For anyone who is not already aware, Funimation had liscensed the anime for D.Gray Man. Since they did a fairly decent job with Ouran, I decided keep an open mind about the dub and see how it goes. I mean, D.Gray Man is one of my top ten obsessions, and Allen is one of my top three, so I figured that since a dub would probably bring DGM into the limelight here in the US even more then it already is, I might wanna keep my eyes and ears open. Besides, considering that I'm not getting another dose of the DGM manga until March 9th (And thank goodness for Hoshino-san's recovery! ^^) I figured that maybe keeping tabs on the english DGM would keep me sated and happy.

Then I saw the casting list.



I liked Todd Haberkorn as Hikaru in Ouran, don't get me wrong, but ALLEN?! His voice just seems too old for Allen! Couldn't they have found someone else to be Allen? Like a girl who can make her voice sound really boyish? That what they usually do for younger boys in voice acting, right? I have my doubts about Travis Willingham voicing Kanda too... I mean, his voice is really deep... but that I can kinda see. And since he did Mustang in Full Metal Alchemist, he's used to making fun of vertically challenged co-workers, too.

From what little I've heard of her, Cherami Leigh definately has a sweet-but-creepy voice which would fit Road pretty well. I'm also willing to give Jason Liebrecht the benifit of the doubt for Lavi, since he pulled off a pretty good Train Hartnet in Black Cat (I still think Vic would make a better Lavi, though. But I heard a rumor that he'll be making an appearance as an Akuma). Luci Christian as Linalee is a bit of a gamble for me. I liked her voice as Kaname in Full Metal Panic, but if she does that squeaky girly Risa voice she pulled in the DNAngel dub again, I am so out. I couldn't bare to watch DNAngel in spite of sexy Vic!Dark, since Risa's voice was nails-on-chalkboard for me.

I thought J. Michael Tatum's voice was way too deep for Kyouya, and I'm kinda on the fence about how he might voice Komui, since I'm not sure how he'll handle the goofy, sister-con side of him... As for Wendy Powell voicing Hevlaska... well, cold as it may sound, Hevlaska isn't important enough to me that I'm all that concerned about her voice.

...I do wish they'd tell us what to expect with Miranda and Krory, though... Tyki, too.

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They've put out the rest of the cast now. ^^ Here's the full list of voice actors;

Todd Haberkorn as Allen Walker
Brad Hawkins as Tyki Mikk
Cherami Leigh as Road Camelot
Christopher R. Sabat as General Cross Marion
Chuck Huber as Reever Wenhamm
Colleen Clinkenbeard as Miranda Lotto
J. Michael Tatum as Komui Lee
Jason Liebrecht as Lavi and Millennium Earl
Luci Christian as Lenalee Lee and Allen Walker (Young)
Sonny Strait as Skin Boric
Travis Willingham as Yuu Kanda
Andy Mullins as Akuma (Ep. 1)and Cook (Ep. 6)
Barry Yandell as Guzol (Ep. 3-5)
Bill Jenkins as Captain (Ep. 1)
Bob Carter as Akuma Clock (Ep. 9-13), Bazu (Ep. 3-4) and Husband (Ep. 9)
Brina Palencia as Peter and Young Guzol (Ep. 5)
Bryan Massey as Jerry (Ep. 3, 6-7) and Manager (Ep. 10-13)
Caitlin Glass as Lala and Wife (Ep. 9)
Chad Halbrook as Finder (Ep. 6)
Charles Campbell as Charles (Ep. 1) and Mana Walker (Ep. 6+)
Chris Cason as Number 65
Christopher Bevins as Johnny Gil
Christopher R. Sabat as Tap Dopp
J. Michael Tatum as Leo
Joel McDonald as Akuma Wind (Ep. 9-13)
Kent Williams as Akuma Moth (Ep. 9) and Jake Russell (Ep. 6-7)
Laura Bailey as John (Ep. 6-7)
Leah Clark as Claire (Ep. 1) and Moa (Ep. 1)
Mark Stoddard as Lieutenant (Ep. 1) and Mana Walker (Ep. 2)
Mike McFarland as Akuma Pumpkin (Ep. 9-13) and Toma
Monica Rial as Lero
Robert McCollum as Marc (Ep. 1)
Tyler Walker as Akuma Ice (Ep. 9-13)
Vic Mignogna as Akuma Clown (Ep. 3-5)
Wendy Powell as Hevlaska