Sean Schemmel Battle of Z SS God Goku voice

[Kakarot88]

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First off, I am a huge fan of Masako Nozawa and Sean Schemmel. That being said, based on this clip from Battle of Z, http://youtu.be/W2BYOhqPbsk?t=2m33s, I wanted to know what y'all thought about Sean Schemmel's decision for how his Goku will sound when he is in the form of Super Saiyan God.

Masako is Goku and she performed the role as though Goku's voice essentially stayed the same as it is in base form rather than how she makes it more tough in other forms like Super Saiyan, SS2 and SS3. Sean Schemmel also does the same thing but usually makes his voice a bit deeper too and generally it works (at least as SS3 in the old Z dub not sure what Kai is gonna be like ). [NOTE: yes Masako also sounds tougher when fighting but it is essentially Base Goku tough and not on the level of SS3 tough]

But as SS God Goku still has his base form design, so I love how Masako went with the base form voice. Sean Schemmel on the other hand sounds like he's trying to be Superman I'm not sure why but the spazzy Goku that Masako encapsulates and Sean Schemmel used to perform all but seems devoid in his newer performances. English Goku keeps sounding more and more like an adult fatherly figure than well Goku.

Granted this is but one line from a video game ad so if funimation does ever dub the film maybe he will perform the role more like how Masako does it. SO I want to know what you think: do you like it, hate it, don't care?

I myself am a bit annoyed by it because I know Sean Schemmel has mad respect for Masako, anybody who went to Animazement or read Derek Padula's entries of the convention at http://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/ knows that. So it makes me think no one working on that ad bothered to see the film before Sean Schemmel did that performance.

As much as I was hoping Sean Schemmel and Funimation would dub the new movie and video game related stuff with the same spazzy lighthearted Goku that is well Goku, I think that is long gone in favor of a more serious performance which too me is the antithesis of Son Goku.

[The Time Traveller]

It's been a while since I heard him play Goku.

I don't like it. Especially with how slender and somewhat feminine Super Saiyan God Goku is, that voice is wrong.

[Kakarot88]

I don't like it. Especially with how slender and somewhat feminine Super Saiyan God Goku is, that voice is wrong.

That's another thing! Super Saiyan God is more leaned out, if Goku was more swole then maybe just maybe it could work, but not here. Goku looks like he's been doing way too much cardio and needs to get back to power lifting so a deeper voice again just does not work to me. His build is more of how he looked (but leaner) at the 23rd Budokai Tenkaichi, so if anything that voice Sean does for his Goku could work better than his new Captain Superman God Goku. Good observation

[TheBlackPaladin]

Without saying what my feelings on this voice are, it's important to note that just because he used this voice in the video game doesn't necessarily mean that that's the voice he'll use for the movie proper.

[Kakarot88]

Without saying what my feelings on this voice are, it's important to note that just because he used this voice in the video game doesn't necessarily mean that that's the voice he'll use for the movie proper.

I said that in my original post and how I hope that is not what he does in the movie if it gets dubbed.

[Mewzard]

I don't know, I rather like it. Despite being slender, him being powerful, and a voice that matches the power and "God" status over the looks is a good idea.

It's a reverse Mike Tyson, lol. Or, you could say it's like Kaio-Sama in Japanese. A voice that doesn't fit the body, but fits the role.

There's an irony in there somewhere.

I don't see how you think Sean's modern Goku performance is too serious. His Goku is light hearted and goofy when the time calls for it...but also gets serious where the situation calls for it. He does both quite well, now more than ever.

[DragonBalllKaiHD]

First off, I am a huge fan of Masako Nozawa and Sean Schemmel. That being said, based on this clip from Battle of Z, http://youtu.be/W2BYOhqPbsk?t=2m33s, I wanted to know what y'all thought about Schemmel's decision for how his Goku will sound when he is in the form of Super Saiyan God.

Schemmel's a professional voice actor who had done an excellent job in portraying Goku in Kai. I was also impressed with how he handled Goku in the Super Saiyan form. So, whatever Schemmel thought would be good for Goku in the Super Saiyan God, I'm fine with it. It doesn't matter as long as it sounds believable. But it's only a video game. I'm sure he's playing around with his ideas on how to portray SSJ God. Whatever he decided how the voice will be for the form in the movie, it will be like that from now on.

Masako is Goku and she performed the role as though Goku's voice essentially stayed the same as it is in base form rather than how she makes it more tough in other forms like Super Saiyan, SS2 and SS3. Schemmel also does the same thing but usually makes his voice a bit deeper too and generally it works (at least as SS3 in the old Z dub not sure what Kai is gonna be like.) [NOTE: Yes, Masako also sounds tougher when fighting but it is essentially Base Goku tough and not on the level of SS3 tough

That's exactly why I like Schemmel a lot. He makes a great Goku. Even his Super Saiyan 4 voice is great. Nowadays I prefer him over Kelamis as an official English Goku. I will be looking forward to how he handles Vegetto in Kai.

I myself am a bit annoyed by it because I know Schemmel has mad respect for Masako, anybody who went to Animazement or read Derek Padula's entries of the convention at http://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/ knows that. So it makes me think no one working on that ad bothered to see the film before Schemmel did that performance.

I don't know if he watched the movie or not, so I don't know if he had listened to Masako's performance in Goku's new form. Toei hadn't even handed FUNimation the masters yet, so they wouldn't be able to watch it and get the idea. Could they have went and bought DVD? Maybe. But this is just pure speculation, so I wouldn't go far as to make a judgment based on our observation.

On other note, you used Schemmel's first name. If you aren't friend with him, please use his last name out of formality. We don't use Toriyama's first name when addressing him, so it should be same with Schemmel.

[Kakarot88]

On other note, you used Masako's last name to address her, but you used Schemmel's first name. If you aren't friend with him, please use his last name out of formality. We don't use Toriyama's first name when addressing him, so it should be same with Schemmel.

Met them both and Sean said use his first name so I guess that puts us on a first name basis lol

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[DragonBalllKaiHD]

Why are you posting huge pictures?

Even if I met him and him telling me it's fine to use his first name, I would still address him using his last name in the forum or at a convention (not that I will go to one.) I've said in my previous post, you used Schemmel's first name, so I'm asking what the reason is for that.

[Kakarot88]

Why are you posting huge pictures?

How do I post smaller pictures? I'd really love to be able to do that instead!

Even if I met him and him telling me it's fine to use his first name, I would still address him using his last name in the forum or at a convention (not that I will go to one.) I've said in my previous post, you used Masako's last name, but you used Schemmel's first name, so I'm asking what the reason is for that.

Cuz she never said "please call me Sean," why do you care?

[KentalSSJ6]

Why are you posting huge pictures?

How do I post smaller pictures? I'd really love to be able to do that instead!

Even if I met him and him telling me it's fine to use his first name, I would still address him using his last name in the forum or at a convention (not that I will go to one.) I've said in my previous post, you used Masako's last name, but you used Schemmel's first name, so I'm asking what the reason is for that.

Cuz she never said "please call me Sean," why do you care?

Either resize them with paint, or just post them in spoiler tabs.

[Kakarot88]

The spoiler tab thing works but I wish I could resize stuff differently.

I've also seen people link stuff where the word is a link how do you do that?

[TheGmGoken]

The spoiler tab thing works but I wish I could resize stuff differently.

I've also seen people link stuff where the word is a link how do you do that?

Ok highlight the words you want to be linked and press the url button. In the first url tab you press the = button and enter/paste the link. That's all.

So it should be like this

*insert Text*

Cuz she never said "please call me Sean," why do you care?

It's a respect thing. Hence why we call Akira Toriyama...Toriyama, Mr.At, or we say his full name. Never do we say(Unless we're newbies still learning how things work on here) "Akira" by itself. Most of the time I just say Mr or Ms. and then say their first name. As it still respectful. Like say Mr. Sean.

[Kakarot88]

It's a respect thing. Hence why we call Akira Toriyama...Toriyama, Mr.At, or we say his full name. Never do we say(Unless we're newbies still learning how things work on here) "Akira" by itself. Most of the time I just say Mr or Ms. and then say their first name. As it still respectful. Like say Mr. Sean.

Thanks for the info next link I have I will def try that out!

I can respect that, I went in and added "Schemmel" in front of all the times I placed"Sean" hopefully now the conversation can get back on topic rather than any one thinking I don't respect the man. I think he is an awesome person and love him as Goku. He's my favorite English Goku and I made this thread because this is one of the few times I was flabbergast by his performance. Sure in the original dub he said un-Goku lines but he still said them like Goku, and here his SS God performance seems very un-Goku, but that's just my opinion.

[TheMightyOzaru]

I'm not a fan of Sean's voice for SSJ God. Look at how relaxed SSJ God looks. He should not have a voice deeper than SSJ4 .

[KentalSSJ6]

I'm not a fan of Sean's voice for SSJ God. Look at how relaxed SSJ God looks. He should not have a voice deeper than SSJ4 .

Well he is using a tone of voice you hear him use for fights. Id say wait until we see a normal cutscene with him just standing still and talking.

[TheGmGoken]

I'm not a fan of Sean's voice for SSJ God. Look at how relaxed SSJ God looks. He should not have a voice deeper than SSJ4 .

Perhaps it was trailer only and he wanted to get some fans pumped up. After all most trailers with Mr. Sean's voice(Goku) have a deep voice and when the product comes out the voice is goofy like. Also Mr.Sean has a fighting voice and a regular voice. Notice how when SSJ3 is just standing around Goku sounds like base but when fighting, powering up, or about to fight he sounds deep.

Examples:
When Kid Boo was mocking Vegeta and Goku. Goku SSJ3 had base voice.
When Goku first went SSJ3 he had a deep voice

[TheMightyOzaru]

Even so, he shouldn't have a deep voice. It had better be for Battle of Z only.

[TheGmGoken]

Even so, he shouldn't have a deep voice. It had better be for Battle of Z only.

He most likely don't. He once again was just getting fans pumped for the new video game and the form SSG in ENGLISH. Since a lot of english dub people dislike the JPN audio. We'll see once the game comes out. But I doubt his SSG voice will be deep. UNLESS he is saying KA ME HA ME HA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[penguintruth]

A video game dub is not a movie dub.

Hopefully the ADR director will have the sense to tell Schemmel to cut that crap out when he steps up to the mic for the movie dub. Super Saiyan God Goku shouldn't sound any different than Goku always does.