[US] Sailor Stars Viz English dub, DVD & Blu-ray thread

Both dubs were directed by Suzanne Goldish so you're wrong about that. The only difference was with the scriptwriters since they had Deborah Crane, who used the manga as her source, work on Crystal.

Why do I need to admit to something that is ‘t true?

Yeah... I'd say that Stephanie's general characterization of Usagi has improved, but her transformation and attack call delivery is still abominable and her voice is still a bit inconsistent. The others haven't really improved at all. There's really no excuse for how bland their performances are when the original dub cast managed to convey emotion in their performances, even while being directed by an inexperienced director who barely spoke English and being made to record sometimes up to ten episodes in one session. If they managed to sound distinct and present under those circumstances, the Viz cast should be able to deliver some Emmy-caliber performances. That they can't speaks to either a lack of talent, a lack of care, or both.

Yeah... I don't get it. I mean Siren sounds okay, but still sounds like everyone else. I wish more veteran actors were involved with this. I would've loved Wendy Lee as Siren or Lead Crow.

I think it's more because Crystal is a super subdued version compared to the 90's anime. There's barely any emotional depth when it comes to Crystal to begin with. And honestly, you can tell the VAs were originally cast with Crystal's cast in mind anyway especially if you listen to Rei.

You know, if Canada ever went the "Ocean Dub" route like Dragon Ball's series did where it had a US and Canada dub, I would've pictured Tara Strong being Mercury's new dub voice. But that's just me.

Strong is based in the States, unless I’m mistaken.

I'd still low-key love a British or Irish dub. There are a lot of Celtic and Arthurian influences in the series, so it would be kind of appropriate, and they could always keep Jill as Luna (provided they could arrange studio time for her in Canada).

She works in both the US and Canada. She records My Little Pony in the latter.

She records MLP in LA, though. She doesn't work directly with the other cast members. Tabitha St. Germain (Rarity) fills in for her as Twilight Sparkle when the Canadian actors record their lines and then Strong records her lines individually in LA. Hasbro just really wanted her for Twilight while the rest of the main cast is based in Vancouver.

Wow it's really crazy how much Yaten sounds like her Japanese voice actress. I can't wait for my set to arrive so I can hear it on my TV!

I don't want anyone complaining about the Dic dub ever again.

The voices to me our okay, but they lack any emotion. It reminds me of the old style uncut dubs of the 90s. Where companies just start mixing.Its kinda sad that this redub was so hype.(By Viz,and Old sailor moon fans) Why it's just subpar.

....I like Iron Mouse's voice and Nehelenia's voice...but...the rest.......not....really digging it...and I am so sorry but Sheh's attacks and power calling...are HORRIBLE..I can't stand Stephanie as Usagi...she just....doesn't have emotion and sounds too high....

Viz Media Responds to Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Anime's Booklet Errors

Get ready to call WB's crappy Customer Service again like with both R sets.

What were the booklet errors?

EDIT:


Toei: Friendship
Madman: Friendship
Viz: Partners.....and now Friendship

I hope everyone tears them a new one for this.

That's gotta be an oops.

Viz made another mistake, at least up here in my area. My local Walmart had the DVD and Blu-ray listed for this set, and received them in, but got notified today to not put any on the shelf because they are all missing a disc! I'll be checking another store tomorrow, but needless to say I'm let down!