Lucky Star Casting Decisions
In my review of the Lucky Star Volume 1 DVD I questioned the reasons behind the casting choices. I’ve been thinking about it since and I may be more confused than ever.
The Girl’s Got Talent
Does it matter why Wendee Lee was cast as Konata Izumi? She is a talented voice actress after all. Even if the decision to offer her the role was based on marketing, it’s happened before and it’ll happen again.
There’s a part of me that hopes she was given the part because of her former role. There’s been some pretty cool stuff released in Japan that plays off of the connection between Haruhi and Konata. If the people in charge wanted Haruhi’s English voice talent to play Konata, then that could mean we might be seeing some of that cool stuff over here.
Bad Anime Fan! No Pocky!
Is it bad of me to think that way? Am I less of an anime fan because I’d like a shot at some of the cool stuff without paying through the nose on e-bay then paying international shipping?
I hope not, because that is the only thing I have to cling to when I think that maybe, just maybe, the folks that bring anime to the States and produce the English dubs might not care if the talent they cast really is the best choice. My only protection from a mental collapse brought on by cynicism is the hope of one day having a highly detailed Konata Izumi figure dressed as Haruhi Suzumiya, complete with interchangeable “Ultra Director” and “Brigade Leader” armbands.
Besides, if the dub sucks I’ll just watch the subs.
Anime, Opinion, Lucky Star, Voice Talent, Casting, English, Dub, Sub, Konata Izumi, Haruhi Suzumiya, Wendee Lee
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