When Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt season 1 was dubbed by Funimation in 2012, I really liked the anime because the voice acting done by Jamie Marchi, Monica Rial, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Cherami Leigh, Ian Sinclair, Christopher Bevins, and Joel McDonald was perfect. Their performances brought each character to life, complementing the unique charm and humor of the series perfectly. The dubbing script was superior to the original Japanese version, and it made the show memorable and engaging for English-speaking audiences.

When Season 2 was announced in 2024, I was hopeful for another season filled with the same vibrancy and excitement. My wish was for Crunchyroll to dub and license it, ideally finding replacements for Christopher Sabat and Chris Ayres if necessary, preserving as much of the original voice cast as possible. However, when Amazon Prime Video announced they licensed the show and decided to let Pixelogic replace the voice cast, I was deeply disappointed and even outraged by this decision.

The essence of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is tied intricately to its voice cast, who have established a strong and engaging interpretation in the English-dubbed version. Recasting not only diminishes the continuity and familiarity of beloved characters but also disregards the preferences of the loyal fanbase. We as fans, are passionate about preserving the integrity of the show and believe that the new season would best succeed with the return of the original voice talent.

We urge Amazon, Pixelogic, and the production team to consider the impact this recasting has on the fan experience and bring back the original voice actors who contributed immensely to the series' initial success. Their voices are iconic, and we believe they are crucial for keeping the spirit of Panty & Stocking alive in the hearts of devoted fans.

Join us in showing support and requesting Crunchyroll to license Season 2 of New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt by letting them commission their own dub with the original voice cast, have season 1 dubbed into other languages, and to release it on Blu-Ray and DVD. Sign the petition today to make your voices heard and help ensure this beloved series remains true to its roots.