On August 27th, the program FACTS of TV Aztec Chihuahua surprised its viewers by dedicating a segment to the upcoming premiere of the remake of Rating 1/2fact that went viral thanks to the user of TikTok john_0.9.12who published a video where you can see this report. In this it was announced that the new remake of Ranma 1/2 has caused great discomfort to Latin American fans due to the dubbing it will have and this is because Netflix has decided to bet on a completely new cast for the Latino Spanish version of the iconic series.

This news caused many fans to show their anger and discontent, as they expressed their rejection through social networks and specialized forums. The main reason for this discontent is the strong emotional bond that was created between the followers and the original voices that accompanied Ranma Saotome and his friends during his childhood and adolescence. And most of the fans who will see the remake will be people who saw the original anime with the Latin version in Spanish and with different voices than the current ones in the remake.

Netflixwho will be in charge of carrying out this remake, announced that he will arrive Latin America on October 5th, in addition to doing so with Latin Spanish dubbing. However, the cast it will have will be a little different, the change will occur in Carlos Hugo Hidalgowho lent his voice to Ranma in his male form, and Irma Carmona, who played Ranma in his female form. These actors voiced the first version of the series, and their voices have remained etched in the memory of fans.

However, the dubbing production team decided to change these voices and put other actors in their place, the new ones responsible for bringing life to Ranma they will be Elliot Leguizamo who will voice Ranma in his male form and Alicia Velez who will play him in his female form. Although they are recognized voice actors, many fans feel that their voices do not capture the essence of the originals and that they will not be able to convey the same emotions as the actors in the first version of Rating 1/2.

Although this decision to change the main character's voice has caused great discomfort among fans, it is important to note that not all changes are negative. And it was also revealed that Rossy Aguirre, Bard Miranda and Mayra Arellanowho are the actors who gave voice Akane Tendo, Sound Having and Kasumi Tendorespectively, will return to play their characters. The news was received with relief by fans, who believe that the presence of these original actors will help maintain some originality in the series.

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