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Save Our Voice Actors, commonly abbreviated SOVA, is a Pokémon community-driven campaign to bring back the original voice actors to the Pokémon anime instead of recasting them. It temporarily disbanded on February 18, 2009, but has been regrouping since 2011. Due to many characters being removed from the show, the group has shifted its focus on Veronica Taylor, in hopes that she may still regain her role as Ash Ketchum.

Mission Statement

SOVA originally formed in 2006, after fans heard that The Pokémon Company International (aka TPCi) was going to replace the voice actors currently working with 4Kids Entertainment, starting with "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon" special episode. This turned out to be an unfortunate side effect of doing business with a new dubbing company, with whom the actors couldn't transfer to due their commitment with 4Kids at the time. With the goal of campaigning for TPCi to return the 4Kids actors, we were well known throughout large Pokémon communities such as Bulbagarden and Serebii. In the end, TPCi continued to use new dub studio and voices anyway, despite the protests.

Today, we're working to rebuild SOVA and learn from our mistakes in order to continue expressing to the company that many fans still prefer the original actors. In today’s age of mass communication, TPCi needs a positive and supportive fanbase, and it’s vital that we continue to express our desires for Pokémon’s future. Moving forward with this kind of mentality is beneficial for the fandom and maintaining the quality of the franchise. To summarize, we stand by a few core values.

1: We're dedicated to supporting the 4Kids voice actors (primarily those whose respective characters are still on the show) and expressing our desire to see them on Pokémon again. No matter how much time has passed, as long as fans support them, these talented actors still have a chance to return.

2: We recognize the importance of maintaining contact with TPCi. They are a worldwide leader in the entertainment industry and fan feedback from all ages is extremely valuable and helps them to make wiser decisions for Pokémon. This in turn leads to better profits, and a more loyal fanbase.

3: We intend to show proper respect to fans with differing opinions, the current actors, TPCi, and the dub studio, regardless of where some of us stand with their decisions. Whatever happens along the road, we must remain headstrong and confident that we’re doing the right thing by reaching out to the company and each other.

Be sure to check out the How you can help, and FAQ tabs. You can also join the SOVA group page to chat with other members in Save Our Voice Actors. The main page here will be used primarily for announcements and information, or if you have questions/comments. Here at Save Our Voice Actors, there is one lesson learned from Pokémon that stands out here; strive to achieve your goals, and never give up!

Returning 4Kids voice actors

During the PUSA/TAJ dub, only five 4Kids actors played roles (not counting recycled stock footage from past episodes to voice certain Pokémon), Ken Gates (credited as Rodger Parsons), Kayzie Rogers (credited as Jamie Peacock, who eventually left after Following a Maiden's Voyage!), Jimmy Zoppi (credited as Billy Beach), Matthew Mitler, and David Lapkin, who returned mid-season 10.

In 2008, PUSA switched dubbing studios from TAJ Productions to DuArt Film & Video.

Because DuArt's production budget wasn't as low as TAJ's, several former 4Kids voice actors began to return to the series. Initially, they were ones who had played only minor or recurring characters, such as Kayzie Rogers, Marc Thompson, Dan Green, and Amy Palant. However, in Lost Leader Strategy, Rachael Lillis voiced Maylene, and later Sunflora and Shinx, making her the first main cast member of the 4Kids dub to return to the series since the voice switch. Maddie Blaustein returned briefly before her death in 2008, voicing Chatot in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.

Only four voice actors have reprised their roles previously done in the 4Kids dub thus far. In The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!, Ted Lewis reprised the role of Giovanni, while Mike Pollock reprised the role of Raoul Contesta in Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!. Much later, Bella Hudson, credited as Erica Schroeder, voiced an older Nurse Joy in The Island of Illusions!, and Sean Schemmel voiced Lucario in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

David Lapkin (returned in An Elite Meet and Greet!)
Dan Green (returned in The Keystone Pops!)
Bella Hudson (returned in Bibarel Gnaws Best!)
Sean Schemmel (returned in Nosing Round the Mountain)
Mike Pollock (returned in Luxray Vision)
Marc Thompson (returned in Journey to the Unown!)
Amy Palant (returned in Tanks For The Memories!)
Evelyn Lanto (returned in Hot Springing a Leak!)
Greg Abbey (returned in Hot Springing a Leak!)
Rachael Lillis (returned in Lost Leader Strategy!)
Maddie Blaustein (returned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness)
Wayne Grayson (returned in Crossing Paths)
Ted Lewis (returned in A Full Course Tag Battle!)
Jamie McGonnigal (returned in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!)
Scottie Ray (returned in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part One))
Jason Griffith (returned in Cream of the Croagunk Crop!)
Lisa Ortiz (returned in Hungry for the Good Life!)
Rebecca Soler (returned in Losing Its Lustrous!)
Christopher Kromer (returned in Giratina and the Sky Warrior)
Marc Diraison (returned in Stealing Peace of Mind!)
Darren Dunstan (returned in Frozen on Their Tracks!)
Eva Christensen (returned in Try for the Family Stone!)
Suzy Myers (returned in The Brockster Is In!)
Kerry Williams (returned in Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!)
Stan Hart (returned in Explorers Of The Hero's Ruin!)
Matthew Charles (returned in A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!)
Jayne Grand (returned in Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova)
David Wills (returned in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!)
Pete Zarustica (returned in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction)
Andrew Paull (returned in Mega Evolution Special II)
Anthony Salerno (returned in Thawing An Icy Panic!)
Todd Garbeil (returned in A Relay in the Sky!)

Staff

Current staff

Ryan Woosley - Administrator
Taylor Barton Moorefield - Administrator
Mel Clattenberg - Administrator
Trevor Anderson - Administrator

Former staff

Nekusagi - Leader
Dark Master - Leader
Pie - Leader
Shadow25 - Leader
Lisa Levenson - Leader
Tommy - Administrator
Misty - Administrator
Nick-kun - Administrator
Trainer Rachel - Administrator
Szlemm - Administrator
Charzard03 - Administrator
offkilter- Administrator

External links

Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Opinion: Fans rally to combat anime change

Pokémon USA recasting controversy
Save Our Voice Actors • The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon Maddie Blaustein • Eric Stuart • Veronica Taylor Pokémon USA/TPCi • 4Kids Entertainment • Support Our Cast And Crew

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-'''Save our Voice Actors''', commonly abbreviated '''SOVA''', is a Pokémon community-driven campaign to bring back the original voice actors instead of recasting the [[Pokémon anime]] dub with new voice actors. It temporarily disbanded on February 18, 2009. In early 2011 however, SOVA began regrouping on Facebook and is currently growing. Due to many characters being removed from the show, the group has shifted its focus on [[Veronica Taylor]], in hopes that she may still regain her role as Ash Ketchum. The current plan, from there, is to get others like [[Eric Stuart]] to regain his role as James, [[Rachael Lillis]] to regain her role as Jessie, and [[Nathan Price]] (Maddie Blaustein's predecessor) to regain the role of Meowth.
+'''Save Our Voice Actors''', commonly abbreviated '''SOVA''', is a Pokémon community-driven campaign to bring back the original voice actors to the [[Pokémon anime]] [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|instead of recasting them]]. It temporarily disbanded on February 18, 2009, but has been regrouping since 2011. Due to many characters being removed from the show, the group has shifted its focus on [[Veronica Taylor]], in hopes that she may still regain her role as [[Ash Ketchum]].
-==History==
+== Mission Statement ==
-The campaign started as ''Save the Dub'' on March 21, 2006. News broke out when a member at a Pokémon forum received a letter from [[Veronica Taylor]]. Moments later, Pokémon Palace Network received an email and a guest book entry by [[Eric Stuart]]. These letters provided evidence that {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}} was going to recast the voice actors, which spurred significant [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|controversy]] in the Pokémon communities.
+''SOVA originally formed in 2006, after fans heard that [[The Pokémon Company International]] (aka TPCi) was going to replace the voice actors currently working with [[4Kids Entertainment]], starting with "[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]" special episode. This turned out to be an unfortunate side effect of doing business with a new dubbing company, with whom the actors couldn't transfer to due their commitment with 4Kids at the time. With the goal of campaigning for TPCi to return the 4Kids actors, we were well known throughout large Pokémon communities such as Bulbagarden and [[Serebii]]. In the end, TPCi continued to use new dub studio and voices anyway, despite the protests.''
-==Mission==
+''Today, we're working to rebuild SOVA and learn from our mistakes in order to continue expressing to the company that many fans still prefer the original actors. In today’s age of mass communication, TPCi needs a positive and supportive fanbase, and it’s vital that we continue to express our desires for Pokémon’s future. Moving forward with this kind of mentality is beneficial for the fandom and maintaining the quality of the franchise. To summarize, we stand by a few core values.''
-The mission is to let as many Pokémon fans know and support the previous voice actors by communicating to The Pokémon Company International to tell them that the recasting of voice actors is wrong.  Methods to convey their message include writing letters and e-mail, signing online petitions, and sending them Styrofoam [[Poké Ball]]s with messages written on them.
-As of SOVA's revival, their current mission is stated as followed;
+''1: We're dedicated to supporting the 4Kids voice actors (primarily those whose respective characters are still on the show) and expressing our desire to see them on Pokémon again. No matter how much time has passed, as long as fans support them, these talented actors still have a chance to return.''
-"We are a fan group supporting the first 8 seasons of the dubbed  TV series.
+''2: We recognize the importance of maintaining contact with TPCi. They are a worldwide leader in the entertainment industry and fan feedback from all ages is extremely valuable and helps them to make wiser decisions for Pokémon. This in turn leads to better profits, and a more loyal fanbase.''
-Our major goal is to preserve the nostalgia of the Pokémon show including the writing, characters, and most notably, the talent of the voice actors. All of these factors contribute to the overall appeal of the show that has made Pokémon a success.
-Unfortunately, much of Pokémon’s original charm disappeared in 2006 when The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) made the decision to replace Veronica Taylor (the original Ash Ketchum) and the other voice actors. By doing this, the Pokémon Company caused the character's personalities to deteriorate. Thus, they became unfamiliar as the characters we once loved.
+''3: We intend to show proper respect to fans with differing opinions, the current actors, TPCi, and the dub studio, regardless of where some of us stand with their decisions. Whatever happens along the road, we must remain headstrong and confident that we’re doing the right thing by reaching out to the company and each other.''
-SOVA originally existed at the time of the fan controversy after the new voices. Despite a strong impact among Pokémon fans, the group grew disorganized and eventually disbanded. Now, we're rising up again to become a stronger group than ever before!
+''Be sure to check out the How you can help, and FAQ tabs. You can also join the SOVA group page to chat with other members in Save Our Voice Actors. The main page here will be used primarily for announcements and information, or if you have questions/comments. Here at Save Our Voice Actors, there is one lesson learned from Pokémon that stands out here; strive to achieve your goals, and never give up!''
-We wish to join together as loyal fans of the original Pokémon series in hopes that our favorite voice actors may return, starting with Veronica Taylor. Together, we must grow as a dedicated community so that TPCi will recognize and hear us. Ultimately, we hope to bring back the heart of Pokémon.
+== Returning 4Kids voice actors ==
+During the PUSA/TAJ dub, only five 4Kids actors played roles (not counting recycled stock footage from past episodes to voice certain Pokémon), [[Rodger Parsons|Ken Gates]] (credited as '''Rodger Parsons'''), [[Kayzie Rogers]] (credited as Jamie Peacock, who eventually left after ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''), [[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]] (credited as Billy Beach), [[Matthew Mitler]], and [[David Lapkin]], who returned mid-[[S10|season 10]].
-With your help, we will create a better future for the voice actors, for the fans, and for the entire Pokémon franchise. We WILL save our voice actors"
+In 2008, PUSA switched dubbing studios from [[TAJ Productions]] to [[DuArt Film & Video]].
-==Recent victories?==
+Because DuArt's production budget wasn't as low as TAJ's, several former 4Kids voice actors began to return to the series. Initially, they were ones who had played only minor or recurring characters, such as Kayzie Rogers, [[Marc Thompson]], [[Dan Green]], and [[Amy Palant]]. However, in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy]]'', [[Rachael Lillis]] voiced [[Maylene]], and later {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Shinx}}, making her the first main cast member of the 4Kids dub to return to the series since the voice switch. [[Maddie Blaustein]] returned briefly before her death in 2008, voicing {{p|Chatot}} in ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.
-In 2008, when [[The Pokémon Company International|Pokémon USA]] switched dubbing studios from [[TAJ Productions]] to [[DuArt Film & Video|DuArt]], several of the voice actors from the 4Kids dub began to return to the series. Initially, they were voice actors who had played minor roles or recurring characters, such as [[Evelyn Lanto]], [[Sean Schemmel]], [[Dan Green]] and [[Bella Hudson]]. However, beginning with ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy]]'', fans noticed that [[Rachael Lillis]] had returned to voice [[Maylene]] and later {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Shinx}}. [[Maddie Blaustein]] returned briefly before her death in 2008, voicing {{p|Chatot}} in [[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]].
-For the first time, a 4Kids voice actor (with notable exceptions being [[Veronica Taylor]], [[Eric Stuart]], [[Amy Birnbaum]], [[Oliver Wyman]], and [[Nathan Price]]) was able to return to one of their roles. In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'', [[Ted Lewis]] redeemed his role as {{an|Giovanni}}. [[Mike Pollock]]  also redeemed his role as [[Raoul Contesta]] in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''. However, most who returned have not regained their main roles (and those who have returned to regain roles do not play either the main protagonists or antagonists barring Giovanni in the series), an example being [[Rachael Lillis]]'s main role as [[Jessie]].
+Only four voice actors have reprised their roles previously done in the 4Kids dub thus far. In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'', [[Ted Lewis]] reprised the role of {{an|Giovanni}}, while [[Mike Pollock]] reprised the role of [[Raoul Contesta]] in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''. Much later, Bella Hudson, credited as [[Erica Schroeder]], voiced an older [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'', and [[Sean Schemmel]] voiced {{SSB|Lucario}} in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]].
+* [[David Lapkin]] (returned in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'')
 * [[Dan Green]] (returned in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'')
-* [[Bella Hudson]] (returned in ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'')
+* [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] (returned in ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'')
 * [[Sean Schemmel]] (returned in ''[[DP058|Nosing Round the Mountain]]'')
 * [[Mike Pollock]] (returned in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision]]'')
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 * [[Amy Palant]] (returned in ''[[DP062|Tanks For The Memories!]]'')
 * [[Evelyn Lanto]] (returned in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'')
-* [[Gregory Abbey]] (returned in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'')
+* [[Greg Abbey]] (returned in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'')
 * [[Rachael Lillis]] (returned in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'')
 * [[Maddie Blaustein]] (returned in ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'')
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 * [[Jamie McGonnigal]] (returned in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'')
 * [[Scottie Ray]] (returned in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part One)]]'')
-* [[David Brimmer]] (returned in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'')
 * [[Jason Griffith]] (returned in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'')
 * [[Lisa Ortiz]] (returned in ''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]'')
-* [[Pete Capella]] (returned in ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]'')
+* [[Rebecca Soler]] (returned in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'')
 * [[Christopher Kromer]] (returned in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'')
 * [[Marc Diraison]] (returned in ''[[DP110|Stealing Peace of Mind!]]'')
 * [[Darren Dunstan]] (returned in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'')
-* Eva Christensen (returned in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'')
+* [[Eva Christensen]] (returned in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'')
-* [[Carol Jacobanis]] (returned in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'')
+* [[Suzy Myers]] (returned in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'')
 * [[Kerry Williams]] (returned in ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'')
 * [[Stan Hart]] (returned in ''[[BW064|Explorers Of The Hero's Ruin!]]'')
+* [[Matthew Charles]] (returned in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'')
+* [[Jayne Grand]] (returned in ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'')
+* [[David Wills]] (returned in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'')
+* [[Pete Zarustica]] (returned in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'')
+* [[Andrew Paull]] (returned in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'')
+* [[Anthony Salerno]] (returned in ''[[XY057|Thawing An Icy Panic!]]'')
+* [[Todd Garbeil]] (returned in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
-==Staff==
+== Staff ==
-===Current Staff===
+=== Current staff ===
-* Ryan W. (Bluelatios) - SOVA Leader and Administrator
+* Ryan Woosley - Administrator
-* Jonathan Allen S. - SOVA Leader
+* Taylor Barton Moorefield - Administrator
-* Lisa L. (Trainer Lisa) - Organizer
+* Mel Clattenberg - Administrator
-* Enrique Victor B. - Responsible for news on the original main cast voice actors current work in other anime
+* Trevor Anderson - Administrator
-* Nick W. - Event Planner and Supporting Organizer
-* Kelly M. - Idea Planner (Plan A: Get the voice actors back in guest roles in TPCi dub and then in main roles if possible)
-* Jugraj D. - Idea Planner (Plan B: Alternate English Language Dub of Pokemon Anime using original voice actors for Ash and company)
-* Sammy A. - Idea Planner (Plan C: Request TPCi to release M01-M08 in theaters, rereleasing some of aforementioned movies once again, to show support for the original voice actors)
-* Anthony N. - Idea Planner (Plan D: Work with another dubbing company to produce an Alternate English Language Dub of Pokemon should TPCi not approve of the idea if aforementioned plans should fail)
-===Former Staff===
+=== Former staff ===
-* Nekusagi - SOVA Leader (hiatus)
+* Nekusagi - Leader
-* Dark Master - SOVA Leader
+* Dark Master - Leader
-* Shadow25 - SOVA Commissioner
+* Pie - Leader
-* Tommy - Administrator/Leader
+* Shadow25 - Leader
+* Lisa Levenson - Leader
+* Tommy - Administrator
 * Misty - Administrator
 * Nick-kun - Administrator
-* Trainer Rachel - Moderator (inactive)
+* Trainer Rachel - Administrator
-* Szlemm - Moderator
+* Szlemm - Administrator
-* Charzard03 - Moderator
+* Charzard03 - Administrator
-* offkilter- Moderator
+* offkilter- Administrator
-==External Links==
+== External links ==
 {{Bulbanews|Opinion: Fans rally to combat anime change}}
-* [http://www.facebook.com/saveourvoiceactors SOVA's Facebook page]
+* [http://www.saveourvoiceactors.com/ Save Our Voice Actors website]
-* [http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?t=111108 Topic at SPPf regarding the recast and discussion]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/saveourvoiceactors Save Our Voice Actors Facebook page]
-* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=12061 BMGf VA recasting discussion]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/282336714794/ Save Our Voice Actors Facebook group]
 * [http://www.serebii.net/dub.shtml Save the Dub]
+* [http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?116959-Save-Our-Voice-Actors!-(Serebii-branch) Save Our Voice Actors Serebii branch]
+* [http://saveourvoiceactors.deviantart.com/ Save Our Voice Actors DeviantArt page]
+* [https://twitter.com/SOVAPokemon Save Our Voice Actors on Twitter]
+* [http://sova.createmybb.com/index.php Old SOVA forum]
+* [http://sova.soulsboard.com/forum Old SOVA forum]
+{{-}}
 {{Recastcontroversy}}
 {{Project Fandom notice}}
 [[Category:Fandom]]
 [[Category:Fan organizations]]
+[[Category:English dub of the Pokémon anime]]

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