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NEWS: Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation Anime's 1st Season English Dub Launche

Cardcaptor Takato wrote:

This argument here that You Know Who was cast out because he was unpopular and burnt bridges and not because of the actual allegations against him doesn't really strike me as a great argument in defense in the confidence of the dubbing industry if the dubbing industry and voice actors are willing to overlook allegations as long as they like the person and get along with them. That's kind of partly why we had a MeToo movement in other sectors of the entertainment industry because people in power were willing to overlook abuse if it was someone they liked or had a biased connection with.

The acting scene is full of cliques and has always involved some sort of popularity contest, even in voice acting. Chris Niosi is well-liked by his peers so he's given a second chance even though his (confirmed) behavior is arguably worse than Vic Mignogna's. Vic was immensely disliked by many in the industry, his peers could not wait to get rid of him and took the first chance they had to do so.

Both did bad, career-ending things, but Chris didn't anger those in power as much, so he's getting a second shot from some people. I don't particularly believe Chris deserves a second chance if Vic doesn't, but that's the acting scene for you. Cut favors here, network there...