I haven't seen an actual discussion over this yet, and since DiZ is first introduced here (as Ansem I mean) I wanted to make one about it.
Now, in Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II the voice of DiZ/Ansem the Wise was the magnificent Christopher Lee. Christopher Lee is known to all Lord of the Rings fans as Saruman the White, but he has also had many other roles including the father of Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and even an incarnation of Dracula. Christopher Lee has a voice that stands out very firmly, no matter the role you can flat out tell who the voice belongs to.
Every game since Days and Birth by Sleep, DiZ has been voiced by Corey Burton. While the voice does suit the character, it just isn't that lordly presence that I look for with Ansem the Wise. Not many people seem to have noticed (or care enough about the character) that the actor was changed.
I myself prefer Christopher Lee, because I played KHII before I played the later games and the voice change pissed me off cause it wasn't announced like most changes in cast are. I really do not dislike Corey Burton, but he just isn't the same.
I want to know who you guys preferred and if anyone can tell me if they are planning to record over Christopher Lee with Corey Burton. I can't find information on that anywhere and it makes me frustrated. I care more about your views though. Please keep in mind this poll is about DiZ/Ansem the Wise primarily, other characters are not encouraged since most of them kept their same actors.
Now, in Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II the voice of DiZ/Ansem the Wise was the magnificent Christopher Lee. Christopher Lee is known to all Lord of the Rings fans as Saruman the White, but he has also had many other roles including the father of Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and even an incarnation of Dracula. Christopher Lee has a voice that stands out very firmly, no matter the role you can flat out tell who the voice belongs to.
Every game since Days and Birth by Sleep, DiZ has been voiced by Corey Burton. While the voice does suit the character, it just isn't that lordly presence that I look for with Ansem the Wise. Not many people seem to have noticed (or care enough about the character) that the actor was changed.
I myself prefer Christopher Lee, because I played KHII before I played the later games and the voice change pissed me off cause it wasn't announced like most changes in cast are. I really do not dislike Corey Burton, but he just isn't the same.
I want to know who you guys preferred and if anyone can tell me if they are planning to record over Christopher Lee with Corey Burton. I can't find information on that anywhere and it makes me frustrated. I care more about your views though. Please keep in mind this poll is about DiZ/Ansem the Wise primarily, other characters are not encouraged since most of them kept their same actors.