Jazzy Oliver
Jazzy Oliver 2 days ago
I have decided to step down from voicing Hirose in Tetro BLUE. To be clear, all my lines are done. Should Von decide to keep using them throughout the rest of BLUE, there’s nothing I can do to stop that. However, I will not be participating in any Student Spotlights or any future appearances of the character (if there is any). My reason for this is simple: A source I trust has confirmed to me that Von has utilized AI in her art for Tetro. I have spoken very openly about my disdain for genAI usage and to say I’m upset finding this out would be an understatement. I have made it clear that any AI usage is grounds for me to leave a project and well…here we are. Outside of the AI usage, I have personally experienced unprofessional behavior from Von on several occasions and have considered leaving many times as a result. The only thing that kept me staying were the friends I made within the cast that I am equally upset for. Some of these things include a failure to disclose the project as unpaid, many emotional outbursts directed toward the cast and crew, and poor treatment of VAs within the cast. More than anything, however, I feel betrayed. I spent nearly a year recording for this series. I love Hirose. I love his story. I loved every minute of recording for him. But now I can’t look at any moment I recorded without feeling disgusted. Because how much of the dialogue that I put so much of myself into performing was written by someone and how much of it was shat out of a machine? I genuinely can’t look at any of my work on this series with even the slightest bit of pride. It’s very deflating and extremely depressing. I will not be promoting Tetro going forward. I will not include it on my resume and I will be removing my videos about it from my channel. The only exceptions to this will be the livestreams I did with the voice actors. I’d like to take this time to thank the fans who have been an absolute joy and the cast members who’ve been amazing to work with and talk to outside the project. If nothing else, I’m grateful for all the friends I got to make on this project and I genuinely hope that I get to work with all these incredible VAs in the future. Because quite frankly, if the talent in Tetro was anywhere, it was in its incredible cast. With that, I’m ready to move on.
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You deserved so much better than this. I’m really sorry you and the cast went through such disgusting treatment from Von. It’s unthinkable.
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It’s a real damn shame to see how people like Von can stoop so low just for a profit. You made the right call. I’m sorry for all of the shit you and the other VAs had to go through with this series. Wishing all of you the best.
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It's beyond understandable that you're stepping down, and I'm so sorry that you feel like your hard work has gone to waste. Even if it means nothing coming from one person, I promise it wasn't for nothing because for anyone like myself who hadn't watched II yet, this series introduced me to you and Tunnelberg's amazing VA work. The silver lining to this shitty situation is that Tetro introduced so many people to countless talented VAs who truly deserve the recognition and kudos they're getting right now. I do hope you still stream with the vas (even if Tetro isn't talked about) since it seems like y'all have made some great friendships at the very least. Sorry for the essay lol
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Oh DEAR, that is not good in the slightest… I’m so sorry that this ended up happening, a real shame how low some people can stoop just to get things done “effectively” using such dubious and disrespectful methods. I 100% respect your decision to step down from the project, stay strong Jazzy.
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holyfuck it actually was ai????????????
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so sorry that von is being a completely shitty douchebag rn, using ai for this is betrayal
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Even though the characters in tetro may be AI, the voice actors truly brought these characters to life and made them feel like real people. The voice actors were the main reason I even began watching tetro. Everyone is just so talented. I’m incredibly sorry that Von treated you and the other cast members like that, it is unthinkable that she would even do something like that, but regardless, here we are. I wish nothing but a better future for you from here on out, and I promise that no matter what, we’ll keep on supporting you, no matter what you decide to voice act next. I’m glad you made this decision, Jazzy. It’s one I would’ve made too, and i’m sure i’m not alone on saying that. ❤
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Glad you came to your own terms with the character Jazzy👍
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It's 100% fair, and for what it's worth, in the little time that you had Hirose Shingo, I'm glad that you were able to connect with him. I hope that you never have to deal with stuff like this again
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Heck yeah Jazzy! It sucks it turned out like this, but I’m very glad you’re sticking to your guns and your integrity! Your own work and all of the other VA’s inspired so many of us, so many of my friends as well as myself are making fangans because we were amazed by the VA’s and strength of emotion. You did not deserve any of this treatment, and I hope you’ll continue to be the amazing VA you are. All of the Tetro fandom is behind you all, and we’ll see you all in future projects, thats a guarantee.
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Totally respect your decision, and I enjoyed the time you voiced Hirose.
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this was genuinely a really, really sad situation since i’ve grown super attached to tetro, but i think theres a responsible time where you just have to let the series go, i applaud you for standing up and doing this, you’re genuinely an amazing voice actor
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this is so fair i'm so sorry you had to partake in this i'm genuinely really upset because hirose grew to be my favorite character in blue but theres not much i can do about that anymore ily jazzy i hope everything else is well
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You guys deserved so much better than this. Yaitabashi, Maekawa and also Hirose became my top favorites while I was watching, thank you Jazzy and to every cast member included in the project for bringing these characters to life.
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i’m glad you decided to step down from it, it was for sure the right choice !! it sucks that ai is used so much now.. but yeah i’m sorry that happened
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Absolutely understandable, happy that you’ve stayed true to your values! I think it’s especially gross that Von wasn’t up front about not only her AI usage but the fact your work would not be compensated.
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I am genuienly so, so sorry Jazzy, this is such despicable treatment, and I want you to know you, and the VAs, deserve so much better and are absolutely so talented beyond words.
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Im sorry that happened to you. You did not deserve that, nor did any of the other voice actors.
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I'm so sorry you had to go through this but your view is completely understandable, I'd be pissed if this happened to me so I hope you can find a role similar to this one that makes you as happy as voicing Hirose did.
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Rock on, Jazzy. I'm sorry I spent so much theorizing Hirose as a secret cannibal serial killer in Tetrocord. Did love the character, and thought you did a great job with it. Rock on with whatever you do next.
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You and the cast deserved so much better than Von's horrendous treatment and lack of professionalism. Good on you for sticking to your principles, and thank you on the performance of Shingo when enjoyed.
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Sorry that Von did this to you, but I’m glad you can stay friends with the VAs. You all are incredible people and I hope you can move on from this
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Your performance was absolutely amazing as a voice actor. This is my absolute nightmare. I’m so sorry this happened to you This is so understandable and I hope you find better projects in the future.
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I dont know what to say but please interpret this as nothing but words of support.
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We understand the decision and support you 100% Thank you for bringing Hirose to life. Sorry that things were so bad. Respect for sticking to your principles and leaving.
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common hirose W,
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We will all respect your decision during this hard time Jazzy. And I am just going to say this, none of the VA’s deserve this treatment, you guys are the reason why characters come to life, you guys work really hard to make this characters as well feel loved, as well as inspire us to be VA’s in the future and do the same. I really hope that everyone in this community, no everyone is treating you (as well as the other VA’s) with so much care during this difficult time. And thank you so much for the hard work 🙏🏻 (Forgive my bad English 😅)
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Completely understandable. Sorry you had to go through that.
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You were super talented in voicing Hirose, it's a shame that von had to be incredibly shitty. im glad you're doing this and I respect the decision! your performance was amazing and im sorry that all this happened.
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I'm genuinely so upset over all of this. I have never felt such an attachment to a series for this long. But I can completely understand your feeling of heartbreak. Because to some extent, I feel it too. Although it's a little different since you're the actual voice of the character lol. But I do wish to maybe see you in other Danganronpa fangan projects. I wish the absolute best to you and everyone else in this and pinks wonderful cast.
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nobody deserves to be treated like this, im so sorry you had to deal with this
The way I was just planning listening to Tetro for the first time and then this comes up in my community tab. Guess I won’t be doing that dang 😭😭 i was saved at the last minute
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And Just when I’m getting into Tetro Danganronpa.. I completely understand your choice to step down, believe me, I DESPISE AI art. If the rumors are genuine, then I’ll probably step down from TDR as a whole. I hope all goes well for you with other roles, and for what it’s worth, your performance as Hirose from what I’ve seen was GOLDEN! Take care Jazzy! ^^
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Never seen tetro and only know you from ii, but I stand with you on this. I refuse to work on any projects that are built with generative ai in any form such as writing, sound, or art. I refuse to be part of that and I'm glad you do too.
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Ugh, that sucks :( Generative ai usage in a project where so many people clearly put in such hard work is awful and disregards all of the effort every person put into the project. I wish you and every person other who dedicated their hard work to the project without the use of ai the best❤
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I understand completely , just know you did an amazing job as hiroses VA and I loved it a lot, I even watched inanimate insanity because of your role as Hirose & will continue to support you, it's been such a betrayal today all in all but thank you for your time as hirose
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Respect Jazz, Respect
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holy shit
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TBH I felt that some of the sprites look odd(Ruka the most) like a diferent style from pink
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holy shit you and everyone else deserve everythint better than what von put you and the others through :((!! hope to continue support u and the other former vas in any proj u go through w/