Persona 4 Fans Torn Over Remake’s Totally New English Voice Cast
Persona 4 Revival, the upcoming remake of the acclaimed JRPG, will feature an entirely new English voice cast, sparking disappointment among longtime fans. The original Persona 4 Golden earned significant praise for its English localization, featuring standout performances from prominent voice actors including Troy Baker (Kanji Tatsumi), Yuri Lowenthal (Yosuke Hanamura), Erin Fitzgerald (Chie Satonaka), Laura Bailey (Rise Kujikawa), and Sam Riegel (Teddie). These performances became iconic and helped define the characters for English-speaking players.
However, none of these actors have been retained for the remake, marking a significant departure from the original. In contrast to the English dub overhaul, the game will maintain its original Japanese voice acting, with most or all Japanese voice actors expected to return. This selective localization approach has ignited debate within the community, with many fans expressing frustration over losing the cherished performances that were central to their experience with the original game.