dan Green) - I don't know this character, so I was somewhat unsure on this one at first. Hfan really helped me out here with a clip of the Japanese actor (thanks a lot /images/graemlins/wink.gif). Dan Green definitely could do a voice (given what I know of his range) that would fit this character very nicely. He is also likely one of the most prolific and recognizable VA's of the NY male crowd.

Pen Pen (Julie Maddalena) - I was unsure of where exactly to place Julie when I drafted her. She was a possible Misato (though given her usual roles as hyper young girls, her range may have been overlooked in that case), and I really wanted her as Hikari as well (though I had to give Steve an optional character, so it wasn't a choice). In the end, I've heeded bctaris's suggestion on the role and went with Pen Pen. I definitely think her voice is cute and could make for a good penguin voice. /images/graemlins/wink.gif Julie hasn't been in much recently, but definitely prolific enough in the past to be noticed I'd say.

Gendo (Michael McConnohie) - This role needs a commanding voice, and far as "commanding" voices go, Michael McConnohie is definitely near the top. Michael does fiery characters often, but he has the range to pull off a colder part very well too. He's a veteran VA that also carries some recognizability too, and still quite active recently (glad NGP is using him a lot /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

Fuyutsuki (Tom Wyner) - This was my last choice, and I had quite a few options open to me here. Ultimately I decided to go with another veteran LA VA here (as with Michael early on). Given the notions I have of Fuyutsuki's character, Tom has the range that would fit him in nicely here I think.

Kaworu (Steve Staley) - Well, I decided to pick up Steve early as I felt I really needed him in my team, though I did not have a strong inclination of where to cast him at that point. He was a possible Shinji, but it's not really the kind of voice I'd want him to have (sounds a little too old compared to my already established pick of Mona), and I ruled out Kaji upon getting more information on him. That left the optional characters. He doesn't work for Toji and didn't want him as Kensuke, so the main one that stuck out at the optional characters was Kaworu. I don't know much about him (and don't really want to spoil myself too much given that I plan on seeing NGE), but given the provided description and what I know of some of his voice actors, it seems his voice should have a kind of soft, somewhat feminine quality to it, which Steve does pretty well at from my experience.

Geez... I hope that wasn't too long. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif (ended up coming up with more than I thought I would...)

[EmperorBrandon]

Well, porkchop has done it, and since I think it's a nice idea and interesting to think about, I'm going to do it too. Here are some of my favorites among my competitors:

Shinji - For female pick, Kira Vincent Davis (Splitter). For males, Kevin Corn (BigPants) and Johnny Yong Bosch (Huntressfan) would both do well without sounding too forced.

Rei - Kim Prause (BigPants) Argh... I wanted her... Sherry Lynn (Victor) is one of my favorites and going by Cheza in Wolf's Rain could potentially be very interesting choice for the role.

Asuka - Laura Bailey (Nabeshinji) and Caitlin Glass (B-Rad). SuperGALS! has me thinking of Cynthia Martinez (Splitter) lately, so I think that one is potentially interesting as well

Misato - Kelly Manison (Bitterman), hands down. If there's anyone out there that's a great vocal match for Kotono Mitsuishi, it's her, and very well suited voice for Misato. I also really like the choice of Luci Christian (BigPants) and Kari Wahlgren (bctaris), of course. /images/graemlins/wink.gif (those two are versatile actresses you could put on a lot of characters, but Misato is probably one of the best choices for both)

Ritsuko - Err... I dunno... Christine (BenP) and Carol (bctaris) seem like nice choices though.

Kaji - Can't really decide here. I was considering Marc Diraison (Geoduck) for this role so that one ranks highly for me. I'm also fond of the choice of Sonny Strait (Yukichan)

Pen Pen - Really no preference here, but I know Tiffany Grant (Huntressfan) and Debi Derryberry (Yukichan) rank really strong in my mind as far as voicing mascots go.

Gendo - John Gremillion (Murasame) is likely the strongest in my mind as far as this role goes, especially if D.N. Angel is anything to go by. Paul Dobson (Splitter) should serve the character well too.

Fuyutsuki - Have no real opinion here. I was considering John Smallberries (Vicious) for this role.

Optionals - Not much to say here either.

[Vicious]

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EmperorBrandon said:


Pen Pen - Really no preference here, but I know Tiffany Grant (Huntressfan) and Debi Derryberry (Yukichan) rank really strong in my mind as far as voicing mascots go.


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You want strong mascots? Fine, screw you bastards then. Time to make a lineup change. I didn't want to resort to this . . .

[Huntressfan]

I wonder if I keep switching my people around, can I still make an interesting cast?

What if I make Rachael as Shinji? /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Shinji Ikari - Rachael Lillis
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Dorothy Melendrez
Rei Ayanami - Jane Alan

Misato Katsuragi - Tiffany Grant
Ritsuko Akagi - Daphne Gere
Ryouji Kaji - Johnny Yong Bosch

Gendo Ikari - Travis Willingham
Kouzou Fuyutski - Richard Epcar

Pen-Pen - Joe York
Keel Lorenz - Mike Kleinhenz


Or if I make Johnny as Gendo? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Shinji Ikari - Tiffany Grant
Asuka Langley Sohryu - Jane Alan
Rei Ayanami - Dorothy Melendrez

Misato Katsuragi - Rachael Lillis
Ritsuko Akagi - Daphne Gere
Ryouji Kaji - Richard Epcar

Gendo Ikari - Johnny Yong Bosch
Kouzou Fuyutski - Joe York

Pen-Pen - Mike Kleinhenz
Shigeru Aoba - Travis Willingham

Hehehe... /images/graemlins/cool.gif /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[bctaris]

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Geez... I hope that wasn't too long. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif (ended up coming up with more than I thought I would...)

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In some ways it was almost an advantage for you and anyone else who has little experience with the show. Makes for some fresh thinking in the casting department that I think work well.

But I think we all tried for some outside of the box thinking regardless of our comfort level with NGE. I really don’t see (of the actors I actually know a good amount of) any “typical� or uninspired casting in any of the casts.

Everyone, good job.

[Splitter]

Kira Vincent-Davis -- Shinji Ikari

When I first set out on my long arduous trek through every dub I own, I knew one thing. I wanted these characters to sound as natural as possible nothing forced. With Kira, who's done as many male characters as she has done female, I had a good feeling, she'd be a safe bet for Shinji, but what really made her worthwhile (and knocked Joshua Seth out of being my Shinji) was her role as Nakahito in Steel Angel Kurumi. She did such a great whine as a character constantly harassed by attractive female characters I wanted to see her take it a step further with Shinji. Not sure how she'd do screaming, but it's a risk I'm willing to take! Her talent as a female voice for male characters and her being well-known makes her the perfect Shinji in my book.

Willow Armstrong -- Rei Ayanami

Willow is not very well-known, and you'd probably only know of her if you saw one of the two dubs she starred in. What I noticed that was never brought out of the Japanese version is that Rei's voice has an alomst kind-hearted softness behind the emotionlessness. While a definite stretch from her roles as Hikaru (Figure 17) and Minawa (Mahoromatic), her voice keeps the bittersweetness to it that makes her a great choice for the role.

Cynthia Martinez -- Asuka Langley Sohryu

To say I had a hell of a time casting Asuka was an understatement. I was bouncing back and forth between Kira and Cynthia for a long time up until Round 7. What got me to pick Cynthia for this role was not her better-known sweet-enough-to-give-you-a-cavity roles, but her more overlooked roles such as Mikako (Voices Of A Distant Star) and Harue (Super Gals!). This was a side of Cynthia I've never seen. It was a tougher, bitchier Cynthia, one that was still mildly sweet, but her words said otherwise. Well that's Asuka, isn't it?! Plus the girl can shout (see Puni Puni Poemi), something she'd need to do a lot of later on. And her softness in her more recent roles would be a great springboard for when Asuka goes comatose!

Meredith McCoy -- Misato Katsuragi

Misato needs to be sexy, Misato needs to be carefree, Misato needs to be badass... Meredith was the only one who could fit the bill for me. In many of her roles, she takes on a tough militaristic approach would be great for when Misato's barking out commands at NERV, but then there are roles like her Fujiko in the Lupin movies where she can get really flirtatious, but above all, I wanted Misato to be fun. She's only really done that once as Kagura in Fruits Basket, but that was the exact approach I wanted the person I casted as Misato to have. Meredith filled all three of my Misato requirements, so Misato she would be.

Clarine Harp -- Ritsuko Akagi

Possibly my favorite relatively-unknown FUNi actress, Clarine Harp's voice is like a really sharp icicle. It cuts right through and feels so cold right after you hear it. Ritsuko's got a really cold bite to her character that I really wanted to flesh out more, so I made Clarine my choice... if anything, maybe this'll give her some exposure to the dub fans here ^_^"

Paul Dobson -- Gendo Ikari

I don't care what ANY of you say about the Inuyasha dub, Paul Dobson makes that series. He is evil incarnate on a consistent basis and always sounds so cool and smooth while doing it. His smooth, dark voice was perfect for Gendo... and yes, I did consider making him Pen Pen ^^

Christopher Sabat -- Kouzou Fuyutsuki

Here was a tough choice... I waited until Round 10 for Fuyutsuki because I really couldn't think of anyone who could suit him! So I took the safe way out. Chris Sabat has a very strong, gruff voice, but after rewatching him as Ayame in Fruits Basket, I have faith that he could find a balance between that and his deeper roles. After all, he is Chris Sabat... if anything, his being well-known in many famous roles may give some chance of him being accepted in this role.

Ryouji Kaji -- Liam O'Brien

Right off the bat, I knew that Kaji MUST be played by Liam. This is all personal, as Kaji was my favorite character for the entire series. I wanted him played by the very best, which is why I took a huge risk casting Liam early in the game. But I am so happy now that I did! Liam has been known to play smarmy more-intelligent-than-they-appear smooth-talkers better than the rest and his relaxed, "I-know-exactly-what-I'm-doing" voice was absolutely PERFECT for Kaji! Without a doubt, my favorite choice of the draft!

Pen Pen -- Tabitha St. Germain

Heh... no real reason for her. I just needed a Pen Pen... plus I loved her Haro in Gundam SEED.... yeah, what did you think I had a big plan for everyone? Some of these were spur-of-the-moment choices!

Kaworu Nagisa -- Joshua Seth

Oh, I pray I won some fangirls over with this one! At first, Joshua (in all of his KANEDAAAAAAAAAAA!!!-screaming wonder) was destined for Shinji glory. I only needed one role to prove me wrong. The voice Joshua used as Dio in Last Exile was the exact voice I wanted for Kaworu. Not completely androgynous, but enough to believe that he doesn't walk the straight line. That Joshua voice also has a very nice manipulative feel to it that I though would be perfect for Kaworu's character seeing as he is trying to manipulate Shinji... at least, that's what I thought he was doing. A very solid choice overall for me ^_^

In closing, this draft has been an absolute blast! Woot for redubbing bad dubs!

[Yukichan105]

I guess I'll bite a bit and blindly follow the band wagon.

Shinji Ikari: Clint Bickham One of the toughest parts of this draft was deciding on a Shinji. I ended up narrowing down to Yuri and Clint in terms with who I thought could do the part justice. Granted I know that Clint lacks the "Star Power"tm that a lot of the other Shinji's have, I opted to go for him anyway knowing he would do a great job.

Rei Ayanami: Mandy Clark I'll admit, that she was my second pick, as I originally wanted Kim Prause as well. *shakes fist* I think Mandy is still a very good choice. Channeling her Reika from RahXephon that's a very similar character to Rei, Mandy can do a bang up job.

Asuka Langley Sohryu: Veronica Taylor Asuka = Yukino Miyazawa. Gainax knows this, I know this, everyone should know this. Who else would be better to step up to the role of our fiesty red headed ball of fire. Veronica rocks and there wasn't anyone else I could see in the role. For examples, see episodes 10 and 19 of His and Her Circumstances.

Misato Katsuragi: Erica Shaffer Luci went fast, surprise surprise. So I opted to look to LA for my Misato. Granted I feel like I could have switched Erica and Colleen and still gotten great results, I really liked it better with Erica as Misato. I'm also basing this off of a lot of her fantastic performance in Paranoia Agent. I felt she could do Misato's loud and fun side as well as her scared insecure side perfectly in the same manner.

Ritsuko Akagi: Colleen Clinkenbeard Ha! I DID cast Ritsuko first. I can't really explain it, but I just felt that Colleen would do a great Ritsuko. I'd also think she'd be a good counter-point to Erica's Misato.

Ryouji Kaji: Sonny Strait Same thing with Ritsuko, I just really thought Sonny would fit the bill. In a fashion similar to his Maes Hughes from FMA, I think it would be a good fit.

Gendo Ikari: Jason Douglas Dark, calm, slightly evil. All hail Ii.....Gendo...

Kouzou Fuyutski: Rob Mungle Oh the trauma. As I was getting ready to draft Dameon Clarke, Murasame goes and drafts him right before me (and coincidentally casts him as Fuyutski) in a hurry I go to my second pick without checking, forgetting that Murasame had also snagged Gremillion long before. And so I went with my 3rd choice, Rob. I know Rob is still a good choice in my mind, but it was still through the weakest planning on my part.

Pen-Pen: Debi Derryberry I didn't really have to think about this that much. Cute mascot. Ryo-ohki. Pen-Pen. Although Debi has the potential to do a few of the other roles, I knew she'd go over best as our lovable penguin.

Kaworu Nagisa: Christopher Nicholas I decided that regardless. My tenth character would be drafted last and either be Toji or Kaworu. I was thinking of Drew for Toji, but he was already gone. So I decided to think of a pick for Kaworu instead. Someone with a soft spoken gentle voice. I just thought of Christopher's Arima....well I lie, I thought of Steve Cannon first, but I obviously couldn't go there. But upon thinking about it, I like the idea of Christopher better.

Sorry if this was a bit long.... /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

[bctaris]

For fun, and little other purpose than to expound on my casting strategy and philosophy (or what's left of it) I thought I'd cast other minor characters in NGE only from non-drafted actors:

Kensuke Aida: Jimmy Zoppi (Okay, martialstax dropped a few hints that he thought the Zopp-meister should have been drafted. Here’s in my mind the best role for him. He could run wild with Kensuke.)

Hikari Horaki: Kelly Ray (A New York up-and-comer who plays spirited young girls better than most right now. Her emotional range is also very rich. Hikari’s not quite Yuri Otani, but she goes through a ride.)

Shigeru Aoba: Eric Stuart (Sweet. Somewhere to use the man. Shigeru’s kind of a laid back guy so even more perfect. Plus he plays a guitar in the series, right? Eric Stuart plays guitar--and has his own band! /images/graemlins/happy.gif And if not for Stuart, I’d go with Ted Cole.)

Makoto Hyuga: Kevin Collins (Yes, Aburatsubo. I wanted to originally cast Collins for something, especially after his Proffesor Go in Giant Robo, but no one fit him too well, except in the side cast. If his voice could go a bit younger he would be an excellent fit for Kaworu as well.)

Keel Lorenz: Michael Forest (One of the grand old stalwarts in the LA dub scene. I had been bandying his name about earlier for a great fit for a Fuyutsuki, especially. But that smoky delivery would be too cool for the shadowy and manipulative Mr. Lorenz.)

Kaworu Nagisa: JD Stone (Poor Jessica. Maybe this isn’t fair considering she’s, what, 15 or 16 years old and would be here playing a 14 year old boy instead of ten and younger as she’s done so far. But until the guys at NGP feel she’s old enough to start playing sultry vixens with that excellent voice of hers, she still does boys so well. /images/graemlins/wink.gif And the slightly androgynous Kaworu is perfect. In fact, in the course of thinking for this post, I wish I had made this pick. She’s too perfect. Damn.)

Toji Suzuhara: … (But I’m blank on a good Touji right now. Any ideas? Preferably someone from Vancouver or Texas to round things out some here after 4 from NY and 2 from LA. Bill Switzer maybe? But I don’t know him enough…)

(Oh, and finally, following Geoducks' lead, I'm also designating Tony Oliver as the director of my re-cast NGE. /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

[Vicious]

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In closing, this draft has been an absolute blast! Woot for redubbing bad dubs!

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Well, I didn't choose it because I thought it was a bad dub. I chose it because I thought it was something everyone should be familiar with and it had a good mixture of male/female characters. But glad you enjoyed it. That means I must be doing something right.

And for anyone whose wondering - No I have not picked out the groupings yet. So even I do not know whose grouped together aside from me and Wabbit.

[porkchopexpress]

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...Clarine Harp's voice is like a really sharp icicle. It cuts right through and feels so cold right after you hear it.

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I can't wait to hear her response to that. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

I had a lot of fun watching the draft and the cast lists develop. Here's what I liked, but given my poor performance for the cast guessing games, it may not mean a whole lot. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

Shinji: Kevin Corn (BigPants), Greg Ayers (Victor Lewendowsky), Johnny Yong Bosch (Huntressfan) Vocally I think there are a couple of women that could voice Shinji, but he's got a particular kind of dorkiness, and the father-son tension that only a guy could draw from, so I would avoid casting a woman for this role. Kevin I think has Shinji hands down.

Asuka: Lisa Ortiz (Ben Phillips), Jen Sekiguchi (porkchopexpress), Nancy Novotny (Bitterman). I think Lisa Ortiz would do the best job of bringing out the arrogance of the character while hinting at the insecurity that fuels it, especially when she's bitter. I can't think of anyone who expresses bitterness better than Lisa Ortiz (Tsubasa from HHC and Lala Ru from NTHT).

Misato: Kari Wahlgren (bctaris), Luci Christian (BigPants)
Role requires the full toolkit with a particular demand on being stable in spite of being somewhat chaotic. The most genuine of the characters. In my mind there's none better in the draft than these two, some others might be better with specific aspects, but when considering a whole cohesive package I say either Kari or Luci by a mile. They have a way with pushing past vulnerability that I think the role would benefit from. Even when Misato pushes stuff aside when she needs to, I always get the sense all that stuff is still in her jacket pocket and these two actresses are very good about keeping that somehow.

Rei: Kim Prause (BigPants), Angora Deb (bctaris), Anna Cummer (Vicious)
These actresses just say Rei to me.

Ritsuko: Victoria Harwood (BigPants), Shelley Calene-Black (B-rad), Susan Egan (Emperor Brandon)
Ritsuko is a character that withholds information from people, which is in a sense very cold, but she cares, which keeps her from being heartless. There's a sexiness to her character too, which is why I like these three choices the best.

Gendo: Chris Ayres (BigPants), John Gremillion (Murasume)
Chris Ayers as Gendo is out and out my favorite for this, but John Gremillion is also a pretty natural fit.

Kaji: Liam O'Brien (Splitter), Jay Hickman (Ben Phillips), Crispin Freeman (Vicious)
These guys can perfectly voice the smooth bastard who misplaced his razor.

Fuyutski: John Swaysey (Bitterman)
Don't really have a strong opinion on anyone cast. I think any of them would do a good job. There's a couple of scenes where I think John Swaysey would bring a sense of humanity to the character that I would find appealing.

[EmperorBrandon]

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(Oh, and finally, following Geoducks' lead, I'm also designating Tony Oliver as the director of my re-cast NGE. /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

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I suppose if I had to use one of my draftees for voice directing, it would be either McConnohie, Green, or Wyner, since they seem to have had some experience. Haven't heard any of their work yet, though. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

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(Oh, and finally, following Geoducks' lead, I'm also designating Tony Oliver as the director of my re-cast NGE. /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

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I suppose if I had to use one of my draftees for voice directing, it would be either McConnohie, Green, or Wyner, since they seem to have had some experience. Haven't heard any of their work yet, though. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

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For my team, I would have Justin Cook direct because he the only member of my team with directing experience. He's ADR directed Fruits Basket, Kiddy Grade, and Yuu Yuu Hakusho.

[porkchopexpress]

I designate myself as director of my re-cast NGE. Rawk.

[Vicious]

You need to make a change to the big board. Hilary is now also playing Pen Pen.

[EmperorBrandon]

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For my team, I would have Justin Cook direct because he the only member of my team with directing experience. He's ADR directed Fruits Basket, Kiddy Grade, and Yuu Yuu Hakusho.

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I think Justin Cook would be a very nice choice for ADR director of Evangelion.

[Vicious]

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For my team, I would have Justin Cook direct because he the only member of my team with directing experience. He's ADR directed Fruits Basket, Kiddy Grade, and Yuu Yuu Hakusho.

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I think Justin Cook would be a very nice choice for ADR director of Evangelion.

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Well, my Director would be the man who directed Strawberry Eggs, Witch Hunter Robin and is currently doing Scrapped Princess - Crispin Freeman.

[Victor Lewandowski]

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For my team, I would have Justin Cook direct because he the only member of my team with directing experience. He's ADR directed Fruits Basket, Kiddy Grade, and Yuu Yuu Hakusho.

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I think Justin Cook would be a very nice choice for ADR director of Evangelion.

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Well, my Director would be the man who directed Strawberry Eggs, Witch Hunter Robin and is currently doing Scrapped Princess - Crispin Freeman.

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Should we have an ADR director added to our casts using one of the ten VA's that we've drafted. Some of us have declared our directors and it would be nice to see who everyone has in mind for that job. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Murasame]

As you all can see I've changed my cast up a little and I'll clue you all in on my reasoning.

Misato Katsuragi <font color="blue"> Robin Rhodpa </font> : I really wanted my version of Misato as someone who could come off as sultry,in control and yet show the occasional vulnerability and I believe that runs along the line of what Robin played in Ikki Tousen as Hosen Ryofu.

Shinji Ikari <font color="blue">Julie Anne Taylor </font>: In my casting of Julie Anne as the introverted Shinji I felt that she could deliver on Shinji's roller coaster ride of emotions when he goes from brimming with self confidence to manic depression.

Rei Ayanami <font color="blue"> Monica Rial </font>: With moving Monica out of my intended direction as Misato into a more familiar type of casting as Rei. Monica brings that quiet type of character that has an almost dog like devotion to Gendo that is in many ways like her roles in Najica and Kurumi and just to be honest I feel this is a natural fit.

Ritsuko Akagi <font color="blue">Kate Davis</font>: Ritsuko to me is someone who comes off at times as someone incredibly bitter and high handed and Kate's role as Shoukei in Twelve Kingdoms just seemed to scream that right at me.

Ryouji Kaji <font color="blue">John Burgmeier</font>: John's got the type of voice that seems to really sound like he can really turn on the charm if he wants to and seeing as how Kaji at his core is a real ladies man it felt like the actor and the character seemed to fit each other like a glove.

Asuka Langley Sohryu <font color="blue">J-Ray Hochfield</font>: J-Ray just sounds in her R.O.D role that she could possibly be the girlfriend from hell. Now if only Asuka had a big sister as a novelist....

Gendo Ikari <font color="blue">John Gremillion </font>: All I have to say on this piece of casting is do by D.N.Angel for John's rendition of Police Chief Hiwatari.

Kouzou Fuyutski <font color="blue">Dameon Clarke </font>: Fuyutski was probablly the hardest character to cast, but in the end I felt Dameon would bring the intellegence to be Gendo's right hand man.

Toji Suzuhara <font color="blue">Doug Erholtz </font>: Doug's role as Sendo in Fighting Spirit just really seemed to be the right way to cast him as everyone's favorite jock/illfated Unit 4 pilot.

Pen-Pen <font color="blue">Chantal Strand </font>: Pen-Pen's awesome and Chantal sounds cute so it just seemed right.

Well that's my cast in a nutshell. Good luck everyone and happy voting!

[Narob]

Since I will not even be in the country when the time of voting begins (and ends—I’ll be gone for a whole month on a trip with the family, overseas to a place with very limited computer access), I guess I’ll just have to leave you all with my picks via PDF. I am hoping, since my last visit to Southeast Asia in 1999 that the city area is a little more modernized. I’ve been told that cyber-cafes are popular around the area so here’s to it. I digress.

Here you go fellas, and enjoy. (http://home.comcast.net/~narob82/AoD/2005_ETVA_Draft_Narobs_Picks.pdf)

[bctaris]

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Narob said:
Since I will not even be in the country when the time of voting begins (and ends—I’ll be gone for a whole month on a trip with the family, overseas to a place with very limited computer access), I guess I’ll just have to leave you all with my picks via PDF. I am hoping, since my last visit to Southeast Asia in 1999 that the city area is a little more modernized. I’ve been told that cyber-cafes are popular around the area so here’s to it. I digress.

Here you go fellas, and enjoy. (http://home.comcast.net/~narob82/AoD/2005_ETVA_Draft_Narobs_Picks.pdf)

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Certainly goes to show that judging is going to be based not only on familiarity with the actors, but also specific roles they've had. Your comment about Rabbitt's Ruff pick for Rei speaks to that (Sagi from Paranoia Agent and even Tatiana from Last Exile prove the characterization apt.) Of course, there's no way around that. Actor popularity will certainly be the number one deciding factor for the majority of voters, as it will be in any draft system we take part in. (But the contest and voting part I'm not as interested in. The draft itself was the fun part. /images/graemlins/wink.gif)

[Huntressfan]

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Narob said:
Since I will not even be in the country when the time of voting begins (and ends—I’ll be gone for a whole month on a trip with the family, overseas to a place with very limited computer access), I guess I’ll just have to leave you all with my picks via PDF. I am hoping, since my last visit to Southeast Asia in 1999 that the city area is a little more modernized. I’ve been told that cyber-cafes are popular around the area so here’s to it. I digress.

Here you go fellas, and enjoy. (http://home.comcast.net/~narob82/AoD/2005_ETVA_Draft_Narobs_Picks.pdf)

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Cool write-up! It was also fun reading your comments during every round of the draft! And thanks for the nice things you wrote about my picks, glad you liked them! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

I hope you have a fun trip!! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

Here a more in-depth look at my choices.

Shinji Ikari – Greg Ayres

This pick was fairly easy, especially after hearing Greg’s Shen-Lon Belvedere from E’s Otherwise. His 20-second monologue on the flight into Gald was what sealed this pick. Also, Greg has played quite a few characters whom happen to be misunderstood by the people around them and that plays well with Shinji and his view of the world where he has to pilot the Eva whether he wants to or not.

Rei Ayanami – Sherry Lynn

For this choice, I needed someone with a cute voice that could also do a cold voice. Having played D in Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure sealed this choice because D is essentially the Rei of that series (Kazuki = Shinji and Mitsuki Sanada = Asuka) when it comes to piloting the Core Robots. Also, this would work for the final TV episode of Eva where her personality does a 180.

Asuka Langley Sohryu – Carrie Savage

This pick I had originally considered using for Misato and her pick for Asuka. However, given the competition with the other casts, this way I feel matches up better. Her Hakufu Sonsaku from Ikki Tousen voice might be better suited for Misato, but the character fits Asuka. Plus I can just imagine the scene in Episode 9 of Eva when Asuka and Shinji are forced to live together and Misato is going over the plan with them on how to defeat the Seventh Angel.

Misato Katsuragi - Hunter MacKenzie Austin

I had originally considered this choice for Asuka, but went with her for Misato. Her character Lisa Fukuyama in Girls Bravo wanted Yukinari for herself and wanted to try to cure him of his girl phobia. Misato wanted to try and cure Shinji of his loneliness when she decided to have him move in with her.

Ritsuko Akagi – Karen Thompson

Ritsuko to me seems like she would be a "big sister" character to Misato having gone to college with her. So I chose another "big sister" with the voice of Maharu in Girls Bravo.

Ryouji Kaji - Justin Gross

For Kaji, I needed someone who is able to play around but also get serious when he needs to be. How many girls has Kaji hit on over the course of Eva? I think every main girl that he’s met.

Gendou Ikari - Chuck Huber

After seeing so many of my potential Gendo’s go by the wayside, I figured that I would have a person that has a character that has done some of Gendo’s more dastardly deeds. His character Shou Tucker in Fullmetal Alchemist is know as the "Sewing Life Alchemist" and Gendo is no stranger when it comes to these acts of manipulating lifeforms.

Kouzou Fuyutsuki - David Born

Have a professor voice my former professor. Having two like roles under his belt, Professor Tonoi in Yugo and Magician’s Guild Headmaster Foltess in Rune Solider, this role would be a natural fit. Fuyutsuki was an old man to begin with in the start of the Eva timeline before Second Impact and I feel my choice will do quite well.

Pen Pen - Mariela Ortiz

I needed a person who is known for doing a pet that many people are familiar “With.� With from D.N.Angel

Touji Suzuhara - Justin Cook

My last pick also gives me a director for my merry little band. His character Yusuke Urameshi from Yuu Yuu Hakusho fits the Touji character that is tough as nails but also has a gentle side that he doesn’t often show.

[porkchopexpress]

So am I correct in thinking that tomorrow (Sunday) four polls will be created and we have a week to vote on each, then those four winners will face off? If so, this was fun and good luck to everyone and remember- second place is just the first loser... er, I mean... everybody vote and have fun! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

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So am I correct in thinking that tomorrow (Sunday) four polls will be created and we have a week to vote on each, then those four winners will face off? If so, this was fun and good luck to everyone and remember- second place is just the first loser... er, I mean... everybody vote and have fun! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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I can start on them sooner if noone is going to make changes to their casts between now and then.

[Vicious]

Good write up. I'm glad people are putting some thought into this rather than just blindly voting. 4th/5th place is respectable I guess. My goal is to try and make it into the final round. I can't wait to do the drawings to see whose in my group.

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Good write up. I'm glad people are putting some thought into this rather than just blindly voting. 4th/5th place is respectable I guess. My goal is to try and make it into the final round. I can't wait to do the drawings to see whose in my group.

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For the cast voting, is each entire cast one vote?

[EmperorBrandon]

That's really cool. You definitely must have put a lot of time into that. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

I'm glad you like some of my picks (definitely seem to be doing good with my male characters as far as your assessment goes /images/graemlins/happy.gif).

[Vicious]

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Good write up. I'm glad people are putting some thought into this rather than just blindly voting. 4th/5th place is respectable I guess. My goal is to try and make it into the final round. I can't wait to do the drawings to see whose in my group.

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For the cast voting, is each entire cast one vote?

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Yes

[Nosredna]

Wow that's awesome Narob! Puts me as an observer to shame /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif. I wish I was as creative as you and reasoned out my votes like that. Have a good safe trip! /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

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Wow that's awesome Narob! Puts me as an observer to shame /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif. I wish I was as creative as you and reasoned out my votes like that.

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Doesn't matter, as long as you vote for me. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[Mr. Nail Bat]

I do think it's odd that you assign equal weighting to the nine required characters... why should the choice for Shinji be treated equally with the choice for Pen-Pen?

[Victor Lewandowski]

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I do think it's odd that you assign equal weighting to the nine required characters... why should the choice for Shinji be treated equally with the choice for Pen-Pen?

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Also, since each player's entire cast is one vote, the voters need to look at each person's cast and how their cast could interact with one another as a whole. This poll only serves to show where a player's strengths and weaknesses lie. Looking at my cast in this poll:
<ul type="square"> Rei and Shinji look to be my strongest characters.
My Touji is at the head of the option pool for that character.
Asuka and Kaji look to be my weakest characters. [/list]
I'm not surprised that my Kaji is so low because of how unknown he is, but my Asuka choice, I'm surprised that she's not at least in the middle of the pack even with what looks like a tough battle in that role.

[Bitterman]

Adding a bit to what I said earlier, I like the combination of Nancy Novotny, Kelly Manison, and Mary McGlynn playing as Asuka, Misato, and Ritsuko (respectively) because of their gradation of register. They're distinct voices, and Nancy Novotny and Kelly Manison have plenty of range to go lower and more intense as their characters demand it in various scenes. I've really enjoyed the work both have been doing lately. Nancy's fantastic in MADLAX, of course. But then compare that to the work she did in Kekko Kamen as Gestapoko (rougher voice with a German accent indicative of the ability to speak Asuka's German dialog) or Hana in Peacemaker Kurogane (very high and quick) and I think she makes a compelling argument for her range and ability to emote throughout that range. Kelly Manison's recent big roles have been in her lower register, but she's also done some fairly energetic characters in a higher register. Haruka Minato in Nadesico, for example. She's also done some extras in Elfen Lied that I enjoyed listening to.

Looking at the supporting characters, John Swasey does consistently solid work. I'm very confident that he can provide Fuyutski with the confidence and authority the character demands. Erika Weinstein did excellent work as Reki in Haibane-Renmei, and I think she'd make a good penguin. Ty Mahany has had a few good extra roles in Elfen Lied, and he's playing Daimon in Samurai Gun. I think he's very capable of Kaji's easygoing attitude and charisma. I think Brad Swaile's energy in Dokkoida!? as Suzuo translates well into an excitable character like Kensuke.

[Ben Phillips]

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I think Brad Swaile's energy in Dokkoida!? as Suzuo translates well into an excitable character like Kensuke.

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He plays another such character in Boys Over Flowers, to very good effect.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

Man, I've had no time this week to chime in to the cast banter thread. I just can't compete with you guys when it comes to gabbing out my cast. (My how things change over the course of 4 days, eh?) /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Anyhow, I've already talked about Brianne and Bridget, so let's quickly sum up the rest of my team.

<font color="blue">CAITLIN GLASS AS ASUKA LANGLEY SOHRYU</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Natsumi Hayama in Kodocha, Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist, Hiyono Yuizaki in Spiral

<font color="blue">EVA CHRISTENSEN AS MISATO KATSURAGI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Ginrei in Giant Robo

<font color="blue">SHELLEY CALENE-BLACK AS RITSUKO AKAGI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Mireille Bouquet in Noir, Kiyoko Madoka in Gilgamesh, Shirakawa in Elfen Lied

<font color="blue">R. BRUCE ELLIOTT AS GENDO IKARI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Keishisei Kanzaka in Spiral, Kambei Shimada in Samurai 7, Basque Gran in Fullmetal Alchemist

<font color="blue">J. DAVID BRIMMER AS KOUZOU FUYUTSUKI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Lt. Makato Yamamoto in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, that other Yamamoto from that weird show involving aliens and a dozen or so characters played by Debora Rabbai

<font color="blue">STEVEN JAY BLUM AS RYOUJI KAJI</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (not the series), Vincent Arthai in Last Exile

<font color="blue">MICHAEL ADAMTHWAITE AS TOJI SUZUHARA</font>
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Tsukasa Domyoji in Boys Over Flowers, Yzak Joule in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

And last but not least... <font color="blue">PATRICK STEWART AS KEEL LORE...</font>

What?!? I can't use all of my draft picks if I want to double-up roles? What kind of dumb rule is that? Patrick's the perfect Keel! The Japanese got to use Megumi for three characters but if I want to employ Bridget the same way, I have to keep one of my picks on the sidelines? Screw that!

<font color="blue">PATRICK STEWART AS PEN-PEN</font> /images/graemlins/devil.gif
<font color="purple">Primary Reference Roles</font>: Lloyd Steam in Steamboy, Lord Yupa in Nausicaä, Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Who wouldn't want to hear those fine British vocals emanating out of everyone's favorite penguin? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

(But wait, wouldn't taking Bridget out of the penguin slot cost me the carefully calculated Narob vote?)

Oh hell! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif I knew I should have bought him some Giant Robo.

[Vicious]

Polls are done. If one of the mods could please sticky those 4 threads for a week. Thanks.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

I'll go on record and post my votes for the 'best of the best' from Groups B through D:

Group B - Yukichan105
Group C - EmperorBrandon
Group D - Huntressfan

It was really tough deciding in a lot of groups... some very close votes between them 'cause you all did a great job of casting.

Best of luck to everyone! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bctaris]

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Polls are done. If one of the mods could please sticky those 4 threads for a week. Thanks.

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I have to admit that your Group D was the hardest one to decide. All four teams were evenly matched with some really strong points, but each also, for me, had a weak point. In that group only, it came down to Shinji, in a way.

B was easy, of course. /images/graemlins/wink.gif And A and C were decided fairly quick. All good competition though.

[Vicious]

You like how I staggered the results, so they each end 30 minutes apart during next weeks VoxBox. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

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Polls are done. If one of the mods could please sticky those 4 threads for a week. Thanks.

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I have to admit that your Group D was the hardest one to decide. All four teams were evenly matched with some really strong points, but each also, for me, had a weak point. In that group only, it came down to Shinji, in a way.

B was easy, of course. /images/graemlins/wink.gif And A and C were decided fairly quick. All good competition though.

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Well, I hope you think Wittenberg will do a better job than JYB. I had my choice between them 2 in the 1st round. It was a tough choice, but I felt Wittenberg was better suited for Shinji.

When I was drawing the names and it was coming down towards the end, I was hoping Hfan didn't end up in my group. I figured he'd be my toughest opponent in my group. I'm confident in my team, but either way it's all for fun. As long as I beat Wabbit is all that matters.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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When I was drawing the names and it was coming down towards the end, I was hoping Hfan didn't end up in my group. I figured he'd be my toughest opponent in my group. I'm confident in my team, but either way it's all for fun. As long as I beat Wabbit is all that matters.

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While I'm still confident in my cast's chances, Huntressfan is my pick to win it all right now. Neither my Misato or my Gendo have much in the way of mainstream recognition even though they're great fits for their characters. I'm still kicking myself for getting lured in by the exposed Blum in Round 4 instead of grabbing Gremillion when I had the chance. Could have made up for Kaji easily my grabbing Travis Willingham or the undrafted Trevor Devall without much worry.

That... and the 'wasted draft pick' clause for double casting that prevented me from grabbing someone like Mariela for Pen Pen could well do me in. I may not even make it out of the first round... the Chop's got a great team (one reason I wanted to be matched up against him).

[bctaris]

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When I was drawing the names and it was coming down towards the end, I was hoping Hfan didn't end up in my group. I figured he'd be my toughest opponent in my group. I'm confident in my team, but either way it's all for fun. As long as I beat Wabbit is all that matters.

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While I'm still confident in my cast's chances, Huntressfan is my pick to win it all right now.

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I love Hfan's cast (Rachael Lillis!) but I just don't buy Bosch for Shinji. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I think people are going by his great ability to portray desperation and general pathos, but I don't think he can play him young enough, (at least not any more than my Tony Oliver pick who might be similarly handicapped. /images/graemlins/wink.gif) The only time he has played a character in that age range it took some engineering tweaking to raise his voice. But, again, with Lillis on his team and some other alluring picks...

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That... and the 'wasted draft pick' clause for double casting that prevented me from grabbing someone like Mariela for Pen Pen could well do me in. I may not even make it out of the first round... the Chop's got a great team (one reason I wanted to be matched up against him).

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That was made fairly clear before the draft began, and certainly during it, so no one to blame but yourself. /images/graemlins/wink.gif But for the record, wasted picks didn’t enter negatively into my decision process, at least. So don’t worry about it.

As for my chances, I don't think I have too many, but then I didn't expect as many people as there were to understand Angora Deb for Rei, so I could be wrong. But there's one particular little statistic for why I feel like an underdog, especially among the supposed general fandom of this forum...

[B-Rad Lascelle]

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I love Hfan's cast (Rachael Lillis!) but I just don't buy Bosch for Shinji. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I think people are going by his great ability to portray desperation and general pathos, but I don't think he can play him young enough, (at least not any more than my Tony Oliver pick who might be similarly handicapped. /images/graemlins/wink.gif) The only time he has played a character in that age range it took some engineering tweaking to raise his voice. But, again, with Lillis on his team and some other alluring picks...

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Granted, engineering can work wonders. Just because I was fooled by his work in that show with the freaky pink puppy doesn't mean one couldn't successfully engineer his voice and have it sound natural for an entire 26-episode run as a lead.

And if Hfan wins, Rachael gets to be the token 'horseshoe' pick everyone wants each year having been part of the winning team two years running. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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As for my chances, I don't think I have too many, but then I didn't expect as many people as there were to understand Angora Deb for Rei, so I could be wrong. But there's one particular little statistic for why I feel like an underdog, especially among the supposed general fandom of this forum...

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Deb works well for so many roles. It's a real crime she hasn't won any awards yet.

[EmperorBrandon]

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I'm still kicking myself for getting lured in by the exposed Blum in Round 4 instead of grabbing Gremillion when I had the chance. Could have made up for Kaji easily my grabbing Travis Willingham or the undrafted Trevor Devall without much worry.

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Yeah, it's interesting looking back on the draft picks and noticing what could have been done better, though I guess there's some hindsight bias involved (there's no way of knowing for sure whether a VA is going to be taken or not, and that's part of the fun /images/graemlins/happy.gif).

I'm thinking Huntressfan's team is definitely very strong and one of my favorites. There's only a few choices on the team that are even slightly iffy in my opinion.

[aquastar831]

My votes are in for each group. Some really good cast sets from you guys. It made it really difficult in each group to choose one. Best of luck to everyone.

[EmperorBrandon]

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I love Hfan's cast (Rachael Lillis!) but I just don't buy Bosch for Shinji. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I think people are going by his great ability to portray desperation and general pathos, but I don't think he can play him young enough, (at least not any more than my Tony Oliver pick who might be similarly handicapped. /images/graemlins/wink.gif) The only time he has played a character in that age range it took some engineering tweaking to raise his voice. But, again, with Lillis on his team and some other alluring picks...

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Isn't the engineering tweaking somewhat of a common practice (I did remember Mike McFarland made some sort of comment about it in a post on DR about males voicing young character)? Bosch does seem to get some really young roles so it didn't seem too much of a stretch in my opinion. One of the notable roles I've heard from him is Eriol in CCS Movie 2, which is a pretty young part (forgot what exact age he was, but around same age as Sakura, Xiaolang, Tomoyo, etc.), but that role is intentionally meant to be a little deeper than usual.

Now on Oliver (no offense, bctaris /images/graemlins/wink.gif), I think he would just sound a little too forced in such a young role. Perhaps it's only because my only experience in a major role of around that age from him is Seina in Tenchi Muyo! GXP (which had its share of questionable casting choices), and just didn't seem to fit.

Though I haven't heard much of her, I do really like your choice of Carol Jacobanis for Ritsuko /images/graemlins/happy.gif (based on what I heard from her in World of Narue) and hope people don't overlook her. I think she may have voiced that butterfly scientist in Mew Mew Power (going to have to check on that, or PM Tom Wayland about it...)

[bctaris]

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Isn't the engineering tweaking somewhat of a common practice (I did remember Mike McFarland made some sort of comment about it in a post on DR about males voicing young character)? Bosch does seem to get some really young roles so it didn't seem too much of a stretch in my opinion. One of the notable roles I've heard from him is Eriol in CCS Movie 2, which is a pretty young part (forgot what exact age he was, but around same age as Sakura, Xiaolang, Tomoyo, etc.), but that role is intentionally meant to be a little deeper than usual.

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I'm sure it is common, actually. Some are more obvious than others, and something about Bosch's voice, for me, made it too glaring when I heard it done for him.

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Now on Oliver (no offense, bctaris /images/graemlins/wink.gif), I think he would just sound a little too forced in such a young role. Perhaps it's only because my only experience in a major role of around that age from him is Seina in Tenchi Muyo! GXP (which had its share of questionable casting choices), and just didn't seem to fit.

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I freely admit, Oliver is my biggest risk. /images/graemlins/wink.gif Like Bosch he plays desperation very well, but he also does sound forced, or too eager in his younger roles, but that's also due to the characters. I think he could "quiet" it down some and get the insecure, introverted Shinji but I admit I've not heard it from him in other roles, not quite. But at the same time, Shinji is a character who does indeed act unnaturally "forced", especially around the women. So thinking back on it he and JYB could get that part very much right. But the “pitiful Shinji� is the part that is most suspect.

But it comes down to the fact that the young teen-playing actors are the ones I'm least knowledgeable about in the industry. Of all the ones drafted, the one I wish I would have thought of was your Mona Marshal, actually.

(But I have zero doubts about the rest of my cast, I should note. /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

[EmperorBrandon]

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I freely admit, Oliver is my biggest risk. /images/graemlins/wink.gif Like Bosch he plays desperation very well, but he also does sound forced, or too eager in his younger roles, but that's also due to the characters. I think he could "quiet" it down some and get the insecure, introverted Shinji but I admit I've not heard it from him in other roles, not quite. But at the same time, Shinji is a character who does indeed act unnaturally "forced", especially around the women. So thinking back on it he and JYB could get that part very much right. But the “pitiful Shinji� is the part that is most suspect.

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You do bring up a good point. With Seina (whom I mentioned before), being forced-sounding doesn't really fit him as I got the impression from his Japanese actor (who was an actual teenager recording him IIRC) that he's supposed to be rather plain and normal sounding. That definitely wouldn't seem to be the case with Shinji.

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I think Tony Oliver is definitely a really good choice as far as the draft is concerned. He's a very noticeable pick (having had quite a few well-known parts in anime dubs, including some airing on CN) and known for voicing young male parts.

I definitely think it's better than some of the other choices. I see a few names that I really like there, but their casting as Shinji just seems very questionable (given that Shinji seems to be character I best have a handle on this point, he also ends up being the one I can be a bit more critical on /images/graemlins/stunned0.gif)

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(But I have zero doubts about the rest of my cast, I should note. /images/graemlins/happy.gif)

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I don't have any doubts either, at least on the ones I know. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Nosredna]

I voted in every group except C, because I'm going to need to look closer at those casts, before I make my final decision. The other three groups were open and vote. I was afraid some of my favorite casts would be lumped together, but luckily they were not. As for who I voted for in groups A, B, and D, that will be a secret for now /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[Victor Lewandowski]

My votes for the other pools (I'm in Pool A).

Pool B - Yukichan105
Pool C - Geoduck
Pool D - Splitter

[Vicious]

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My votes for the other pools (I'm in Pool A).

Pool B - Yukichan105
Pool C - Geoduck
Pool D - Splitter

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What?? You're supposed to vote for me!!! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

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My votes for the other pools (I'm in Pool A).

Pool B - Yukichan105
Pool C - Geoduck
Pool D - Splitter

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What?? You're supposed to vote for me!!! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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I'm trying to set up the battle of the twins for the final round. He and I drafted three sets of VA's who are brother-sister characters in one of the series they've performed in previously. The set in question involves our choices that we've cast as Shinji. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[PsychoRabbitt]

Group D, eh? You goin' down bizznatch. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

I went with

Pool A:Victor Lendowski
Pool B:Yukichan105
Pool C:EmperorBrandon
Pool D:Vicious

[Yukichan105]

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wpt1031, Victor Lewandowski, &amp; B-Rad said:
Pool B:Yukichan105


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Wow, thanks /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif I'm glad some people liked my cast.

[Ben Phillips]

Okay, I know some people have already voted, but I finally managed to scrape together a little something about my cast. Sorry it took so long.

I tried to pick out a single previous role from each actor that best represents what I have in mind for them here. I've also included excerpts from the character descriptions that figured into my casting choices.


Wendee Lee as Misato Katsuragi (Age 28)

The character description says: “Misato is a Captain of NERV, and the head of Operations... [h]owever, she is secretly quite disorganized and a slob when it comes to her home, and she is also a notorious beer-drinker�.

“Why Wendee?� Wendee Lee is a highly versatile actress; in fact, I find myself hard-pressed to come up with just one role that showcases everything she could bring to this part. However, for one good example of her ability to mix drama, comedy AND drunkenness quite effectively, check out her Tina Foster in Ai Yori Aoshi.


Juliet Cesario as Rei Ayanami (Age 14)

The character description says: “Her personality is very quiet and shy. Rei is silent most of the time, mostly talking only when she is talked to.�

“Why Juliet?� She’s perhaps best remembered as the original English language Belldandy in Oh! My Goddess, a performance which in spite of the character’s frequent cheerfulness required a certain amount of fragility over the course of the OVA. She delivered there, and I think she’d deliver here as well.


David Umansky as Shinji Ikari (Age 14)

The character description says: “He was witness to his own mother's death/disappearance during an EVA-Synchronization Test when he was still a small child... [h]is personality can best be described as: quiet, gentle, kind, passive, and introverted. However due to the influences of those around him, he has become more sociable, and interacts better with others as the series goes on.�

“Why David?� Quite simply, because he's played an introverted, kind-hearted 14-year-old with a tragic emotional past once before -- to extremely good effect -- as Suguru Misato in Mahoromatic.


Lisa Ortiz as Asuka Langley Sohryu (Age 14)

The character description says: “Asuka is a very highly motivated person. She hates losing, especially to Shinji, who she feels is a foolish boy. Her strong personality was a result of her very troubled past and very unstable childhood.�

“Why Lisa?� Lisa Ortiz has shown plenty of spunk as such characters as Lina Inverse and Tsubasa Shibahime; however, when I cast her in this role, I was thinking primarily of the very well-rounded characterization she turned in as Empress Azalyn in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor.


Jay Hickman as Ryouji Kaji (Age 30)

The character description says: “His personality is best described as cunning, humorous, light-hearted, and slick with women.�

“Why Jay?� When it comes to cunning, humorous, lighthearted characters that are slick with women, it’s hard to beat Jay’s memorable turn as Nagare Akatsuki in Martian Successor Nadesico.


William Frederick as Kouzou Fuyutski (Age 50s)

The character description says: “He is an experienced tactician, but he is also a very educated man... [n]ot nearly as cold and unfeeling as his superior�.

“Why William?� I most recently heard Frederick’s voice as the old man in Paranoia Agent, a striking, chillingly memorable performance. Oddly enough, though, when I think of Frederick as Fuyutsuki, I find myself instead thinking of his work as The Opening Narrator in The Adventures of Mini-Goddess. Though his entire performance in the series was limited to a few sentences, he read them with a somewhat fatherly tone that I imagined working well for this character.


Kelly Sheridan as Maya Ibuki (Age 24)

The character description says: “Maya is an idealist, and the hard working, smart and quiet member of the NERV support staff in Central Dogma.�

“Why Kelly?� The character description here didn’t give me a whole lot to go on. Nonetheless, it’s hard to think of an emotional note Kelly Sheridan didn’t hit in her tour-de-force starring turn as Tsukushi Makino in Boys Over Flowers.


Samantha Inoue-Harte as Pen-Pen (Age unknown)

The character description says: “Pen-Pen is a "warm water penguin", a specially conditioned penguin that can survive in the warm weather.�

“Why Sami?� Here again, I didn’t have a whole lot to go on. In this case, I decided to simply go with someone who has voiced animal characters effectively (and adorably) in the past, Chobi the Chocobo in Final Fantasy: Unlimited being one example.


Christine Auten as Ritsuko Akagi (Age 28)

The character description says: “Ritsuko is the Head Researcher for NERV, and one of Kaji and Misato's closest friends. She is responsible for the maintenance of the MAGI computer system that is currently in use by NERV and other organizations around the world.�

“Why Christine?� Okay, I lied. I can't pick one. There's Misato Yukimura in Aquarian Age, Limelda Jorg in MADLAX, Luxandra Frail in Divergence Eve, even the titular (no pun intended) character in Kekko Kamen: Christine Auten has played a great deal of strong women and she's quite good at it, so she struck me as a natural choice here.


Tim Curry as Gendo Ikari (Age 40s)

The character description says: “Gendo is the commander of NERV. With his cold, calculating personality, and his seeming lack of desire for human contact, he has carved a path to achieve his goals by using and manipulating people.�

“Why Tim?� Tim Curry has played only one character in anime, and that is the Cat King in The Cat Returns. However, he has a powerful voice that is perfectly suited for the role of a cold, calculating power-monger.

[Splitter]

Pool A: Victor Lendowski
Pool B: BigPants
Pool C: Geoduck
Pool D: Me ^^

[BigPants]

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Pool B: BigPants

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I love you AND your avatar... and my avatar too come to think of it. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[Splitter]

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Victor Lewandowski said:
My votes for the other pools (I'm in Pool A).

Pool B - Yukichan105
Pool C - Geoduck
Pool D - Splitter

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What?? You're supposed to vote for me!!! /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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I'm trying to set up the battle of the twins for the final round. He and I drafted three sets of VA's who are brother-sister characters in one of the series they've performed in previously. The set in question involves our choices that we've cast as Shinji. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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I knew there had to be an underlying reason why someone would pick my cast over PsychoRabbit's and Vicious's....

[Mr. Nail Bat]

My votes for the other three groups, and why:

Group A - Victor Lewandowski - Strong Shinji, brilliant Rei-Asuka-Misato trio

Group B - BigPants - Best Shinji in the group, risky but interesting choice for Asuka

Group D - Vicious - I like the Misato/Ritsuko combo

[B-Rad Lascelle]

As my team is officially getting killed by a guy who bungled close to a half-dozen aliases before making his Round 5 pick and... with the exception of Sherry Lynn... picked his draft litter from a grand total of 3 studios, I'm stepping in now to stem the damage and will happily take on Victor's team head-on in a point-by-point comparison.

<font color="green">SHINJI IKARI</font> - Brianne Siddall Versus Greg Ayres

Pretty much boils down to whether you'd like to hear a guy voice Shinji (like Spike Spencer) or a girl voice Shinji (like Megumi Ogata). There's a strong case to be made for either one... and we know from Kodocha that Greg can handle a character that young or younger. And we know from D.N.Angel that he can do cold, cruel, pained and tortured. However, we know these things about Brianne as well (.hack//SIGN, XenoSaga). So it all boils down to preference.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: DRAW

<font color="green">REI AYANAMI</font> - Bridget Hoffman Versus Sherry Lynn

Bridget does characters like this in her sleep. Yes, Sherry's had similar roles like Rei in Dual and Wolf's Rain but she hasn't shone like Bridget has. These roles are Bridget's specialty. Sasami-like roles are Sherry's specialty. Bridget wins.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: Team B-Rad

<font color="green">ASUKA LANGLEY SOHRYU</font> - Caitlin Glass Versus Carrie Savage

I adore Carrie... really I do. My only problem with considering her for Asuka is it's really hard to think she could get under the viewer's skin and play up Asuka's annoyance factor. Her Arimi in Marmalade Boy was supposed to be an antagonist character for the first 20 episodes but she sounded so damned adorable that everyone promptly fell in love with the new 'Sultry Savage' delivery. Asuka's supposed to grate. Caitlin has showcased this duality and antagonism in Kodocha and Burst Angel. You don't want to give these characters a kiss. They successfully 'get under your skin and grate on your nerves'. And her German rocked in Gunslinger Girl.

That being said, as I am in awe of Carrie's talent I still have to call this a draw in light of the above points.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: DRAW

<font color="green">MISATO KATSURAGI</font> - Eva Christensen Versus Hunter MacKenzie Austin

Both have the range and the talent to make this performance a winner. Eva has been my top choice for Misato since Day 1... her Ginrei in Giant Robo was exceptional and very Misato-like at times. It saddens me that even folks who slobbered this deserving dub with praise seem to have forgotten who she is... some have not even sought out the Ginrei special as yet. How shameful!

Nevertheless, I'll be a good sport and give Hunter the edge based on her experience.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: Team Victor

<font color="green">GENDO IKARI</font> - R. Bruce Elliott Versus Chuck Huber

Both have played cool villains in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Both are FUNimation acting stalwarts.
I think R. Bruce gives Gendo a little more seasoned ruggedness.
Gremillion shames them both slightly, but he's not in this group.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: DRAW

<font color="green">RITSUKO AKAGI</font> - Shelley Calene-Black Versus Karen Thompson

Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round. And if you want to apply Victor's "big sister" methodology for casting the character, she's rocking as one right now in Gilgamesh... with some unbridled seething to boot.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: Team B-Rad

<font color="green">RYOUJI KAJI</font> - Steven Jay Blum Versus Justin Gross

I'm actually a big fan of Justin. Texhnolyze kicks a lot of ass. Once again, this boils down to experience. Kaji is a Steven Blum specialty role. We haven't really heard much of a Kaji-style delivery out of Justin before. As such, Blum gets the nod.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: Team B-Rad

<font color="green">KOUZOU FUYUTSUKI</font> - J. David Brimmer Versus David Born

Battle of the Davids. Both are excellent choices. I think Brimmer brings the necessary seasoned weariness and stature to the role without sounding too old. But for the sake of fairness, we'll call this a draw.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: DRAW

<font color="green">PEN-PEN</font> - Patrick Stewart Versus Mariela Ortiz

Ten bucks says Sapphy has never envisioned herself being sized up for a role against the voice behind Jean-Luc Picard... and yet, here we are.

I'm giving this round to Mariela given her mascot expertise... but then again, you can't argue against how cool it would be to hear Patrick Stewart's voice emerge out of the penguin's squawks. He'd no doubt do a great job of it.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: Team Victor

<font color="green">TOJI SUZUHARA</font> - Michael Adamthwaite Versus Justin Cook

Somehow I feel I'd be better equipped to gauge Justin's ability to handle such a role had I watched Yu Yu Hakusho. Yet I haven't. Michael would rock in this roll... but alas, I had to be diverse and grab somebody from that unloved, ignored, overlooked, "sidestepped unless they're working on some show with hot babes" studio in Vancouver. Why must you all hate Ocean so? The dub fans who show up at conventions love the talent so much. So why must you scorn them? Why must they never win? It makes me sad. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: DRAW

So alright... it's a narrow 8-7 decision based on 1-on-1 matchups. But what about other elements?

First off, I won the Narob showdown. Victor finished in a tie for 12th. That should count for something, right? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Secondly, when I asked Caitlin whether she would make a good Asuka the other day, she stated: "Heck yes i would! EVA rules!". So one of my drafted talent approves of how I've cast them.

Thirdly, intangibles. I've got VAs from Los Angeles. I've got VAs from Fort Worth. I've got VAs from New York City. I've got a VA from Houston &amp; a VA from Vancouver. I've even got a mainstream celebrity. My cast is diverse whereas with the amount of talent swapping between FUNi &amp; NewGen you might well hear the entirety of Victor's EVA cast in Fullmetal Alchemist. Intangibles for the win! /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Fourthly, we're not voting on would-be directors. Would Justin Cook rock as an EVA director? Hell yeah! Was he drafted to direct? Hell no! Besides, you know I'd have gladly recruited the fine services of Nomed Kaerf to direct my dub if I had the opportunity. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

So that about wraps things up! In short, vote for Team B-Rad if you want to back a diverse, well-balanced cast with talented peeps from every major North American dub market and a female Shinji who can school that role something fierce. If you don't like that stuff, vote for the other guy! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Here's hoping somebody shut down Nuku's many Hunter accounts. They have been shut down right? Why does the Group A thread have so many more hits? Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why am I still typing? /images/graemlins/stunned1.gif

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
As my team is officially getting killed by a guy who bungled close to a half-dozen aliases before making his Round 5 pick and...

First off, I won the Narob showdown. Victor finished in a tie for 12th. That should count for something, right? /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

Secondly, when I asked Caitlin whether she would make a good Asuka the other day, she stated: "Heck yes i would! EVA rules!". So one of my drafted talent approves of how I've cast them.

Thirdly, intangibles.

Fourthly, we're not voting on would-be directors.

So that about wraps things up! In short, vote for Team B-Rad if you want to back a diverse, well-balanced cast with talented peeps from every major North American dub market and a female Shinji who can school that role something fierce. If you don't like that stuff, vote for the other guy! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

Sad. So sad that you've resorted to this. You have so little faith in your team that you have to rationalize your picks to the voters. You'd make a good politician. First, you say something negative about your main competition and then you make up quotes by VA's. I swear, if I start seeing compromising photos of Victor or hear of a slush fund you have for campaigning . . . /images/graemlins/devil.gif

The correct way to campaign is to let your cast speak for themselves. But then again, not all of us can have Crispin Freeman, Hilary Haag, Dave Wittenberg, Kelli Cousins, and Andy McAvins who can speak for themselves. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[machineger4]

My votes, tough decisions to make here.

Group A: Victor Lendowski
Group B: BigPants
Group C: GeoDuck
Group D: Vicious

[Victor Lewandowski]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
we're not voting on would-be directors.


[/ QUOTE ]

You do have someone who has been an ADR Director among your picks too. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:

Fourthly, we're not voting on would-be directors. Would Justin Cook rock as an EVA director? Hell yeah! Was he drafted to direct? Hell no! Besides, you know I'd have gladly recruited the fine services of Nomed Kaerf to direct my dub if I had the opportunity. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif



[/ QUOTE ]

What about Bridget Hoffman? Would you want her to direct Eva? (I think she did a pretty fine job with AMG: The Movie). /images/graemlins/happy.gif

[porkchopexpress]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
A whole bunch o stuff...

[/ QUOTE ]

Me next! Me next! I wanna be next. How do we match up?


Also, I thought Nomed Kaerf was just an actor. Was he an alias for someone else?

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're thinking too much - go watch some Kodocha, you'll feel better.

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:


Here's hoping somebody shut down Nuku's many Hunter accounts. They have been shut down right? Why does the Group A thread have so many more hits?

[/ QUOTE ]

I was kinda wondering about that too. Only thing I can figure out is that since it was the first one I created, maybe it logged in a bunch of early hits of people wanting to see what it is.

[Vicious]

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Dani said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're thinking too much - go watch some Kodocha, you'll feel better.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hahaha.

I actually think he's getting bitter because he thinks he might lose. Maybe we should start calling him 'bitter man'. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[porkchopexpress]

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Vicious said:
I swear, if I start seeing compromising photos of Victor or hear of a slush fund you have for campaigning . . . /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Lets hope Victor doesn't meet with an unfortunate... "accident".

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
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B-Rad Lascelle said:
Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're thinking too much - go watch some Kodocha, you'll feel better.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hahaha.

I actually think he's getting bitter because he thinks he might lose. Maybe we should start calling him 'bitter man'. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

No good, someone else already has that gig. We can't have two mascot characters or we'd start to turn into PreCure, and that just isn't worth thinking about.

And now I have to go scrub the mental image of The Bitter One and B-Rad as Mipple and Mepple out of my brain forever.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
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Vicious said:
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Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're thinking too much - go watch some Kodocha, you'll feel better.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hahaha.

I actually think he's getting bitter because he thinks he might lose. Maybe we should start calling him 'bitter man'. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

No good, someone else already has that gig. We can't have two mascot characters or we'd start to turn into PreCure, and that just isn't worth thinking about.

And now I have to go scrub the mental image of The Bitter One and B-Rad as Mipple and Mepple out of my brain forever.

[/ QUOTE ]
So very very disturbing. &lt;shudder&gt; /images/graemlins/stunned1.gif

Anyhow, now people can't look back and say I gave up without a fight. I took the bull by the horns and went at it full steam. If I lose, I can take solace in that fact and will simply have to make a point of only grabbing talent from the top 2-3 studios next time around along with blatantly catering to R.O.D The TV fans who don't seem to realize NewGen has other shows to vote for. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

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B-Rad Lascelle said:
If I lose, I can take solace in that fact and will simply have to make a point of only grabbing talent from the top 2-3 studios next time around along with blatantly catering to R.O.D The TV fans who don't seem to realize NewGen has other shows to vote for. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You do realize that your pleas for guilt and sympathy are falling on deaf ears? Most people who are gonna vote have most likely already voted at this point.

[Vicious]

I am soooooo bored at work right now. I wish I knew what was going on with the VA draft polls. I keep staring at them wondering whose winning since I have nothing better to do at the moment.

[michaelwb]

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Vicious said:
I am soooooo bored at work right now. I wish I knew what was going on with the VA draft polls. I keep staring at them wondering whose winning since I have nothing better to do at the moment.

[/ QUOTE ]

Evil is up by 7 points, but it's only the half time so Good still has a chance.

[Ben Phillips]

[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're thinking too much - go watch some Kodocha, you'll feel better.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hahaha.

I actually think he's getting bitter because he thinks he might lose. Maybe we should start calling him 'bitter man'. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

No good, someone else already has that gig.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah. Then what would we call Bitterman?

...

On second thought, I give this endeavor my full support.

[B-Rad Lascelle]

[ QUOTE ]
Ben Phillips said:
[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Experience wins out here. Shelley would shine as Ritsuko... and unlike Karen, she wasn't my 5th choice in a draft round.

[/ QUOTE ]

You're thinking too much - go watch some Kodocha, you'll feel better.

[/ QUOTE ]

Hahaha.

I actually think he's getting bitter because he thinks he might lose. Maybe we should start calling him 'bitter man'. /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

No good, someone else already has that gig.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah. Then what would we call Bitterman?

...

On second thought, I give this endeavor my full support.

[/ QUOTE ]
If I change my name to Bitterman...
... and Bitterman changes his name to Osaka...
... what would Osaka change her name to?

[The Pirate Queen]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
If I change my name to Bitterman...
... and Bitterman changes his name to Osaka...
... what would Osaka change her name to?

[/ QUOTE ]

Pudding!

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
If I change my name to Bitterman...
... and Bitterman changes his name to Osaka...
... what would Osaka change her name to?

[/ QUOTE ]

Pudding!

[/ QUOTE ]

I second that motion. I think Bitterman should change his name to Osaka. It somehow seems more fitting for him than 'Bitterman'. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[Nosredna]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Dani said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
If I change my name to Bitterman...
... and Bitterman changes his name to Osaka...
... what would Osaka change her name to?

[/ QUOTE ]

Pudding!

[/ QUOTE ]

I second that motion. I think Bitterman should change his name to Osaka. It somehow seems more fitting for him than 'Bitterman'. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

To bad there's already a poster here named osaka /images/graemlins/wink.gif. I doubt he'll give up his name either.

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
If I lose, I can take solace in that fact and will simply have to make a point of only grabbing talent from the top 2-3 studios next time around along with blatantly catering to R.O.D The TV fans who don't seem to realize NewGen has other shows to vote for. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You do realize that your pleas for guilt and sympathy are falling on deaf ears? Most people who are gonna vote have most likely already voted at this point.

[/ QUOTE ]

That and my choices were based off of their performances in Girls Bravo and/or Ikki Tousen. So the R.O.D the TV card is a moot point.
/images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif

[EmperorBrandon]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:

<font color="green">REI AYANAMI</font> - Bridget Hoffman Versus Sherry Lynn

Bridget does characters like this in her sleep. Yes, Sherry's had similar roles like Rei in Dual and Wolf's Rain but she hasn't shone like Bridget has. These roles are Bridget's specialty. Sasami-like roles are Sherry's specialty. Bridget wins.

<font color="red">CONSENSUS</font>: Team B-Rad


[/ QUOTE ]

I think it's rather unfortunate that many think Sasami-like roles are the only thing Sherry Lynn can do. One reason I was so impressed with her in Wolf's Rain is that the role was so different from the usual stuff she does, yet she still pulled it off excellently. Also got to keep in mind that she voiced another major character in the Tenchi-verse for a while and had a totally different voice for that character. I think Rei would definitely be well within Sherry's capabilities.

[Splitter]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
If I lose, I can take solace in that fact and will simply have to make a point of only grabbing talent from the top 2-3 studios next time around along with blatantly catering to R.O.D The TV fans who don't seem to realize NewGen has other shows to vote for. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You do realize that your pleas for guilt and sympathy are falling on deaf ears? Most people who are gonna vote have most likely already voted at this point.

[/ QUOTE ]

That and my choices were based off of their performances in Girls Bravo and/or Ikki Tousen. So the R.O.D the TV card is a moot point.
/images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Hehe... both of which I think have better dubs than R.O.D. The TV.....

[Vicious]

Only 3 days left to get your votes in if you haven't already done so.

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
Ben Phillips said:
[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Nosredna said:

EDIT: I just want to say I like what bctaris and B-rad did, talking about their cast. It helps inform me more as a voter. I wouldn't mind some other directors doing that /images/graemlins/wink.gif.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, I wasn't going to post any self promoting stuff originally, but if you think it might help you, maybe I'll try if I get some time. But I certainly won't be writing up novels for each character like Brad's doing.

[/ QUOTE ]

I feel much the same way as Vicious... my initial instinct was to let the cast speak for itself, but if people want more information, I can try to come up with something.

[/ QUOTE ]

Where's the Wabbit? He's the only one running around without some sort of defense of his cast /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
Where's the Wabbit? He's the only one running around without some sort of defense of his cast /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

That's because there is no way to defend his cast. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[porkchopexpress]

Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

Probably. But unfortunately, we still have to wait until Sunday night to find out the winners.

For the Final poll, I'll have it end on Sunday night again. I want to make sure that everyone has a chance to vote in it.

[Huntressfan]

[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

But... but... I haven't voted yet! /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Hehe, hey, I'm doing my research on who to vote for too!! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif I'm listening to different clips by different VAs, particularly those who I am not really familiar with. At least I now have an idea what Ty Mahany sounds like from his work in Elfen Lied. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

The cast descriptions by the participants helped in specifically narrowing down which role I have to listen to. Unfortunately, for some I don't have access to the role specified, so I ended up listening to their other roles. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif And then there are others who I just don't have any DVD where they are featured! /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

I still have till Sunday evening... /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Huntressfan said:
[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

But... but... I haven't voted yet! /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Hehe, hey, I'm doing my research on who to vote for too!! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif I'm listening to different clips by different VAs, particularly those who I am not really familiar with. At least I now have an idea what Ty Mahany sounds like from his work in Elfen Lied. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

The cast descriptions by the participants helped in specifically narrowing down which role I have to listen to. Unfortunately, for some I don't have access to the role specified, so I ended up listening to their other roles. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif And then there are others who I just don't have any DVD where they are featured! /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

I still have till Sunday evening... /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Anyone on my team who you want roles for? I mean what roles made me choose them, or are you already familiar with my team members?

[Arcturus]

[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

I haven't voted yet. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Arcturus said:
[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

I haven't voted yet. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

*slips Arc a $20 bill*

[Nosredna]

[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

I haven't voted in group C yet. I still need to look at the people's explanations and try and figure out who I think would sound best.

[porkchopexpress]

I was just basing that statement on how little the numbers have changed in the last few days. /images/graemlins/sweat200.gif

[B-Rad Lascelle]

[ QUOTE ]
Huntressfan said:
[ QUOTE ]
porkchopexpress said:
Looks like everyone who was going to vote has done so already.

[/ QUOTE ]

But... but... I haven't voted yet! /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Hehe, hey, I'm doing my research on who to vote for too!! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif I'm listening to different clips by different VAs, particularly those who I am not really familiar with. At least I now have an idea what Ty Mahany sounds like from his work in Elfen Lied. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif

The cast descriptions by the participants helped in specifically narrowing down which role I have to listen to. Unfortunately, for some I don't have access to the role specified, so I ended up listening to their other roles. /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif And then there are others who I just don't have any DVD where they are featured! /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

I still have till Sunday evening... /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Take your time. If nothing else, the added research will help you size up your competition better. I think you're a lock for the finals and you can count me in your cheering section for the win after I get bounced thanks to Victor's unstoppable legion of "young girl" VA talent. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Take your time. If nothing else, the added research will help you size up your competition better. I think you're a lock for the finals and you can count me in your cheering section for the win after I get bounced thanks to Victor's unstoppable legion of "young girl" VA talent. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think he's quite as good of a lock that you think. The group that Huntressfan is in is loaded with ringers across the board. Each team in Group D has at least six VA's that were in the GameFAQ's Anime Dub VA tournament (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1163841&amp;page=0&amp;view=colla psed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=1). /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Take your time. If nothing else, the added research will help you size up your competition better. I think you're a lock for the finals and you can count me in your cheering section for the win after I get bounced thanks to Victor's unstoppable legion of "young girl" VA talent. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think he's quite as good of a lock that you think. The group that Huntressfan is in is loaded with ringers across the board. Each team in Group D has at least six VA's that were in the GameFAQ's Anime Dub VA tournament (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1163841&amp;page=0&amp;view=colla psed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=1). /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I love it how he totally discounts my team as having no chance. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

[populuxe]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
I love it how he totally discounts my team as having no chance. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

But wouldn't it be even crueler to let you think you have a chance when you don't?

[Victor Lewandowski]

[ QUOTE ]
Vicious said:
[ QUOTE ]
Victor Lewandowski said:
[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Take your time. If nothing else, the added research will help you size up your competition better. I think you're a lock for the finals and you can count me in your cheering section for the win after I get bounced thanks to Victor's unstoppable legion of "young girl" VA talent. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I don't think he's quite as good of a lock that you think. The group that Huntressfan is in is loaded with ringers across the board. Each team in Group D has at least six VA's that were in the GameFAQ's Anime Dub VA tournament (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=1163841&amp;page=0&amp;view=colla psed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=1). /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I love it how he totally discounts my team as having no chance. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

All four teams in group D are loaded meaning this match is anyone's to take. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif And there is only 24 hours left (plus or minus an hour depending on the group) to cast your votes. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Huntressfan]

[ QUOTE ]
B-Rad Lascelle said:
Take your time. If nothing else, the added research will help you size up your competition better. I think you're a lock for the finals and you can count me in your cheering section for the win after I get bounced thanks to Victor's unstoppable legion of "young girl" VA talent. /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, the "research" is primarily for fun, as I just wanted to listen to different VAs work and imagine them as the character they were cast.

I don't think anyone is a lock for the finals. You just never know how people are going to vote! Just looking at the votes that are publicly posted, I'm trailing Vicious by quite a bit. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

And everyone assembled very interesting casts! That's why I wanted to give everyone's cast a more in-depth look, so when I cast my vote, I know that I tried my best to understand what the participant was looking at when they chose a particular actor for that particular role. /images/graemlins/happy.gif /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Vicious]

Only about 5 hours to cast your vote if you haven't done so already. Be at VoxBox tonight at 9:15 so you can hear live that B-rad did not win group A. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

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Vicious said:
Only about 5 hours to cast your vote if you haven't done so already. Be at VoxBox tonight at 9:15 so you can hear live that B-rad did not win group A. /images/graemlins/devil.gif

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I'll believe it when I see it. /images/graemlins/knowital.gif Maybe he gets some last minute votes, so I wouldn't count anyone out of it yet. /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif /images/graemlins/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Victor Lewandowski]

Vicious, do you want to start a new thread for first round recap and finals voting discussion. The thread we are using now is getting close to the limit and I think this would be a good point to move to another thread with the change in where we will be with the voting process. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

[Vicious]

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Victor Lewandowski said:
Vicious, do you want to start a new thread for first round recap and finals voting discussion. The thread we are using now is getting close to the limit and I think this would be a good point to move to another thread with the change in where we will be with the voting process. /images/graemlins/sdsmiley.gif

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I will later on tonight after we find out who the winners are.