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Funimation Script Writer Jamie Marchi Blames Criticism of Edited Dubs on Misogyny: “I Have A Vagina, Deal With It.”

October 21, 2020

A recently resurfaced recording shows Funimation voice actor and script writer Jamie Marchi disingenuously attributing criticism of the studio’s questionable dub scripts to outright misogyny. Related: Dr...

Funimation Voice Actor Chris Thurman Claims Responsibility For Sending Sexually Explicit Photos To Underage Fan

Spencer Baculi

October 20, 2020

Anime

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Update: After the initial publication of this article, Funimation informed Anime News Network that "voice actor Chris Thurman will no longer be engaged by the dub producer for any current or future producti...

Dragon Ball Broly’s New VA Johnny Yong Bosch Reveals Toei Approached Him Directly To Take Over Role from Vic Mignogna!

Spencer Baculi

October 16, 2020

Anime

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Johnny Yong Bosch, the voice actor who took over the role of Dragon Ball’s Broly following Funimation’s controversial firing of long-time Broly voice actor Vic Mignogna, has revealed that he was specifically of...

Higurashi: When They Cry – NEW Reveals Name Change and New Key Visual!

Spencer Baculi

October 9, 2020

Anime

The latest entry into the Higurashi: When They Cry series has received both an updated name and a new key visual following the airing of its second episode. Related: Funimation Support Claims Azur Lane: ...

Funimation Support Claims Azur Lane: The Complete Series Physical Release Will Not Be Censored

Spencer Baculi

September 24, 2020

Anime

Azur Lanes can rejoice once again, as after a rumor alleged that the upcoming physical release of Azur Lane: The Complete Series would be censored, Funimation’s customer support has confirmed that this will not...

Funimation’s Upcoming Physical Release of Azur Lane Anime Will Allegedly Be Heavily Censored

Spencer Baculi

September 19, 2020

Anime, Censorship

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Funimation has allegedly informed an online retailer that their upcoming physical release of the Azur Lane anime adaptation will feature heavy censorship of the series’ fanservice-heavy content. Related: F...

Dragon Ball Voice Actress Monica Rial to Star As Uzaki Hana in Funimation Dub of Uzaki-Chan Wants to Hang Out!

Spencer Baculi

September 11, 2020

Anime

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Funimation has announced that Dragon Ball voice actress Monica Rial will provide the voice of the titular Uzaki Hana in their upcoming Western dub of Uzaki-Chan Wants to Hang Out. Related: Dragon Ball Supe...

Toonami Announces Return Of My Hero Academia’s Season 4 English Dub

John F. Trent

May 8, 2020

Anime

Toonami announced the return of My Hero Academia Season 4's English dub. https://youtu.be/644xRkU9L68 The dubbed version of My Hero Academia Season 4 was delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ...

Funimation Featured on Anime Production Committees For Three Titles in Winter 2020 Season

Spencer Baculi

April 2, 2020

Anime

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Funimation is listed as a member of the production committees for three separate series in the Winter 2020 season, building on their work on three other popular series in the 2019 season. On March 12th, Funi...

Credits Show Funimation Allegedly Continued Working with Former One Piece Voice Actor Scott Freeman Despite 2014 Child Pornography Arrest

Spencer Baculi

March 12, 2020

Anime

According to voice acting credits on certain Funimation titles, the anime production studio continued working with former High School DxD voice actor Scott Freeman after he was arrested for and charged with pos...

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