changing VAs halfway

[kusinagi-kun]

ok. i know i'm not crazy... i know Excel's VA changed halfway through the series (right after the 13th epidsode actually) ... Jessica Cavallo replaced with ... someone else.

i don't know how i feel about this. i want to know why they had to replace Ms. Cavallo, as she was pitch perfect as the manic-talking Excel.

[TeldakSS]

Depending on who you ask it is one of two things:
1: She had issues with her contract. I don't think this is likely.
2: Her doctor told her to stop or risk losing her voice. Much more likely.

[orochi X]

Well the change wasn't too drastic, I got used to the new VA pretty fast. The new VA had a somewhat 'deeper' tone IMO but she did pull off the maniac speaking quite well.

[Eddy]

its a shame they had to keep the manic talking because i absolutely HATED Excels VA, so squeaky and loud and shouty, you oculd never understand a friggin word she was spekaing!

[Lurker]

That's why I preferred the sub, you get Kotono Mitsuishi throughout the entire series and the advantage of being able to pause whenever Excel speaks.

[kusinagi-kun]

re: Lurker

eh. i watch the DVD with Excel dubbed and subs on. (pausing when necessary)

[Wolfpac]

I grabbed this from an old post made by Kawaii Filia which is suppose to be a statement directly from Jessica Cavello's mailing list.
Hello everyone! Welcome to this update. Some things as of late have prevented me from writing to you as much as I had wanted, but once I explain things, you will understand why.

Basically, when I accepted the role of Excel back in October, I was told that I would receive much vocal rest in between volumes. This was both necessary for me, as I would need time to vocally heal after completing a volume, and for ADV, so they would have me back in top shape for more demanding vocal work and there would be no concerns of me not being in perfect, healthy vocal shape. However, due to the demands of outside entities, ADV accelerated the recording process so that the production would be completed in a more timely fashion. I agreed to this recording schedule - wanting the best for the series and wanting deadlines to be met. However, the strain of the accelerated recording process affected my cords drastically, and during the recording of Volume 4, I damaged my instrument. My doctor said that my cords would heal in time and that there is not permanent damage. Obviously, with the panicked idea that I had really hurt myself, I was very relieved to hear this. With this recent cord damage though, it was now imperative that I received the original time off in between volumes, as was originally spoken of. However, ADV would not be able to grant the time off in it's entirety. Seeing that this could possibly give me permanent damage, and because they could not delay such time off, a decision to recast the role of Excel for Volumes 4, 5, and 6 was made. While I wish that ADV had kept the original recording schedule which provided me with the necessary vocal rest in between volumes, I understand that the popularity of the series created this need for faster movement.

I had truly wanted to complete the series all the way through, and I had every intention of doing so, but I cannot risk permanent damage to my voice. Understand that this decision was made for the better of my vocal well being, and for the better of the series, so please refrain from emailing ADV any harsh or otherwise negative emails or comments if you feel compelled to do so. I wish nothing but the best for Excel Saga (the crazy, beloved chic AND the series and I wish whomever is to be recast the best of luck on the vocally demanding role! My cords go out to ya...

Gambatte! I also wish ADV luck in getting Excel out quicker so the fans can enjoy it.

I hold nothing back in saying that I am very proud of my work in the first 3 volumes of the series and I hope that you will all be pleased with it also! I have never worked harder in a recording booth in my life, and there is something to be said for that. And while I am deeply affected by the recent turn of events, I know this was the right thing to do both for myself and for the series. You should know that, too.

[Oogami Ichirou]

Heh the funny thing is.. I didn't even know they switched VAs.

[kusinagi-kun]

mmmm. seems like ample reason to me.

it's just a shame she didn't get to finish out the series. i think she might have had fun... but if it's killing your vocal cords, i can completely understand.

thanks Wolfpac.