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NEWS: High School DxD Gets New TV Anime Series

Is everyone already used to Josh Grelle as the new voice of Issei Hyodo in the Funimation English Dub version? Or does anyone still kinda miss Scott Freeman?

CANimeFan88 wrote:

Is everyone already used to Josh Grelle as the new voice of Issei Hyodo in the Funimation English Dub version? Or does anyone still kinda miss Scott Freeman?

He's ok but I doubt he'll ever be great in the role or exceed his predecessor. At least Freeman gave Issei a unique voice while Grelle as talented as he is unfortunately phoned in the role with a voice he's used dozens of times before.

Snow White with the Red Hair's dub is proof Cris George is capable of directing a good dub but ignoring the fact he was put into a bad situation to take over the dub, season 1 & 2's dub by Clinkenbeard & Sabat were tiers better.

Be great if either of them returned; second option would be Jerry Jewell to direct season 4; who apparently has the rare super power of directing sequels better than the original ADR directors.

Kadmos1 wrote:

I think after 4 TV seasons, that is good enough for a harem. I don't read the LN and I can be kind of indifferent for it staying faithful to the LN. This is because I watch it for the fan service.

In this day and age it is a real milestone for a harem focused series to have this much seasons in its run. Not only that, this is the first harem series in modern times i have seen getting past the 50 ep mark. If u add all the episodes of the first 3 seasons plus the 4 ovas that is already 40 ep and with this one at least another cour that is 52ep.

I cannot remember the last time a harem/ecchi series got this much. does anybody know..cause most only get either 1 cour with an occasional 2 seasons but that is it.

I also miss hearing Scott Freeman's voice. I really don't care what he did. I just hope he's able to find work again in a few years time.

In the meantime, can anyone tell me what exactly is so unique about Josh Grelle? I mostly know him as the infamously dense Ichika Orimura in Infinite Stratos.

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I also miss hearing Scott Freeman's voice. I really don't care what he did. I just hope he's able to find work again in a few years time. In the meantime, can anyone tell me what exactly is so unique about Josh Grelle? I mostly know him as the infamously dense Ichika Orimura in Infinite Stratos.

he's voiced quite a few guys like Shido from Date a Live, Maou from Devil is a Part Timer, and currently Tanukichi from Shimoneta to name a few.

Basically he's best when voicing teenagers especially "generic" ones though I wouldnt call Maou generic. he's not bad as Issei and he certainly takes the role seriously. Freeman was great but I think Grelle sounds a little closer to Yuki Kaji cos Freeman's voice sounds a tad deeper. Its a personal preference for me when comparing English VAs that I prefer their voice suits the character's personality, how well they can get into character and how close their voice can be to the seiyuus in terms of sound and pitch. But thats just me

Thespacemaster wrote:

Kadmos1 wrote: I think after 4 TV seasons, that is good enough for a harem. I don't read the LN and I can be kind of indifferent for it staying faithful to the LN. This is because I watch it for the fan service. In this day and age it is a real milestone for a harem focused series to have this much seasons in its run. Not only that, this is the first harem series in modern times i have seen getting past the 50 ep mark. If u add all the episodes of the first 3 seasons plus the 4 ovas that is already 40 ep and with this one at least another cour that is 52ep. I cannot remember the last time a harem/ecchi series got this much. does anybody know..cause most only get either 1 cour with an occasional 2 seasons but that is it.

Actually the To Love-Ru franchise already has four series in the book. Including its OVAs (not all of which are legally available outside of Japan) and the fact that its first series was 26 episodes, I believe it's over 70 episodes total by now. The originating TenchiMuyo! franchise is also in that same ballpark even if you only count the episodes involving Tenchi directly.

I wonder why it ain't legal here. To Love-Ru is one of my favorite ecchi series. It's entertaining in so many ways. I wish somebody could at least make a fandub of the original manga. I'd so give it a look.

Probably because the OVAs would be a separate license, as I believe they were released with manga volumes. This is hardly a problem limited to the TLR franchise, though it seems more affected by it than most since some of the unlicensed OVAs are crucial set-ups for certain seasons.

Well nothing could be worse than that third season right?

Alright then s4 orders of DxD is coming much YES indeed it coming & yes wait for funi on standby for license dub.

Actually the To Love-Ru franchise already has four series in the book. Including its OVAs (not all of which are legally available outside of Japan) and the fact that its first series was 26 episodes, I believe it's over 70 episodes total by now. The originating TenchiMuyo! franchise is also in that same ballpark even if you only count the episodes involving Tenchi directly.

i wouldnt be so sure about that. just because funi did the last three seasons, doesnt necessarily mean they will automatically license this one. i learned that lesson the hard way then they completely skip season two of Hell Girl. while i wont be surprised if the do license this season, dont be surprise if they skip this one and have another company let alone another studio dub this one.

Don't forget about UFO Ultra Maiden Valkyrie. That one had 3 seasons and the OVA's. Granted each season was only 12 episodes but it still is an accomplishment. Perhaps more so if you consider when it was released such shows were not as widespread as they are now. Plus it showed an awful lot of boobage for it's time too when panty shots were the big thing.