Board Thread:Speculation, Theories, and Rumors/@comment-24893759-20150221024726

Well, the new voice actors came in 2010 with Sonic Free Riders and Sonic Colors and it's been five years since they've been on the Sonic series and it's 2015 and the big question remains; who will they replace and who's getting their contract renewed;

As we all know, when most of these actors came around Mike Pollock, who still plays Eggman, is the only 4kids got his contract renewed. He has played Eggman since 2003 (which was when Sonic X first aired). But he didn't play him in the video games until 2005, with Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic Rush, and he still currently plays Eggman.

Here's the new Sonic voice cast;

Roger Craig Smith - Sonic the Hedgehog, Wisp Announcer (Sonic Colors, Sonic Generations, Sonic Lost World, and presumably, Sonic Runners)

Colleen Villard - Miles "Tails" Prower, Charmy Bee

(Interseting fact, Tails was actually played by Kate Higgins 2010 - 2013, Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games being the last one she played him in, for some reason, they wanted Villard to play Tails; I know it may shock some because he has the same voice actor as Charmy but Villard sounds exactly how Higgins portrayed Tails, + in the Spanish version of the games, Tails and Charmy also had the same voice actor).

Kate Higgins - Tails, Wave the Swallow (2010 - 2013)

Travis Willingham - Knuckles the Echidna, Storm the Albatross, Zavok

Cindy Robinson - Amy Rose

Kirk Thronton - Shadow the Hedgehog, Orbot, Zik

Quinton Flynn - Silver the Hedgehog

Karen Strassman - Rouge the Bat, Zeena

Michael Yurchak - Jet the Hawk

Wally Wingert - Cubot

Laura Bailey - Blaze the Cat, Omochao

Keith Silvernstein - Vector the Crocodile

Troy Baker - Espio the Chameleon

Michelle Ruff - Cream the Rabbit

Kyle Hebert -  Big the Cat (DS version of Sonic Colors only)

Vic Minoroga (please correct me if spelled that last name wrong) - E-123 Omega

Now for my opinions of who should get their contracts renewed and who shouldn't;

I think all the actors should get their contracts renewed except for Cindy Robinson (Amy), Kirk Thornton (as Shadow), and Michael Yurchak (Jet). I'll explain why. I'll also explain why I think those other actors should get their contracts renewed).

Now for why I think the actors should get the contracts renewed;

Roger Craig Smith (Sonic/Wisp Announcer): Say what you will, but I think Smith does a good job as Sonic, making him sound all cocky and what not, and he deserves a second chance and I think Sega will renew his contract.

Colleen Villard: (Tails/Charmy): Well, she already does a good job portraying those two's personalities, and she deserves to come back for five more years, especially as Tails)

Travis Willingham (Knuckles/Storm); He does good as both characters, +, I think he can do deeper voiced Knuckles, it's just that Jack Fletcher wants him to sound like the Dan Green Knuckles. But who knows what the next voice director will do...

Mike Pollock: He already does good as Eggman, that's why he got his contract renewed when they already replace the 4kids actors so I can see him another 5 years as Eggman.

Quinton Flynn (Silver): He is a good Silver, he sounds like Pete Capella original impression of him, but a tad deeper and better, although Capella was perfect by Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Flynn does a good job and deserves to get his contract renewed.

Laura Bailey (Blaze/Omochao): She's an amazing Blaze, she sounds like Bella Hudson's impression, It doesn't sound girly to me. She needs her contract renewed, +, even though Omochao is annoying as hell, she makes a good job doing so, she definitely needs her contract renewed.

Kirk Thronton (Orbot): While he may fail as Shadow, he makes up for it for making a good Orbot. He can get renewed as Orbot anyday.

Wally Wingert (Cubot): He's awesome as Cubot, let's have him around for 5 more years.

Keith Silvernstein (Vector): I like his impression, what's wrong with it?

Troy Baker (Espio): By far, the most badass Espio voice I've ever heard.

Karen Strassman (Rouge): Sounds fine to me, I know why some other people might not like it but, I do.

Kyle Hebert (Big): He does a good job. He's no Jon St. John but he's pretty close. But, unfortunately, Sonic Team has officially confirmed that he's not appearing in any more games.

Vic Minoroga (Omega): Again, he comes close to Jon St. John and perfects the voice.

Oh, since Kate Higgins is no longer voicing any Sonic characters, I think Wave should either be played by Laura Bailey or Colleen Villard. I'd think one of them would do a good job.

Michelle Ruff (Cream): What's wrong with her Cream impression? I thinks she sounds fine.

Now for why I think these actors shouldn't get their contracts renewed;

Cindy Robinson (Amy): Ever since she first portrayed Amy in Sonic Free Riders, she souned exactly like Minnie Mouse, although she has improved in Sonic Boom the TV series, I think she's just better off in the Sonic Boom series and she can come back as Amy in if there is a Sonic Generations 2 for Sonic's 25th Anniversary, playing the Sonic Boom Amy. Now, I just think they should get Lisa Ortiz back since many people think that she nailed Amy and perfectly fitted her.

Kirk Thornton (Shadow): Worst decision, Sega. Shadow sounds way out of character. If you thought Shadow the Hedgehog/Shadow 05 killed him, then you're wrong, it's this guy's voice. Through he did improve in Rise of Lyric and Shattered Crystal, I think it's best if they get Jason Griffith back, because, he's the Shadow people mostly know him for (besides this shitty one). He does good as Cubot but should get replaced as Shadow.

Michael Yurchak (Jet): Oh my gosh, where do I begin? He sounds like a whiny little kid, kind of like Chester from The Fairly OddParents. Don't get me wrong, Chester is a hilarious character. But that's not how Jet is supposed to sound. He's supposed to sound like a squawking bird trying to talk, or how he was portrayed in Japan, with a more mature voice. So I'm saying, either get Griffith back, or get someone who's perfect to matching Daisuke Kishio (Jet's Japan Seiyu)'s performance as Jet.

So those were my opinions, what are you guys' opinions, leave 'em below. 