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To Whom It May Concern,
On behalf of Ouran High School Host Club fans world-wide, we would like to register our distress at the recent announcement of the English voice cast. While the we feel that most of the hosts are appropriately cast in their roles, we feel that one Vic Mignogna is not at all appropriate for the role of Tamaki, Prince of the Host Club. While he has proven himself to be well suited to roles such as Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist, we do not feel he has the dramatic range to adequately, or even passably capture this new character.
Because such a wide segment of the anime community has been exposed to the Japanese subtitled version of this show prior to Funimations licensing of it, we are already familiar with this character of each host through the voice work of the Japanese cast. And while the overwhelming majority of the English cast has retained the original feel of the show, Mr. Mignogna has not shown himself capable of executing such a diverse and lovable character.
In executing the role of Fai from Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, his performance drove away many die hard fans of the series and as fans of Ouran Host Club we hope that Funimation will not treat us in this manner. We would not like to see the quality of this show compromised for Mr. Mignognas fan base. While we understand that Mr. Mignogna has a very large fan base, we do not feel that this is adequate reason for him to be miscast in the lead role of Ouran High School Host Club.
Ouran is a wonderful diverse comedy that has already proven its draw in the American market and we sincerely hope that Funimation will remain true to the character of this series by recasting the role of Tamaki Suou. Additionally you may find that Mr. Mignogna might be more suited to one of the other roles such as Kasanoda or Nekozawa.
With Our Best Regards,
Ouran Host Clubs Devoted Fans
Funimation
To Whom It May Concern,
On behalf of Ouran High School Host Club fans world-wide, we would like to register our distress at the recent announcement of the English voice cast. While the we feel that most of the hosts are appropriately cast in their roles, we feel that one Vic Mignogna is not at all appropriate for the role of Tamaki, Prince of the Host Club. While he has proven himself to be well suited to roles such as Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist, we do not feel he has the dramatic range to adequately, or even passably capture this new character.
Because such a wide segment of the anime community has been exposed to the Japanese subtitled version of this show prior to Funimations licensing of it, we are already familiar with this character of each host through the voice work of the Japanese cast. And while the overwhelming majority of the English cast has retained the original feel of the show, Mr. Mignogna has not shown himself capable of executing such a diverse and lovable character.
In executing the role of Fai from Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, his performance drove away many die hard fans of the series and as fans of Ouran Host Club we hope that Funimation will not treat us in this manner. We would not like to see the quality of this show compromised for Mr. Mignognas fan base. While we understand that Mr. Mignogna has a very large fan base, we do not feel that this is adequate reason for him to be miscast in the lead role of Ouran High School Host Club.
Ouran is a wonderful diverse comedy that has already proven its draw in the American market and we sincerely hope that Funimation will remain true to the character of this series by recasting the role of Tamaki Suou. Additionally you may find that Mr. Mignogna might be more suited to one of the other roles such as Kasanoda or Nekozawa.
With Our Best Regards,
Ouran Host Clubs Devoted Fans
93 Signatures
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Jenny P
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Rebecca Yeager
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Phil Doctus
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Zelda McKay
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Lauren R
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- Please recast the role of Tamaki! We don't need Vic Mignogna ruining one of the best loved characters in one of our favorite shows...
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Karla Arroyo
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Anita McCreery
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Seraph Starr
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Tamaki Suou
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- Don't let him do this to me! ;A;
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Catherine Dickens
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Doran / FC
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- I have nothing to say that would be appropriate for this petition! 8D However, please do not cast Mister Mangi-- I mean, Mignogna as Tamaki, I feel that it is an extremely poor choice on many, many levels.
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Shannon
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Laura
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Ariel Patton
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- Please, please not Vic.
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Lily Jones
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- I feel that Mr. Vignogna has been grossly miscast in this role, which I do not think his voice is suited for in any way, shape, or form. Please reconsider your casting decision.
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Kelley D'Zurilla
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- Do not do this to me. Please. This would ruin anything that is the character for me.
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Meagan Pierce
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Allaina Stewart
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- I couldn't even watch Tsubasa dubbed because Vic's Fai was so unlike his character. It was awful. Please please don't ruin Tamaki too ;_;
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cheppie
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Alexandra Martinez
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Beauty Thibodeau
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Rachel F
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- I love him, but Tamaki doesn't fit his voice range at all.
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Bob
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mark
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- BURN IN HELL.
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Xela
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Lemon
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- I dunno, how about instead of dubbing we just teach people how to read?
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Lala Touchie
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- I just want it to be known, I am NOT buying the Funi release unless there's no Vic. I'll get the Japanese version to support the show, but I would've gotten the Funi release if not for Vic. He's just not suited to the role of Tamaki, I just do not see his voice making me swoon like Mamoru Miyano's did...ever.
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Erika Bates
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- The fans aren't the ones killing the anime industry. It's stupid crap like THIS
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Nate S
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Sami Adler
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Amber Jean
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- If he becomes Tamaki, it will be like listening to Ed Elric hit on Haruhi. DO NOT WANT.
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Alice Bailey
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Diana Lee
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Katie Hunter
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Joseph McClure
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Emily Gur
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- I was hoping someone would start this!
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Burns Ryan
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- Must stop this!
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Estelle Franklin Holmberg
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Jesus Christ
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- God forbid Vic to do this to Tamaki.
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Cat
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- Don't make a fatal mistake like this. Rethink your decision please!
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Helen Lazar
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Levi Hampton
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- Please no T_T
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Melissa Pitts
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- Vic Mignona is one of the most unprofessional voice actors I have heard of, and I will not support Ouran if he voices Tamaki.
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Jessica Phillips
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Kelsey
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Evelyn Yeung
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Talitha
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Jer
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Cheza
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- he for sure does not have the voice range needed. I will not support Funimation anymore if this happens. And I will not buy the DVD releases. Please find someone more well-suited for Tamaki,
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Sarah
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