JoCat leaving the Internet for good is understandable at this point. No one deserves toxicity and judgement like this. JoCat is beautiful and deserved better.
For the love of all things, leave jocat the fuck alone!!! They were harassed off the Internet for just making a wonderful animation about appreciating all kinds of women, not sexually. You harassed them off the Internet, leave them alone!!!
Statement from the second animator. One word has been blurred out just in case there's an NDA involved. This one is not easy to take in and it honestly brought me to tears... please respect the artists anonymity.
#glitchproductions
#smg4
#ditchglitch
A statement from another Animator who used to work at
#glitchproductions
. They don't have a Twitter presence and wanted me to post this with anonymity.
I am beyond devastated. A legend who brought us one of the most epic shows of our time. You shaped the world of Anime and gave us incredibly unforgettable characters. Thank you Akira Toriyama. Thank you and may you rest in peace...
Another artist messaged me with their own testimony. Please respect their anonymity. Overall, it sounds like the other artists got along and were practically family, but management overworked them to traumatic exhaustion.
#glitchproductions
#smg4
#DitchGlitch
Another Animator wanted to reach out with a warning to anyone whose ever wanted to work for
#glitchproductions
and has asked me to upload this statement. Please respect the artists anonymity.
My Tari... You didn't deserve this. If we're that replaceable, then consider this my resignation as SMG2 effective immediately.
@smg4official
should be ashamed for being this heartless and unprofessional.
@davejoeff
As the OG voice of Tari, I am as surprised as you are - I only discovered I had been replaced today. While I’m sure
@LottieBourneVO
is a lovely person and would never begrudge a fellow actor getting work, this whole narrative that I was too busy is not true at all.
A statement was made. Still wrapping my head around this whole situation. An apology was made and I'm reaching out to the animators to hear their response. Still no mention on Celeste. Why did you replace her and not tell her? If you need even more time to answer, then fine.
Just found a Youtuber reacting to the situation like I'm clout chasing or trying to cancel Glitch without evidence. For anyone who really thinks that of me, here's what I have to say... these are my friends. My family.
#glitchproductions
Three things:
1. We know the WHY and it's messed up
2. "Oops we forgot to tell her" is not an acceptable excuse.
3. Contacted other VAs?! Only Celeste was contacted!
What the actual hell... We keep saying DON'T ATTACK THE PEOPLE INVOLVED and someone had to do this. This is not ok! This only damages the people you're attempting to help. This is not helping! FFS!
While I am happy to hear this, it still doesn't excuse the silence. Glitch is relying too hard on others to save them when all we wanted was a statement from them. Why didn't you pay your animators overtime? Why did you encourage crunch time? Why did you abandon Celeste?
Hello, I'd like to put my two cents in as someone working for Glitch for the past 1.5 years. Personally, I genuinely fuckin love it here, my department’s got a good schedule, the work environment is great and I’ve never felt overworked, hell, some days I feel overpaid lol
Hi all, thank you for your patience and support. I have been waiting to post anything to give time for Glitch to hopefully give me a proper answer or at least make a statement, but so many days have gone by and I felt I should share my story as you deserve some sort of response
DON'T 👏 GIVE 👏 THESE 👏 PEOPLE 👏 ATTENTION 👏👏👏
They make these posts to get your attention and outrage, which gives them more views and algorithm favor. DON'T FALL FOR IT!
So Glitch is still ignoring everything that’s come out in the last six days?
Not surprised… at all. And I think it’s just a bit too coincidental that ever since people started speaking up last weekend, the company’s been promoting TADC nonstop… almost as if they’re trying (1)
MyAnimeList took it's integrity too seriously to the point where I can't take them seriously anymore. Everyone was using the site like it was intended for but they claim it as trolling because a show like Interspecies Reviewers seriously can't be a good anime. Smh
@Nux_Taku
Is it Just me or have
@myanimelist
started to try to silence legit non bot voice, hmmmm. Kind of a bad system if you ask me. If there are bots sure remove them, but this is not the way fam.
Anime that your kids can totally watch because Anime is JUST for them!
- Berserk
- Attack on Titan
- Tokyo Ghoul
- High School of the Dead
- Elfen Lied
- Boku No Pico
Because according to
#coppa
, if it LOOKS like a cartoon, then its aimed for kids... right?
It wasn't just the Voice Actors... Looks like the Animators suffered too. I know it's an old story of Animators being pushed to meet deadlines with crappy pay, but
#glitchproductions
was supposed to be better than this. No wonder so many animators quit.
@CelesteNotleyS
@davejoeff
@LottieBourneVO
I’m sorry to hear that, Celeste. Glitch unfortunately has a history of not being the best employer since they started taking on other projects other than Meta Runner. Their Glassdoor reviews for employees are… not great either 😅
Happy 4 year Anniversary to Meta Runner. I had the privilege and honor to be a part of this remarkable show. I got to voice an amazing character and meet such wonderful people I'm proud to call my friends. Thank you again
@glitch_prod
and
@smg4official
#MetaRunner
@ConnieBonaros
@KinokuniyaAust
Whatever happened to "Never judge a book by its cover"? If you're not going to bother with context, then leave manga and anime alone!
Cubes experience. I'm happy he got a nice experience and still is. This still shouldn't invalidate Celeste and the other Animators. This still shouldn't give Glitch a free pass. We still want a statement. We just want answers...
I really just want to offer my own view on this stuff. I really love working at Glitch and seeing what's happened this past week has just thrown me off.
I'm posting this to offer another different perspective & experience as someone who's been here since 2021
Had a lovely stream. Even with a certain someone trying to harass me in the comments with SEVERAL alt accounts. Let me say it louder for everyone in the back. Having Autism isn't an excuse to harass anyone. Especially when you claim to self harm just to get me to apologize.
I can say this for sure. The thought that the shows were fully finished and then set up for weekly releases is wrong. Both series finales of Meta Runner were finished the day before their expected release dates. That's how pressured and time crunched it really was.
Cristina received harassment and death threats over YOUR massive fuck up and all you can say is “I’m sowwy” nah fuck you, you put an INNOCENT women through hell, this apology does fuck all honesty!!!
Wouldn't have had Miss YouTube without Susan Wojcicki. No matter how you felt about how she ran the platform, losing your life to Cancer at her age is devastating. May she rest in peace and my heart goes out to her family.
#restinpeace
Chris Ayres; the magnificent voice of Frieza (DBZ), Soma (Black Butler), and Corset (PSWG) has sadly passed away. He will be missed, but always remembered.
Same for Sunset Paradise. I worked for Glitch while Meta Runner S3 and Sunset Paradise were in production. I left soon after Sunset Paradise series finale debuted. They're pushed to have these episodes ready by certain dates, so they're pushing themselves to make the deadlines...
This is an atrocity. Why does this show thrive on destroying everything it touches? This especially comes off as vindictive. What should we do to this iconic Goth Queen? Make her look like a sagging crack addict! Mindy Kahling has officially offended me now.
Stepping back and returning to my usual posts and videos only because this is about Celeste and the past animators. They're still taking in Kevins response, but they're not ready to post anything yet. If they want to go public and ask for my help, I'll help them.
Yep. I don’t use X much as I’m still shellshocked from it all, but thank you for the support - no contact or progress has been made and I doubt it ever will. Thanks
@AnimeAmerica
for standing up for me 💙
Not quitting, but I have certainly lost love for the industry
Let me make this clear. While we appreciate the support we have been getting from most of you, lines must not be crossed. Messaging most of the Meta Runner actors in order to get us to connect you with a certain someone is not okay.
Rachael Lillis, the original dub voice actress of Misty & Jessie in
#Pokemon
, is unfortunately battling cancer that has now spread to her spine 😢
Rachael was a huge part of so many of our lives. We owe much of our childhood to her talent & passion & voice. And now she needs our
One more thing I will add though. The Meta Runner VA's have been contacted by a "concerned fan" wanting to get into contact with us... constantly. As in messaging everyone non-stop begging to get attention from one of us if you know who I'm referring to.
Had some fun on stream... Until I was visited by certain someone... Don't use my streams to contact Celeste or bother me like you did nothing wrong. Not cool...
@Jack_Septic_Eye
Take all the time you need Jack and take care of your family. My condolences to you and to your family. You've done so much for the world and are eternally grateful to you. So seriously, take all the time you need and we'll wait. No matter how long it takes.
Also this guy "SonicGlitchy8" has been harassing Lottie. Like actually bullying her to leave and feels justified doing it. Let me make this clear. Lottie has nothing to do with this. She just accepted a job as any other VA would and had no idea Celeste wasn't told.
I want to put this out as I just found this info out and it’s somewhat similar to this
If you remember this guy, he has been going around (mostly on YouTube) and trying to threaten and getting people to threat and cause hate Lottie
Australia banning Hentai will not stop anyone from watching. If anything, Australia is just promoting piracy. Are we going to ban regular porn too or is the problem still on cartoon drawings that aren't real?
#hentai4australia
With everything Lottie, Lizzie, and Celeste went through, you'd think any content creator would call out their toxic fans. It's not a good look for SMG4 when their loudest/most aggressive fans give a bad look to the entire fandom. Why are they afraid to call out bad behavior?
Hearing more about what's happening in
#Velma
is screaming desperation. They want desperate clicks with every messed up thing they're doing. Even the finale makes you want to watch to see if it's true... Don't... Don't fall for it. Just don't watch it.
I ended up seeing someone sending a fucking video of some dude getting his arm sawed off as a response to someone pointing out the Celeste situation. (It’s reported.)
Y’all better send me stuff related to Mr. Puzzles, Wren or Masa cause I need to get that out of my head.
Rooster Teeth is biting the dust after more than two decades.
Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, after unsuccessful attempts to sell the unprofitable fandom, gaming and comedy entertainment division, is shutting down Rooster Teeth’s operations.
@Caddicarus
Disney wins every year. Laika Studios does yet another year without a deserving Oscar. They've made gorgeous films like Coraline, Kubo, and they were nominated for Missing Link. They're long overdue for an Oscar, but Hollywood doesn't care anymore.
Hoppy MAR10 Day!
#woohoo
!!!!!! Make every day a great one, filled with love and joy, kindness, and laughter…. look for happiness, and you will find it…
Hope to see you
@Collect_A_Con
today!
If I maybe allowed to express my thoughts for a moment and to not create any divide... Justice prevailed. It rarely does, but it prevailed today. Johnny took a stand to clear his name and rise up against his bully and he thankfully won. I'm in tears. I couldn't be happier.
@FanCaballero
"Why the replacement happened I feel is not something to disclose outside of me and Celeste personally and without her permission".
Believe me when I say I know the "WHY" and it's not a good "WHY".
This is something for her to disclose, but no. I will not come back.
@jacksfilms
@YouTube
Confirming SSSniperWolf has received a temporary monetization suspension per Creator Responsibility policies. Off platform actions that put others’ personal safety at risk harm our community & the behavior on both sides isn’t what we want on YT. Hoping everyone helps move this
Also one thing about how Blacklisting works. If the Animators went public about this, then applied for other jobs, those Studios could look at their social media pages and see their statements. Then they may think this artist may do the same to them and not hire them.
Another amazing voice lost to us... An incredible talent mostly known for her performances as Sailor Jupiter and Kushina Uzumaki... She will be missed. May you rest in peace Emi Shinohara.
A bit of a personal post, but I'm just feeling very relieved. My mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer awhile back and she just had her last treatment of Chemo. Hopefully after her next test, they'll say she is in the clear and 100% cancer free. I'm so proud of my mom! - Robyn
Thinking about making a vlog about Funimations history with changing translated dialogue that tend to change the context of the original scenario. Thoughts?