Would you support Dragon Ball with a new voice cast?

[Kiddo626]

Okay, this is obviously a hypothetical discussion, but say it's reached a point where most of the voice actors behind the original DB have either retired or passed on. Yet, Toei decides to make a new Dragon Ball series/movie/OVA/etc. Would you guys be willing to give it a chance if Goku, Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo and all of them were voiced by an entirely new cast, or is the original cast so iconic to you that anyone else voicing these characters would just not feel right?

Personally, since I'm not too attached to the original cast, I wouldn't mind giving a new cast a shot to see what they could do. But still, I am curious to see other opinions here. What do you guys think?

[Akumaito Beam]

Sure, I'd be pretty interested to see a totally new take on everyone's voices. That being said I'd really hope they'd stay away from that obnoxious pretty boy, pop idol, stunt casting bullshit.

[Gyt Kaliba]

It'd be a sad day, but I think I could grow to accept it at least, supposing the replacements were quality ones. I mean, I've already survived at least 3 different English voice casts, and some of the replacements already done on the Japanese side, so I think I'd be able to move on eventually.

It's always sad when a cast is replaced though. I'm excited for the newer, younger Lupin the 3rd actors they've brought in - the original Fujiko was sounding way too old at this point, no offense to her - but it's also worrisome just because. Goro Naya was PERFECT.

[Piccolo Daimao]

If they're good, then nothing else matters. I wouldn't bash on a genuinely superb voice actor for Gokuu just because they're not as good as Nozawa.

[samuraix123]

I would rather keep the same voice actors if possible. but if they're no longer around then I guess I'd give the new VA's a chance.

[JulieYBM]

It will be a sad day when the time comes, but I think I can get behind it. Hokuto no Ken has multiple casts, so it's not like it would be the first time a cartoon got big wipe to its casts. I've actually been working on a fantasy cast list of sorts of who I'd like to see take over the bigger roles. The way I see it, Paku Romi is the only voice actor that comes to mind that could handle all of Nozawa's roles. She has the acting range to pull off all of the characters perfectly.

[SHINOBI-03]

It would be a bit awkward at first, but if they are good, I night enjoy it. Nippon's Hunter x Hunter fans are getting a hard time to get used to Madhouse's cast.

[JulieYBM]

It would be a bit awkward at first, but if they are good, I night enjoy it. Nippon's Hunter x Hunter fans are getting a hard time to get used to Madhouse's cast.

I've heard about that. I didn't follow the original series, but I've really loved the cast for this second series. Gon's actress, Han Megumi, is really good for a rookie. I think she'd make a great Kuririn, thinking about it.

[dbboxkaifan]

Edit:

About the Japanese DB recast, hm.. No.

It's about time to stop going back to remake/recast something that was perfectly done, rather move to new stuff.

As for FUNimation, Dragon Box Dragon Box Dragon Box!!

[perucho1990]

Yes.

Romi Park as DBZ Seiyuu would be awesome, she would make a great #18 and Gohan(From Cell Saga and on).

Ikue Ōtani(Pikachu's seiyuu) would make a great kid Gohan and maybe Kid Goku.

Hard to believe that the guy who voiced Mr Satan in Kai was the one who voiced ADMIRAL KIZARU.

The guy who voices Ben Beckman would make a great Vegeta.

[sangofe]

Yes.

Romi Park as DBZ Seiyuu would be awesome, she would make a great #18 and Gohan(From Cell Saga and on).

Ikue Ōtani(Pikachu's seiyuu) would make a great kid Gohan and maybe Kid Goku.

Hard to believe that the guy who voiced Mr Satan in Kai was the one who voiced ADMIRAL KIZARU.

The guy who voices Ben Beckman would make a great Vegeta.

Do you have links to these guys' voice acting performances?

[SHINOBI-03]

Not to steal the topic, but is there a Japanese Frank Welker?

[DBZ Mick]

Sure, but I probably wouldn't watch it.

[perucho1990]

Yes.

Romi Park as DBZ Seiyuu would be awesome, she would make a great #18 and Gohan(From Cell Saga and on).

Ikue Ōtani(Pikachu's seiyuu) would make a great kid Gohan and maybe Kid Goku.

Hard to believe that the guy who voiced Mr Satan in Kai was the one who voiced ADMIRAL KIZARU.

The guy who voices Ben Beckman would make a great Vegeta.

Do you have links to these guys' voice acting performances?

Unshō Ishizuka (Known for his roles of Kizaru, Momochi Zabuza and Professor Oak).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMOApR_YDMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs7Qg_x_t3c.


Ikue Otani as Chopper in One Piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UJf3Ru5v4o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSortrp3 ... re=related (She can make her voice deeper when Chopper is in Human mode).

Romi Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFNHPk5K1pI

[JulieYBM]

Kizaru's actor is already voicing Mister Satan.

Not to steal the topic, but is there a Japanese Frank Welker?

The closest I can think of is Yamadera Kou'ichi.

[perucho1990]

Kizaru's actor is already voicing Mister Satan.

Not to steal the topic, but is there a Japanese Frank Welker?

The closest I can think of is Yamadera Kou'ichi.

But it doesnt suit him at all, comparing it to Daisuke Gori's.

The man did an awesome job voicing Zabuza, the Zabuza's arc was one of the best Arcs of Naruto.

[JulieYBM]

Yeah, nobody can top Gouri but I don't see Ishizuka being recast as another Dragon Ball character if he's already taken on Mister Satan.

Anyway, I think Fukuyama Jun would be a pretty good Vegeta.

[penguintruth]

I can't imagine anyone but Masako Nozawa as Goku, Gohan, and Goten.

[KingofWisdom]

I've never been too attached to the Japanese cast, but I do respect their work and I think more DBZ fans need to stop disregarding the original version of the dang series. But, yes, I would.

[Kiddo626]

I've never been too attached to the Japanese cast, but I do respect their work and I think more DBZ fans need to stop disregarding the original version of the dang series. But, yes, I would.

Oh no, I'm not disregarding them! Of course, I believe that the original Japanese cast should definitely be respected; after all, they helped bring these characters to life. I was just stimulating discussion, that's all.