As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast who has weathered many storms in the fandom community, I find myself once again disheartened by the latest turn of events surrounding the beloved “Dandadan” anime. The ongoing controversy over the character redesign is regrettable, to say the least. It’s a shame that such creative expression should be met with such vitriol and hostility.
The latest buzz surrounding the popular anime series “Dandadan” has been clouded by another round of criticism. Previous episodes sparked intense debate among viewers due to the portrayal of underage characters in a sexualized and partially nude manner. This anime, adapted from Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga, centers around Momo and Okarun, who fight against aliens and yokai to retrieve the latter’s family heirlooms while uncovering their deep-seated feelings for each other. However, another controversy has arisen among the fan base, targeting one of the voice actors.
Over the past week, social media has been buzzing following a 16-year-old artist named Lynn’s (@Lynn6Thorex) online posting of an original artwork depicting Momo and Okarun from “Dandadan” with American-style designs. Specifically, Okarun was redrawn to represent an African-American character, while Momo was given a darker skin tone. This artwork sparked intense debate online as some fans criticized Lynn for “cultural appropriation,” or what they called “blackwashing.” However, many supporters came to Lynn’s defense, including A.J. Beckles, the English dub voice actor for “Dandadan.
A.J. Beckles Deletes Social Media Amid Dandadan Backlash
In the English version of the anime “Dandadan,” A.J. Beckles lends his voice to the character Okarun. A.J. Beckles, a highly respected voice actor, is recognized for his work on the English dubs of shows such as “Tokyo Revengers,” “Bungo Stray Dogs,” “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,” and many others. It’s unknown if A.J. Beckles was aware of any controversy, but he posted this artwork (originally on Twitter) with the caption “#NewProfilePic” accompanied by a fire emoji and a thank you to Lynn.
Although some admired A.J. Beckles’ artwork, numerous fans swiftly criticized him following its unveiling. It appears that the voice actor subsequently deactivated his X account, possibly as a reaction to the barrage of hostile and hateful remarks left under the post. Regrettably, his account is now defunct, along with the comments attached to it. Meanwhile, Lynn has maintained her original post, leaving the distressing comments visible for all to see.
Multiple Anime VAs Have Deleted Social Media Because of Fans
Man, I’ve been in this gaming world long enough to know that it’s not uncommon for voice actors to take a break from social media after facing unfair criticism from fans. Just this year, Cristina Vee, known for her role as Uzumaki, found herself in hot water when she was falsely accused of supporting Zionist ideologies. Even though she cleared her name, the relentless backlash was overwhelming and she had to delete her account. To this day, she’s yet to return. It’s a tough gig being a voice actor in the gaming world, let me tell you!
In 2023, the voice actress of Persona 5’s English version, Erica Lindbeck, chose to distance herself from a situation involving an AI video on YouTube that utilized her character’s songs from Persona 5 without her authorization. Although the video owner complied with Lindbeck’s request to remove it, some social media users responded negatively, flooding her account with reposts and offensive comments.
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2024-12-11 19:10