Cast Of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The Animation
Okay, let's talk about something that might make a few purists twitch. I'm going to dive into the Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation cast. And yeah, I know, the movie exists. The amazing movie. But this is about the cartoon.
And my unpopular opinion? I think the voice cast for the anime is actually pretty darn good. Like, really good. Maybe even better than the movie in some ways. There, I said it.
Let's start with our boy, Scott Pilgrim himself. In the anime, he's voiced by Michael Cera. Wait, scratch that. That's the movie. For the anime, it's Will Forte. And I know, I know! He's funny! He's a comedic genius! But can he do angsty, charmingly clueless Scott?
Turns out, yes! Will Forte brings a surprisingly earnest vibe to Scott. He’s got that slightly nasally, perpetually bewildered sound down pat. It’s like he was Scott Pilgrim all along. He manages to capture that feeling of being utterly out of his depth, but still kinda likable.
And then there's Ramona Flowers. In the anime, she's voiced by Brie Larson. Oh wait, nope. That's the movie again. For the anime, it's Mary Elizabeth Winstead. No, still the movie! Okay, for the anime, it's actually Anna Kendrick. And then for the second season of the anime, it’s Abby Gross. Confusing, I know!
Let's stick to the original anime cast for now, shall we? For the first season, it's Anna Kendrick as Ramona. And she's great! She's got that dry wit and that underlying weariness that Ramona is known for. You can hear her sighing with existential dread and also rolling her eyes.
But then, the second season. Abby Gross steps in as Ramona. And honestly, I kind of dig her take. She’s got a slightly different energy, a bit more playful perhaps? It’s a subtle shift, but it works. It keeps Ramona feeling fresh, even when she’s dealing with all these exes.
Speaking of exes, let's get to the real fun. The League of Evil Exes! First up, the big boss, Gideon Graves. In the anime, he's voiced by... get this... Sterling K. Brown. Yes, that Sterling K. Brown. From This Is Us. From Black Panther. And he's brilliant as Gideon.
He brings such a smooth, sinister charm to Gideon. You can practically feel the evil oozing from him. It's the perfect blend of smarmy and terrifying. He makes Gideon sound like a genuinely unpleasant person you’d never want to cross, but also someone you can’t stop watching.
And what about Matthew Patel? The first evil ex. In the anime, he's voiced by Rahul Kohli. And he is just chef's kiss perfect. He brings this incredible energy to Matthew, this over-the-top, theatrical villainy. He’s flamboyant, he’s dramatic, he’s everything you want in an evil ex.
You can just hear him relishing every single line. It’s like he’s having the time of his life being this cartoon bad guy. And that’s what makes it so entertaining to watch. He’s got that perfect balance of menace and silliness.
Then we have the twins, Kyle and Ken Katayanagi. In the anime, they are voiced by J.K. Simmons. Yes, that J.K. Simmons. The grumpy newspaper editor from Spider-Man. The terrifying).
He voices both twins, and it’s a marvel. He completely shifts his voice for each of them, giving them distinct personalities. One is all haughty and dismissive, the other is more eager and a bit whiny. It's a masterclass in vocal performance. Seriously, listen to it.
And let's not forget Todd Ingram, the vegan musician. In the anime, he's voiced by Chris Evans. NO! That’s the movie! For the anime, it’s Lorenzo Music. Wait, that’s the ghost cat from Garfield? No, that’s not right either!
Okay, for the anime, Todd Ingram is voiced by Ben Schwartz. And he's fantastic! He brings that manic energy, that slightly unhinged vibe that Todd needs. You can hear the desperation in his voice as he tries to get Scott to fight him. It's all that fast-talking, slightly out-of-control delivery.
And Roxie Richter! The assassin. In the anime, she's voiced by... drumroll please... Mae Whitman. Yes! The same Mae Whitman who voiced April O'Neil in the TMNT cartoon! She's got that perfect blend of tough and vulnerable.
She makes Roxie sound dangerous, but also like she might have a soft spot somewhere under all that leather. You can hear the attitude, the sarcasm, the underlying hurt. She’s a fantastic choice for the role.
And then there’s the perpetually hilarious Wallace Wells. In the anime, he’s voiced by Kieran Culkin. Yes, that Kieran Culkin. Cousin Greg from Succession! He is absolutely perfect for Wallace.
He captures that dry, sarcastic, world-weary but also incredibly loyal energy that Wallace embodies. He delivers every line with a perfectly timed eye-roll. You can just hear him judging everyone around him, but still being the best friend Scott could ask for.
And Stephen Stills! Scott's bandmate. In the anime, he's voiced by Nelson Franklin. You might know him from some smaller roles, but he nails Stephen. He brings that earnest, slightly exasperated vibe of someone constantly dealing with Scott's shenanigans.
He sounds like he’s always on the verge of saying, "Are you kidding me, Scott?" but he does it with a good heart. He’s the steady presence in the chaos.
And what about Kim Pine? The drummer. In the anime, she's voiced by Alison Pill. She's got that cool, collected demeanor down. She sounds like she's seen it all and is just calmly waiting for Scott to mess up again.
She’s got that understated strength. You can hear the quiet determination in her voice. She’s not as loud as some of the other characters, but she’s incredibly effective.
My unpopular opinion is that this cast brings a fresh energy to these characters. They aren’t just rehashing what we’ve already seen. They’re adding their own spin. And the animation itself is so wild and vibrant that it needs voices that can keep up.
Sometimes, you get voice actors who just get the material. They understand the heart of the characters, even when they’re being completely ridiculous. This cast feels like that. They’re clearly having fun, and that fun translates to the screen.
So yeah, the movie is great. The actors in the movie are fantastic. But don't sleep on the anime cast. They’ve got a magic all their own. They made me laugh, they made me feel, and they definitely made me appreciate the world of Scott Pilgrim even more. And that, my friends, is a win in my book.
It’s like they took the spirit of the comics and the movie and injected it with a new shot of adrenaline. The voices are distinct, they’re memorable, and they perfectly complement the insane visuals. It’s a beautiful synergy.
And honestly, when you’re dealing with a story this jam-packed with weirdness and pop culture references, you need a cast that can roll with it. They can deliver a ridiculous line with a straight face (or a straight vocal cord, I guess). They can be over-the-top without being annoying.
So next time you’re looking for something fun and chaotic, give Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation a shot. And pay attention to the voices. You might just find yourself nodding along with my little unpopular opinion. They’re a bunch of absolute legends.